Tag: preparedness

From the Desk of John Rourke……..

  Just a reminder to check out the Projects section of the site. I will announce additions and updates to different projects every so often. I’ve got some good stuff planned coming up. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I just received word that Emergency Essentials is having a HUGE sale in October on Mountain House… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke……..

Retreat Arrival Checklist

I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive to a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation details will dictate quite a bit but having some form of checklist will help remember things, decrease stress, and allow people to use their brains for… Continue reading Retreat Arrival Checklist

Prep’s This Week

Busy week but a good one. Interesting that for whatever reason this past week I found myself thinking with great clarity.  Hopefully it continues. Took out a small loan from my 401k and paid off my Jeep. The payments are less, lower interest rate, and the money goes back directly to me. Pretty happy about this.… Continue reading Prep’s This Week

Southeast to Experience Gas Shortage

State of emergencies have been declared in both Georgia and Alabama due to a main fuel supply line leaked an estimated 250,000 gallons on September 9th. Due to the leak the line has been closed and is under repair. It is estimated the fuel supply will begin flowing again sometime next week. AAA is reporting that… Continue reading Southeast to Experience Gas Shortage

Video: Completing An 80% Lower

There’s been some interest in 80% lowers and the process of finishing one. I have not completed one myself although I have seen the final product and talked to the machinist that did the work. If he chooses he can comment below this post on his experience. The product I am familiar with came from… Continue reading Video: Completing An 80% Lower

Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Here is the seventh of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Layering your Kits

When dressing for activities in the out of doors we often use layering so that we can add or remove layers as needed to meet our needs in changing temperatures or climates.  This same approach can be used when making our many different “KITS”.   Everyone has their EDC (Every Day Carry) items that they have… Continue reading Layering your Kits

Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Can you daydream at night” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *  … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

Been thinking:   Why does prepping exist as it does today?   What makes it popular or possible based on numbers that participate to a greater or lesser degree?   Humans have been around as a genus species (homo sapiens) about 200,000 years, with civilization of some sort about the last 6,000 years. Industrialization has… Continue reading Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

A second Civil War or American Revolution?

It is interesting as I travel through my everyday life and talk to acquaintances or meet with vendors as part of my job the things people say. These folks do not know my political leanings nor my concern for troubled times ahead. These are just regular people that they themselves voice concern about the future. More… Continue reading A second Civil War or American Revolution?

Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

Here is the fifth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is a chinese-made and at that price point how good could it be? As usual when ordering from GearBest a package was waiting for me… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

From the Desk of John Rourke…..

No more “From the Front Lines….” I decided to go back to the old title of “From the Desk of…”   Looking at some website statistics it looks like only a few people have visited the PROJECTS section since I announced its creation. I’m going to maintain it however I’m going to publish those completed… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke…..

Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Rourke: This post originally appeared over at The Patriot Podcast and can be seen HERE.   So to begin, IFAK is a military acronym that stands for “Individual First Aid Kit”. It’s history goes all the way back hundreds of years when soldiers would carry bandaging cloth just in case they became wounded on the… Continue reading Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Q & A Day…..Movies, Books, and the 2nd American Civil War

  Alright folks – an overdue installment of “Q & A Day”. Basically, ask me a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “When at the movies which armrest is yours?” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *  … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Movies, Books, and the 2nd American Civil War

Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Here is the third of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

I finally was able to get most of the changes implemented although in a little different manner than planned. No matter…….. Here are the most recent changes: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Blog Subscriptions: Many of you have subscribed and receive emails whenever a new post goes up. I have been using the same company… Continue reading Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

Madame President Clinton’s Coming War on the Blogosphere, and Your Countermeasures

Rourke: The following is reprinted with permission via SurvivalBlog.com. The original post can be seen HERE.   Now that Hillary (“Hitlery”) Rodham Clinton (HRC) has received the Democratic Party nomination for president, there is a strong likelihood that she will win the election in November and then be enthroned as president in January of 2017.… Continue reading Madame President Clinton’s Coming War on the Blogosphere, and Your Countermeasures

Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations

  Why reload your own ammunition? Two reasons: reloaded ammunition may be much cheaper than factory and reloaded ammunition has the potential to greatly increase the accuracy of your rifle or pistol.   I have reloaded rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition, and cast pistol bullets and big heavy bullets for the old black powder rifle… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Reloading Basics and Equipment Recommendations