Tag: random thoughts

  Probable 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed the GOP Tax Plan – and then admitted she hadn’t read it. My response to her on Twitter – ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Ran into a newbie prepper with an AR loaded with “tacticool” stuff. Drives me crazy seeing a nice AR with 5… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 4th, 2017

  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… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

  Monarch 230-grain 45ACP rounds are sold by Academy Sports. I’ve shot a few hundred rounds through my Springfield MC Operator 1911 with great results. Accuracy and reliability are on par with more expensive ball ammunition I’ve shot. So far so good so I’ll keep buying. This is BRASS ammunition. I have never shot the… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 1st, 2017

  Ordered mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. As I am looking at goals for 2018 food storage is a major one. While I feel well off in the food department I’ve realized there may be additions to my group I’ve not planned for. My older son has a girlfriend he would not leave and would… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 30th, 2017

  Those who stock up on CR2032 batteries they can be found frequently at the Dollar Tree stores. Lithium-ion with a long shelf life.   ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ It’s interesting over the last few decades as the church has been pushed out of the public to the confines of four walls on Sunday… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 29th, 2017

  Gun magnets can provide a solution to a problem you didn’t even know you had! A simple $12 magnet can be mounted just about anywhere – including your car. I used to keep my pistol in an armrest which is not uncommon and a decent way of carrying. I bought a gun magnet and… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 28th, 2017

  The trend towards “grippy” textures being added to pistols for better handling is definitely a positive one. While the ability to hold a gun may not seem like much of an issue at the range but when the sweat starts pouring and grips get wet things can get slick. Magazines are a bit behind… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 27th, 2017

  Starting next week going to go back to the normal posting schedule I have been doing for months. I can see how often posts are viewed and since I started publishing the second article in the afternoon very few people are seeing them. I may republish a couple of them. So – I’ll go… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 22nd, 2017

  Well, “Project Cherokee” is officially on the road. While it remains a piece of crap it is now a legal piece of crap with two new tires on the back. The original front tires were HORRIBLE – dry rot, smooth tread that screamed the need to slide across water, and constantly going flat. I threw a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 21st, 2017

    Picked up a Fobus holster for my Ruger SR22. On clearance for only $13.98.  Great deal!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Mrs. Smith Apple Pie. Not as good as bacon but it’s up there. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ “Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during most of U.S. anthem and stood for… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 20th, 2017

  I’ve never understood the idea of “hate crimes”. If I get the hell beat out of me I want the group of guys that did it held accountable. Their motivation should not matter. Consider that for a moment. You are assaulted and the predator receives 5 years in jail for the crime. Your neighbor –… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 16th, 2017

  Growing up I used to think a lot about what it must have been like back in the “Cowboys and Indians” days. I’d sit along a riverbank and wonder if goods were transported down the river to market. Driving through a town I’d dream of what the area looked like before buildings were erected.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 15th, 2017

  Watched a documentary on Netflix showing several people on election day in November of 2016. It’s interesting the cross-section of people all around the country from all different backgrounds. The absolute true beliefs their candidate is the right one. What is also very interesting are the reasons that people stated they were supporting Hillary… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 14th, 2017

  When loading magazines – Where are your eyes looking? For most, looking at your hands while they insert rounds in the magazines is common. I suggest changing that practice so you are always looking around and allow the loading of magazines to become instinct NOT requiring you to visually focus on the ammo and… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 13th, 2017

  Sorry for the lack of regular posting. As stated previously I have a lot going on and hopefully, by sometime next week all will be back to normal. Priorities. Although finding time to work here has been difficult it is fairly easy for me to throw something up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and also in… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 10th, 2017

  This video shows how to make smoke grenades at home. This could be useful. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Is there a trend developing of Conservatives being attacked by Progressive-leaning nutjobs? That…ladies and gentlemen….may be the understatement of the year. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ The Bic lighter may be the absolute #1 overlooked… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 8th, 2017

  Another unfortunate event where evil shows itself and the innocent are killed. If there can be any positive that comes out of the Texas church shooting is that a “good guy” with a gun likely stopped the continued slaughter. This will be of no consequence to those who wish to reduce the right to… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 7th, 2017

  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… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

  For longterm power outages, candles are an inexpensive solution. Excellent shelf life and easy storage make candle a staple which to stock up. My own preference are jar candles. They provide their own container and burn efficiently. Never leave a candle unattended….for obvious reasons. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Radical Islam needs to be… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 1st, 2017

  Happy Halloween everyone. While this typically fun time of the year isn’t what it used to be I hope everyone has an enjoyable evening. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ This is a heck of a deal!!! A full upper with several choices of configuration with charging handle and BCG. Total price is $329.99. Use promo… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 31st, 2017

  One last comment on the whole “Free Kindle ebooks aren’t free” thing – it’s all about timing. My “From the Desk of….” posts go live every night at around 9:45pm.  All the listed Kindle books are free at that time. Amazon does not have any control over when the books are free and when… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 30th, 2017

  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… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

  I get nothing for posting this if you go sign up but just want to pass it on. I just signed up for a subscription to CRTV Television. CRTV is a Conservative and patriotic channel trying to provide the truth in a world full of propaganda. Several people are involved in the early stages… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 25th, 2017

  I have been an avid customer of Aldi’s for years. Great prices. a new store opened in my town called Lidl. SOME – but not most – of there prices are better than Aldi’s. They have incredible sales. Recently they had canned corn for .33 cents a can. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Via… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 23rd, 2017

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….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

  I believe most Americans are fairly patriotic and decent people. Most – like 51%. From the majority of Liberals that I have talked to they are actually quite Conservative and vote Democrat because that is what their parents did and what they always have. Ignorant is a good word to describe them and it is… Continue reading From the Political Desk of John Rourke – October 19th, 2017