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Build a solid grape support and grow wonderful grapes

2011-08-14T14:05:00.001-07:00

By Paul & Liz Stevens

Like many we wanted to produce grapes, and like many that dream seemed to always end up in disappointment, as the grapes would come on and seem to just dry up before they matured. We did the typical 4 x4 post with wire strung between them, but after the first few years when the grapes were really starting to take off the post were crooked, the wire was sagging and no matter what we did the vines always ended up touching the ground.

In touring the Amish country we began noticing one more step they use in supporting their grapes. They use the post and wire, but they take one additional step. At about 54” high they run a solid pipe through the post and drill through and bolt it at each post.
When we moved to Texas we decided to take that next step and built our new support using three post set so that we could run a 20’ 1-1/2” galvanized chain link fence top rail through the post. This meant we had to subtract 4” off each end of the 20’ so that the pole would go from end to end, with one post in the center. Before we set the post we wedged them plum and used a string level on our chalk line and snapped a line level at 54” high, then another line where we wanted the top to be. We numbered the post took each one back out and drilled strait through the center of each post on our drill press using the chalk line as our horizontal center point. We used the next size up forstner bit from the actual pole size to give a bit of wiggle room. We then drilled a series of 3/8” holes in each post space 16” apart starting at 12” from the ground. This is where we ran our wire through to attach the vines as they grow up to the main pole. We cut the post to length and set the post back into the ground. With some extra hands we went ahead and slid the pole through the tops, drilled through the end post and bolted them, after we had the end post plumb, we plumbed the center post and drilled and bolted it.

We set the post with just a little bit of concrete just to fill the post hole, plus we only needed to go down around 2’. With this system all the tension is held by the pipe at the top, so we didn’t need to attack it with a 3’ deep hole and several bags of concrete. That was our first clue that we were really going to really like this approach, a lot less work! To add a bit of fancy to the project we purchased the ball tops and screwed them into the top of each post. After the post cured we ran our wire through the holes having the pole across the top keeps the post solid, thus we were able to really stretch the wire without worry of pulling the post inward.

We started our grapes and carefully nurtured them as they grew to the top. We choose Muscadine Grapes as we know someone living in the Florida panhandle suggested them. They have much of the same climate as we do in central coastal Texas, and have tried several of the varieties from up North with no success, except for the Muscadine, with that said where you live will have a lot to do with the varieties that do well in your climate.

Well with all this work we thought we were ready to cash in on a great grape crop, nope after they started to really mature about five years ago, the same old story, they came on strong and then just shriveled up like a pea and dropped off. We have them in the irrigation system so we knew they were getting plenty of water. We did notice that we were getting a fungus on the leaves and would spray but that didn’t really help either.

As we drove through Texas we would always admire the wonderful grape vineyards and wondered just what the secret was that we were missing. As we began to look closer we noticed there were no leaves up to around 4’ from the ground. At first we thought this was just because the plants were more mature. We went home and peeled off all our leaves that were close to the ground and kept new growth from coming out at that level. We also fertilized the plants and to our surprise the fungus went away the plants filled out the grapes came on stayed and we had a great crop that year. This year will mark our 3rd year with a strong crop of grapes. Last year off four plants spreading across that 20’ section we were able to harvest enough grapes to make jelly and nearly five gallons of wine.

In total it has been eight years since we planted our grapes, the support is still as plumb and straight as the day we installed it, and it appears it will be that way for some time. We are really sold on this system, as for what made the grapes finally take off, we are not sure which has more benefit the removal of the leaves or the fertilizer but we plan to keep a good thing going. Hope this helps someone else having the same problems with their grapes.

