Reader Brian B. sent us a link to some news from near Machu Picchu, Peru: The folks in Aguas Calientes are in hot water. Brian’s comments: “Mudslides have blocked all roads and the train tracks leading to the area, stranding up to 2,000 tourists. Locally, some 10,000 residents have been affected and 2,000 homes have been destroyed. Poor weather has hampered rescue and relief efforts. Food and fresh water are becoming increasingly difficult to locate which has led to price gouging ($3.50 for a bottle of water).”
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Chuck M. flagged this article from a British newspaper: My free and easy life. It begins:: “When Katharine Hibbert lost her job and her flat she didn’t just downsize – she decided to dispense with money altogether, living on the stuff the rest of us throw away.”
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There are just two days left in the unprecedented 25% off sale on Alpine Aire freeze dried foods at Ready Made Resources. They are offering free shipping on full case lots. Don’t miss out, as this is a special “test” sale, approved for just Ready Made Resources by Alpine Aire, and might not be repeated.
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After Three Months, Only 35 Subscriptions for Newsday’s Web Site. JWR Adds: Gee, and people ask me why I don’t have a “by subscription only” option for “premium content.” I’d rather continue to put everything in SurvivalBlog out there free for the taking, and let advertising and a few Ten Cent Challenge subscriptions pay the bills here at the ranch.