tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89751965008770572612012-01-27T04:30:03.552-08:00Getting Started In Emergency PreparednessA blog for friends, family, and visitors getting started in preparing for life's emergencies. It will cover tips, techniques, and information for everyone interested in surviving short and long-term emergencies, natural or human-made.Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-31790606595271152862012-01-27T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:30:03.591-08:002012-01-27T04:30:03.591-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... Coming Soon
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Have you noticed?
The big economic disaster everyone has been predicting isn't happening. Stock markets are up, all around the world. Housing prices are rebounding, and unemployment has dropped to 8.5%.
Did you also noticed?
Y2K didn't happen. The bird flu pandemic didn't happen, and global warming didn't happen. (OK, that one's a stretch)
Did you also Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-39454165516801750672012-01-25T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-25T04:30:01.017-08:002012-01-25T04:30:01.017-08:00Wednesday: 25 January 2012
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Information and Resources
Make America Strong
Poster Number 7.
NARA
There are many great free (paid with your taxes) resources from your state's extension office. Below are a few links to various extension services and some publications you might find interesting.
If you want to access your state's extension service, conduct a search for "The name of Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-65950676837338317162012-01-23T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-23T04:30:01.639-08:002012-01-23T04:30:01.639-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Terrorism
Sean Naylor wrote a six-part series of articles for The Army Times about these United States efforts to combat terrorism in Africa, back in November and December 2011.
Needless to say, the title "Africa ops may be just starting" is the doom and gloom.
Thanks to Naval Open Source Intelligence for the links.
Link:
Naval Open Source Intelligence - Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-27978027035746800282012-01-20T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-21T11:45:05.698-08:002012-01-21T11:45:05.698-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... Two is 1, and 1 is None
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
A couple of years ago, a simple saying started popping up amongst preppers and survivalists.
Two is One, and One is None
On the surface, it's a simple and elegant saying that means if you have two of an item, you should consider it as only having one of those items. If you have only one of an item, you should consider that you 'really' have none of that Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-49716225608700911812012-01-18T06:30:00.000-08:002012-01-18T06:30:00.127-08:002012-01-18T06:30:00.127-08:00Wednesday: 18 January 2012, Part Two
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Food for Thought
"... serious preppers must admit that not all problems can have a solution."
You'll want to read the rest at Bison Survival Blog, by James Dakin,
Link:
Bison Survival Blog - Not All Problems
http://www.bisonsurvivalblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/not-all-problems.html
Wives, Husbands, Friends, Colleagues, and Partners
Once you add another personSomeone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-12702932498230571682012-01-18T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-18T04:30:00.786-08:002012-01-18T04:30:00.786-08:00Wednesday: 18 January 2012
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
As you can see, I have added AdSense and started an Amazon Store for this blog. Right now, the Amazon store only has four pages with about nine items per page.
Needless to say, if you can find it cheaper locally, you need to buy local. Enough said.
Jennie @ Home
A couple of posts ago, I told you about a visitor to the blog becoming a member. Well, Jennie @ Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-3726310357323425372012-01-16T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-15T09:43:50.201-08:002012-01-15T09:43:50.201-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
I didn't hear about this ...
Financial
According to a link at BlackListed News, Standard and Poor's (S&P) has downgraded nine nations' credit, including France.
Link:
BlackListed News - Bam! Bam! Bam! Huge Financial Bombs Just Got Dropped All Over Europe
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Bam%21_Bam%21_Bam%21_Huge_Financial_Bombs_Just_Got_Dropped_All_Over_EuropeSomeone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-29536848389686303082012-01-13T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-14T15:02:11.385-08:002012-01-14T15:02:11.385-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... Living in Two Worlds
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Preppers live in two worlds.