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hello

2011-04-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

hello its been a while and a lot has happened over the past few months . I was finely able to close the deal on 5 acres who ra . I bought a 28ft travel trailer and had to redo the floors. we have moved on to the property and at this time living in the 28 footer we have got the septic and well punched . I still have to put a pump in the well we have power and thats it bare ground . we put a a temp chicken coup and have laid out the garden . will post photos soon thanks this is maddog from the flat broke five (FBF) ------------------------------------------
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Missouri Preppers Roll Call - All Preppers Please Check In

2011-03-07T05:50:00.001-08:00

The American Preppers Network is conducting a network-wide roll call. Whether you are a member or not please check in and let us know what you are doing to prepare.

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Vacant commercial real estate in Columbia Missouri

2011-02-27T18:50:00.000-08:00

The economy has taken its toll on Columbia.

A slide show of commercial real estate for sale or lease.

"The commercial real estate bubble, which peaked in late 2007 at over 6 trillion dollars in value, is now worth half of that three years later. One-half of the remaining 3 to 3.5 trillion dollars of debt is located at community and mid-sized banks.

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Whats in your Bug Out Bag?

2011-02-03T06:56:00.000-08:00

Whats in your Bug Out Bag?

Whats is in your bug out bag? Follow this link and see what other members have in there bag.

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Rual King Sale

2011-01-14T19:47:00.001-08:00

Here is a special emailed to me from Getting Started

Do You Live in IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, or TN

.. then I have a deal for you.

Rural King has a sell on 5-gallon buckets. These buckets are the thicker .90 mil buckets, they are thicker and stronger then .75 mil buckets. The cost ...

$1.99

Now, I don't know if these are food-grade buckets, so caveat emptor.

Now, the bad news.

The sale ends Sunday; the buckets have a painted Rural King logo; and the $1.49 lids are flimsy.

Let me say this again.

The on sale lids are flimsy. If you plan to stack the buckets, you will need to buy a .75 or .90 mil lid.

Link:

Rural King - Store Locator

http://www.ruralking.com/store-locator/

Rural King - Weekly Ad

http://www.ruralking.com/weekly-ad/

P.S.

Just so you know, I just paid over six bucks for some buckets and two bucks for some lids from my local supplier.

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Raw milk farmer wins victory against county over 'illegal' sales

2011-01-12T21:42:00.000-08:00

(NaturalNews) A small victory has been won on the raw milk battle front. Greene County, Mo., Circuit Judge Daniel Imhoff recently threw out a lawsuit against Armand Bechard, a farmer who sells raw milk to customers in the Springfield area. According to the judge, Bechard was not the proper subject of the lawsuit, and the statute of limitations prevents any further action in the case, so Bechard is free to resume business as usual.

It all started back in April 2009 when undercover agents tricked Bechard's daughters into selling them raw milk. Farmers can legally sell raw milk in the state of Missouri as long as:

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We’re Going to Experience Apocalyptic Pain, and It’s Going to Be Out of Our Control

2010-12-28T22:16:00.000-08:00

The US Treasury Department tells us that our federal debt is currently sitting at $13.8 trillion. On its most basic level the federal deficit is the difference between current government spending (including interest payments) and total current revenue from all types of taxes.

In 2001, when President George Bush took office, our debt was around $6.5 trillion. Combined with President Obama’s spending packages and commitments, our public and gross debt over the last 10 years has more than doubled.

But that’s not the scary part. What’s scary is how much money we owe when we look at current and future liabilities over the course of the next three decades. Officially, this figure is estimated to be around $150 trillion. Unofficially, according to Boston University economist Laurence Kotlikoff, our future liabilities exceed some $200 trillion. Considering that the tax revenue of the United States is around $4 trillion per year, anyone who’s ever held a balance and made a credit card payment can understand the near impossibility of paying off such a debt.

Senator Tom Coburn is one of many who warns of dire consequences if we can’t get our finances under control:

I think you’ll see a 15 to 18 percent unemployment rate . I think you will see an 8 to 9 percent decline in GDP. I think you’ll see the middle class just destroyed if we don’t do this. And the people that it will harm the most will be the poorest of the poor, because we’ll print money to try to debase our currency and get out of it and what you will see is hyperinflation.

