Odds ‘n Sods:

Constitutionalist surge! SurvivalBlog readers in Montana should be aware that Steve Kendley’s election bid for county sheriff of Lake County now looks very promising. Despite his “campaign on a shoestring budget” Kendley is now favored to win. If you live in Lake County, then please show up and vote on election day. And all Montanans should consider making a campaign contribution (up to Montana’s $160 maximum). I hope that his election will encourage other Constitutionalists to run for sheriff! Oh, and speaking of Montana, don’t miss Pastor Chuck Baldwin’s latest piece on his family’s upcoming move up to the land of Big Sky Country Mud Flaps.

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This news story illustrates that the 911 system cannot be trusted to respond adequately to home invasions: Police wait too long to help – family dies. Be armed at all times!

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I just received a sample of the latest-generation Kelly Kettle (also sometimes called a Benghazi Boiler, in British Commonwealth countries), from the U.S. importer. It looks very well-made. I was half-expecting it to be made in China, but was delighted to see that it was made in the EU. I will post a review as soon as one of us here at the ranch has had a chance to test it.

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Safecastle Royal has started their last 25% off sale on Mountain House canned storage foods for 2010, with some free bonus items, depending on the size of your order. Safecastle also resumed stocking real canned butter, from Holland. Stock up!

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Jason M. sent this: 900 pound gator caught in South Carolina. There’s a lot of protein swimming around, down there!