Elephant? What Elephant?</h1> <article> <h1>Elephant? What Elephant?</h1> <p>2010-06-07T23:31:00.000-05:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left> <table border=0><tr><td></td><td> <p>"When there’s an elephant in<br /> the room, introduce him."</p> <p>Randy Pausch (1960-2008)<br /> American Author and Lecturer</p> </td></tr></table> <p>We've saved the best for last today, so be sure to read this issue all the way to the bottom. And don't cheat!</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <table width=360 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#000000> <center> <table width=350 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#ffffff><font face="Arial", "sans-serif" color=#000000> <div align=center> <p><font size=4>June Special from Freeze Dry Guy</font><br /><br /> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=10 width=100%><tr> <td valign=middle></td> <td><font size=3><font color=#ff0000><strong>A full month of rewards!</strong></font><br /><br /> <font color=#000000>10% back in "<strong>Survival Bucks</strong>" on any purchase, plus FREE SHIPPING!</font></font></p> </div> <div align=left> <p><ul><li><font size=2>All Freeze Dried Foods</font></li> <li><font size=2>All Dehydrated Foods</font></li> <li><font size=2>All Heirloom Seeds</font></li> <li><font size=2>Preparedness Items</font></li> <li><font size=2>Instant Savings on any of the FDG Clubs: up to $100 back!!</font></li></ul> <font size=3 color=#000000><a href="http://www.freezedryguy.net/Specials/tabid/449/Default.aspx" target=_blank><strong>Get the details here.</strong></a> <br /><br /> <strong>Hurry!</strong> Offer ends June 30, 2010.</p> </font></td></tr></table> </font></div> </font></td></tr></table></center> </td></tr></table> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: When the Elephant Knocks at Your Door</strong></font></p> <p>Disasters of all kinds, including the unfolding catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, can and do have the potential to forcibly evict millions of people from their homes. Americans are told that they should have on hand at least 72 hours worth of preparedness supplies. While that doesn’t guarantee your survival in an emergency, it’s better to have resources available to grab and go than to find yourself asking where your next meal is going to come from or where you can get drinking water when the elephant comes knocking at your door.</p> <p>How do you put together a 72-hour (or longer) emergency kit on a budget? <a href="http://www.blindsquirl.com/" target=_blank><strong>BlindSquirl</strong></a>, a new contributor to <em><strong>Doctor Prepper's Journal</strong></em>, shares what has worked for him, with focus on affordability and function.</p> <p>Download: <a href="http://prepperupper.com/72-hour-emergency-kit-on-a-budget.pdf" target=_blank><strong>72-Hour (or Longer) Emergency Kit on a Budget</strong></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: How to Meet God</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://prepperupper.com" target=_blank> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Got Your Ears On?</strong></font></p> <p>A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square. It was during the noon lunch hour, and the streets were filled with people.</p> <p>Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native American said, "I hear a cricket."</p> <p>His friend said, "What? You must be crazy. You couldn't possibly hear a cricket in all of this noise!"</p> <p>"No, I'm sure of it," the Native American said, "I heard a cricket."</p> <p>"That's crazy," said the friend.</p> <p>The Native American listened carefully for a moment. Then he walked across the street to a big cement planter where some shrubs were growing. He looked beneath the branches, and sure enough, he located a small cricket. His friend was utterly amazed.</p> <p>"That's incredible," said his friend. "You must have super-human ears!"</p> <p>"No," said the Native American. "My ears are no different from yours. It all depends on what you're listening for."</p> <p>"But that can't be!" said the friend. "I could never hear a cricket in this noise."</p> <p>"Yes, it's true," came the reply."<em>It depends on what is really important to you</em>. Here, let me show you."</p> <p>He reached into his pocket and pulled out a few coins, discreetly dropping them on the sidewalk. And then, with the noise of the crowded street still blaring in their ears, every head within twenty feet turned and looked to see if the money that clinked on the pavement was theirs.</p> <p>"See what I mean?" asked the Native American.<br /> <font color=#ff0000><strong>"It all depends on what's important to you."</strong></font></p> <p>- Author Unknown</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Bee-Prepared!</strong></font></p> <p>A man was driving down the road and ran out of gas. Just at that moment, a bee flew in his window.</p> <p>The bee said, "What seems to be the problem?" <p>"I'm out of gas," the man replied.</p> <p>The bee told the man to wait right there and flew away. Minutes later, the man watched as an entire swarm of bees flew to his car and into his gas tank. After a few minutes, the bees flew out.</p> <p>"Try it now," said one bee.</p> <p>The man turned the ignition key and the car started right up. "Wow!" the man exclaimed, "What did you put in my gas tank?" </p> <p>The bee answered:</p> <p></p> <p>...Wait for it. Wait for it...</p> <p></p> <p>...C'mon now--you're a prepper.<br /> You can handle what's coming!...</p> <p></p> <p>...You're just gonna love this...</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><font size=5>I see you smiling!!!</font></p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1197405" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank><b>doctorprepper.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> </div> <center> <A href="http://www.clixGalore.com/PSale.aspx?BID=109480&AfID=218565&AdID=10854&LP=www.aquasafestraw.com"></A> </center></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jd34rul1gtQLq_gAQNEGknpHQsQ/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jd34rul1gtQLq_gAQNEGknpHQsQ/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>My Gosh! Who Ordered Squash?</h1> <p>2010-05-03T20:18:00.003-05:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left> <p>"It is not all bad, this getting old, ripening.<br /> After the fruit has got its growth it should<br /> juice up and mellow. God forbid I should<br /> live long enough to ferment and rot and<br /> fall to the ground in a squash."</p> <p>Josh Billings (1818-1885)<br /> American Humorist</p> </p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <table width=360 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#000000> <center> <table width=350 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#ffffff><font face="Arial", "sans-serif" color=#000000> <div align=center> <p><font size=4>May Special from Freeze Dry Guy</font> <table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=10 width=100%><tr> <td valign=middle></td> <td><font size=2><font color=#ff0000><strong>25% off all #10 cans!</strong></font><br /><br /> <font color=#000000>25% back in "<strong>Survival Bucks</strong>" on any purchase!</font></font></p> </div> <div align=left> <p><font size=2 color=#000000> <strong>It’s easy!</strong> Just make your purchase online at <a href="http://www.freezedryguy.com/products/products.html" target=_blank><strong>www.freezedryguy.com</strong></a><br /> or call <strong>866-404-3663</strong>, and Freeze Dry Guy will send you 25% back in Survival Bucks to be used toward your next order.<br /><br /> <strong>New!</strong> <font color=#ff0000><strong>Non-GMO heirloom seeds</strong>.</font>Quantities limited. Order yours today! <a href="http://www.freezedryguy.net/Store/tabid/627/CategoryID/158/Default.aspx " target=_blank><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a>. <br /><br /> <strong>Hurry!</strong> Offer ends May 31, 2010.</p> </font></td></tr></table> </font></div> </font></td></tr></table></center> </td></tr></table> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Getting Back to Basics</strong></font></p> <p>Concerned about the economy? I certainly am!</p> <p>It's time to get back to the basics. Yes, you know that, but perhaps you just need a reminder...</p> <p>The great football legend, Vince Lombardi, on the first day of training camp would gather his tough, burly, seasoned football pros in a meeting, hold up a football and say, “Gentleman, this is a football.”</p> <p>Getting back to basics means addressing your needs and the needs of your family, and examining what you need to do to be prepared for even worse conditions that are surely coming in the near future. It means getting your mind off all the "doom and gloom" and focusing on taking positive ACTION:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Recognize Reality</strong>––It’s time for some serious, no-holds-barred analysis of where you are in your personal and family preparedness.</li> <li><strong>Listen To Your Inner Self</strong>––Find out where you are in need of preparedness and how you can resolve the situation.</li> <li><strong>Devise Realistic Plans</strong>––Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Set attainable goals. Be realistic in your planning––financial as well as your other plans. Then, be diligent and persistent to reach your realistic goals.</li> <li><strong>Realize that preparedness is normal––and laudable.</strong> Optimize your budget now to include extra provisions for your family.</li> </ul> <p>During WWII the popular song, "<em><strong>Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative</strong></em>..." was the mantra of an embattled nation. That advice is just as relevant today when considering your choices of what to do with your limited resources.</p> <p>There's no better time than RIGHT NOW to make preparedness for yourself and your family your first priority.</p> <p>It's as simple as that!</p> <p>--Doctor Prepper</p> </p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Redneck Motorcycle</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://prepperupper.com" target=_blank> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: The Dark Side of Zucchini Prosperity</strong></font></p> <p>Do you like zucchini? I do, especially when it's fried in olive oil or mixed in with in other yummie veggies in one of my favorite Italian dishes.</p> <p>Anyone who has successfully grown zucchini will tell you that that healthy zucchini plants are extremely prolific. Once they start producing they can easily overwhelm you with their bounty. Yes indeed: zucchini prosperity is such sweet bliss...especially if you have lots of friends with which to share it!</p> <p>Did you know, though, that zucchini is susceptible to a fatal disease that can topple a seemingly healthy plant in just one day? It's called "root rot."