If we don’t take some pain now, we’re going to experience apocalyptic pain, and it’s going to be out of our control. The idea should be that we control it.

We share Senator Coburn’s sentiment. Unfortunately, we’re not as optimistic as he is that any of Congress’ placations will be sufficient enough to help us get out of this hole.

With $4 trillion in annual tax revenue, at today’s debt levels it would literally take 50 years just to pay off the debt that we’ve already committed to - that’s if we stopped all additional spending right now - today. The odds of that are zero - thus our debt liability will continue to grow, as will the interest payments required to service our debt.

The end result of our pulling forward 25 - 50 years of debt is not going to be pretty. As we’ve outlined before, we are on the brink of a catastrophic collapse in the credit of the United States of America. This means that at some point our national credit card is going to be maxed out.

When that will be is difficult to predict. According to Senator Coburn, we’re looking at about 3 - 4 years - which sounds like a viable time line. Really, it all depends on China, because they are the largest buyer of US debt.

But the Chinese are not going to stand by while their US currency reserves become worthless. They are already taking action to counter the effects of a soon-to-be suicided US dollar.

We recently learned that the Chinese have signed agreements with the Russians to drop the dollar as a settlement vehicle, essentially replacing the world’s reserve currency with the Yuan when dealing with each other. We’ve heard many people suggest that this is just a drop in the bucket because of the widespread use of the US dollar - and we agree. However, China is working with other trade partners to do the same thing. And eventually all of those drops in the bucket will fill it up.

Once the Chinese pull the plug there will be only one entity left to support the US dollar - The Federal Reserve. They’ll digitally print trillions of dollars for as long as they can, but sooner rather than later the US dollar will collapse.

And when it does, the end result can only be described as an economic apocalypse.

If the dollar gets to the point it is equivalent to Monopoly money it will be impossible for holders of the bills, as well as our government, to settle transactions with the currency. This means that commerce on a global scale, for all of those expecting to fulfill transactions in US dollars, will come to a standstill.

How will individuals and governments buy food, gas, and other essential goods when the very currency being used to settle the transaction is no longer a viable trade instrument?

Really, it can get that bad. We have no confidence that Congress, the President, the Federal Reserve or US Treasury can fix this problem.

Over the course of the next decade we will see a new US monetary system introduced - just like we saw in 1971, 1944, 1913 and 1785.

This time it will be very disorderly. We can expect trillions in wealth to be wiped out and the many complications that come along with such an event - violence, protests, riots, breakdown in the rule of law and potentially even large-scale war.

If you haven’t done so already, take action to protect your wealth and preserve your well being now, before it hits the fan. Follow the investment strategies of the Chinese and you might have a chance of coming out with something when the chickens come home to roost.

Take possession of hard assets whenever you can, including precious metals, long-term food stores, tools & equipment, and anything else that will retain value when the US dollar loses it.

Author: Mac Slavo
Date: December 27th, 2010
Visit the Author's Website: http://www.SHTFplan.com/

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Sing the health praises of parsley and sage

2010-12-25T12:01:00.000-08:00

Those of us who go back a few years likely remember the line about parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme in the huge Simon and Garfunkel hit song about two ill-fated lovers, "Are You Going to Scarborough Fair". Many have speculated that the reference to the four popular herbs was due to their use in Medieval Europe to help cleanse the air and ward off the infamous black plague. Others have thought that the reference to the four herbs was because the combination may have been used as a love potion. Whatever the reason for their inclusion in the popular song, the many health benefits of parsley and sage are worth loving and singing praises about in their own rights.

PARSLEY

Parsley is an amazing medicinal herb with a world of health benefits. The root contains calcium, B-complex vitamins, and iron, which nourish the glands that help regulate the uptake of calcium. It is a source of magnesium, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin K.