The first is the one we see around us everyday. Families shopping together at the grocery stores; partners driving to the movie theatre ; the manicured lawns of our neighborhoods, and ... The second world is the one preppers only seem to see. Hunger in our streets; lawlessness in our towns; and the financial difficulties in our Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-56873828287832464672012-01-11T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-11T04:36:43.463-08:002012-01-11T04:36:43.463-08:00Wednesday: 11 January 2012
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Food Storage
Vic Rantala wrote a guest post, over at Stealth Survival, that is very informative about storing food. This would be one of the articles that I would send to folks if they asked about food storage.
PS.
Vic Rantala runs Safecastle and they are having a sale on the Mountain House Freeze-Dried food.
Link:
Stealth Survival - 9 Key Food Storage Tips Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-6208472844301400482012-01-09T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-09T08:31:59.413-08:002012-01-09T08:31:59.413-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Needless to say all is good and right in the world ...
Military
These United States', Russian, and British naval vessels have moved to the volatile Middle East, again ...
Link:
BlackListed News - American, British, Israeli and Iranian Warships Sailing Towards Confrontation
http://www.blacklistednews.com/American%2C_British%Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-42561533882374534782012-01-06T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:30:00.878-08:002012-01-06T04:30:00.878-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... Prepping isn't Consumerism
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
For you folks that have been reading the blog for a little while, you know that I link to James Dakin, at Bison Survival Blog, regularly. There's a reason for this. He believes that you and your family should buy the basics (bolt-action rifle, feed-grain wheat, basic grinder, and junk land with a travel trailer) and be done with it. He's right because preppingSomeone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-58237181749345433152012-01-04T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:09:40.526-08:002012-01-06T04:09:40.526-08:00Wednesday: 4 January 2012
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
What Not to Buy?
First up is a link, thanks Say Uncle, from Cheaper Than Dirt's blog called The Shooter's Log about their idea of some survival items.
I agree ...
Not really. A spool of 550 cord would be nice, but it's not necessary. Same with the 'space' tent and the IDF assault bag. The 6 in 1 radio/flashlight might be cool, but ... how cheaply made is theSomeone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-49457929307007487382012-01-02T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-02T09:24:15.453-08:002012-01-02T09:24:15.453-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Medical/Health
Have you heard about the death of a bus driver from H1N1 (Bird Flu). Authorities don't know, yet, how he contracted the disease. Chinese officials are also saying that this strain of flu will not spread by human to human contact.
Yea, right. Wait until the virus mutates.
In another article, you may have missed because of the holiday season, Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-33374103509332363292012-01-01T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-01T04:30:00.066-08:002012-01-01T04:30:00.066-08:00Happy New Year
Dear Preppers and Survivalists,
Needless to say, most of us have or will be making New Year's resolutions, this year. Some will try to lose weight or exercise more. Others will try to become more financially secure while others will try to be better prepared, for life's emergencies.
Most of us will fail, and there is a simple reason for that.
We are really trying to change our life.
Think Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-20044075670471963642011-12-26T06:30:00.000-08:002011-12-26T06:30:00.787-08:002011-12-26T06:30:00.787-08:00Fair Winds and Following Seas
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
You have probably seen the picture by now and probably read about it, too
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, left, kisses her girlfriend of two years,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell
I would like to put this kiss in perspective.
These two women are Sailors in these United States Navy; two citizens that have pledged, if need be, their lives Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-27079265637948224832011-12-25T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-25T04:30:01.078-08:002011-12-25T04:30:01.078-08:00
Merry Christ's Mass
Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-633567607770398522011-12-21T06:30:00.000-08:002011-12-21T06:30:00.602-08:002011-12-21T06:30:00.602-08:00Wednesday: 21 December 2011, Part Two
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Winter Storm Safety
Yes, this post is a little late, but it is the first day of Winter ; - )
So, let's get going.
The American Red Cross has a .pdf for a "Winter Storm Safety Checklist."
