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September 17, 2011

Joe’s Prepping Diary: 09/17/2011

I got up this morning and checked the survival blogs that I regularly read. I try to participate by submitting comments to let the authors know that I appreciate their thoughts and efforts. There are a number that I particularly enjoy. I’ve already mentioned the Bear Ridge Trading Post. I also like SHTF Blog a […]

September 17, 2011

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Quote of the Week: Lewis on Experience

Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. ~ C. S. Lewis

September 16, 2011

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Cheering Up the Womenfolk

Ever heard the expression, “If Mama aint’ happy, ain’t nobody happy”? Well, there is probably a little truth to that. Mom is often the glue that holds things together, the one who carries out a lot of the daily drudgework, and is often looked to to “make it all better.” That is an important role […]

September 16, 2011

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Laura’s Prepping Diary, 9/16/11

Yesterday I branched out and “invented” a new recipe using good ole food storage items for a new Blondie (you know, a “brownie” without cocoa?). Anyway, it turned out pretty well and was gobbled up by my clan, so I will share it with you. Peanut Butter (Pinto Bean) Blondies 2 cups pureed, well-cooked pinto […]

September 15, 2011

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Water Rescues: Reach, Throw, Row, Go

Jimmy Austin was an avid fisherman. He loved to spend late summer afternoons on the water practicing his hobby and bringing home fish for the dinner table. Concerned for the next generation, he regularly took foster kids with him to the lake to get them off the couch and to re-introduce them to the great […]

September 15, 2011

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Laura’s Prepping Diary- 9/15/11

Much needed rain is still falling in these early morning hours. I can hear it overflowing the rain collection barrel outside the window and find myself thinking how much we are not capturing yet because we have exactly one gutter on our old house. Another thing that needs attention… I’m glad to get another couple […]

September 14, 2011

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Joe’s Prepping Diary: 9/14/2011

This morning as I headed into work, I took a reminder of my life in the country with me. Most reminders, I enjoy. This one, not so much. I had accidentally stepped in pretty fresh pile created by our most recent security addition. I noticed it immediately upon entering my truck; it would have been […]

September 14, 2011

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The Prepper’s Vehicle

Preppers always try to anticipate the needs they may have in any situation and plan accordingly. It may seem obvious, but that should go for your mode of transportation too. The Bug-Out Vehicle Your personal transportation in the case of emergency travel is often referred to as a “bug-out vehicle.” For some, this would be […]

September 13, 2011

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Joe’s Prepping Diary: 09/13/2011

Went to the dentist today for a normal check up. Everything was fine, thank goodness. Going to the dentist is a white knuckle affair for me event today. My childhood experiences with a dentist were all very painful. I remember him telling me “This won’t hurt if you understand the difference in pressure and pain.” […]

September 13, 2011

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Freeze Food at Your Own Peril

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am a bargain shopper by nature and a long-term meal planner. I determine (sometimes months in advance) a calendar for dinners and then try to shop accordingly. If the sales don’t cooperate with my plan, I rearrange the menu to suit what’s been priced to sell. Routinely, […]