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Violent Night: Pure Entertainment

JR March 22, 2023 No Comments
I just finished watching the “Christmas” movie Violent Night and absolutely loved it. Now – if you DON’T enjoy senseless violence, needless profanity, and blood splatter then make sure …
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Current Events

Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday?

JR March 19, 2023 5 Comments
If you’ve followed me for the last few years you know I have a love-hate relationship with politics. For numerous reasons I largely believe participation in the political process …
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Heat for SHTF…..and for Now the Garage – – – > Kerosene

JR March 16, 2023 9 Comments
Since moving into the cabin here in Maine it’s certainly been a learning experience. Everything happened pretty fast and Maine Prepper Girl was in Maine at the time of …
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Current Events

Banks Collapsing and Real Life

JR March 14, 2023 5 Comments
There is certainly a lot of rhetoric about these recent bank failures and the government is playing it off that there are no “bailouts” and all is OK. This …
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Adventure

Buck Hoodlum Survival Knife[2023]

JR March 2, 2023 3 Comments
Several years ago I entered a contest on a preparedness website that no longer exists whereby I showed my personal SHTF knife and then described it. Back then the …
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Life Philosophy

5 Days in The Cabin

JR February 26, 2023 26 Comments
Figured I’d give an update on life in the cabin. In case you missed it – I moved to Maine a couple weeks ago and Maine Prepper Girl and …
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Preparedness

New Product: Bushcraft Fire Starter – Made in the USA – Ideal for Survival Kits | Bug Out Bags | Tactical | Prepper | SHTF | Survivalist | Free Shipping

JR February 23, 2023 No Comments
The newest product in our line of survival and preparedness products. I absolutely love these……. JR Bushcraft Match and Fire Starter American Made and Ready for Adventure 3-PACK FREE …
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Random Thoughts

From the Desk of John Rourke | LIFE | MAINE | CABIN | SURVIVAL & PREPAREDNESS | FUTURE

JR February 18, 2023 21 Comments
Well, it’s been a few beers since my last update and a whole lot has gone on in the last several weeks.  While it has been far too long …
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Current Events

Flights Grounded in United States AND Canada – nothing to see?

JR January 13, 2023 7 Comments
Over the past several years I’ve grown to doubt more and more whatever government – any government – tells us. This past week an apparent computer issue ground ALL …
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Connecting with John Rourke

JR January 5, 2023 4 Comments
Putting this back out there again for those who may have missed it and a reminder for everyone else. Back in 2010, I started my first survival and preparedness …
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Preparedness

Massive Storm Serves as a Reminder

JR January 2, 2023 8 Comments
In the world of preparedness, we recognize that bad things happen to good people all the time. It’s unfortunate and fairly rare – but it happens. Every year there …
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Current Events

Happy New Year

JR December 31, 2022 3 Comments
I wish everyone a very safe and Happy New Year. Take care – Rourke
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Merry Christmas

JR December 24, 2022 7 Comments
Merry Christmas everyone! I truly hope everyone has a wonderful and enjoyable day. Rourke  
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How To DIY Sourdough Bread Starter

JR December 23, 2022 1 Comment
How To DIY Sourdough Starter By Connie Gee   Sourdough bread has a magical quality about it. Mixing just two ingredients, flour, and water, and allowing for time to …
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Video: BEAR attacks Russian man…

JR December 21, 2022 5 Comments
I’ve discussed a few times my personal choice for a firearm in bear country. In the following video, a bear continues to challenge a “hunter” in the woods over …
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Guns & Stuff

30-rd AR Magazines – – – >ONLY $4.99

JR December 17, 2022 3 Comments
Hey guys – RC brought it to my attention that there was a glitch in this post I published several days ago so I am putting it up again. …
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Current Events

Recommended Video: Food? Or fuel? Freedom? You pick.

JR December 14, 2022 1 Comment
In this short video Dukes of Hazard star John Schneider discusses climate change, overpopulation, fuel prices, government overreach, and politics. John is a frequent voice of common sense and …
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30-rd AR Magazines – – – >ONLY $4.99

JR December 11, 2022 2 Comments
Heck of a deal!! 30-rd AR magazines for only $4.99!! I have about 20 of these myself and love ’em. Cheap flat-rate shipping. Here’s the link: https://globalordnance.com/shk-30rd-steel-ar15-magazines-upc-00850003223070/?afmc=32 Anyone preparing …
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Life Philosophy

Recommended Video: Life With John Rourke – Thoughts on Job, Career, and Being Happy

JR December 6, 2022 4 Comments
A few thoughts on life, career, and being happy. I’m currently at a crossroads with my job, career, and where the rest of my life will be lived. Plans …
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Current Events

Get Back to Basics….and The No BS Survival Plan

JR December 3, 2022 2 Comments
Many beers ago I mentioned I was writing a book titled “The No BS Survival Plan”. It’s a painfully slow process and much of it at this early stage …
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Preparedness

COVID, Lockdowns, and the Future of Liberty

JR November 29, 2022 4 Comments
Let’s cut to the chase and push all the bullshit to the side…… We the people of the United States of America were lied to, fed false data, and …
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Recommended Video: Economic Collapse, Crime, Inflation, Shortages, The Great Reset – It’s Time To Prepare

JR November 28, 2022 No Comments
I recorded this video a few weeks ago sharing my thoughts on current events such as crime, inflation, economic collapse, supply chain shortages, and The Great Reset. Probably not …
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Preparedness

RECOMMENDED: Paratus 3-Day Operator’s Backpack

JR November 25, 2022 1 Comment
Looking for a Christmas gift for a fellow prepper? Yourself? The ever-popular Paratus Bug Out Bag is known in some circles as the “preppers pack”. I have one of …
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Preparedness

From the Desk of John Rourke

JR November 25, 2022 No Comments
This website was created to be a source of survival & preparedness information with a few thoughts on world events thrown in. I’ve certainly deviated from that a bit …
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Gardening: Long Term Survival Seeds from Frosty Seed

JR November 21, 2022 3 Comments
A commonly discussed challenge in the world of survival gardening is the storage of seeds. Seed banks have been on the market for years and offer a simple and …
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Preparedness

Survival, Preparedness, and Life

JR November 12, 2022 15 Comments
Over the last…{enter whatever time period you’d like} I’ve contemplated many life-changing events. In the last few years, I’ve gone from the Charlotte, NC area to Georgia, then back …
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Current Events

Veterans Day…..Thank You

JR November 11, 2022 3 Comments
I continue to post this video on November 11th. God willing, it will be posted many more times. Thank you for your service!!  
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Current Events

Mid-Term Elections

JR November 8, 2022 5 Comments
Not surprisingly news stories are all over suggesting irregularities with the voting process across the nation. A lot of focus is on Arizona as newcomer Kari Lake takes on …
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Current Events

Modern Day Society and Natural Selection

JR November 7, 2022 5 Comments
It seems to me that modern medical technology and our “civilized society” has created an environment whereby far too many safety factors that been initiated and generated a population …
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Lone Wolf Mcquade – Chucky Baby!!!!!

JR November 4, 2022 No Comments
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – – – > I’ll throw my vote in that the Chuck Norris movie Lone Wolf Mcquade is the best …
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