Day: August 5, 2024

Preparedness Notes for Monday — August 5, 2024

On August 5, 1775, the Spanish packet boat San Carlos entered San Francisco Bay for the first time. It was under the command of Lieutenant Juan Manuel de Ayala.  He and his crew of 30 men spent six weeks surveying the bay from its shallow southern end to the northern end of what is now known as Suisun Bay. — August 5, 1861: President Lincoln signed the first US personal Income Tax into law.  It levied 3% of incomes over $800. — On August 5, 1846, the Oregon territory was divided between the United States and Britain at the 49th …


Bear Knuckles Work Gloves, by Thomas Christianson

I recently tested several pairs of work gloves that I am really enthusiastic about. They are tough, supple, comfortable, and have excellent dexterity relative to their thickness. They provide the best grip of any gloves that I have ever used. They are Bear Knuckles Gloves. Bear Knuckles Gloves were originally designed by bareback rider Shawn Schild to give himself a better grip during rodeo competition. The gloves utilize a double wedge pattern along the sides of the fingers to conform to the natural curve of the fingers. This provides a better grip while producing less resistance and fatigue. I tested …


Recipe of the Week: Fish Meat Egg Rolls

The following recipe for Fish Meat Egg Rolls is from SurvivalBlog reader Mrs. Alaska. She notes: “I have used freshly caught and/or frozen fish of six different species for this dish – all delicious, but you could try canned fish, too. This is based on a recipe I first discovered through the wonderful, national organization called BOW:  Becoming an Outdoor Woman.  Its courses and weekends are offered through the state departments like Fish and Game.  Highly recommended for both women and men (my husband attended, too).” Ingredients Egg roll wrappers (not wonton wrappers – they are super small) Fish of …



The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“It’s about food. It’s about your home. It’s about your life. The government is worried about all of the above. All I’m saying is you should be worried they’re worried. Here’s why: They’re telling you that you can’t take care of yourself. You can’t be trusted with what you put in your mouth or what you sign on the mortgage dotted line. So they’ll tell you what to put in your mouth and they’ll save you from what you signed on that dotted line. Does anyone see a trend here? Personal responsibility has now become government responsibility.” – Neil Cavuto