Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — December 8, 2020

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I just heard that General Chuck Yeager passed away, at age 97. He was quite a guy. Yeager will be greatly missed. — Today is the birthday of Eli Whitney, (1765–1825) the inventor of the labor-saving cotton gin, several firearms, and dozens of other mechanical devices. He was the first to demonstrate the advantages of fully interchangeable parts, in firearms manufacture. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 92 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% …


SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

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This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on wild horse herd management (See the Central & Eastern Oregon section.) Idaho Bull moose poached in game management area south of Twin Falls o  o  o Idaho cold case murder shook town; suspect’s arrest causes aftershocks o  o  o Chad Daybell files for …



Preparedness Notes for Monday — December 7, 2020

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Some sad news: I just heard of the death of economist Dr. Walter E. Williams. He was always my favorite fill-in radio host when Rush Limbaugh was traveling. The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has posted 30 of his best quotes on Liberty, Rights, Property, and Coercions. Rest in Peace, Walter Williams. Our condolences to his family. — On December 7, 1941, America was caught sleeping. Then there was that September morning, in 2001. Please pray that nothing like those days ever happens again. – JWR — Today we are presenting another product review by our Field Gear Editor, Pat …


Recipe of the Week: Hillbilly Collard Greens, by Animal House

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The following recipe for Hillbilly Collard Greens was kindly submitted by SurvivalBlog reader Animal House. Ingredients 2 qts of beef broth 1 clove of garlic diced 1 medium onion diced salt and pepper to taste 1 or 2 cans of diced tomatoes and green chilies 5 to 6 pounds of fresh collard greens, stemmed and cut into bite size pieces 1 TBS brown sugar (optional, for children) 1 pound of sliced polish sausage Directions The following are directions for cooking this for a dinner, as well as those for pressure canning With either, use a large dutch oven (or slow …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

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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 look at predictions for crude oil prices. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: Platinum Begins A New Rally – Gold And Silver Will Follow o  o  o CME Lowers Silver Margins $1000, Shorts Covering? o  o  o JP Morgan Is “Dominating” Gold And Silver Prices Economy & Finance: There’s a New …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Mankind soon learn to make interested uses of every right and power which they possess, or may assume. The public money and public liberty, intended to have been deposited with three branches of magistracy, but found inadvertently to be in the hands of one only, will soon be discovered to be sources of wealth and dominion to those who hold them… They [the assembly] should look forward to a time, and that not a distant one, when a corruption in this, as in the country from which we derive our origin, will have seized the heads of government, and be …


Preparedness Notes for Sunday — December 6, 2020

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Today is the birthday of “claymation” artist and filmmaker Nick Park (born, 1958.) He is best known for his Wallace & Gromit films. — On December 6th, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, ending the institution of slavery. “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 92 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: …



The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. But …


Preparedness Notes for Saturday — December 5, 2020

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On December 5th, 1964, the first Medal of Honor awarded to a serviceman for action in Vietnam was presented to Captain Roger Donlon of Saugerties, New York. Captain Donlon and his Special Forces team were manning Camp Nam Dong, a mountain outpost near the borders of Laos and North Vietnam. Just before two o’clock in the morning on July 6, 1964, hordes of Viet Cong attacked the camp. He was shot in the stomach, but Donlon stuffed a handkerchief into the wound, cinched up his belt, and kept fighting. He was wounded three more times, but he continued fighting–manning a …


Editors’ Prepping Progress

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To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year. Note that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in the Comments. Let’s keep busy …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

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“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.  Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: Lo, this is the man that made not God …


Preparedness Notes for Friday — December 4, 2020

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December 4th is the birthday of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, (born 1912) an AVG “Flying Tiger” volunteer pilot for the Chinese Nationalist government, WWII Marine Corps aviator, and Medal of Honor recipient. (He died January 11, 1988.) A proto-Redoubter, Pappy Boyington was born in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, and was raised in Spokane, Washington. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 92 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

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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 look at the large number of permanent small business closures, nationwide. (See the Economy & Finance section.) Precious Metals: We’ll start out today’s column with this analysis from Jim Wyckoff: Price gains for gold, silver as bulls making good comeback o  o  o Barrick and Buffett; Gold and Goldman Economy & …