Site Update
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness Store?” So – …
Current Events
As mentioned many times over the past years…..as we all go about our day and get together with friends and family for cookouts, let’s remember the true reason for …
Random Thoughts
Things have been crazy busy as regular life takes up so much time – work, family, regular daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. Add to that establishing …
Life Philosophy
Spent some time with my grandson in the garden. Kid is always wanting to be outside and help his “Pop”. I’ve been working in the garden and took the …
Current Events
A few days ago it was announced that satellite phones were offered to US Senators as a means of “emergency communications”. Opinions cover a wide spectrum of possibilities as …
Preparedness
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Random Thoughts
Today was fairly productive….and just a bit crazy. The variety of thoughts and experiences I’ve had today has been a bit out of the ordinary. Overall – it was …
Recipe
With strawberry picking season arriving across much of the country thought I would share this once again……. My kids are technically adults now, but they still love freezer jam. …
Current Events
There are so many events transpiring at this very moment that will have a significant impact on our lives in the future. The current massive invasion at our southern …
Preparedness
When I sit back and think about how much has happened in just the last 20 or so years it’s pretty incredible. Those of us who have been around …
Preparedness
While there are tons of articles and video’s out there discussing all the aspects of preparing for the inevitable SHTF, I’ve never seen anything mentioned about post-SHTF entertainment. Other …
Preparedness
Prepper fiction author Steven Bird recently commented on Facebook that he had to replace another Samsung Z Flip Phone. Turns out that Maine Prepper Girl had one for a …
Current Events
Artificial Intelligence is all over the news and there is tremendous concern about its use and impact on the future. These concerns are well founded. ChatGPT is just one …
Maine
We’ve been in the cabin and on our retreat property now for a little over two months. It’s been great and a ton of work. Moving in the middle …
Current Events
Tucker Carlson has been fired from Fox News. No matter the spin – he’s been fired. I shouldn’t have been surprised. This war of ideologies has one side being …
Preparedness
OK, I admit it – the title of this post is a bit misleading. I’m not predicting any catastrophic event 60 days from now but this is something to …
Maine
Here’s our latest video where we are just beginning to start cleaning up the garage and getting it organized. The garage will be essential in maximizing storage and organization …
Maine
A short video discussing moving to Maine, buying our property, and “getting ready”. Take care all – Rourke #prepper #preparedness #shtf #retreat #homesteading #economiccollapse #collapse #wrol #teotwawki #survival
Current Events
The Deep State has relentlessly fought for control and against freedom. When they go after Steve Bannon, Andrew Tate, General Flynn, January 6th protestors, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and …
Preparedness
I travel quite a bit and use Google Maps almost exclusively. The main reason has been reliability. I like WAZE and sometimes run it tandem with Google Maps as …
Preparedness
A hot topic and always controversial is the purchasing of precious metals. I tend to focus on silver as gold is simply out of reach financially. First – I …
Random Thoughts
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Maine
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 …
Current Events
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 …
Preparedness
I picked up a couple of 3-wick candles at Walmart and figured I’d test one out to see how long it would burn. Candles are one of the most …
Adventure
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 …
Life Philosophy
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Random Thoughts
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 …