Among the many benefits reported for parsley are:

*It is a diuretic which helps the body produce more urine to keep the urinary system operating smoothly and which helps prevent problems such as kidney stones and bladder infections.

*It is wonderful for removing toxins from the body, such as heavy metals.

*It is an effective breath freshener. It is believed that the practice of including parsley on a dinner plate began due to its breath freshening abilities and not merely for its decorative effect.

*The root and leaves are good for the liver and spleen.

*It helps relieve bloating during menstruation.

*It provides relief for edema, often helping when other remedies have failed

*Parsley root and seeds help relax stiff joints, often making stiff and unmanageable fingers work again.

*It helps remove gallstones when used properly by taking a pint of the tea daily.

*It is beneficial for the adrenal glands.

*It is a powerful therapeutic aid for the optic nerves, brain and sympathetic nervous system.

*Parsley juice is an excellent tonic for the blood vessels.

Note: It is best to avoid large amounts of parsley if you are pregnant, especially the use of the volatile essential oil.

SAGE

Like rosemary, its sister herb in the mint (Labiatae) family, sage contains a variety of volatile oils, flavonoids and phenolic acids, including rosmarinic acid. The oils found in sage are both antiseptic and antibiotic, helping it fight infections.

Besides the antioxidant and other properties shared with Rosemary, sage`s other health benefits include:

*It is effective for symptoms of menopause, night sweats and hot flashes because of its estrogenic action and because its tannins help dry up perspiration.

*Sage helps provide better brain function and has been used in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease for over a thousand years. It helps provide better recall and research has suggested that it may be an effective option to help treat Alzheimer`s.

*There`s also compelling evidence that sage may be of value to people with diabetes for whom the hormone insulin does not work as efficiently as it should. Lab studies indicate that sage may boost insulin`s action.

* The ability of sage to protect oils from oxidation has also led some companies to experiment with sage as a natural antioxidant additive for cooking oils that can extend shelf life and help avoid rancidity.

In an upcoming article, we will also sing the praises of the other two herbs mentioned in the popular song - rosemary and thyme.

Sources included:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarbo...
http://www.healthy-holistic-living....
http://www.greenmuze.com/blogs/natu...
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pars...

About the author

Tony Isaacs, is a natural health author, advocate and researcher who hosts The Best Years in Life website for baby boomers and others wishing to avoid prescription drugs and mainstream managed illness and live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally. Mr. Isaacs is the author of books and articles about natural health, longevity and beating cancer including "Cancer's Natural Enemy" and is working on a major book project due to be published later this year.
Mr. Isaacs is currently residing in scenic East Texas and frequently commutes to the even more scenic Texas hill country near San Antonio and Austin to give lectures in health seminars. He also hosts the CureZone "Ask Tony Isaacs - featuring Luella May" forum as well as the Yahoo Health Group "Oleander Soup" and he serves as a consultant to the "Utopia Silver Supplement Company".

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new project

2010-11-29T14:51:00.000-08:00

hello be awhile since i last posted beed working my ass off to try and start a new arms manufacturing business we will be doing ammo and arms sales and repair keep looking will let you know when we open missouri preppers get a 10% discount on all ammo

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Missouri Preppers Roll Call

2010-11-27T10:17:00.000-08:00

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Small Farm Trade Show & Conference Coming Soon

2010-10-08T09:15:00.000-07:00

Whether you're practicing survival gardening or farm on a small scale, you'll be interested to know about the 18th National Small Farm Trade Show & Conference, November 4-6, 2010 at the Boone County Fairgrounds, Columbia, MO.

There are a number of seminars on various topics of interest, whether you grow vegetables, grow berries or raise livestock. Joel Salatin will be a keynote speaker. He's grown food for market for years and is the author of the book Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal.

The conference is sponsored by "Small Farm Today®" magazine. For more information or to register by phone, call 800-633-2535.

The October Ag Opportunities newsletter also features an overview, which you can see when you click here.

