Year: 2015

Getting Prepared, A Philosophical Perspective, by ShepherdFarmerGeek- Part 1

“A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” – Proverbs 22:3 Some credible, Christian people who are highly educated and very well informed, experienced and mature, savvy and responsible, and very knowledgeable about the Bible are saying there is a catastrophe coming very soon to the United States. Many other equally authentic followers of Jesus reach different conclusions, and still more find the very idea too disturbing to even consider, so they refuse to mention it to other Christians. They choose to believe that the idea of a national …


Two Letters Re: Wintering Chickens

Hugh, I feel compelled to chime in on the Wintering Chickens letter. Light bulbs are prone to fire so I would recommend using a heating source that is not a fire risk. Small, oil-filled heaters seem to work well for us. Also, the deep litter method does help with warmth in the winter and reduces the need for supplemental heat. Cold hardy chickens are fine down into the single digits, provided there is ventilation in the coop. Excess moisture combined with severe cold will cause frostbite to the comb. Chickens require down time in the winter, so I do not …


Economics and Investing:

The only state where less than half its civilians work . – G.G. o o o The Perfect Storm for Wall Street Banks. – P.K. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Venezuelans Throng Grocery Stores Under Military Protection David Stockman- Here They Go Again—-Subprime Delinquencies Rising In Autoland Copper Prices Slump to 2009 Levels, Sparking Growth Concerns Oil Trades Near 5 1/2-Year Low as Global Surplus Seen Persisting


Odds ‘n Sods:

Australian man dies in Outback a mile from safety. – E.S. o o o American shakedown: Police won’t charge you, but they’ll grab your money. – T.P. o o o Arizona CPS Takes 7 Children Away from Parents after Accident. – D.S. o o o A Doomsday Plane Reminder: Nuclear Weapons Haven’t Gone Away. – G.G o o o How to prepare for post-campus America. – P.F. o o o Well worth the watch: Online reviews: Faking It. – T.P.



Notes for Wednesday – January 14, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), 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, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


Brewing Up Business After TEOTWAWKI, by K.M.

(Preface by HJL: SurvivalBlog neither condones nor condemns alcohol consumption. However, we stand by a biblical perspective that takes a strong stance against drunkenness. There are serious issues that must be weighed in regards to alcohol consumption and commerce, and each reader should measure them carefully to know whether home brewing is for you or not.) “People are going to want to escape from reality and history has shown that alcohol is the escape of choice.” I don’t know how many times I have seen this exact quote in prepping manuals, on survival sites, and included in SHTF barter item …


Letter Re: College

Hi I live in Utah. I am in my senior year of high school, and I have many choices ahead of me. I’ve been accepted to attend Utah State University to study ranch management. I am very happy about this, but I am worried if those four years of school should go toward prepping? I have been saving for most of my life and have enough money to get myself through school debt free. However, I could buy a small farm with that money and prep. What direction would you recommend for me to take? Thanks T.B. Hugh replies: This …


Economics and Investing:

Deflation and Central Bank Delusions. – G.C. o o o Food Stamp Beneficiaries Exceed 46,000,000 for 38 Straight Months. – B.B. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: The Great Obamacare-Medicaid Bait ‘n’ Switch Japan Plans Record Budget to Help Economy Struck by Recession Greece in ‘Critical’ Situation as Syriza Leads Polls Oil Settles Below $47 as Goldman Cuts Outlook



Odds ‘n Sods:

U.K. Prime Minister Wants to Ban Encrypted Messaging. – J.C. o o o Biometrics coming to a cash register near you… just check this out. – RBS o o o More from the country of “Men without chests” – Teenage boy finds shotguns and ‘15,000 bullets’ while playing with metal detector in wasteland near his home. – JBG o o o CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Calls Charlie Hebdo Terrorists “Activists”. – T.P. o o o SurvivalBlog reader S.D. let us know that many items needed for storage, later use, or even barter can be found on the end caps for 88 …



Notes for Tuesday – January 13, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), 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, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


How To Create a Home based Business for TEOTWAWKI, by TJ

I would love to never have to work for an employer ever again. I am 30 years into working for other people, with the exception of a total of five years during various time periods that I worked for myself as a consultant. I have run more than one small business from home over the years. Each time that I was working as a consultant, I loved making my own hours and answering only to myself, because I am far more demanding than any employer has ever been in regards to delivering excellence. The part about working for myself that …


Letter Re: What to do for a “scratched eye” (corneal abrasion)

Good morning: I wonder if any survival blog readers would know what to have on hand as far as medication for a “scratched eye.” (corneal abrasion) We have had several of these over the years, and none of those have happened in a situation where you would have had “protective eyewear” on. I would hate to be without medication should this happen when SHTF. Any suggestions? Thanks, – MB Cynthia J. Koelker, MD Responds: What if gritty dirt blows in your eyes? Or you scratch your cornea with a fingernail? Or you’re working under your car and debris falls in …