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Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?
- Recent accomplishments in preparedness.
- Projects being worked on.
- Thoughts on world events.
- Recent purchases & recommendations
- Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever.
- Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it!
- Whatever is on your mind….
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My turn…..

This has been a crazy week. Way more happened than I needed and unfortunately not all good. I am sooo glad the weekend is here.

Spent some time cleaning guns this week. They were not terribly bad but overdue. I love Gun Scrubber to get the entire process done quickly. Not the cheapest quick clean but it beats the dishwasher.

Google+: I’ve never been much for the social media platform “Google+”. Had a buddy of mine at work tell me he really loved it and hardly used Facebook anymore. I decided to check it out since I haven’t messed with my account in quite some time. Impressed. I am definitely going to spend a little more time there. If you are a user my Google+ address is: https://plus.google.com/+1776PatriotUSA

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Project Cherokee: The old Jeep Cherokee I bought for my 14-year-old has had a few more rust spots sanded and primed – and we actually started it the other day. On the project list is a new battery. Summertime money is always tight so I anticipate getting a decent amount of work done this Fall – when the weather cools down some.

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Your turn……
June 23, 2017
Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?
- Recent accomplishments in preparedness.
- Projects being worked on.
- Thoughts on world events.
- Recent purchases & recommendations
- Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever.
- Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it!
- Whatever is on your mind….
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My turn…..

Henry Survival Rifle: Picked up a brand new AR-7 Survival Rifle this week. I had a Charter Arms AR-7 back in the 80’s and it was one of my very first guns. Loved it. Fast forward to 2012 I received a Henry Survival and was very pleased with the modern updates they did to the design. As we do at times I sold it and have regretted it ever since. So – got a new one this week and am looking forward to having some fun.

Retreat: The storage shed has been completed at the retreat. Next step is loading up a trailer or two and moving supplies there. Communications system revolving around CB and 2-meter ham radio. Antenna’s are up and contacts covering several counties have been made. Some simplex range testing with handhelds coming up.

Graduation: My son did not make it to graduation. He has 1 credit to make up and starts a summer session June 12th. Hopefully, he can complete all work within 2 weeks and get his diploma.

Power Banks/Chargers: I have a fascination with portable battery/power banks. Not sure what it is but I have at least a dozen of these and they have saved the day numerous times when on trips or for some reason I can’t charge my cell phone or tablet.

I have been using two KMASHI 10,000mAh Portable Power Banks for over a year and they are still going strong.

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Your turn……
June 3, 2017
What did you do to prep this past week?

All last week I looked forward to camping on Friday – and attending a firearm class on Saturday. Friday night I set up my new Eno doublenest hammock for the first time using the Helios suspension system. The Enos is a great hammock but what really shined was the Helios. It makes the hammock setup and adjustment incredibly easy.

While setting up had a fellow group member go over a few things including finding fatwood, identifying some of those horrible 3 leaf plants such as poison ivy, and we found some edible local plants.

After the sleep system was put in place Prepper Ralph(partner over at The Patriot Podcast) and I did some night shooting using my M&P15-22 with attached light. It was a great experience. We did a lot of shooting with the M&P and I think Ralph was pretty impressed. It continues to impress me with its accuracy and reliability.

The temperature dropped overnight down to 43 degrees. The black bag from my MSS(Military Sleep System) kept me very comfortable.

Saturday morning I woke up just prior to 7:00 am and fired up my Coleman propane stove and cooked breakfast. I discovered Prepper Ralph doesn’t like bacon. I am now contemplating that he may be a communist. Who doesn’t like bacon? I mean…..it’s BACON!

Once the whole group arrived we began training. Of course safety was covered first and then we got down to business. It was a good refresher and a lot of fun. I felt good with my performance and also that of my guns. I used my AR pistol and my Canik TP9SA. I ran a Condor Plate Carrier.

It was a great time and look forward to doing it again soon.

So – what have you done this past week?

JR

April 17, 2016