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New members from Missouri

2010-10-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

Welcome our new members

wildone2mo

Hello everyone new to this site from MO. not new to prepping though. We moved out of St. Louis County to the back 40 and no regrets only wish it would have been sooner.
Thanks,
Showmemo

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WP45

Semi retired 53 year God fearing white male. New to all this, but have finally awoke. Hoping to find a mentor or two locally, and soak up all I can.

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Irish1961

We are new to the form. We live in South East Missouri and would like to here from like minded perppers.

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Where are the Missouri preppers?

2010-09-29T08:08:00.000-07:00

oldasrocks

No one wants to give out too much info online but there has to be a way for some of us to get together and plan to help each other when SHTF.

Any ideas out there? We are in southern Missouri.

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How To Join The Missouri Preppers Network

2010-09-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Come learn survival, preparedness and sustainable living with us!

The Preppers networks are all about volunteering our knowledge and skills with each other. We share ideas, tips and basically network with each other to survive any type of disaster whether natural, man made, or economic. Information that you learn and share with others will help everyone learn how to find "Freedom Through Teaching Others Self Reliance."

Joining the Missouri Preppers Network is simple, and most of all, it's Free! To join, just follow these few steps.

1) Register to become a member of the American Preppers Network www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net The registration page is here: http://americanpreppersnetwork.net/ucp.php?mode=register

2) Once you have your account, go to the index page of the forum and do your first post by introducing yourself in the new members area. http://americanpreppersnetwork.net/index.php

3) Once you know how to do posts, visit the Missouri forum and introduce yourself. The Missouri forum can be found by scrolling to the lower section of the index page where you will find a list of states, or you can go directly by following this URL: www.MissouriPreppersNetwork.net

4) After you've visited the Missouri forum, follow this link to learn how to join the Missouri Preppers Network group:
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Thank you for your support!

JUST BECAUSE ITS THAT EASY

2010-09-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the missouri preppers netwok. I see we are picking more and more followers and am I excited . Many of you know I try and keep my posts pretty simple and i do this for two reasons . First is i live by the rule K.I.S.S -keep is simple stupid. and second is time mine and yours.

So on with todays post is a rehash of an old one prepping in every day life. Man life is as fast paced as ever and well we at home have come up with a few things that help us prep and not command our lives.

First is how we cook ...........

We never make less than a gal and a 1/4 of pasta sauce

When we make brisket we cook the whole thing not just half .We do this because we can the left overs. its simple and easy and theres less waste this way .It takes around an hr and a half to can right so after we eat we can whats left and while it's in the presser canner we clean up dinner dishes and spend some family time . Because sitting there watching the little bobber spit off steam is point less you will know if some thing is wrong by the noise it makes ,,

so keep it simple and on the cheap prep on my friends --maddog--

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What to do

2010-09-08T19:58:00.000-07:00

keep calm don't panic . Breath in out in out . now take stock what is the problem? am i in danger? can i handle what needs done? if the answer is no to the last leave walk a way no sham no fault you will just be in the way. There is no shame in knowing your limits . no blame or fault . when i was younger a lot younger i took part in several search and rescues including a child birth in a place called the bambi lodge in green meadows ca. i have helped carry out two bodys one dead one alive no problem . so when the child birth thing came up i was gun ho i have see death and can over come that fear lets rock. i have seen a man cleaved in half been covered in someone elces blood no problem lets do lunch so child birth is a walk in the park right? WRONG wrong wrong i went in gun ho and was carried out on a stretcher with a huge knot on my head . there is no sight to compare with the birth of a human baby and the smell i fainted like a weee school lass . i didn't attend the birth of my children tryed with the first and was helped out of the room and placed on 02 till my color returned . i felt small here i have seen blood and guts death . yet i have delivered animal baby's no prob . i have a limit and birth is it . so the doc came to me when i was felling my lowest and explained that she has seen nurses pass out we are all diffrent and we should know are limits . just a little advice get to now your limmits be safe ---maddog--

