This weekly column is a collection of short snippets: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. We are due to get our first snow, around October 23rd. A bit earlier than usual. I trust that all our readers are ready for winter. Let it snow!
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Reader C.B. sent us this: How harsh will winter be? Six organizations issue forecasts.
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Imagine a 19-year-old from the Midwest starting a YouTube channel, and gathering more than 32,000 subscribers before he even posted his first video. Apparently, this video originated most of the interest: The AK Guy and The Kenosha Kid. (Thanks to Simon in England for the links.) And finally, his first video!
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Reader R.R. had this comment:
“Your idea of securing a stockpile of fasteners is one that I have focused on for the last two years. Most screw machines went to china where production costs were lower, so far have not seen a supply problem at stores though prices are up. Would like to add that everyone should have plenty of driver bits for their fasteners as you can use certain bits in a handheld screwdriver as well as in an impact driver. My personal favorite structural screw is a GRK that I used in deck building and never been disappointed with the performance, they make a variety of woodworking screws as well.”
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And on the same topic, Richard T. wrote:
“I might not be the first nor the only one to suggest that an excellent place to shop for fasteners is at the Habitat for Humanity Restores. Our local Restore is in a locality that has a good number of hardware manufacturers and suppliers that might be the ones that are donating generously as there are often brand new items. Various other building materials can also be found.”
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Avalanche Lily flagged this video from Chiropractic Dr. Eric Berg: Natural Remedy for Anaphylactic Shock.
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