Day: August 11, 2025

Preparedness Notes for Monday — August 11, 2025

August 11, 1904: The Russian fleet in the harbor of Port Arthur, Manchuria, was exposed to artillery on the hill above the harbor; Russian ships attempted escape, but most were forced back into the harbor by Japanese ships.  Russia’s ignominious defeat in 1905 at the hands of the better-equipped and more competently led Japanese Navy has never been forgotten. The Russians had sought a “small victorious war”, but they got themselves trounced. — On August 11, 1857, N. H. Wolfe and Company, the oldest flour and grain company in New York City, failed. This failure shook investor confidence and began …


Camel City Mill Ironside Merino Wool Work Socks, by Thomas Christianson

I recommend Merino wool socks rather than cotton or synthetic socks for field use. Merino wool provides better moisture control, better insulation when wet, and better odor-resistance than cotton or synthetics. I recently had the opportunity to test four pair of Camel City Mill Ironside Merino Wool Work Socks. They proved to be excellent. The socks were comfortable, durable, warm, they breathed-well, and were order-resistant. Camel City Mill is one of a half dozen or so American companies that sell outstanding Merino wool socks that are made in the U.S.A. When so much manufacturing has been moved overseas, it is …


Recipe of the Week: Carol’s Zuke Bread

The following recipe for Carol’s Zuke Bread is from SurvivalBlog reader Carol in Delaware. This uses a regular 9×5 loaf pan. The recipe can easily be doubled. Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 lightly packed cups shredded zucchini (shred it just before adding) 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a standard 9×5 loaf pan and line …