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BUGGING OUT FOR HARD TIMES

2010-09-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

I have been plagued as of late of the thought of bugging out for economic reason's and have come up with the idea that its not just a good idea its a great idea. As the economic woes pile up as preppers we need a plan . And leaving you money sucking mchome behind makes sence. If i was unable to work i have aflack ( money well spent i have used it before and what they pay is no great sum 1400 a month we made due. now if for some reason i cant work i;e illness they pay me but this time I'm bugging out. I have done the figures and me my wife and our son . my daughters are over 18 and gone off on there own. we could travel the us with one truck and our trailer and live well on about 900 a month 7 if we live cheap that means i would be able to save between 500-700 a month. travel with the seasons to different parts of america and lead a pretty normal life . there would be some changes . we are in the process of turning all our media on to terabite potable drives i;e music and movies . i have a small wasted space in the trailer i;v designed and will install an onboard computer system . the case your computer comes in is for there ease of manufacturer not use so the metal case is not needed and we would still have our laptops but the on board system would be 110 ac or 12 vt dc through a 300 watt inverter all hard mounted in the wasted space and shielded. I'm installing an extra water tank and have 5 propane bottles around xmas i will replace the old stove with a new one (289) and have plans for 2 solar panels on the roof under 1/2 in lexan for protection. we bought a h&h 12 ga and have shortened the barrel to 20 inches . it has a hard mount in the trailer i have added a corbra 25 cb with weather channels and hope to add a shortwave just after xmas . we have a 1800 watt geni with 12 volt for power and a 12 volt fridge i use in my truck it only holds 48 qts.

Some key points i need to point out are

keep your tow rig clean as well as your trailer . this might require monthly washes in town.
maintance is top priority if it can run its no use to you .
personal hygene is just as important as a clean ride . dont look like a bumm clean clothes at all times your best on when driving down the hwy. i have a friend who's a hwy patrolman and they look for dirty cars and dirty people ether one shows them you are not taking care of your car
nothing just thrown in the bed of your truck ( i'm building custom boxes for mine ) every thing secure on the trailer
good tires and a good spare
floor jack and 4 way
xtra belts and hoses
repair manual
tools
xtra water and oil
replace your belts and hoses now and keep the old ones if there still good( doing so now will teach you how to do the job when and if the time comes) and will give you a good xtra set for later
xtra starter and altanator from a junk yard ( have them tested at you local auto parts store) you dont want to be stranded in the middle of nowere and helpless ( belts hoses and xtra starter and alt will fit in a milk create as will you xtra oil and antifreeze...
tools to have --craftsman 99 dollar set plus screwdrivers, vice grips x2, channel locks. wire cutters and crimpers . dont skimp on cheap tools .50 cal ammo can for tools not included in 99 dollar set both will fit behind the seat of o pickup ..
cleaning supply's in a bucket of some kind
rags
xtra plugs and wires
2 cans fix a flat, a 12 volt compressor . i carry a small 110 one that can be run off geni. tire plug kit plus i have green slime in my trlr tires .
check tires every day and every 2 hrs while moving fro leaks nails . never lower the tire pres on a hot tire . when it cools it will be flat
2 rolls duct tape and black tape
30ft tow strap or log chain in 50 cal ammo can ( i sprayed wd-40 on my chain so grim wont stick
leather gloves ( a blown tire is like a razor)
sewer drain hose and xtra cap
wd-40=== always spray the tire studs before you put the tire back on and ck that the lug nuts are tight after 50 miles
tarp to lay on ( i cut up an old boat cover) i also carry hand cleaner (waterless) and coveralls 3 sizes to big ( keeps clothes clean) and take off you shirt first so if oil spills on you it wont soak into your good clothes
safety equipment should include-- flares x4 reflector triangles (use them ) fire extenuwer x3 one in trlr ,one in cab and i have one bolted to the fire wall under the hood and of course a firstaid kit in the cab. i also have a tire knocker from a truck stop it has never touched a tire ( wink wink) led light in tool box and a mag light both in the trlr and bolted in the cab (drivers side behind the seat in a piece of pvc w/ a cap on one end.
good cb for talking with the truckers
personal items
this is just the basics i carry much more but is a good starting point for any one be safe---maddog==

