Tag: random thoughts

 

You never know what will happen. My next door neighbor – a 30-something mother of two young boys has been diagnosed with colon cancer. She’s been in the hospital of 18 days and it doesn’t look good.

Hate to be a downer but count your blessings while you can.

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One more day…..

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So what is the value of an old Gameboy, PSP, or other handheld gaming system for a post-grid failure world? How about a battery operated DVD player with screen? I think very valuable. These and other devices such as mp3 players will provide much needed distraction and morale-boosting entertainment.

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What amazes me is Miley Cyrus and commit numerous lewd acts and not be considered offensive – but Phil Robertson expressing his 1st Amendment rights is.

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Had a request for closer shots of the stippling I’ve been doing. Here you go…..

 

There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

Today’s Freebies

Herbal Remedies: Herbal Remedies Guide to Achieving Ultimate Health

Essential Oils: Detailed Beginners Guide

Essential Oils: One Drop at a Time

Jam’s and Jelly’s

The Art of War

NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

 

Pretty much blew my diet this past weekend but not terribly so. Had some pizza, a little popcorn. No big deal. Was very strict all last week and back on it this week.

Really enjoying hitting the gym daily – or twice daily.

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I refuse to put ketchup in the refrigerator. It just doesn’t make sense to me to pour a cold substance on a hot hamburger. Guess I’m just crazy. By the way – I’m Heinz all the way.

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At a first date:

He: “I work with animals every day!”

She: “Oh how sweet! What is it that you do?”

He: “I’m a butcher.”

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Making a few tweaks to the site. If you see something you like – let me know. Same goes for if you see something that just sucks.

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You might get a kick outta this one…..

There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

Today’s Freebies

EMP No Power: Book 0

Paracord: The Ultimate Paracord Projects for Beginners

21 Things You Need For Your Bugout Bag

SURVIVAL GUIDE! Bug In & Hunker Down

Foraging

NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

 

7 days to go…..

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I have seen it often said that there is no place for discussion of government and politics on a preparedness website. Obviously I completely disagree. I think they are as intertwined as ammunition is to guns. So many of the situations we prepare for are directly related to government in some way. EMP and economic collapse are just two examples.

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I’ve not built an AR upper yet. Buddy of mine recently completed an AR-10. Being that I want to get one this year I may start picking up parts and do it myself.

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The Marines have now adopted the Magpul Gen 3 PMAG. It’s about time.

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Oh – about to get passed on the Top Prepper Sites list. Would appreciate any votes if you have a moment. Just click HERE.

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Hope someone can take advantage of the free Kindle ebooks listed below. Been posting them the last few days. Quality varies but free is free. I want to get the new 8″ model Amazon Fire.

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Something for you…..

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Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

Today’s Freebies

Survival Smart

Woodcraft and Camping

Among Wolves

BLACKOUT: After the Storm

Survival Medicine and First Aid

Home Canning Step by Step Guide

NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

 

I listened to quite a bit of the Q&A with Jeff Sessions at his confirmation hearing on Day 1. Thought he gave some great answers. Political opposition is what it is – political opposition.

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Ordered my 3rd pair of Merrell hiking shoes – love ’em. None are wore out just found some good deals and took advantage. I have two pair I wear now and the third will be put away. Waterproof – and super comfortable.

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Something I do not hear much about in the preparedness community is concern over a pandemic. Seems that it is only a matter of time before a major outbreak occurs. I suppose statistically chances are so small that most – like myself – are concerned with other things. Just started reading The Jakarta Pandemic. So far really good.

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The weekend is almost here……

 

There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

Today’s Freebies

The Source: A Wildfire Prequel

Ebola Pandemic Survival Lists

Minimalist Living Box Set of Three eBooks

Mini Farming: A Beginners Guide

Compost 101

The Survivalist Book 1

NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

 

Just remembered something: Just before Christmas the front office staff where I worked decided to have a gift exchange. Thee was a game involved although the details really aren’t important. Everyone was to bring a gift valued at around $20. I brought a single 1 ounce American Silver Eagle. Everyone was fascinated by the silver. I heard several people say they had never held “real silver” before.

