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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 also available on DVD.

Summary:

The marines arrive with word that the Federal government is getting things under control and will be offering additional aide to Jericho soon. Jake and his father realize that these marines are not what they seem and handle the situation. In the meantime Robert Hawkins finds that Sarah is not on his side and is searching for the hidden nuclear weapon.

Discussion:

Loved this episode. Hey – Jericho got a tank! The main lessons from a preparedness perspective gathered include paying attention. You never know when something may catch your eye and save your life. Trust and suspicion is something else. In this episode the marines come into town with a good story. People were so willing to believe out of desperation that help was on the way and that these folks were the real deal. Desperation can cloud judgement and create problems from wrong decisions.

The “survival mindset” is often discussed and that mindset is made up of different characteristics. In this particular episode AWARENESS saved the day.

Rourke

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November 16, 2016
Jericho Episode 6 – 9:02

Here is the sixth 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 also available on DVD.

Summary:

Episode 6 starts off with a bang – literally. The missiles seen at the end of the last episode explode high above the United States sending out an EMP that knocks out most all electrical items. Jake has a run-in with old friend Mitchell Cafferty. Apparently there is bad blood between them. Mitchell causes more trouble as he steals horses from the Green’s family ranch as well as supplies from Gracie’s Store. He’s caught and thrown in jail after taking a beating from Jake.

The history of why Jake left town and the relationship between Mitchell and Jake start to come out. A new character – Jonah Prowse – is introduced and has obviously had a close relationship with Jake in the past. Gray Anderson returns with new information about the attacks.

This episode had a lot of character and story development versus action.

Discussion:

The townspeople are extremely calm since losing all power via the EMP. Not the most realistic portrayal but as an entertainment television show it could not be too dark and dreary. I found it interesting that Halloween was still celebrated. This would have been a huge morale booster for the kids.

The lack of electricity emphasizes the need for alternative lighting and communication method. When Mitchell is busted out of jail there were no walkie-talkies to alert police officers. Yelling was the communication method available. Flashlights, batteries, lanterns, candles, etc would be extremely valuable.

Older vehicles are important commodities as newer vehicle are no longer running.

Good episode. If a remake was done it could be a lot darker – especially on cable. Imagine the number of people that died in the local hospital without the machine that were previously being powered with a generator.

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August 31, 2016
Jericho Episode 4: Walls of Jericho

Here is the fourth 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 also available on DVD.

Summary:

A short video is seen on a TV at Bailey’s bar just as their generator runs out of gas. Crisis hits as the hospital generators are running out of fuel and a stranger is found with radiation poisoning. He is taken to the hospital and disagreements occur between medical personnel and town leaders as to what to do with him.

Hawkins solidifies himself as a mysterious character with questionable intentions as he knows “Victor” – the patient with radiation poisoning. Victor dies but not before stating there are refugees outside the town. A group goes searching for them and what is found is not pleasant.

The mystery surrounding Hawkins deepens.

Discussion:

Not surprisingly fuel scarcity is becoming a major concern even after just a few days. Although there are sources for fuel it must be sought after and gathered. For preppers stored fuel is extremely important. Transportation for food gathering, visiting those within your network, moving people for security and work – fuel is needed. Fuel for generators is important. Although many scoff at the idea of any modern conveniences after any type of collapse I will gladly keep refrigeration, mass information systems, and moving vehicles.

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August 17, 2016
3 Simple Steps for Life Without Cable

So – tired of being a slave to the cable company – or satellite? Believe it or not there is life without cable. Many preparedness-minded folks are frugal and want their hard earned money to go towards more critical items than television. Saving $80-$200 per month can certainly help with adding to food storage or reaching an emergency fund goal.

I made the decision to end cable due to the high cost and so many channels I paid for and never, EVER watched. I have been off of cable for over a year now and rarely have any regrets. Depending on your interests and technological prowess cutting the cable can be easy – or very frustrating. When it comes to getting rid of cable there is always the option of canceling and just staring at the wall, reading a book, or going for a walk. I enjoy watching a good movie or TV show so staring at the wall was not really an option.

Here are my 3 steps for a life without cable:

1. HD Antenna.

The simplest way to get news, TV shows, and movies after cancelling cable service is via the air. Yes – TV stations still broadcast a signal over the airways. An HD antenna will snatch it out of the air and deliver a high quality picture to most any modern television.

HD antenna’s are simple to install and range from very inexpensive(less than $10) to pretty inexpensive(around $50).

My personal choice is the Amplified Outdoor Motorized HD Antenna. I have been using this antenna since cancelling cable and it works great. It is designed to mount on top of a pole. I used a broomstick pounded in the ground to mount it outside my house. A remote control allows the it to be rotated from inside the house incase the signal is weak. This model runs around $38.

HD antenna’s costing as little as $10 can work well. I have upstairs in my bedroom the RCA Indoor HD Antenna. This thing is small with rabbit ears. Performance? Works pretty good for less than $10. I am looking at getting another Amplified Outdoor Motorized HD Antenna and mounting it in my attic. With the increased elevation I should have expanded channel selection.

2. DVD, Blu-Ray, and RedBox.

After adding an HD antenna a DVD or Blu-Ray player will certainly provide a huge library of movies to choose from. Amazon has a massive selection of DVD’s and Blu-Ray’s for well under $10 each. An entertainment library can be built easily.

Movies can be rented for around $1.00 at many rental kiosks located in grocery stores and outside Wal-Marts and pharmacies.

Grab a movie, pop some popcorn, and have a movie night.

3. Streaming Devices & Services: Roku, Fire TV, Netflix, and Hulu.

Most of my entertainment comes from the use of media streaming devices. Basically these devices use the Internet to stream movies and TV shows to a TV. What is pretty important is your Internet speed. If it is too slow the media will not stream well and it will “buffer” often causing a delay.

I own most every type of media streaming device made and would only recommend the Roku and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. The Roku is the best option for most people. They start at around $40 and go up in price from there. I always buy the cheapest ones.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is great if you are an Amazon Prime member due to the thousands of movies that are available to stream. I have been a Prime member for years and love it. There are lots of benefits in addition to the movies and TV shows available for streaming.

Once you have a Roku box and hook it up to your Internet “channels” can be installed. This is a very easy process and there are many channels which allow streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows totally for free. Premium channels such as Netflix, Hulu, and VUDU offer paid streaming services.

Netflix offers access to thousands of movies and TV shows for around $10 per month. It is an incredible bargain.

Hulu offers a paid subscription service at under $8 per month. They provide many current TV shows for watching as well as a decent selection of movies and older TV series. It is well worth the money.

VUDU is a service which you can rent or purchase movies and TV shows online. You do not physically get a disk, rather the media is stored on the Internet. New TV shows are usually available within hours of showing on regular TV. This is the method I use to watch The Walking Dead. I buy the entire season and watch it the day after it airs on cable. TV shows average around $2.99 per episode and movies vary from $4.99 on up.

Summary.

There is life without cable. An antenna, DVD’s and Blu-Ray’s, and media streaming devices are a great start. Throw in a good book, walk in the park, and more trips to the range and life will be great.

Well, that may be a bit of an exaggeration.

Now, where’s that popcorn?

JR

February 5, 2016