</p> <p>We all know that zucchini plants, like people, can die of dehydration (not enough water) in just a few days. Drought is a known killer--a disease of prolonged insufficiency.</p> <p>Just the opposite happens with root rot, however. Due to excessive rain or overwatering by well-intentioned humans, the roots of a plant can get saturated (over-hydrated) with water to the point where they are no longer able to "breathe" properly and they die off, leaving the top of the plant without support or sustenance. On the surface it looks like sudden death: one day the plant seems fine, the next it's a goner.</p> <p>"Root rot" due to excess [water] consumption kills quickly. So if you are a zucchini plant, take notice!</p> <p>Now...aren't you glad we're talking about zucchini and not about the economy? After all, people don't have "roots," do they?</p> <p>Or DO they?</p> <p>Hmmmmm...</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Just for Preppers! The Dewalt Nail Gun</strong></font></p> <center> <p><a href="http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/02/new-dewalt-nail-gun/" target=_blank></a></p> </p> </center> <p>This is a prepper's dream. It can drive a 6-D nail thru a two-by-four at 200 yards! Get the details <a href="http://toolmonger.com/2008/07/02/new-dewalt-nail-gun/" target=_blank><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?Clk=3284035" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank><b>doctorprepper.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> <br /><br /></p> </div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9SmePk83dnUMOwOIgKOJme3jIec/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9SmePk83dnUMOwOIgKOJme3jIec/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Fresh Spring, Preppers!</h1> <p>2010-04-12T18:14:00.000-05:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left> <p>"Some people plant in the spring and<br /> leave in the summer. If you've signed<br /> up for a season, see it through!"<br /> -- Jim Rohn</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <center> <table width=360 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#000000> <center> <table width=350 border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2> <tr><td bgcolor=#ffffff><font face="Arial", "sans-serif" color=#000000> <div align=center> <p><font size=4>April Special from Freeze Dry Guy</font><br /><br /> <font size=3 color=#ff0000>Mountain House Freeze Dried<br /> 108 Day Fruit Unit; $170</font></p> </div> <div align=left> <p><font size=2 color=#000000> 3 cans of Freeze Dried Strawberries = 48 ½ cup servings<br /> 3 cans of Freeze Dried Banana Slices = 60 ½ cup servings<br /> (108 ½ cup servings = 3 ½ months of fruit) <br /></p> <p><ul> <li>1 Case = $170.00 + Free Sparkie + Free Shipping</li> <li>2 Cases = $330.00 + Free Sparkie + Multi Case Discount + Free shipping</li> </ul></p> <p><font color=#ff0000><i>How to Order:</i></font><br /> Call: 866-404-3663 or <a href="http://www.freezedryguy.net/Products/tabid/627/CategoryID/141/Default.aspx" target=_blank>CLICK HERE</a> to visit our webstore.</p> </font></div> </font></td></tr></table></center> </td></tr></table></center> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Simplify Your Life!</strong></font></p> <p>The essence of prepping is simplicity. If the doing of it seems too complicated, then you're doing it wrong! It's time to look at things from a new perspective.</p> <p><a href="http://prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-how-to-simplify-your-life.html" target=_blank><strong>How to Simplify Your Life</strong></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Noah Kidding!!!</strong></font></p> <p>Q: Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?<br /> A: Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.</p> <p>Q: The top story of the ark had windows to let light in, but how did Noah get light to the bottom two stories?<br /> A: Wadda 'ya think? He used floodlights!</p> <p>Q: Where did Noah keep the bees?<br /> A: In the Ark-hives, of course.</p> <p><font color=#ff0000>Unfortunately, the woodpeckers got out!</font><br /> <a href="http://prepperupper.com" target=_blank> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Pull out all the stops!</strong></font></p> <p><ol> <li>Make an extraordinarily good first impression so that people remember you in a positive way.</li> <li>Render extraordinary service. Go the extra mile. Do more than is asked. That alone will set you apart from the rest of the crowd.</li> <li>Be extraordinarily prompt. Arrive 15-20 minutes early for appointments and meetings. Answer your email and voicemail with extraordinary speed. Watch your prospects turn into extraordinarily loyal customers as a result.</li> <li>Show extraordinary courtesy. Good manners, soft speech and kind words are in all too short supply nowadays. Let everyone know you have more than enough to go around for all.</li> <li>Give extraordinary praise and thanks for all you receive. Be extraordinarily diligent in sending a personal "thank you" to each and every person who does you a good turn, no matter how small. Make an extraordinary donation to your church or favorite charity. Keep an attitude of gratitude about you and you'll find yourself working more "in the zone" where you function at extraordinary levels of energy to produce extraordinary results in extraordinarily short periods of time.</li> </ol></p> <p>Practice these 5 things every day, every hour, every minute until they become a habit, and you'll be unstoppable!</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Be careful where you nap!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank></a></p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?Clk=3284035" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank><b>doctorprepper.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> <br /><br /></p> </div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XDAPU-JwzZa37OJkYtpnASlHUZM/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XDAPU-JwzZa37OJkYtpnASlHUZM/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Prepping...in sickness or in health?</h1> <p>2010-03-23T20:05:00.002-05:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left> <p>How important is health to a prepper?</p> <p>"In health there is freedom.<br /> Health is the first of all liberties."<br /> -- Henri Frederic Amiel</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://www.greattastenopain.com/cmdt.asp?id=692920&t=365866" target='_blank'> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: TV or not TV?</strong></font></p> <p>Television is one of the greatest inventions of all time. Yet, in its current state, TV produces more problems than blessings. What effect does TV really have on our physical and mental health, and why? This article by Chuck Gallozzi is a "must-read" for every prepper!</p> <p><a href="http://www.myfavoriteezines.com/articles/TV-watching-pros-cons.html" target=_blank><strong>TV or not TV? That is the question...</strong></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Go Figure!</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://www.medijokes.com/weight-loss-why.php" target=_blank> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Health or Wealth?</strong></font></p> <p>Are you in business for your health? If you aren't, maybe you should be.</p> <p>Yeah, I know the old saying: "I'm not in business for my health. I need to make money."</p> <p>What good is money, though, if you don't have the health to enjoy it?</p> <p>How effective can you really be without good health? How much money can you really make?</p> <p>In most cases what we call "lack of ambition" or "lack of motivation" stems directly from poor health. How many people will you contact; how many sales will you make today if you barely have enough ambition to get out of bed?</p> <p>If the business or line of work you're in doesn't improve your health in some way (meaning your physical health, your mental health, your emotional health and/or your spiritual health), then maybe it's time for a change.</p> <p>Simple, huh? It's a matter of putting first things first.</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Prep-Posal!</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank></a></p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?Clk=3284035" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank><b>doctorprepper.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> <br /><br /></p> </div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BYW5mxKm3TEiCyyPpxmZpXHfmLI/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BYW5mxKm3TEiCyyPpxmZpXHfmLI/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Chicken In..or Going Whole-Hog?</h1> <p>2010-03-16T11:41:00.000-05:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left> <p>How committed are you to prepping?<br /> Are you just "chicken in" or going "whole-hog?"<br /> In a bacon and eggs breakfast, the chicken <i>is</i><br /> involved, but the pig is totally committed!</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://www.greattastenopain.com/cmdt.asp?id=692920&t=365866" target='_blank'> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Spring Chickens!</strong></font></p> <p>Which came first: the chicken or the egg?</p> <p>That puzzle may never be solved but if you are thinking about raising chickens the brooder and the chicken coop should probably come before your chicks do!</p> <p>I have raised many chickens from chicks and it is a very enjoyable hobby and a great way to become more self-reliant.</p> <p>I have had white leghorns, wyandotes, buff orpingtons, and finally settled on rhode island reds because they handle our cold weather better.</p> <p>Here is a chart to help you pick chickens that will work best for your location:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/breed-chart" target=_blank><b>Main Chicken Breeds Chart</b></a></p> <p>Here are some videos on building brooders and coops:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL6mC_BrsDA&feature=related" target=_blank><b>Table-Top Chicken Brooder: Fun and Easy!</b></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9FtPEqjir0&feature=fvw" target=_blank><b>My Chicken Coop</b></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq2baX4K650" target=_blank><b>Chickens for Eggs on Small Homesteads</b></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJKwsCVv9vg&feature=related" target=_blank><b>Build a Basic Low-Cost Chicken Coop</b></a></p> <p>I use a round kiddie swimming pool for my brooder covered in some garden mesh and a red or blue bulb brood lamp.</p> <p>Pine or aspen shavings are recommended but I just use newspaper and have never had a problem.</p> <p>Chick crumbles (chick starter) and fresh water are all they need for two weeks then add some scratch.