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Below is the typical breakdown of my daily diet. This is running around 1650 calories – which is likely too restrictive but a couple days in I am feeling OK so far. I may move up to 1800. Goal is fat loss however I need to maintain or even gain muscle mass at the same time which is a delicate balance. I would like to get my protein upwards of 200 grams to assist in the muscle-aspect of my plan.

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My interest in picking up “survival supplies from the 80’s” continues. I’ve been scouring eBay for deals on a Smokey Mountain Toothpick, Buckmaster survival knife – and Gerber BMF knife(pictured below) – among other things.

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The news stories of businesses that are moving back to the United States or not moving out of the country is extremely encouraging. While I still believe that the economy will see some extremely trying times in the future a reprieve is welcome.

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Something for you….

There are many reasons why so many love their Kindle and Amazon Fire tablets. One huge advantage is you could literally go years without every buying a book to read as there are tons of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? No problem. There are apps that can be installed on most any cell phone or computer for free. No excuses!

Today’s Freebies

Preparedness and Survival Guide for Beginners

Happy, Healthy, and Prepared: Top Tips from the Hosts of the Survival Mom Radio Network

Survival: Bushcraft Guide

The Prepper’s Guide to Food Storage

Wilderness Survival

Herbal Remedies

NOTE: If you see a free Kindle book that your interested in get it now. Prices change often and there is no way to tell how long the book will remain free. Before purchasing a free Kindle book on Amazon make certain the book is still free by making sure the price is $0.00. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for prime members the book is not free anymore.

 

Tensions continue to build between the US and Russia. Hopefully things will cool down soon.

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I never carry or wear a watch. Primarily due to always having my phone with me. None of my kits/packs have a watch either. Need to correct this. I have an old Casio G-Shock with a broken strap around here somewhere.

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My area is supposed to get a few inches of snow tonight into Saturday. Needless to say people are freaking out over not much more than what would be called a dusting in some areas. Love me some snow. We rarely get any. Can’t wait.

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Pathetic the wave of actions the Obama administration is doing so close to the change in power. 4 dangerous detainees transferred from Gitmo. Special Forces sent overseas in response to Russian movements. Crazy. I am really curious to see the list of people that receive pardons on Obama’s way out.

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Jake the Beast!!!!

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Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

 

DrudgeReport.com has been recently under a cyber attack. Some belief it comes from our own government. Who knows? As I type this now Drudge is down and I assume from a DOS attack. I think the coming years will see a lot of cybercrime/cyberterrorism occurring – much of which we may not even hear about.

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Here is a sneak peak of my latest AR build…article likely next week:

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Appreciate everyone’s vote over at the Top 50 Prepper website. 1776PatriotUSA.com continues shooting up the list and the Top 50 is within sight.  You can vote every day if you would like.  Thanks!!

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Anyone out there have any experience with Etsy or Shopify shops? Looking for opinions from those who may have opened their own online stores.

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A few days and the 2017 Gold’s Challenge begins. This is a contest to see who can have the largest transformation in health and fitness. I truly believe I can compete regionally if I stick to my diet plan and workouts.

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Chicago records 762 killings in 2017 – up 57%. This in a strict gun control region. There are certainly issues in Chicago and it is not as simple as removing the gun control restrictions to fix everything. There is a culture of violence and crime in Chicago that will take years with the right leadership to improve.

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Alex Jones – who I have a love-hate relationship with – is now on the bandwagon that Obama is planning something to stop Trump from taking office.  It’s these types of news stories and predictions that end up going unrealized that is frustrating. His followers seem to quickly forget as well.

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I’m really wanting to try out stippling. Stippling is generally the use of a soldering iron to burn small dimples/lines or some other pattern into polymer gun parts including grips and magazines. The reason for doing this is to improve the grip on these items. I have picked up a few custom stippled guns and was really impressed.

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Something for you……..image of the inside of my new gun cabinet.

 

 

Well – here we go. I wonder a year from now what we’ll reflect back on and remember.

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Looking at online gun retailers I see Para Ordnance 1911’s available fairly cheap. I had contacts with employee’s who worked in Para’s Pineville, NC plant who said things much improved at the company when Remington bought them out. The plant shut down a couple years ago when Remington consolidated operations in Alabama.

I’ve always questions the quality of Para but have no first hand experience with them. Several models are available online for $599.

