Do you recall my comments in the unsuitability of Alaska as a retreat locale, for all but a few? Here is a bit more confirmation: Short on Fuel, Alaskans Now Burning Their Stuff. (Without regular resupply by sea and air, most of Alaska’s cities are like isolated islands.)
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For an amazing collection of maps that could be useful in choosing retreat locales, see the archives at: Oh Wow Maps.
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F.G. sent this news of Nanny State Illinois Nincompoopery: New Law Requires Photo ID To Buy Drain Cleaner
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Joshua recommended the University of Tennessee’s web site with a lot of free building plans for all kinds of structures–all in PDFs.
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