TroutAngler's Random Thoughts

Gov’t approves plan to ‘drain’ Fukushima nuclear waste into ocean

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

You gotta love this one! I hadn't heard anyting about Fukashima for a while so it got me worried. I did a quick search today and this is what I found. Read and be afraid....very afraid. If you live on the west coast, it may be time to invest in new protective gear!

Gov’t approves plan to ‘drain’ Fukushima nuclear waste into ocean

The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:00:00 +0000

A good article on the basics of radios, selection, and licensing from ITS Tactical. Lots of information here if you are interested in radio communication. Enjoy!

The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should

Soaking Secrets to Master the Art of Cooking Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Here is a short but good article from Preparedness Mama on soaking beans. Good information for the beginning scratch cook. Enjoy!

Soaking Secrets to Master the Art of Cooking Beans

The Top 8 Reasons You Need a Possum Mentality to Survive What’s Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good article from Survival Sherpa about the possum mentality. Enjoy the read!

The Top 8 Reasons You Need a Possum Mentality to Survive What’s Coming

The Ultimate Camping Checklist

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good post from reThinkSurvival.com, you gotta love ultimate checkists! I've looked it over and it seems pretty complete. Even has spaces at the end of categorys for you to add your own items. Enjoy!

The Ultimate Camping Checklist: Leave Nothing Behind!

11 Creative Ways to Use Old Egg Cartons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good post from The Prairie Homestead with different crafts you can make using egg cartons. Enjoy!

11 Creative Ways to Use Old Egg Cartons

14 DiY Projects for Wilderness Self-Reliance

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A collection of good DIY projects from Survival Sherpa. My personal favorites are A, B, D, F, and N. Enjoy!

14 DiY Projects for Wilderness Self-Reliance

DIY Spice Mixes And Herb Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good post from Are We Crazy or What? about DIY Spice Mixes and herb Storage. A lot of really usefull information and a couple of good Ball products featured in the article. Enjoy!

DIY Spice Mixes And Herb Tips

Sick of Ticks? Take Brad Paisley’s Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000

A post for those of you enjoying the outdoors on the 4th of July. I found this on Survival Sherpa. I wonder if any of these repellent recipes work? If they have worked for you, please leave a comment. Enjoy!

Sick of Ticks? Take Brad Paisley’s Advice

Easy Homemade Pizza Calzones

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Another tasty dish from The Prairie Homestead. I can't wait to try this one with the kids! There are also links in their post to Homemade Pizza Dough and Homeade Mozzarella Cheese (part two is here)! Enjoy!

Easy Homemade Pizza Calzones

Make a 3-Legged Stool

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Another good article from Mother Earth News, this time instructions about making a 3-legged stool with concrete and scrap wood. Enjoy!

Make a 3-Legged Stool

DIY Fence and Wall Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good article from Mother Earth News containing an excerpt from Landscaping (Skills Institute Press, 2011) with a link to buy the book. The article gives good insight on many common rence and wall repairs. A good read. The book (not an affiliate) looks like it might be worth it too. Enjoy!

DIY Fence and Wall Repair

PREPPER COMSEC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good brief tutorial from Your Preparedness Story discussing communication security for preppers. A very interesting read and old-hat if you ever served. Enjoy!

PREPPER COMSEC

Hardtack or Pilot Bread is Good for Long-Term Storage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000

Another article and recipe from Preparedness Advice Blog. This time about how to make and store hard tack. Good article and a recipe I think I'll try since the summer camping season is in full swing. Enjoy!

Hardtack or Pilot Bread is Good for Long-Term Storage

How to Cook on an Open Fire

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000

A very brief tutorial from Montana Homesteader about cooking over an open fire. Good information to know if you ever intend to rough-it outdoors. Enjoy!

How to Cook on an Open Fire

Meatless Recipes for Hard Times

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Here is a concise article from Preparedness Advice Blog containing three meatless recipes for when times get hard. Enjoy!