</p> <p>I buy my chicks through the local feed store for $2 each but you can order chicks right through the mail.</p> <p>They are available now most places so go get you a flock!</p> <p>--LaMar Alexander<br /> <a href="http://simplesolarhomesteading.com/" target=_blank><b>http://simplesolarhomesteading.com/</b></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm:<br />An Egg-Sighting Breakfast!</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank> </a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: If You Marry a Fisherman, Beware!</strong></font></p> <p>If you marry a fisherman (or ~woman), beware: At some point you're gonna get "up close and personal" with some mighty strange critters.</p> <p>Take nightcrawlers, for example...</p> <p>For those of you non-fishin' folk, nightcrawlers are those big, fat, juicy earthworms used for fish bait. Here's a picture:</p> <p align=center></p> <p>Best time to catch 'em is at night just after a good soaking rain. You go out with a flashlight, a container with a lid, a pair of sharp eyes and some fast, nimble fingers to grab those critters and hang on when the light hits 'em so they can't escape back into their holes.</p> <p>My adopted dad taught me how to catch nightcrawlers. Our favorite way of keeping them alive and fresh for the fish was to store them in the 'fridge in a plastic sour cream or cottage cheese container with a piece of moist burlap in the bottom for them to munch on. They'd stay good for 2-4 weeks that way.</p> <p>In my first year at college I shared a dormitory apartment with 5 other women. One evening some guys came over and announced they were going fishing the next day. I offered to catch them some nightcrawlers in exchange for some of the fish. They agreed, and out I went. I caught a big bunch of nightcrawlers and put them in a container in the 'fridge just like my adopted dad and I used to do. Then it happened...</p> <p>Valerie, one of my roommates, got home quite late. The rest of us were already in bed when she arrived. She walked into the kitchen and grabbed a leftover baked potato from the 'fridge along with (what she thought was) a full container of sour cream. She warmed the potato in the microwave, picked up the container of "sour cream," lifted the lid and started to pour...</p> <p>Then--you guessed it: she got "up close and personal" with my nightcrawlers! You wouldn't believe how she screamed...</p> <p>The guys by came the next morning for (what was left of) the nightcrawlers and had a great day fishing. They brought us some really nice fish to eat, which all of us (even Valerie) enjoyed. But nightcrawlers were banned forever from our 'fridge.</p> <p>So--what are YOU eating for supper tonight?<br />If you're married to a fisherman, beware!<br />Bon Appetit!</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Fowl Line</strong></font></p> <p>A farmer with lots of chickens posted the following sign:<br /><br /> <strong>"Free Chickens. Our Coop Runneth Over."</strong></p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?Clk=3284035" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> <br /><br /></p> </div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NGoTcVgyPgnBjABYsWOSyghuRcE/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NGoTcVgyPgnBjABYsWOSyghuRcE/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Weighing in on...preparedness!</h1> <p>2010-03-09T09:54:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>What's holding YOU back from prepping?<br>So loaded down you think you'll drown?<br>Time to tip the scales in your favor!</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3821710-10363747" target=_blank></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Survival Fitness</strong></font></p> <p>Prepping for the future without prepping your body is like buying the paddles without buying the canoe...Hello?</p> <p>Whatever method you choose to improve your physical fitness will be an expression of you and your interests. You might be surprised at how beneficial and empowering this can actually be! Your survival fitness program could spill over into other areas of your life and improve your overall quality of living in general. Is it worth the risk? You bet! You'll feel better and be better prepared for what life throws your way. It's simply a matter of getting back to basics!</p> <p>Read the rest here: <a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-survival-fitness.html" target=_blank><b>Survival Fitness</b></a></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Widdle Wabbits</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank></a></p> <p>A precious little girl walks into a PetSmart shop and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth:</p> <p><font color=#663399><b>"Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?"</b></font></p> <p>As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks:</p> <p><font color=#996633><b>"Do you want a widdle white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy, bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?"</b></font></p> <p>She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice:</p> <p><font color=#663399><b>"Weally, I don't think my python gives a thit."</b></font></p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: "Rapid" Development!</strong></font></p> <p align=center><a href="http://doctorprepper.com" target=_blank></a></p> <p>Do you like white water rafting? I do!</p> <p>Take a large inflatable raft that holds 8-10 people, a skilled river guide to keep the raft moving on a safe course, a fast moving river with some challenging rapids, and scenery on both sides that takes your breath away ... and you have the recipe for an incredibly wonderful time, or for disaster.</p> <p>What makes the difference? Preparation. This means that you:</p> <p><ul><li>Write down exactly where you're going and when you expect to arrive so that people know where to find you if you need help. <li>Have a clear plan of how you'll get there plus the right tools and equipment for the journey. <li>Understand and obey the rules of safe travel, wear your life jacket at all times and follow the instructions of your guide. <li>Carry along survival supplies and a first aid kit for emergencies. <li>Have the good sense to stay away from known hazards!</ul></p> <p>Doesn't this sound a lot like life? Let me tell you a story:</p> <p>Several years ago on a white water rafting trip with some friends down the Flathead River in Montana, I experienced the unexpected.</p> <p>We hit what is called a "hole": a short, steep drop-off caused by a large rock underneath the surface. A big hole not seen in time can easily flip a raft. That's exactly what happened.</p> <p>One minute I was rockin' and rollin', having the time of my life. The next I was flailing in the Flathead in water the temperature of just-melted snow.</p> <p>Did I have a moment of close communion with my Creator? You bet I did! It's hard to imagine until we're in situations like this just how powerless we really are against the forces of nature. I was, to say the least, extremely humbled by the experience. Fortunately, because of good preparation, neither I nor anyone else in the group suffered serious injury or loss of life in this mishap.</p> <p>I remember oh so well the final words of instruction we received before starting our journey:</p> <p>"In the very unlikely event that you and the raft should ever become separated, keep your feet pointed downstream so you can push off from the rocks, and go with the flow until you are rescued."</p> <p>Sometimes "going with the flow" of life may mean running a few rapids on your backside. Are you prepared for the ride?</p> <p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p> <p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Scuby-Doo-Too!</strong></font></p> <p align=center></p> <p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br />* * * * *</p> <p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?Clk=3284035" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p> <p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p> <p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: prepperupper @ gmail.com</p> <br /><br /></p> </div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O5f3gCr1hT8o2eq3ri11F3oQfaI/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/O5f3gCr1hT8o2eq3ri11F3oQfaI/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Stinkin' thinkin'...or gardens of laughter?</h1> <p>2010-02-23T08:18:00.001-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>A prepper's not a doom-and-gloomer.<br />Time to grow a sense of humor!</p><p>Ready for a laugh? This one will push your<br />funny button:<br/><br /> <a href="http://www.subto.us/smile-monster.html" target=_blank></a>...and turn up your speakers!</p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3821710-10363747" target=_blank></a></p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker:<br />A "Growing" Epidemic</strong></font></p><p>Will you be one of the "vital few" or the "trivial many?". We've got an epidemic of our own we need to spread, and it has nothing to do with swine flu! Growing a sustainable family garden can and should become as common and important again as the family car. Why? Find out in this compelling and timely article by Master Gardener Jim Kennard: <a href="http://sustainable-gardening.subto.us/tip/epidemic.html" target=_blank><b>A "Growing" Epidemic</b></a></p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Tater Tots</strong></font></p><p>When it comes to prepping,<br />some people are like potatoes:</p><ul><li><p>Some watch while others do the work. They're the Speck-Taters.</p><li><p>Some talk about what others are doing. They're the Common-Taters.</p><li><p>Some cause problems and get under your skin. They're the Aggie-Taters.</p><li><p>Some make plans and never do anything. They're the Hessie-Taters.</p><li><p>Some sit for hours and stare at their food storage. They're the Medi-Taters.</p><li><p>And some steal other's work and call it their own. They're the Imi-Taters.</p><li><p>Fortunately, some people really DO get prepared, and do everything they can to help others do the same. They're the Facili-Taters.</p></ul><p>So what kind of 'Tater' are you?<br />Now there's some food for 'Tot." </p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Weed 'Em and Reap!</strong></font></p><p>I love this little piece by <a href="http://www.brunogideon.com" target=_blank><b>Bruno Gideon</b></a>:</p><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td width=20> </td><td><p>Even the most casual of gardeners knows that weeds, if unpicked, will eventually destroy a beautiful garden.</p><p>It’s the same with our thoughts. If we don’t weed out the negative ones, they will choke whatever is beautiful in our lives and trap us in a bitterness from which there is almost no escape.