Link:
Red Cross - Winter Storm Safety Checklist
http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/WinterStorms.pdf
Winter Weather Preparedness
The National Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-92129819109118713032011-12-21T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-21T04:30:00.978-08:002011-12-21T04:30:00.978-08:00Wednesday: 21 December 2011
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Depending on where you live, Winter officially starts today or tomorrow.
Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but Winter officially starts at 9:30 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) tonight or 12:30 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) very early tomorrow morning.
Either way, Happy Winter Solstice!!!
Enough, merry making.
The first few articles I would like to point out Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-64215113695975289842011-12-19T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-19T17:26:04.097-08:002011-12-19T17:26:04.097-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
War and Rumours of War
The first article I'd like to point out to y'all, I found at BlackListed News. The title says that Iran was able to blind a satellite, last week. Destroying a satellite's ability to see, much less attacking a satellite, could escalate the conflict with Iran.
Needless to say, the title of the article grabbed my attention, but the title Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-50558384316709406692011-12-16T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-16T20:01:01.239-08:002011-12-16T20:01:01.239-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... I'm Coming to Your House
Dear Family and Friends,
As you read this letter, I want you to remember two-weeks, three months, and one-year.
A few years back, folks working for these United States started recommending that citizens keep a two-week supply of food and other necessities on hand for a disaster, after Katrina, a disaster that everyone knew would happen, happened.
I remember seeing the folks stuck at that Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-73589562974753049502011-12-14T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-14T04:30:02.004-08:002011-12-14T04:30:02.004-08:00Wednesday: 14 December 2011
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Christ's Mass Giving and ...
'Tis a few more days before Christ's mass, and Angela, from Food Storage and Survival, has some ideas for preparedness stocking stuffers.
Link:
Food Storage and Survival - 14 Great Emergency Preparedness Stocking Stuffers
http://foodstorageandsurvival.com/preparedness-stocking-ideas-for-men-and-women/
Note: Angela has another Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-86109357498807069412011-12-12T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-12T04:30:01.819-08:002011-12-12T04:30:01.819-08:00Weekly Dose of Doom and Gloom
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Before we begin this week's dose of doom and gloom, I would like to point out that some folks have started to say that the collapse will happen in 2013. Yes, 2013!!!
Guess what?
Yep, you guessed it. These same folks have predicted that the collapse would happen in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
So, you still have one more year to prepare before the collapse ; Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-88978143484001243352011-12-09T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-09T04:30:00.543-08:002011-12-09T04:30:00.543-08:00Friday's Thoughts and Other Stuff, ... World War IV
Dear Preppers and Survivalists,
According to the internet, it would seem that World War IV has started. (Note 1) It seems the Chinese and Russians are going to attack every United States' overseas military base. Doing this, the Sino-Russian Bloc hopes, would destroy these United States' ability to control the world.
They would do this a few different ways.
Nuclear War
A direct nuclear attack Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-57878319439928979742011-12-08T04:30:00.000-08:002011-12-08T04:30:02.639-08:002011-12-08T04:30:02.639-08:00Link Dump, 2
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
For what it's worth.
Journey To Forever.org: Small Farms - Agrodok Publications
http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/agrodok.html
Agromisa - Publications
http://www.agromisa.org/index.php?PageId=139
Note:
Checkout the AgroPosters and the Agrodok Series
Journey To Forever.org: Small Farms - Raising catfish in a barrel
http://journeytoforever.org/Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8975196500877057261.post-83956681067270534962011-12-07T04:30:00.001-08:002011-12-07T04:30:01.278-08:002011-12-07T04:30:01.278-08:00Wednesday: 7 December 2011
Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,
Good Point
The first link is from Riverwalker, at Stealth Survival.
Always remember, it's all about you and your family's plan.
Link:
Stealth Survival - Personalized Prepping: Part One, Doing It Your Way
http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2011/12/personalized-prepping-part-one-doing-it.html
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome
.., weapon, shelter hold-down, boat Someone You Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214307187414746185noreply@blogger.com