It's OK.... I am a total carnivore too! However, I also recognize that if animal protein is scarce at any given time I need to have tasty alternatives to take its place.

Meatless Recipes for Hard Times

5 Quick and Crude Emergency Shelters for Wilderness Survival

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A quick overview by Kukri Blades of five shelters that can be erected quickly in a survival situation. Enjoy!

5 Quick and Crude Emergency Shelters for Wilderness Survival

Whizbang Chicken Plucker Makes Processing Chickens Much Easier

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good article from Grit about DIY'ing a tub chicken plucker. Links to but the plans included! I imagine that it would work for most poultry but do your research before you try it, enjoy!

Whizbang Chicken Plucker Makes Processing Chickens Much Easier

Are Ducks the New Chicken For Backyard Protein?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A brief article from Resilient Communities comparing chickens and ducks for backyard protien production. Enjoy!

Are Ducks the New Chicken For Backyard Protein?

5 Tips for Introducing Teenage Chicks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

An excellent article from Community Chickens about inrtroducing juvenile chickens to an established flock. We have been going through this for the last coupole of weeks as we introduce our new birds to make room for the new hatchlings in the brooder. Enjoy!

5 Tips for Introducing Teenage Chicks

How to Make Dandelion Wine and Dandelion Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000

A pair of recipes from Common Sense Homesteading utilizing the most famous garden pest - dandelions! One is for wine and the other for cookies!

There is also a bit at the end about making a decoction from the greens with links to books with more on that subject. Enjoy!

How to Make Dandelion Wine and Dandelion Cookies

Raising Meat Chickens - A Two Part Series

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000

A good two part series from Melissa K. Norris about raising and processing meat chickens. Enjoy the articles!

10 Tips on How to Raise Chickens for Meat Part 1

How to Butcher Chickens Part 2 of Raising Meat Chickens

The Easy Way to Peel Farm-Fresh Hard-Boiled Eggs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good article from The Prairie Homestead about an alternative way to hard bolk and peel farm fresh eggs. I need to try this one at home.

Once I do I'll update this post with how well it worked. Enjoy!

The Easy Way to Peel Farm-Fresh Hard-Boiled Eggs

Family Lock Box

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:00:00 +0000

A good article from Survival at Home about the importance of and what you should put in (which will vary by family) a family lock box. Enjoy!

Family Lock Box

First Aid Supply Lists

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Here is a link I found on PW. It's from My Food Storage Cookbook and I think these can be really helpful. Enjoy!

First Aid Supply Lists {6 Printables}

TroutAngler's Random Thoughts

Gov’t approves plan to ‘drain’ Fukushima nuclear waste into ocean

The Ultimate Guide to Learning about Radio Communication and Why You Should

Soaking Secrets to Master the Art of Cooking Beans

The Top 8 Reasons You Need a Possum Mentality to Survive What’s Coming

The Ultimate Camping Checklist

11 Creative Ways to Use Old Egg Cartons

14 DiY Projects for Wilderness Self-Reliance

DIY Spice Mixes And Herb Tips

Sick of Ticks? Take Brad Paisley’s Advice

Easy Homemade Pizza Calzones

Make a 3-Legged Stool

DIY Fence and Wall Repair

PREPPER COMSEC

Hardtack or Pilot Bread is Good for Long-Term Storage

How to Cook on an Open Fire

Meatless Recipes for Hard Times

5 Quick and Crude Emergency Shelters for Wilderness Survival

Whizbang Chicken Plucker Makes Processing Chickens Much Easier

Are Ducks the New Chicken For Backyard Protein?

5 Tips for Introducin​g Teenage Chicks

How to Make Dandelion Wine and Dandelion Cookies

Raising Meat Chickens - A Two Part Series

The Easy Way to Peel Farm-Fresh Hard-Boiled Eggs

Family Lock Box

First Aid Supply Lists

5 Tips for Introducing Teenage Chicks