</p><p>"Give weeds an inch and they’ll take your yard."<br />-- Anonymous</p><p>"And so it criticized each flower,<br />This supercilious seed;<br />Until it woke one summer hour,<br />And found itself a weed."<br />–- Mildred Howells</p><p>The trick is to be like a good gardener and weed out negative thoughts before they take control of our health and our charisma.</p><p>Be on the watch for them each and every day. As soon as you detect one, ask yourself, “Is it really worth letting this take over my life?” and get rid of it as soon as you can.</p><p>Is a negative thought threatening your garden right now? Pull it out!</p></td></tr></table><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Messages From God</strong></font></p><p align=center></p><p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br />* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /><br /></p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_gUEWNlZifUnDGnVjC7_xYUi0Y4/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_gUEWNlZifUnDGnVjC7_xYUi0Y4/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Stressed with the rest...or at your best?</h1> <p>2010-02-16T08:42:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>When the you-know-what hits a rotating nut, will<br />you be stressed with the rest, or at your best?</p><p>If you're a prepper, you're already one step<br />ahead of the rest. Why stress, when all you<br />have to do to outrun the bear is stay one step<br />ahead of the slowest camper?</p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/harmony.html" target=_blank></a></p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker:<br />Keep It Super Simple!</strong></font></p><p>If you are overwhelmed by the magnitude of what it would take to sustain you for a year, then think more in terms of what it would take to keep you alive for a few days, weeks, or months in case you didn't have anything else to eat except what's on hand.</p><p>There are only three things to remember about building your in-home storage program with the <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em>Basic</em></strong></a> concept:</p><ol><li><strong>Store what you eat!</strong><br /> <li><strong>Eat what you store!</strong><br /> <li><strong>Use it or lose it!</strong></ol><p>The biggest challenge in procuring an in-home storage supply is financing its acquisition. Creative use of current household items, wise budgeting in accordance with the family's income, and smarter shopping will help maximize your ability to accomplish your goal. <u>But until the in-home storage program is established as a primary financial priority--<font color=#ff0000><em>after planning the repayment of current debt, of course</em></font>--it will not become a reality.</u></p><p>You don't have to do it all at once; just tell yourself, <i>"I just have to begin, and then I can continue from there."</i></p><p>It's as simple as that!</p><p>James Talmage Stevens, <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong>Making the Best of Basics</strong></a>, 11th Edition, 2009, Chapter 8-2</p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Dolphin Stress Test</strong></font></p><p>Please stop, take a deep breath, and look at the picture below of two identical dolphins jumping in tandem out of the water.</p><p>Intensive psychological research has shown that the more differences you spot in the two dolphins, the more stressed you are. Extreme stress affects your ability to concentrate and see things clearly.</p><p>Be assured that the two dolphins are completely similar. If you can spot any sort of difference without looking too hard, you are definitely stressed and should pack up work and go home immediately.</p><p> </p><p align=center></p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Taking Care of Y-O-U</strong></font></p><p>Did you remember to take care of <b>Y</b>-<b>O</b>-<b>U</b> today?</p><p><b>Y</b>-<b>O</b>-<b>U</b> (<b>Y</b>our <b>O</b>wn <b>U</b>pkeep) can't be neglected just because there are other (seemingly) more important things to do.</p><p>If you neglect <b>Y</b>-<b>O</b>-<b>U</b>, then you'll be doing the same as <b>M</b>-<b>E</b> right now (<b>M</b>ending <b>E</b>verything)!</p><p>The body, the mind, the spirit, and our relationships all need regular upkeep to stay in good condition.</p><p>Imagine for a moment that you (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) are like a typical American home with a kitchen, living room, dining room, den, bedrooms, one or more bathrooms, and a yard.</p><p>In this imaginary home the kitchen, bedroom(s) and bathroom(s) take care of you physically. The den takes care of feeding your mind and entertaining your brain. In the living room you cultivate relationships; and in the dining room you feast upon spiritual things.</p><p>Which rooms in your imaginary home get the most use? Which ones are gathering dust? Which rooms get cleaned most often? Least often? Why?</p><p>Is the dining room any less important than the kitchen? The kitchen lets you prepare and eat quick meals on the run but the dining room lets you serve others and enjoy what you're eating on a much deeper level.</p><p>How about the living room? Is yours just for show or do family, friends and guests gather here frequently to discuss and do things together that really matter? Your living room is a place to <i><u>live</u></i>. Are you using it to its full potential?</p><p>What goes on in the den? Is it a place of learning or mindless entertainment? Do the kids have educational toys to play with? Does the library include good books, audio tapes, videos and dvds that stretch the mind and inspire you to improve? Do the music you listen to, the pictures on the walls, and the knick-knacks on the shelves stimulate greater, nobler, richer thinking or keep you mentally in the slums?</p><p>And then there's the yard. Are you letting the grass grow under your feet? Time to get moving!</p><p>Without regular upkeep a house quickly falls into disrepair. Without regular upkeep a life, too, quickly fall into disrepair. Health starts to fail. Minds turn to decadence and decay. Relationships break apart with tragic results. Spiritual neglect leads to despair, depression, addiction, even suicide.</p><p>It's a lot easier and less costly to take care of <b>Y</b>-<b>O</b>-<b>U</b> (your own upkeep) in at least some small way every day than it is to stop and take care of <b>M</b>-<b>E</b> (mending everything) when things start to fall apart.</p><p>You can pay <b>Y</b>-<b>O</b>-<b>U</b> now or you can pay <b>M</b>-<b>E</b> later. The choice is yours.</p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br /><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Now That's Respect!</strong></font></p><p>A man and a friend are playing golf one day at their local golf course. One of the guys is about to chip onto the green when he sees a long funeral procession on the road next to the course. He stops in mid-swing, takes off his golf cap, closes his eyes, and bows down in prayer.</p><p>His friend says, "Wow," that is the most thoughtful and touching thing I have ever seen. You truly are a kind man." The man then replies, "Yeah, well we were married 35 years."</p><p><br />Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br />* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br /><br />Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /><br /></p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VDixVDrF4lhZ7XBQMpNfxcQvbco/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VDixVDrF4lhZ7XBQMpNfxcQvbco/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Tomorrow has come...</h1> <p>2010-02-09T11:19:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>A classic old song says, "tomorrow<br /> never comes." Well, tomorrow HAS<br /> come. Are you ready for it?</p><p>A foolish old uncle named Sam<br /> got himself in one heck of a jam;<br /> borrowed all he could get<br /> to spend his way out of debt,<br /> and now Uncle Sam's on the lam.<br /> <br /> <br /> <p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank></a></p><br /> <br /> <p><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Got Plastic?</strong></font></p><br /> <p>In 2004, motivational speaker and author <a href="http://www.joetye.com/" target=_blank><b>Joe Tye</b></a> presented some sobering facts about America's addiction to credit and its consequences for the next generation. But take heart! There IS a way out, and it starts right where you live. Go <a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-credit-card-debt.html" target=_blank><b>here</b></a> to get your "<a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-credit-card-debt.html" target=_blank><b>prep pill</b></a>."</p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm:<br>School 1958 vs. School Today</strong></font></p><p><font color=#ff0000><b>Scenario #1:</b></font> Johnny goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.<br /> <ul><li><font color=#ff0000><b>1958:</b></font> Vice principal comes over, looks at Johnny's shotgun, goes to his car, and gets his own shotgun to show Johnny.<br /> <li><font color=#ff0000><b>Today:</b></font> School goes into lockdown, the FBI is called, Johnny is hauled off to jail, and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors are called in to assist traumatized students and teachers.<br /> </ul></p><p><font color=#ff0000><b>Scenario #2:</b></font> Johnny gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school. <ul><li><font color=#ff0000><b>1958:</b></font> Johnny shares aspirin with the school principal out on the smoking dock.<br /> <li><font color=#ff0000><b>Today:</b></font> Police are called and Johnny is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is searched for drugs and weapons.<br /> </ul></p><p><font color=#ff0000><b>Scenario #3:</b></font> Johnny takes apart leftover Independence Day firecrackers, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, and blows up an anthill. <ul><li><font color=#ff0000><b>1958:</b></font> Ants die.<br /> <li><font color=#ff0000><b>Today:</b></font> Homeland Security and the FBI are called and Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. Teams investigate parents, siblings are removed from the home, computers are confiscated, and Johnny's dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.</ul></p> <p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Initiative or Excuses?</strong></font></p> <p>Do you know what crucial quality distinguishes a go-getter with lots of initiative from a couch potato with lots of excuses?</p><p><b>HINT:</b> It's a five letter word which causes <font color=##009900><b>F</b></font>earless <font color=##009900><b>A</b></font>ction <font color=##009900><b>I</b></font>nstigated <font color=##009900><b>T</b></font>hrough <font color=##009900><b>H</b></font>ope.