I was pleased to see that Amazon.com has dropped their price on my novel “Survivors” again, to just $12.92. That’s not bad for a hardback book, these days. The price drop is no doubt based on economies of scale. They keep re-ordering a lot of books from my publisher!
Sir: I’m a benchrest shooter and gunsmith, and I use quite a bit of cleaning solvent. When I used to buy it, I would buy it by the pint bottles. While not terribly expensive, it was still a cost. I asked fellow shooters what they used and most did as I did, buy it. Then I asked a very successful shooter what he used and he said “my own brew”! Just what I wanted to hear. He was nice enough to share his brew mixture, and that is all I’ve used since. There are a couple main things you’re trying …
Jim, The cover art on your latest novel prompts these comments about horses. There may be folks who are thinking that in the future horse power would be a viable alternative for transportation, agricultural, and other uses. It can be. But you need to be aware that horses are not just hairy vehicles, and they don’t come with an owner’s manual. They are thinking, feeling, decision-making animals. And regardless of how well trained they may be when you get them they will quickly settle, for better or worse, at your level of knowledge and experience. If you don’t know what …
When a news giant like CNBC starts quoting SurvivalBlog at length, then obviously we are starting filter into the mainstream of public consciousness. Here is an article that is a case in point: Buying Coins to Hedge Against Inflation. As one reader put it: “It brings a smile to my face when we’re way ahead of the curve.” By the way, I hope you’ve already got your nickels squared away. You’ve had plenty of warning, since I first mentioned this in SurvivalBlog back in 2007. The window of opportunity for acquiring nickels before their debasement is likely to close soon. Don’t …
Mr. Rawles: I just picked up your latest novel “Survivors” today at my local Barnes and Noble store. Surprisingly, they had it prominently displayed on their “New Arrivals” display table! Some time back, I had them order “Patriots” for me. You would have thought I asked them to give me their only kidney. How times have changed. I dearly love the disgusted, displeased look on the tattooed, goth, über-liberal checkout girl’s face when I make my purchases. It’s why I still buy my reading material in the store. Love your work and the blog. Thanks for your efforts! …
US’s Geithner warns Europe crisis a global threat. (Thanks to Alex B for the link.) Peter Schiff: U.S. Dollar is the Monetary Titanic A sign of our nation’s doom? Nearly Half of U.S. Lives in Household Receiving Government Benefit G.G. flagged this: Americans have no choice but to get more frugal Why We Are Just Half-Way Through The Global Economic Crisis The Metals Trade: Why I’m Still Really Bullish On Silver Items from The Economatrix: Leaders Push World to Depression Underwater Mortgages Could Sink US Without a Trace Banksters Expect Global Meltdown Within 12 Months Bank of America Website …
F.J. spotted this: Better Sterno Alternative o o o Idaho Bowhunter Reportedly Kills Charging Wolf. Moral of this story: Don’t mess with an Idaho Granny that packs a .44 Magnum. o o o David O. wrote to mention a “Horse of a Different Color”: Oilfield Camouflage. With oilfield workers up in “The Oil Patch” in North Dakota now often making $300 to $500 a day, I suppose some of them have a budget for this… In related news: Double your salary in the middle of nowhere, North Dakota o o o Rex B. sent this: ATF officials …
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." – Winston Churchill
Yesterday (October 5th) I heard from my publisher that they are blazing through the first 35,000 copies of my novel “Survivors” so quickly that they’ve already had to order a second press run of 15,000 copies. That second printing was ordered just the day after the book was released. No doubt a good part of the strong demand can be directly attributed to SurvivalBlog readers. I can’t thank you enough, folks! Some folks have written to mention that they want to buy copies of “Survivors” by the case (for resale or for gifts). Be advised that they come 20 copies …
Having worked as a counselor in various positions, I have had the opportunity to view the system from many angles. What I am seeing scares me and should scare you too, not the type of fear that freezes you or drops you into a strong state of denial but the fear that motivates you to take close inventory of what is important in your life and causes you to initiate a plan to protect yourself and those you love. I must have looked like an odd duck when I worked as a drug and alcohol counselor. My co-workers were left …
James: My husband and I fell in love with a section of [what is now called] the American Redoubt long before I discovered SurvivalBlog. We dreamed of retiring in that part of the country as so many of his co-workers have done. We even went looking for property years ago in the hopes that we would have a place to go to in our old age. We couldn’t afford any at that time, but the idea stayed in the back of our minds. Our dream was put on hold when he suddenly passed away, but after he died I got …
Hi Jim, I just finished reading “Patriots” and can’t wait to being reading “Survivors”. I live in the Queens borough of New York City with my family in an apartment building and was wondering if there were any specific guidelines relating to survival in a city such as New York? We do have the ability to G.O.O.D. but I am concerned about a situation where we would have to hunker down at home. I am just beginning to educate myself about survival techniques and strategies. Thank you in advance for any guidance, Sincerely, – Derrick A. JWR Replies: I do …
US Mint Bullion Sales: Silver Eagles Reach Record 6,422,000 [Troy Ounces] U.S. “close to faltering,” Fed ready to act: Bernanke . (JWR Notes: Keep in mind that “Action” in Helicopter Ben’s lexicon means either borrowing other people’s money, or creating money out of thin air.) IMF official retracts statement on bond purchases. (Thanks to K.A.F. for the link.) Morgan Tries to Quell Rumors About Its Holdings Tom Friedman: China’s Currency Manipulation Good & Bad for America S.G. sent this: Think Occupy Wall St. is a phase? You don’t get it Commentary from Randall W. Forsyth: The Bear Market Is Made …
Another Self Reliance Expo will be held this weekend (October 7-8) in Salt Lake City. The last one (in Denver) was great. Don’t miss it. o o o I noticed some interesting discussion threads in progress over at the PreparedSociety.com forums. o o o Freeze Dry Guy has announced an October special: 60 Serving Real Meat “Bug Out” Buckets with Freeze Dried Beef and Chicken. They are offering a special pre-order price of $109, with free shipping in CONUS, and a $20 “Survival Bucks” bonus. o o o Steve M. sent this gem: Don’t Rob A Convenience Store …
“You know what’s wrong with karate, Jerry? It’s based on the ridiculous assumption that the other guy will fight fair.” – James Garner, as the television private detective character Jim Rockford, The Rockford Files episode “Backlash of the Hunter “, 1974. (Screenplay by Stephen J. Cannell and Roy Huggins.)