Tag: SHTF

From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2016

I continue to put together a survival library that will be second to none. The goal here is to have everything on a large flash drive – possibly 128 gigabytes. Insert the USB drive into a laptop and a menu will pop up. Super easy to use and accessing all the information will be a… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 8th, 2016

Jericho Episode 16 – Winter’s End

Here is the sixteenth 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 16 – Winter’s End

From the Desk of John Rourke – December 5th, 2016

Appreciate everyone’s patience as I had to take a break from posting last week. Things are going better. Unfortunately the young man that moved in had to be asked to leave. You live and learn. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ So….Castro’s dead. Yeah – old news now. The most telling event to occur related to… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 5th, 2016

Inexpensive Long Term Food Storage: Canned Goods

I can’t imagine the incredible amount of food every year that is thrown away because the magical “best buy” or expiration date arrives. It is really a waste. There are many instances where canned foods have been consumed 10 or more years after the expiration date with absolutely zero issues. While I am a big… Continue reading Inexpensive Long Term Food Storage: Canned Goods

Prep’s This Week

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Mine was very good. Weather has been overly warm. Due to a change of plans hunting was delayed until this morning(Saturday).  Things have been busy as I covert my shed into an extra bedroom and I just now got it empty and most everything into storage. Posting this upcoming… Continue reading Prep’s This Week

Video: How to Build a Basic AR-15

  This video covers the entire process of building a basic AR-15. Many people find tremendous satisfaction putting together their own AR’s. There is also something to be said for throwing a few lowers to the side and in certain political climates assembling at another time. Enjoy the video.    

From the Desk of John Rourke – November 17th, 2016

Using Random.org entry #4 was selected as the winner of the Imalent DN12 1000 Lumen LED flashlight from GearBest.com. Thanks for those that participated and especially to GearBest for offering the flashlight. Please visit GearBest.com to check out all the unique and value-driven items they carry. Congrat’s JBernDrApt!!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Love this painting –… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 17th, 2016

Jericho Episode 15 – Semper Fidelis

Here is the fifteenth 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 15 – Semper Fidelis

From the Desk of John Rourke – November 2nd, 2016

I caught myself recently telling a friend that I just could not understand why a carbine such as the old Marlin Camp 9 was not made today. I mean – Ruger made a 9mm carbine and others have. Some were ridiculously expensive but I am looking for something like the Camp 9 – reasonably priced.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 2nd, 2016

Video: Top 5 Antibiotics for SHTF Storage

The following video is from the popular YouTube channel “The Patriot Nurse“. It has been shared quite a bit and answers the common question as to what antibiotics need to be stored. Reader “Jon” recently asked the question this video answers. Beyond just having the stored antibiotics knowing how to use them is next. Go… Continue reading Video: Top 5 Antibiotics for SHTF Storage

Jericho Episode 13 – BLACK JACK

Here is the thirteenth 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 13 – BLACK JACK

Emergency Essentials Massive Mountain House Sale

As usual Emergency Essentials is having another great monthly sale. October in particular is special as all Mountain House freeze dried foods are discounted up to 50%. With these trying times putting back long term foods is not just important it’s essential. At these fantastic prices improving your food storage is much more affordable. Here are… Continue reading Emergency Essentials Massive Mountain House Sale

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

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

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

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