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scarrrrrrrrrrry

2010-08-29T18:46:00.000-07:00

verry verry scarry- http://bigpeace.com/cbrim/2010/08/29/coming-august-31-direct-access-stimulus-grants-for-the-muslim-brotherhood/ war is comming and we are at the bottom of the feds list

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EPA Wants to Ban Traditional Ammo

2010-08-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

EPA's worried about lead and other toxins from regular amunition. Maybe we should have seen this coming. It seems that the gun control advocates both inside and outside of government come up with all kinds of clever ways to achieve their ends.

Are you ready for back door clamp downs on guns and ammo? How's your ammo supply? What about reloading equipment?

Click here for more info on this story.

But there's more...EPA backed down, and you can click here to view info on that. Even so, we know what's in the hearts and minds of those who would like to disarm America.

Could this whole thing have been a trial balloon to get names of opponents of such a move?

Keep prepping and be careful.

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Slice of Time

2010-08-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Tho just a snapshot of the past . A place long forgotten by the people who lived a life of hard times and rugged independence far from the sounds of the city . Yet there stands there testament to life in the desert southwest of El Paso , TX . a city has sprung up around it . Yet there it sits a top a small knoll over looking the progress of man . Silent it still tells the tell of time past . Of sun and sand and maybe love . I took this photo on Aug 7th 2010 in Santa Teresa ,NM behind on of our plants (tyson) i asked why it was spared and no one knew .But there it sits bold as day right behind a multi million dollar factory . left untouched and standing as a testament to what end ????????--maddog

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A Couple of Chicken Coop Options

2010-08-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

If you live in town or even in the country and don't want to put up a big chicken house, there are a couple of options to consider. One is the Eglu. The other is the Chicken Crib. Click the highlighted words in this brief post to go to the Web sites and check them out.

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The Pipe Dream

2010-08-06T17:50:00.000-07:00

The pipe dream of any thing being different after the nov elections . nothing will change they have shown we dont matter . for they are the rullers good by and good luck

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updates

2010-07-18T20:08:00.000-07:00

well the goat died one min he was just fine next grave yard dead. The garden is coming along nicely . got a huge squash out tonite for dinner fried it up went great with the roast with rosemary and thyme topped with yellow squash. getting caught up on bill at last a paycheck worth cashing. been way to hot to do any canning so we froze 15 lbs of blueberry's for jams and jelly's latter in the year. we hope to get a mess of blackberry's also . the peaches and cream corn is almost as tall as me. will start next month on the under bed storage for the fall.....aim Leeds and fire ..maddog

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Black Powder

2010-07-13T16:01:00.001-07:00

I have got my first black powder rifle a while back and have just gotten around to shooting it a couple week's back. W O W is all I can say . I know its a cheapish cva bobcat but it's .50 cal Hawkins style in black but at 100 paces I can knock the snot out of them evil soda cans. Still need to get a bullet starter and make me a poss-ables bag ( rabbit hide ) but were coming along fine . I wonder why I never did bp before it's a blast the billow of smoke .The arid smell of powder in the air . the gentle push of the gun on my shoulder . These things are good . Just me the gun and them evil 12 oz cans . The world is good and so is any day you can shoot. So peace be upon you castle and my your powder be dry and your aim true ...maddog

