Day: January 15, 2011

Note from JWR:

Today we present another two entries for Round 32 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round will include: First Prize: A.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and B.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees, in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $392 value.) C.) A 9-Tray Excalibur Food Dehydrator from Safecastle.com (a $275 value), D.) A 250 round case of 12 Gauge …


WTSHTF and Your Medical Needs, by S. in Oklahoma

With the rising number of people aware of the need to prep for survival in the coming times there are so many needs that must be addressed. When putting together a survival group, people draw from a diverse group of people and try to match talents and skills of the members so that they may cover a very large array of needs. There are so many steps one can take to prepare for or understand certain skills which could prove useful should their network be lacking of certain skills. One of the ones nearest to me is medical care! So …


Everything Happens for a Reason, by Leep

In 2006, I left my job of 20+ years as a maintenance mechanic and construction designer, my wife left her job of 10+ years in real estate, and we cashed in a pension and a 401(k), to buy a small farm. At the time we were deemed crazy. We thought so too and to this day can’t really put a finger on the exact reasoning. This farm was one of the last small agriculturally-zoned properties in the area. The rest is sub-division. It was only five acres, but had a large 8-stall horse barn with a large loft & a …


Letter Re: Grateful for SurvivalBlog in Australia

Dear James,   I read much of your blog site and started to get prepared two years ago when the financial crisis first hit.  Now, while staying dry enough, I am surrounded by flooded towns and washed out roads and bridges.  So much of what you have written is of value here right now.  I thought you would appreciate an on-the spot report.  Now my friends are scrambling and I don’t look like such a fool.      We in Jandowae have potable water but our nearest neighbouring town, Dalby was trucking in a million litres a day.  Even locally …


Economics and Investing:

In Entitlement America, The Head Of A Household Of Four Making Minimum Wage Has More Disposable Income Than A Family Making $60,000 A Year. Moody’s warns US, Europe countries on rising costs 25 Hard Questions That You Will Not See Asked On CNN, MSNBC Or Fox News. (Thanks to J.D.D. for the link.) More banks and servicers walk away from properties Items from The Economatrix: Gerald Celente:  Internet Nuke Bomb Waiting To Go Off   Virginia Creates Subcommittee To Study Monetary Alternatives In Case Of Terminal Fed “Breakdown”  Real Silver Highs Stocks Dip After Unemployment Applications Rise   Over 1 …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Who is guarding the hen house? Secret underground room at Border Patrol agent’s home may have hidden illegal immigrants. (Thanks to M.O.B. for the link.)    o o o Joe P. recommended this page: Homemade Firearm Cleaners & Lubricants. I’ve mentioned “Ed’s Red” in the blog before, but their site has even more formulas. I’ve added it to my Links Page.    o o o Reader Art R. liked this one, over at The Art of Manliness: An Introduction to Off-Roading.


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“Well, in the first place an armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. … But gunfighting has a strong biological use. We do not have enough things that kill off the weak and the stupid these days. But to stay alive as an armed citizen a man has to be either quick with his wits or with his hands, preferably both. It’s a good thing.” – Robert Heinlein, Beyond This Horizon, 1948