Day: December 19, 2012

Notes from JWR:

This is the birthday of physicist Albert A. Michelson (Born 1852, died May 9, 1931), the first American to be awarded a Nobel Prize in science, for measuring the speed of light. — Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) 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 …


Some Medical Considerations, by Old Bobbert

Hi James,  Sometimes the easy solution to a serious medical supply problem is hidden right in front of us. I am and adult-onset Type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic prepper. My life depends on a regular and continuous supply of medicines. What will I do when all of the available test strips for my “Accu-chek” Aviva blood tester strips are out of date and will not function in my Veterans Administration-supplied tester? In the military we were taught that the winners  learn to adapt, overcome, and improvise. After the military, as a self- employed father of four, I learned another  basic rule of success …


Letter Re: Automotive Preparedness

JWR; After reading the follow up to automotive preparedness, (I am Toyota fan) I figured I would share a few thoughts. Some background , I use to be a tractor mechanic for several years, repairing all kind of engines, transmissions, and other systems. I have also owned four  1980s-era Toyota trucks since I was in high school  (all 4x4s). I  progressed from no power steering or air conditioning as a kid, to wanting all the extras later in life. I also have many friends and family which have Toyotas that I helped work on. I also have a neighbor that …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends sale of semi-automatic rifles from stores nationwide    o o o K.A.F. spotted this: Luxury Living… with a twist! (He converted a dumpster.)    o o o F.G. sent some surprising news from England: The most violent country in Europe: Britain is also worse than South Africa and U.S.    o o o F.G. also suggested: How to Repack and Store Your AR Ammunition    o o o SurvivalBlog’s own Editor at Large, Michael Z. Williamson liked this review: Wilderness Belts: On the Battlefield, and In Your Life