</p><p>That's right: <font color=##009900><b>FAITH</b></font> is where true initiative comes from. It doesn't matter which church you go to, or whether you go to church at all. It's something anyone can develop with practice.</p><p>And faith works just as effectively for growing your food storage as it does for growing corn, growing a family, or growing closer to God.</p><p>Faith, therefore, is a "working" word ... not a "sitting around" word. Something to think about...</p> <p>Best Regards,<br> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Secret African<br>Weight Loss Formula</strong></font></p><p></p><p><br>Keep on...preppin'! </p> <p align=center><br>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br> by<br> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br> Author of<br> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br><br> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p></p></div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font> </td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6HjWG2jaqWC0Xu8vTy2howb0PQ/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o6HjWG2jaqWC0Xu8vTy2howb0PQ/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Ready...(Mind)Set...Go!</h1> <p>2010-02-01T22:14:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>When your heart tells you, "Prepare!"<br /> but your mind is still elsewhere,<br /> all you need to settle on a plan<br /> is a <i><b>certain way</b></i> of thinking, "Yes I can!"</p><p>This <i><b>certain way</b></i> of thinking about preparedness requires focus, discipline and faith, but it <i><b>works</b></i>. Are you up to the challenge? Is this the year you will prepare--all the way? Wherever you are on the path, we're here to help!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank></a></p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Paradigm Time!</strong></font></p><p><br /> In walking the path to family preparedness, you may wish to consider creating a family paradigm--a written belief statement that unites your family in your effort.<br /> <br /> Let me share my family's model as an example...<br /> <br /> Go here to read the rest of the story!<br /> <A HREF="http://www.prepperupper.com/paradigm-for-preparedness.html"><b>Paradigm for Preparedness by<br>James Talmage Stevens</b></A></IFRAME></p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Lesson for the Day</strong></font></p><p></p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Seeds of Dreams</strong></font></p><p>Do you know what the single greatest source of light and energy for growing things planted on earth (the sun) has in common with the single greatest source of light and energy for growing things planted in your mind?</p><p>The answer is simple. Both operate by faith.</p><p>Would a farmer bother planting seeds in the ground if he didn't believe they would grow and produce something he wanted? Of course not. Would all the sunshine in the world grow a seed that wasn't planted? Of course not.</p><p>A farmer must have faith that his work of plowing, planting, nourishing and cultivating will, when combined in proper balance with the light and energy of the sun, produce the desired result (a good crop). It is that faith which keeps him working day by day, month by month, until the crop is harvested and sold.</p><p>So it is with our dreams of success in whatever form they may take. We must first believe that the seeds we are planting in our minds (our ideas) will grow and produce something we want. Then we must have faith to keep doing the work necessary to ensure that our efforts will, when combined in proper balance with the light and energy of divine providence, produce the desired results (the realization of our dreams) in their proper time and season.</p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: End-of-the-World Headlines</strong></font></p><p>When the end of the world arrives how will the media report it?<br /> <ul><li>USA Today: WE'RE DEAD<br /> <li>The Wall Street Journal: DOW JONES PLUMMETS AS WORLD ENDS<br /> <li>National Enquirer: O.J. AND NICOLE, TOGETHER AGAIN<br /> <li>Microsoft Systems Journal: APPLE LOSES MARKET SHARE<br /> <li>Victoria's Secret Catalog: OUR FINAL SALE<br /> <li>Sports Illustrated: GAME OVER<br /> <li>Wired: THE LAST NEW THING<br /> <li>Readers Digest: 'BYE<br /> <li>Discover Magazine: HOW WILL THE EXTINCTION OF ALL LIFE AS WE KNOW IT AFFECT THE WAY WE VIEW THE COSMOS?<br /> <li>Lady's Home Journal: LOSE 10 LBS BY JUDGMENT DAY WITH OUR NEW "ARMAGEDDON" DIET!<br /> <li>Forbes magazine: TEN WAYS YOU CAN PROFIT FROM THE APOCALYPSE<br /> <li>TIME magazine: RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FOR ETERNITY</ul></p><p>Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br> by<br> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br> Author of<br> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br> the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br> <br> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p></div> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w8noCsGRn--AiEbED-ayvjeKUAg/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/w8noCsGRn--AiEbED-ayvjeKUAg/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Blissfully unaware...or properly prepared?</h1> <p>2010-01-22T21:06:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>Ignorance is bliss, or so the saying goes.<br /> What if a crisis looms right before your nose?<br /> Will you choose to act in time and get over your surprise?<br /> Or wait too long and let it smack you right between your eyes?</p><p>Welcome to this week's "kick-butt" issue of the Prepper Upper!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://freezedryguy.net/FDGClubs/tabid/202/Default.aspx" target=_blank></a></p><p><br><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: This could be it!</strong></font></p><p>This really could be it, folks. This is THE CRISIS. The one that could make all doomsday scenarios come true. The government bailouts and central bank interventions, which have held the financial world together during the last two years, will be powerless to prevent this one, which started in 2009 and is now looming right in front of our collective noses. And it's just a few months away.</p><p>There has been tumultuous weather killing crops not just in our own nation, but in the world. The same USDA that is predicting record harvests is also declaring disaster areas across half the Midwest because of catastrophic crop losses. And just last week Florida suffered <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704381604575005194142674772.html" target=_blank>at least a 30 percent crop loss</a> due to freezing temperatures, the worst in over two decades. And this at a time when <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-05-01-usda-food-supply_N.htm" target=_blank>U.S. food reserves have completely dried up</a>, and may be gone for a long time.<br /> <p>So what does it mean? It means there is overwhelming, undeniable evidence that the world could, and probably will, run out of food this year.</p><p>But wait! There's more! And it isn't pretty. If you've got at least a 3 month supply of food on hand and a place to grow a garden and maybe even raise a <a href="http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/article_47f63c1b-5ff6-594d-8cac-1d75fa14fecf.html" target=_blank>few chickens</a>, it's probably all right if you skip this week's offering and move on to the humor section.</p><p>But for the rest of you, it's preparedness kick-butt time! Read on if you care:</p><p><a href="http://www.marketskeptics.com/2009/12/2010-food-crisis-for-dummies.html" target=_blank><strong>2010 Food Crisis for Dummies</strong></a><br /> <br /> or for a kinder version of the same story, go here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/economy/2010-wall-street-predictions-major-food-shortages-oil-to-rise-above-100-a-barrel-among-forecasts" target=_blank><b>Top Ten Predictions for 2010</b></a><br /> (from <a href="http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/" target=_blank><b>newjerseynewsroom.com</b></a>)</p><p><b>A final caution:</b> Please remember that our job as preppers is to be doom-SLAYERS--not doomsayers. We're sharing this information to help you become better aware of what COULD happen in the very near future so you can prepare wisely.</p> <br /> <p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Hammin' it Up!</strong></font></p><p>A ham (radio operator) is driving up a steep, narrow mountain road, his antennas flapping in the breeze and flopping into the other lane. A YL (young lady) is driving down the same road.<br /> <br /> As they pass each other, the YL narrowly misses him and leans out of the window and yells <b>"PIG!!"</b><br /> <br /> The ham immediately leans out of his window and replies, <b>"WITCH!!"</b><br /> <br /> They each continue on their way, and as the man rounds the next corner, he crashes into a pig in the middle of the road.<br /> <br /> <font color=#ff0000>If men would only listen!!!.</font> </p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Expect the Unexpected</strong></font></p><p>Babies! Don't 'ya just love em? So innocent. So cute. So special. And so...unpredictable!</p><p>Suppose you and your spouse decide to go to a movie one evening. You'll only be gone 3 hours at most. The baby has been fed, changed, and is already asleep when the babysitter arrives. Should be a piece of cake for even the most inexperienced babysitter, right?</p><p>Wrong!</p><p>I remember all too well what happened to me, the nervous novice, on my first real babysitting assignment.</p><p>"The baby's already asleep so he shouldn't be any problem at all. He'll probably sleep the whole time we're gone. If his diaper needs changing before we get back, just use one of those Pampers (disposable diapers) over there. Don't worry. Everything will be all right. We'll be back by 10PM."</p><p>Right.</p><p>You can probably guess what happened next. Less than 5 minutes after the parents walked out the door, the baby woke up and started crying ... and crying ... and crying ...! Nothing I tried would quiet that baby. Nothing! He cried for almost the entire 3 hours, finally falling asleep (from exhaustion, no doubt) just a few minutes before they returned home. This nervous novice quickly turned into a nervous wreck!</p><p>Oh well ... at least the diaper change went OK, or so I thought. No one told me that disposable diapers have two sides: an absorbent one and a non-absorbent one. Guess which side I put next to the baby??...</p><p>Fortunately for me, I made that infamous diaper change around 9:30 PM. When the parents walked in the door at 10PM, I proudly reported that the baby was asleep, his diaper changed, and of course, he was *no* problem while they were gone.