I have long been an advocate of folding bicycles as a Get Out of Dodge Option, especially for folks that regularly commute into an urban area. The Montague and SwissBike folding bicycles sold sold by SafeCastle [1] are probably the best bet in the U.S. and Canada. But in the UK, the more expensive–and even more compact–Brompton brand [2] might be a viable alternative.
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Larry M. suggested this essay by a commentator who has “connected the dots” regarding multi-generational TEOTWAWKI: How Many Shoes? by Tom Baugh [3]. It will take traditional self-reliant skills, not just a pile of stuff to pull through a lengthy societal collapse.
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Reader P.E.D. liked USA Today‘s recent piece on modern-day ghost towns [4].
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James K. suggested the recent Instructables piece on hand-spinning wool [5]. (As previously mentioned in the blog, we recommend that you join a local Fiber Guild [6] to get hands-on instruction.)
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Chad S. sent this: Indiana government positions surpass factory jobs [7]. Chad’s tongue-in-cheek comment: “I’m starting to think I should get a government job so I can have job security. At least the money will never run out, right?”