This weekly column is a collection of short snippets: practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. We may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters.
Reader John L offered this:
“Thanks for running the interesting article on cordage. A few additions:
o o o
Secessionist, Border Realignment Movements Gaining Traction in US [1].
o o o
Batteau penned this note:
“Even though we now live in an area near the edge of “town,” I still put out my game cameras.
It’s like opening presents on Christmas Morning. Lots of fun. All kinds of animals and occasional people.
File under: No Great Surprise: Biden will announce vaccination requirement across federal government on Thursday [2]. JWR’s Comments: Has the Biden-Harris administration readied themselves for the unintended consequences? These wi likely include: Mass resignations, tens of thousands of declared early retirements, medical disability “stress” retirements, active military AWOLs, reserve military “U” skipped drill weekends, unilateral contract terminations, and umpteen lawsuits — from individual employees, from unions, and from contractors for breach of contract. They’ve just dumped out a huge bucket of worms.
o o o
Reader Jeff S. suggested this article: Wikipedia Co-Founder Larry Sanger Tells Tucker Carlson He Is ‘Embarrassed’ by Site He Created [3]. JWR’s Comments: The leftist cabals rule Wikipedia with an iron fist. Please do not use Wikipedia. I suggest that you use Infogalactic [4], instead.
o o o
Dr. Vernon Coleman has been banned from YouTube, but his videos are available on many other platforms: Covid-19 Vaccines Are Weapons of Mass Destruction – and Could Wipe out the Human Race [5].
o o o
My old friend Terry spotted this bugout vehicle advertised in the Boise, Idaho Craigslist: 1982 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 712W — $35,000 (Donnelly, Idaho) [6]
o o o
Jean L. wrote:
“Enjoyed your blog for today. To let you know, real estate in the greater Houston area: out of staters are coming in and bidding 20% over listing price in order to win.
We were going to sell our properties here this summer, but have reasoned that next summer we will be able to get more.”
o o o
o o o
Reader E.J.G. sent this note:
“I had to laugh when I read the article on Clocks and Glocks – When my Dad lived in Kansas in the 1940’s he purchased a cast iron Ansonia Belgium pendulum mantle clock that, so the story went, came to Kansas in a covered wagon. It worked well all though my childhood and when my Dad and Mom passed away, it acquired a spot on my mantle. I’m now in my 70’s and a few years ago it started running slow and finally quit. I took it to an elderly clock-smith who, when I checked back after about a week, asked ‘When was the last time you oiled this clock?; I stuttered ‘Well, it was my Dad’s and I never saw him do it and it hasn’t been oiled since I got it – so I guess never.’ He shook his head and said “Well I oiled it up for you and it works fine now..” He showed me a few spots on the mechanism and said ;If you’ll put a drop of oil on these spots every ten years or so, whether they need it or not, you’ll be OK. Just make sure not to put too much.’”
o o o
A Grizzly Bear Terrorized a Man for Days in Alaska. The Coast Guard Saw His SOS [8].
o o o
This is a bit of a long shot: (pardon the pun), but I’m looking for a Nightforce SHV 4-14x50mm F1 Illuminated MOAR /Mil-R reticle scope new or gently used. I have silver, full capacity magazines, and antique guns to trade. For photos and descriptions of my available antique guns, see: www.ElkCreekCompany.net [9]. I might consider another quality brand 4-14x or 4-16x scope (such as Leupold), but it must have an illuminated reticle and preferably have some decent stadia lines or mil-dots, for ranging reference. It can have either a 1″ or 30mm tube. Thanks! – JWR
o o o
The perils of bulk collection, via smartphones: “Most People Don’t Even Realize What’s Happening” — Edward Snowden [10].
o o o
Escape a Warrant, Evade Law Enforcement, Change Identity, Live as Fugitive? [11]
o o o
Tim J. liked this video from some Alaskan homesteaders: Let the Sawdust Fly | Our New Cost Cutting Way to Build [12].
o o o
SaraSue wrote us:
o o o
Also from Tim: You may like Black Rifle Coffee but does it like you? [13]
o o o
Captain Nemo wrtote:
“As a shop item, I get pads of 10 to the inch graph paper, 0.5mm automatic pencils/lead/erasers, and drafting items. Those graph pads are my power free CAD system. If I can draw it, I can build it! Currently, I’ve only seen them available through Staples. Fine graph paper is very hard to find anymore, so stock it when you can find it! A real score is the Beinfang 11×17” pads of 10 to the inch. Last I’ve seen them for was about $25 a pad. And that was years ago! Haven’t seen any since!”
o o o
This does not bode well: ‘Pingdemic’: English businesses buckle under COVID-19 isolation demands [14]. (Our thanks to Sean for the link.)
o o o
And lastly, there is this news, mentioned by H.L.: Mark Levin’s Book ‘American Marxism’ #1 on NYT Best Seller List, 400,000 Copies Sold in First Week [15].
Please Send Us Your Snippets!
Please send your snippet items for potential posting to JWR [16]. or AVL [16]. You can do so either via e-mail or via our Contact [17] form.