</p><p>Did those parents ever ask me to babysit for them again? Nope. It took them months before they could even tell me with a straight face what I had done with the diaper change.</p><p>Ah...we live and learn. So what's the moral of this story?</p><p><font color=#ff0000>Always look at both sides of a situation before you act. If you don't, you could have a real mess (literally) on your hands!</font></p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><br /> <p><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot: Baby Diapering for Baseball Fans</strong></font></p><p>"Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again."<br /> <br /> --Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968</p><br /> <p>Keep on...preppin'! </p><br /> <p align=center>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><br /> <strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br /> <br /> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2010 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /> </div><center><a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a></center></font><br /> </td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iS-ngY5Fm3HwP3tLDFDkzbP8Cc0/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iS-ngY5Fm3HwP3tLDFDkzbP8Cc0/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Provident prepping--that's the spirit!</h1> <p>2010-01-15T22:53:00.000-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>Are you a provident prepper? Does having "enough" mean a bunker full of stuff, or does being prudent, economical, careful and frugal in planning for the future matter more? This week we'll take a look into the heart and soul of prepping and mix it with a pinch of fun to get your new years prepping off to a rolling start!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://freezedryguy.net/FDGClubs/tabid/202/Default.aspx" target=_blank></a></p><p><br><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: A Suggested Survival List</strong></font></p><p>What would a radio preacher know about prepping? More than you might think, especially if he's Chuck Baldwin, a radio broadcaster, syndicated columnist, and pastor dedicated to preserving the historic principles upon which America was founded. Chuck offers "provident" advice gleaned from the most learned, most trained, and most qualified "experts" in a variety of fields. He says, "What I write today, I have learned from others. I've formed my own opinions and priorities, of course...but if I can share something in today's column that will help someone be better prepared for the days to come, then my goal will have been achieved."</p><p>Read Chuck's column here:<br><a href="http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2009/cbarchive_20091215.html" target=_blank><strong>Chuck Baldwin: A Suggested Survival List</strong></a></p><p><br><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Idol Worship</strong></font></p><p>Horror of horrors! Do some preppers actually worship idols? Let's examine the evidence:<ul><li>Since the cold weather started, the editor of the "Prepper-Upper" has been making round-the-clock wood offerings to a large cast-iron object occupying a prominent place in her living room.<li>Then there's this prepper associate of hers who recently reported how she was up half the night "bowing before the porcelain god." Those were her exact words!<li>And--oh yes--how about all those newlywed prepper wives who idolize their husbands by giving them burnt offerings at least once a week?</ul></p><p><br><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Are YOU Prepared? Ask Your Heart...</strong></font></p><p>Most people think of "preparedness" as a state of mind, a state of finances, or a state of readiness achieved through storing food and supplies for emergencies, Although all of these are important, preparedness is first and foremost a state of the heart.</p><p>We live today in an age of fear: fear of terrorism - fear of nuclear war - fear of business failure - fear of job loss and/or failed relationships - fear of another stock market crash - fear of having our privacy invaded - fear of drought, flood, climate change, environmental and natural disasters - fears for our safety and the safety of our children - and the list goes on.</p><p>You probably already know that fear is bad for the heart. It causes a rapid heartbeat which, over time, can make a weak heart fail. Even the Bible makes mention of "men's hearts failing them for fear" (Luke 21:26) in times like we see today.</p><p>Will all the knowledge, wealth, food and survival gear in the world really be of much use to someone whose heart is full of fear? I don't think so.</p><p>Maybe it's time to put first things first... to make the development of a strong, healthy heart the first priority in getting prepared for whatever the future may bring.</p><p>How much easier is it to learn what we need to learn, to work hard, earn money, and acquire whatever we need in order to survive hard times (whatever the cause) when our hearts are in good shape!</p><p>If you're sitting down, take a moment right now to check your pulse. Is it slow or rapid? What does that tell you about the current state of your heart? Are you satisfied with the results?</p><p>If not, consider this: Fear weakens the heart. Faith strengthens it. How strong is YOUR faith? Let your heart tell you. It knows...</p><p>Best Regards,<br><b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br>Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot:</strong></font></p><p>"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."<br><br>--Bill Vaughn (1915-1977), American columnist and author</p><p>Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br>by<br>James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br>Author of<br><a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br><br>Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br><br></p></div><center><a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank></a> </center> </font></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oIymlkwsqEErZ9V7sLRyzNOA2os/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oIymlkwsqEErZ9V7sLRyzNOA2os/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>'Tis the season...of miracles and angels</h1> <p>2009-12-18T13:19:00.003-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality<br /> in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart."<br /> -- Washington Irving (1783–1859), American author<br /> <br /> This week you get two true stories to "prep" you for the season. En-JOY!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank></a></p><p><br /> <font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Do You Believe in Miracles?</strong></font></p><p>This Christmas miracle took place in December 1997 at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Written by Susan Leonard, wife of Mark R. Lenonard who is a professional Santa Claus, this is a story that I think will cause YOU to believe ... <a href="http://www.myfavoriteezines.com/articles/christmas-miracle.html" target=_blank><strong>A Real Christmas Miracle</strong></a></p><p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Christmas Cheer</strong></font><br /> <br /> What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?<br /> It's Christmas, Eve!<br /> <br /> What Christmas carol is a favorite of parents?<br /> Silent Night.<br /> <br /> What do you get if you deep-fry Santa Claus?<br /> Crisp Cringle!</p><p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Do You Believe in Angels?</strong></font></p><p>Have you ever been touched by an angel? I believe I have. Let me briefly share with you an experience of mine in 1997 that brought a little piece (and peace) of heaven to me and set my life on a new course.</p><p>I was working part-time as a cashier in a health food store, making minimum wage and not very happy with my situation. My pride and quick temper had just cost me a good-paying job and I was merely filling time with this job until something better came along.</p><p>One spring morning a man walked into the store who looked like your typical bum off the street. His hair was disheveled; his clothes tattered; and he had on a pair of glasses that looked like they'd been through a war. He had a pleasant air about him, though, and I wasn't afraid of him at all.</p><p>He asked me if he could do a little outside cleanup work in exchange for a few badly needed dollars. The store manager shook her head, so I had to tell him "No." He then started to tell me why he needed the money, and about that time something within me stirred.</p><p>"How much money do you need?" I asked.</p><p>"Eight dollars," he answered.</p><p>"Just a minute," I said. Since he was the only customer in the store, I excused myself for a moment to check the contents of my wallet. Guess how much I found in there? Yup. Exactly eight dollars.</p><p>I didn't hesitate. I grabbed that eight dollars out of my wallet and handed it over to the man without a second thought. Suddenly all my cares and concerns of the week vanished. I felt a rush of love and compassion for this stranger, and felt his love and gratitude in return. He thanked me, shook my hand and turned to leave.</p><p>Then the strangest thing happened.</p><p>The feeling came over me that this man was sent to me from God, and I would know it because the man would give me a sign...he would shake my hand not once, but three times.</p><p>After shaking my hand the first time, the man turned to leave and then stopped. He turned back, expressed more thanks, then shook my hand again.</p><p>He turned to leave again, then turned back one more time. He looked me straight in the eye, shook my hand a third time, and said, "God Bless You." After that he left.</p><p>Words can't begin to describe how I felt at that moment -- it was truly divine!</p><p>Not long after that I quit my job, moved to a new location, met the man who is now my husband, got married, and everything changed for me forever... all in just one year...1997...the year I was touched by an angel.</p><p>Think it can't happen to you? Think again!</p><p>"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."<br /> (The Bible: Hebrews Chapter 13, verse 2)</p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot:</strong></font></p><p>Christmas is forever, not for just one day,<br /> for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away<br /> like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.<br /> The good you do for others is good you do yourself.<br /> <br /> --Norman W. Brooks, "Let Every Day Be Christmas"</p><p>The next issue of <b>The Prepper-Upper</b> will be published on January 8, 2010.