Day: November 14, 2022

Preparedness Notes for Monday — November 14, 2022

On November 14th, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted in Colombia, killing over 20,000 as nearby towns are buried in mud, ice, and lava. Scientists studying the volcano believed an eruption was imminent and had recommended an evacuation of the area which was largely ignored, resulting in the high number of casualties. — To help make up for the loss of so many subscriptions when folks quit PayPal, we have greatly expanded our list of affiliate advertisers. (See the full list of more than 130 links, below the square graphic ads.) Please shop with our paid banner advertisers first.  …


Rothco Genuine G.I. Jeep Cap, by Thomas Christianson

Early in 2022, I acquired a Rothco 100% Wool Jeep Cap. I have worn it while walking the dog, stoking the outside wood boiler, clearing snow, and caring for other outside tasks. I have found it to be both warm and comfortable. The cap keeps my head and ears protected from the cold, while the visor protects my glasses from precipitation. It is made in the U.S.A. It has become my default headgear for winter outdoor work. At the time of this writing, the cap was available from Rothco’s website for $11.99. The Backstory During warm weather, I typically wear …


Recipe of the Week: Yogurt from Dry Milk

Mrs. Alaska provided directions for an easy-to-make yogurt with dry (or fresh) milk and a few tablespoons of store-bought yogurt (with live cultures) per quart of milk. “I have successfully done so with dried, non-fat milk and even from store-bought yogurt that had frozen. Motivations: I do not raise milk-producing animals. It is challenging for us to transport dairy products to our home. With yogurt, I can replace sour cream in any dip, sauce, gravy, baked goods (like pancakes and quick breads) as well as using it for a topping for fruit or granola. Directions: Heat 1 quart of milk …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we again look at a potential derivatives crisis. (See the Derivatives section.) Precious Metals: Silver price predictions to 2030. o  o  o Gold/Silver: Two charts you must watch. Economy & Finance: o  o  o Jeffrey Snider had this lengthy but insightful analysis of yield curves and foreign reserve flows, in this video: …