The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king. And the king sware, and said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day. Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king …


Preparedness Notes for Friday – November 10, 2017

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November 10th is remembered in the United States as the “birthday” of the U.S. Marine Corps. Coincidentally, the 10th is also the birthday of the late Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, born in 1919, died December 23, 2013. He didn’t design a lot of different guns, but one of his few designs was the prototype for what turned out to be the world’s most widely produced assault rifles. Once an iconic symbol of international communism, the AK’s curved magazine profile has in more recent years become just a symbol of citizens being well-armed.



Preparedness Notes for Thursday – November 09, 2017

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November 9th (1938) “Kristallnacht” Be forewarned, folks: Once a group in any society has been singled out, they can be systematically attacked. Someday it may be “Constitutionalists” who are targeted. o o o Scheduled for release on November 21st and highly recommended: Basic Survival: A Beginner’s Guide, by David Nash. The book’s foreword was written by James Wesley, Rawles. Full Disclosure: I will not profit from the sales of this book, other than the Amazon Associates sales commissions that I earn from links to any other book. The book is now available for pre-ordering. – JWR


Letter Re: Storing Calcium Hypochlorite

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Hugh, I was wondering if there was a better way of storing Calcium Hypochlorite? [POOLIFE TurboShock 78% Pool Shock 1 lb] Glass stopper bottles Would using a 1/2 gallon Ball [“Mason style”] jar and Tattler plastic lid be a workable alternative? I forgot to repackage some that I bought a couple of years ago. It was fine at the beginning of hurricane season, but isn’t anymore. Shame on me. I’m glad I stored it on a shelf by itself. How did the Tattler plastic lids on Mason jars do? Does it need to be vented annually? – T.J.


The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods:

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SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “HJL”. There are a couple of interesting articles on the Texas shooting on important aspects of the case that the media doesn’t seem to be reporting on. Water-Powered Flashlight Well, not really. It’s a simple galvanic battery that uses water as the electrolyte. You store it dry, then add water when needed. The real jewel is the Joule Thief circuit. A couple of inexpensive parts and you can run the LED on very …



Preparedness Notes for Wednesday – November 08, 2017

We are still taking entries for our SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest but there are only three weeks left in this round. If you have an idea or an experience that you would like to write about, you could have the opportunity to qualify for some fantastic prizes! Just take a look at the nearly $11,000 worth of prizes that are offered in Round 73:



Preparedness Notes for Tuesday – November 07, 2017

November 7th is the anniversary of the death of actor Steve McQueen (born March 24, 1930, died November 7, 1980). The many well-publicized exploits in his tempestuous life and his enduring persona are well known. However, the end of his life is actually the most noteworthy part of his legacy, even though it seldom gets much publicity outside of Christian circles; he came to Jesus after he had been diagnosed with mesothelioma. He died with his forefinger pointing to his key verse in his Bible– Titus 1:2. o o o The mass murderer at the Texas church appears to have …


The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods:

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SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “HJL”. The Saudi Arabia and Iran power struggle is beginning to heat up again. C&S Saddlery I just heard the Clay of C&S Saddlery will have tables at the upcoming Big Reno Gun Show. (November 10, 11, 12.) He wil be taking orders on his custom-made leather holsters and magazine pouches. His latest mag pouch design is a variation on the classic Milt Sparks Six Pack. He will be making those with either …



Preparedness Notes for Monday – November 06, 2017

November 6, 2014 is the 70th anniversary of the day that B-24 Liberator co-pilot Al Millspaugh was shot down over Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, in 1944. James Wesley, Rawles got to know Al at some John Birch Society chapter meetings back in the late 1970s. Hearing his stories was fascinating. JWR’s novel, Liberators, is in part dedicated to Al Millspaugh.


Recipe of the Week: Italian Pot Roast, by G.L.

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Ingredients: 3 to 4 pound beef chuck roast salt and pepper 1 (1 1/2 oz) package spaghetti sauce mix 2 tomatoes, chopped Directions: Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and then dry spaghetti seasoning mix. Place in a crockpot and top with chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until meat is tender. Slice and serve on hot spaghetti; spoon sauce over all. Makes 6 to 7 servings. o o o Do you have a favorite recipe that would be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers? Please send it via e-mail. Thanks!