</p><p>Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br /> * * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br /> the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br /> <br /> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center><b>More free info at </b><a href="http://www.familypreparednessguide.com" target=_blank><b>familypreparednessguide.com</b></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p></div><br /> <center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font><br /> </td></tr> </table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Obmr6Ln-m0eNTRHPr_1I8_ZUJMc/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Obmr6Ln-m0eNTRHPr_1I8_ZUJMc/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>It takes a real prepper to...</h1> <p>2009-12-11T20:44:00.001-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>Life comes at you fast, and you need to think on your feet. When the manure hits the propeller, it takes a real prepper to pop out of that pile of poo smelling like a rose!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank></a></p><p><br /> <font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Have You Learned This History Lesson?</strong></font></p><p>We are responsible for our individual and our country’s good or bad plight. If you feel out of control, now is the time to take control of the things you can. It pays to study history. Here's why...<a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-history-lesson.html" target=_blank>Read full article here.</a></p><p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Rooster Tales</strong></font></p>My rooster is a communist. I'm sure of it. How do I know? He's a Rhode Island RED.<br /> <br /> But that isn't all... he sings like Caruso to his hens in the morning and takes them by stealth in the afternoon.<br /> <br /> Does that make him a candidate for the Golden Grab-Me Award???</p><p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: True Confession Time</strong></font></p><p>Back when I was a teenager I decided it was time to mount a one-person activism campaign against my parents' smoking. My dad smoked cigars; my mom smoked cigarettes, and my young lungs were suffering.</p><p>I stopped by a local party and magic tricks store and found what I figured would be the perfect weapon: cigarette loads! These were tiny (about 1/4 inch long) easy-to-conceal wood pieces designed to explode in the lit end of a cigarette. When planted and detonated properly, they would make a loud noise, put the cigarette out quickly, and scare the "tar" out of the smoker.</p><p>So began Operation Stokem-Smokem.</p><p>First target: My mom. Wait till cigarette package almost empty. Check. Place loads in remaining cigarettes. Check. Wait patiently for target subject to light up, exercising incredible self-discipline so that I keep a straight face. Check. Watch target subject reach for cigarette, click her lighter, prepare to draw that first delicious drag. Check. Look surprised when end of cigarette blows off completely. Check.</p><p>Fortunately, my mom was a pretty good sport about it. After listening to me explain how I felt about her smoking and that this was my way of getting her attention, she politely suggested that there had better NOT be any more loaded cigarettes around, 'cause if there were, I knew what I could expect.</p><p>"Sure mom," (laughing out the sides of my mouth while trying to look serious)"...uh, here, let me get you a new pack of cigarettes..."</p><p>Next target: My dad. Since the diameter of a good cigar is several times the diameter of a cigarette, my fast-thinking mathematical brain quickly calculated that it would take 4 strategically placed loads to have the same effect and ensure that the cigar would explode symetrically back into its own foot--er--cigar print.</p><p>The much-anticipated moment arrives. It's the 9th inning, the cigar is loaded and my shoelaces are tied...for a quick getaway.</p><p>BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p>All four loads explode simultaneusly with perfect precision. The operation is a success!!</p><p>(Have you ever seen those old cartoons where the bad guy lights his stogey and it blows up almost to his face, leaving him with a very funny, and very angry, look on his face? Yep. That was my dad.)</p><p>Fortunately, my mom quickly understood what had happened and ran interference for me so I could make a clean getaway, but I KNEW there would be #$%* to pay later. Oh, he looked sooo funny!!!</p><p>A short time later (after my dad had calmed down) we had an intense parent-child discussion in which we reached an agreement that all exploding tobacco products would be removed immediately from the house and in exchange I would continue to live there, but with some restrictions on my freedom for a few days. Also, both parents informed me that they had indeed gotten my anti-smoking message and that they would continue to smoke as usual.</p><p>So there you have it, folks: the true confession of a (former) real-life domestic terrorist!</p><p>Isn't aging a wonderful thing? Mellows you right out. Right out. Right out. (Now where did I put my keys?)</p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br /> <font size=4><strong>Parting Shot:</strong></font></p><p>The buns may burn;<br /> the salad may droop;<br /> but when all else fails,<br /> you can always make soup!</p><p>Keep on...preppin'! </p><p align=center><br /> * * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br /> the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br /> <br /> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /> <br /> </p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank></a></center></font><br /> </td></tr> </table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8F1HVeUJfUgK_kspDbYFrLr3XOE/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8F1HVeUJfUgK_kspDbYFrLr3XOE/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>When life hands you pig guts...</h1> <p>2009-12-04T19:10:00.004-06:00</p> <table width=468 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><font face="sans-serif" size=3><div align=left><p>Did 'ya hear about the poor butcher who backed into a<br /> meat grinder and got a little behind in his work? The<br /> daily grind can be so unkind. When life hands you pig<br /> guts, make sausage!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/readystore-promo.html" target=_blank></a></p><font size=4><br /> <strong>The Prepper Shaker: What's YOUR Vision for<br /> the Future?</strong></font><br /> <p>This is indeed a world of uncertainty. You don’t know<br /> what lies ahead of you––not an hour, nor a day, nor<br /> especially what’s coming at you just over the horizon.<br /> It's time to catch the vision...<br /> <a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-whats-your-vision.html" target=_blank>Read full article here.</a></p><p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Technology<br /> for Preppers</strong></font></p><p>Upload: Food storage in attic.<br /> Download: Food storage in basement.<br /> Website: Where the spiders in your survival gear hang out.<br /> Web Bots: Dead things the spiders eat.<br /> Debug: What you do to the spiders.<br /> Laptop: Place where the kitty sleeps.<br /> Keyboard: Where you hang the truck keys.<br /> Mouse: What gets into your 50lb bags of grain.<br /> Mouse Pad: Where the mouse lives, silly!</p><p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: School for Life</strong></font></p><p>'Ya know what? It really DOES matter where you go<br /> to get an education. Take the easy way out now and<br /> you'll pay for it the rest of your life.</p><p>As a junior in high school in the 1960's I had the<br /> choice of attending my local high school in suburban<br /> Detroit or attending another school in downtown<br /> Detroit that offered a much higher quality of<br /> education.</p><p>To get to the downtown school I would be travelling<br /> 45 minutes each way by city bus through some of the<br /> toughest neighborhoods in urban America. To make<br /> matters worse, this was a huge school: 8 stories high,<br /> occupying a full city block, with an enrollment of<br /> almost 5,000 students of every race, culture,<br /> religion, and ethnic group imaginable. Yikes!</p><p>If I had stayed at my neighborhood high school I<br /> would probably have graduated at or near the top<br /> of my class. But I chose the other school and<br /> graduated 68th in a class of 787.</p><p>Education for me meant much more than just getting<br /> good grades. My two years at Detroit's "Cass Tech"<br /> (as the school was affectionately called) taught me<br /> to face challenges head-on instead of running from<br /> them. I also learned that people from vastly<br /> different backgrounds and cultures really can (if<br /> they want to) find a way to get along and work<br /> together toward common goals. I may not have<br /> learned these valuable life lessons in time to do<br /> something constructive with them if I had taken<br /> the easy way out with my education.</p><p>Will you or one of your children soon be making a<br /> big decision about education? Please think about<br /> the consequences 40 years from now and choose<br /> wisely.</p><p>Live to learn ... so you can learn to live.</p><p>Best Regards,<br /> <b><em>Sharon Iezzi</em></b><br /> Your Hoppy-Go-Lucky Editor</p><p><br /> <font size=4><strong>Parting Shot:</strong></font></p><p>What's the difference between Recession and Depression?<br /> <ul><li>Recession - when your neighbor loses his job.<br /> <li>Depression - when you lose your job.<br /> </ul></p><p>Remember: When life hands you pig guts, make sausage!</p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p align=center><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br> by<br> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br> Author of<br> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank> <strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br>the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>. <br><br>Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"> <font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p> <p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p> <p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p> <p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this blog for commercial purposes without written permission. Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br> <br> </p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font> </td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GANsKeFR411m4kZS82BRZiK8EgY/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GANsKeFR411m4kZS82BRZiK8EgY/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Well how do you do!</h1> <p>2009-11-27T18:07:00.004-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><br /> <font face="sans-serif" size=3><br /> <div align=left><p>We're off to a flying start today! Grab your<br /> goggles, fasten your seat belt, and prepare<br /> to be propped...up!!!