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I cannot fathom what it must be like to live in Israel. Surrounded by the enemy – people who want you dead. It must be extremely disappointing the stance the Obama administration and the UN have taken recently.

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The magazine Ballistic is pretty good. I haven’t bought every issue but the photography is fantastic and some very good content.

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Christmas dinner my youngest heard someone on TV say “Merry Christmas”. He then said that he thought it was against the law to say Merry Christmas on television. My wife and I asked him where in the world he got that from and he wasn’t sure. I know where that came from. It came from the supposedly all understanding, compassionate, and fair-minded left-wing Liberals.

Insanity.

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2017 Goals & Objectives list is well underway. Will be sharing later this week. If anyone else would like to share their own list feel free.

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Picked two new EDC bags – both made by Condor. These are not survival kits or get home bags rather more utility or incidental pouches. Well – the larger bag could work as a small get home bag. I’ve just started putting them together and one is pretty small I am envisioning having the larger bag as one of those “jack of all trade” bags that contain a wide assortment of items to assist in all kinds of situations.

Here are the two bags – the Condor T & T Pouch and the Condor E & E Bag.

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Silver has dropped under $16 per ounce. I see it continuing to go down and possibly get in the $13 range.

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Been taking my practice test for ham license over and over again. Still not passing. If I can’t improve pretty quick will delay taking the exam until February. Sooner or later – it’ll get done.

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Anytime I need motivation – for just about anything – I watch Rocky movies.

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Silver prices are dropping. Great buying opportunity.

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So – what’s really at Area 51? I’m thinking the Colonel’s Secret Recipe from KFC. Maybe.

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Nationwide internet. Free college. Solar power for every home. All these are big government ideas that we all know will end in failure and cost WAY more than estimated. Too bad as each could provide serious benefits to the country. It’s possible – just not probable to get it done efficiently and effectively.

 

 

 

When considering firearms for survival & preparedness – and the American Reformation – the shotgun is not often highly rated. Maybe they are just not as exciting as the latest AR/Glock/1911. One thing they are is incredibly versatile. Slugs can reach out and say “Hi!” or bust through a barrier and provide an introduction. Buckshot can send a devastating barrage of multiple projectiles downrange with a forgiving margin of accuracy. Birdshot can take small game……and so on.

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GearBest.com is having a couple special sales going on:

The first is a Buy One – Get One Free sale. Some interesting stuff. It’s basically buy one item and get a paired different item free.

The second is an 8% discount on all LED lights & flashlights. Products already discounted are not included. Use coupon code: GBLED2016

Both are for a limited time.

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Sean Connery – best Bond ever!

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It is becoming obvious that we live in a very different world with threats that just a few decades ago could not have been imagined. Cyberwarfare is a serious matter that is not often considered. With the United States importing so much of its technology – including military and infrastructure – embedded malware and viruses could exist at this very moment and we don’t even know it.

 

Chilly weekend!! Heading out to the hunting stand it was just over 20 degrees. We were pretty bundled up and had a few hand warmers. Ended up not being too bad. Unfortunately no deer seen.

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I had ceased contributing to my 401k plan a couple years ago. Obviously in retrospect this was not a good thing to do. It is what it is. I have just put in a request to start contributing again up to maximum company match.

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I can foresee a time when “cash” becomes obsolete and is no longer accepted by certain companies/stores.  Already I see stores saying they will not accept bills larger than $20. I realize this is largely due to having to make change but so what?  Even the Salvation Army has credit card machines at some of their collection stands outside stores.

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I place great importance on SPEED when it comes to a “get home bag”. That means light weight with minimal supplies. Although I have a backpack now I would even consider a minimalist approach using a Maxpedition Versipack or even a smaller pouch just to keep a few items. Short to medium distances do not demand a 100 pound pack.

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Something for you:

Looking for some unique knives? Check out Lee’s Cutlery.

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Chuck Norris can squeeze apple juice out of a banana.

 

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Hawaii got slammed with a winter snow storm.  Get ready folks – this could be a bad one. Growing up in New England I miss the yearly snowfall now that I am here in the South. Bring it!!

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Worked this past weekend at the group’s retreat building a shed for supplies storage. Things are really coming together well. Prepositioning supplies at the retreat is critical.

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Apple or Android? Android.

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