</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor:</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/readystore-promo.html" target=_blank></a></p><p><font size=4><strong>The Prepper Shaker: Top 10 Reasons Why The Future of America Depends on Survivalists & Preppers</strong></font></p><p>There has been a lot of derogatory talk lately<br /> about "preppers" and "survivalists" ...<br /> <a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper-upper-top-10.html" target=_blank>Read full article here.</a></p><p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: The Plane Truth</strong></font></p><p>A Prepper, a Preacher and a Politician are flying<br /> in a bush plane over Alaska. There are 3 parachutes<br /> on board. Suddenly the plane has engine trouble and<br /> the pilot says, "Sorry guys, we're going down and<br /> I've got a wife and kids who need me. He graps one<br /> of the parachutes, opens the door, and jumps. The<br /> Politician grabs the next one and says, "I'm one of<br /> the elite--the smartest people in the world. You<br /> are just riff-raff and deserve to die." And out he<br /> goes. The Preacher then says to the Prepper, "You<br /> go ahead, son. I've lived a good life and I'm ready<br /> to meet my Maker." "Not yet," says the Prepper.<br /> "That guy who just left, one of the 'smartest<br /> people in the world,' <em>took my go bag!</em>"</p><p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Dry It. You'll Like It!</strong></font></p><p>Drying foods in-home is the simplest, least<br /> expensive and most fascinating method of food<br /> preservation. Dried food products normally<br /> keep longer, cost less to prepare, and take<br /> less storage space.</p><p>Since food drying uses lower temperatures<br /> than canning, almost all of the vitamins,<br /> minerals, and enzymes are retained intact.<br /> As a bonus, dried foods are full of fiber,<br /> have no refined sugars added, and have<br /> concentrated amounts of naturally occurring<br /> nutrients, sugars and flavors.</p><p>Drying may be done in the sun, in an oven, or<br /> in an electric home dehydrator. Families without<br /> hungry children or nosy pets may be able to use<br /> heating ducts or furnace rooms as heat sources,<br /> or the tops of counters and open spaces.</p><p>In earlier times, the sun was the prime heat<br /> source for drying. I remember in my youth picking,<br /> preparing, paring, slicing, dicing and laying out<br /> the fruits and vegetables on wood frames with<br /> cheesecloth. This was the family's evening<br /> entertainment as we listened to <i>The Green Hornet</i>,<br /> <i>The Shadow</i>, and <i>The Gene Autrey Show</i>. I also<br /> recall that it was doubly entertaining for my<br /> grandmother--she got a kick out of seeing us work!<br /> It was indeed worth the work when she cooked up<br /> some great vittles from the pantry in the cold of<br /> winter!</p><p>Dehydrated foods reconstitute in minutes by<br /> simply soaking in water or adding to a soup,<br /> casserole, or other recipe. The <b>Quick Guides</b><br /> in <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics</u></em></strong></a> provide details<br /> for drying and rehydrating each type of fruit<br /> and vegetable.</p><p>You'll find more about dehydrating and using<br /> dehydrated foods, as well as many listings of<br /> equipment dealers and suppliers online at:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://PreparednessMarketPlace.com" target=_blank><b>http://PreparednessMarketPlace.com</b></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://PreparednessYellowPages.com" target=_blank><b>http://PreparednessYellowPages.com</b></a></p><p>For more information, monthly updates, detailed<br /> preparedness coaching, downloads, and exclusives, go to:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.BePrepared101.com" target=_blank><b>http://www.BePrepared101.com</b></a></p><p><font size=4><strong>Parting Shot:</strong></font></p><p>A golfer drove his tee shot onto an anthill.<br /> After many swings he demolished the anthill,<br /> but still had not hit the ball. At this point<br /> one of the two ants still alive turned to the<br /> other ant and said, "If we're going to survive,<br /> we'd better get on the ball!"</p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly<br /> by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, Publisher<br /> Author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br /> the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br /> <br /> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass<br /> it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this<br /> blog for commercial purposes without written permission.<br /> Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /> </p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font><br /> </td></tr> </table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JroHnyCvJ_4HqHxv_Opgp0KTT3I/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JroHnyCvJ_4HqHxv_Opgp0KTT3I/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>'Ya Gotta Start Somewhere!</h1> <p>2009-11-20T10:25:00.003-06:00</p> <table width=400 border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td><br /> <font face="sans-serif" size=3><br /> <div align=left><p>You've taken the leap. Congratulations!<br /> Thanks for hopping by...</p><p><font size=4><strong>This Week's Sponsor: TheReadyStore</strong></font></p><p><a href="http://thereadystore.com/freeze-dried-foods/ultimate-year-supply-of-freeze-dried-food-10-cans?aid=4afb2aa19b1fd&bid=6339c43a"></a></p><font size=4><strong>Getting Prepared: What's in YOUR Pantry?</strong></font><br /> <p>Several decades ago just about every home had a<br /> walk-in pantry adjacent to the kitchen. Back then<br /> the economy was primarily rural. People grew,<br /> preserved and stored most of their own food. It<br /> took at least a full day just to travel to the<br /> nearest store to purchase provisions. In those<br /> days a well-stocked pantry usually meant the<br /> difference between living well and living poorly,<br /> or even starving to death.</p><p>The need for a well-stocked pantry hasn't changed;<br /> but nowadays, people in the more technologically<br /> advanced areas of the world generally depend on<br /> and expect the vast global network of supermarkets,<br /> superstores and convenience stores to provide that<br /> well-stocked pantry for them. And most of the time<br /> this public "walk-in pantry" system works just<br /> fine. However ... <a href="http://www.prepperupper.com/prepper--upper-well-stocked-pantry.html" target=_blank>Read full article here.</a></p><p><font size=4><strong>From the Funny Farm: Q & A</strong></font></p><p>Q. What do prepared cannibals eat most often?<br /> A. Prepper steak.</p><p>Q. What do you call a well-prepared 3 day old fox?<br /> A. A 72 hour kit.</p><p><font size=4><strong>Prep Talk: Cache for Cluckers</strong></font></p><p>We live in a town where having chickens in the city<br /> limits is prohibited--or was--until my husband and<br /> I successfully demonstrated to members of our town<br /> council that our 6 hens and one rooster could be<br /> discreetly kept in a backyard coop and fenced yard<br /> with responsible care.</p><p>Each morning I remove the night's droppings from<br /> the coop floor, and each evening I clean up the<br /> chicken yard using my very own chicken "pooper<br /> scooper." I find that keeping chickens in town<br /> requires about as much work as keeping small dogs,<br /> but with one BIG difference:</p><p><font color=#ff0000>My pets make me breakfast!</font></p><p>In return for about an hour's work each day I get<br /> lots of fresh eggs, free entertainment and<br /> fertilizer for the garden. Such a deal!</p><p>As for the rooster: I've trained him to do his<br /> crowing inside the coop, which muffles the sound<br /> considerably. He almost never crows during the<br /> day because he's learned that crowing outside gets<br /> him put inside...fast.</p><p>If you're thinking about creating your own "cache<br /> for cluckers," now's the time! We did it in our own<br /> backyard on an 80x120 foot city lot located just<br /> a block and a half from city hall, and so can you.</p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p align=center><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly by<br /> James Talmage Stevens, author of<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em><u>Making the Best of Basics:<br /> the all-new and updated 11th edition</u></em></strong></a>.<br /> <br /> Editor: Sharon Iezzi</b></p><p align=center><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><br /> <font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a></p><p align=center>* * * * *</p><p>If you find this information valuable, please pass<br /> it on to a friend. Your comments are always welcome!</p><p>© 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide.</p><p>You may NOT copy and distribute any portion of this<br /> blog for commercial purposes without written permission.<br /> Mail requests to: ready2prepare @ gmail.com</p><br /> <br /> </p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font><br /> </td></tr> </table><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DI0n4Zo-maQidaU9PydGr-a5AKM/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DI0n4Zo-maQidaU9PydGr-a5AKM/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Welcome to the Prepper-Upper!</h1> <p>2009-11-12T11:38:00.007-06:00</p> <font face="sans-serif" size=3><br /> <div align=left><p>Are you a prepper? You might be if you:<br /> <ul><li>Grow a kitchen garden.<br /> <li>Have a well-stocked root cellar and/or walk-in pantry.<br /> <li>Buy food and household supplies by the case when they're on sale.<br /> <li>Keep chickens in your backyard (legally or otherwise).<br /> <li>Wear a Swiss Army Knife or Multi-Tool on your belt even at church.<br /> <li>Carry a first-aid kit in your purse.<br /> <li>Find it difficult to move about in your garage because it's packed with camping gear and survival supplies.<br /> <li>Know what a "Go Bag" is and have at least one handy.<br /> <li>Own the latest edition of James Talmage Stevens'<br /> <a href="http://ready2prepare.cjb.net" target=_blank><strong><em>Making the Best of Basics</em></strong></a>.<br /> </ul></p></div><div align=center><p><b>The Prepper-Upper is published weekly by<br> James Talmage Stevens and Sharon Iezzi.</b></p><p><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=blogspot/nJTq&loc=en_US"><font color=#ff0000><b><u>Subscribe to The Prepper-Upper by Email</u></b></font></a> <br><br><br> </p></div><center> <a href="http://www.nativeremedies.com?kbid=1295" target=_blank> </a> </center> </font><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eU4pSjpsH_jQiprJ6TmAhT07WYY/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eU4pSjpsH_jQiprJ6TmAhT07WYY/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>