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I'm back

2010-07-11T04:26:00.000-07:00

I'm back been a lot happing in my life. I finely got hired on at Tyson's long haul div. I never knew how much of the market Tyson's is in .or the quality control they go through . it's been three weeks now and so far so good . Prepping has been slow due to my last job trying to starve me and other drivers out . Next on my list of projects is a hide-a-way gun safe for apartment dwellers and a storage cabinet for storing your home canning in a limited space. the prototypes should be done at the end of next month. our garden is coming along great should be a great crop. I would like to say our prepping has helped us get through these last weeks. Money has been tight so as it is with most of america. We have made some planning changes we will be buying silver to augment my retirement along with some stocks and muni's . We will also invest in local small company's and start up's risky I know but we have little faith in the current market. It will be at least another 6 weeks before we start investing and then on a limited basis. As our cash reserves are gone. SO TO ALL MY PREPPER FRIENDS LIVE WELL LIVE SMART AND KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY......MADDOG,,

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Now's the Time to Order Multiplier Onions

2010-07-05T05:42:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've posted here, but I wanted to give readers a heads up on an important survival gardening tip.

Southern Exposure Seeds is one of the few sources I know of that carries yellow multiplier potato onions. These are well worth having in your garden because they multiply bulbs underground. Save out the largest onions you harvest in the summer, and you'll have onions to plant for next year's crop.

I just harvested a nice bunch of small to medium-sized onions. I'll plant the largest ones in September and will give them some protection over winter so they'll come back next spring.

These yellow onions are milder than most regular varieties. My wife doesn't care for the smaller onions, but I think they're great tossed in with a crock pot of roast beef, potatoes and carrots.

Southern Exposure says to order now while they still have these onions in stock. They'll send them in time for fall planting. They're online at http://www.southernexposure.com .

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bad day

2010-06-13T14:44:00.000-07:00

arggggggg.....A little story ...maddog and mary raise 2 daughters teach them right from wrong provide well for them . Maddog works his ass off so mom (mary can stay home with the children. They make the mastake of public school . Maddog is blind sided when at 17 oldest daughter says she quiting school and moving out to go whoreing with a 23 year old felon who we will call fark head well the two of them breed and bug is born .. ma and pa leave there 18 mo old home alone to go party . cps takes bug and maddog and mary are sad but finily get the child into rehab...COOL bug will be placed on monday with mommy at rehab maddog and mary rejoice . Mary call daughter lastnite to her surprize child has left rehab with cocksucker there by voiding her parental rights . Now maddog and mary are very sad they have lost a grand child to the state of ar and maddog will now be forced to do a late term abortion on oldest daughter and fark head as soon as he can find them . This makes maddog very sad but some folks should not be alowed to mate . and to top it off youngest daughter want to join the caraval . With all that has happen in one day i have come too the conclusion aarggggggggggggggggggggggg

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ABBY SUTHERLAND

2010-06-11T05:16:00.000-07:00

Abby has set off her eperb some were in the Indian sea . had a couple of bad days was knocked down at least 3 times and had some kind of engine trouble.. found alive upright but demasted ...bust... I shed a tear for Abby to have come so far and now this. A young lady at sea solo fighting for her dream . I hope she try's again to go solo around the world it would be my honor to donate money to her cause. The courage she has far exceed that of most grownup's and the love and courage of her parent's BRAVO BRAVO most would have locked there child in the basement (padded) so the little GIRL wont be harmed and called a shrink. ABBY is truly one in a million she has courage ,passion and I would bet a strong love of FAMILY, GOD, COUNTY..

I have read several colons that say OMG they put a baby in harms way. I say B.S. a YOUNG LADY has undertaken a task most grown men would piss themselves over ( including myself never would do it solo) and are THREATENED in the manhood. If one of my daughters would have come to me with such an idea I would have let them do it. We all take risks hell getting up in the morning is a risk ,driving, walking,etc... my time is short today so i say .......GO ABBY GO ABBY GO.........................MADDOG............abby's blog is http://soloround.blogspot.com/

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COULD YOU DO IT

2010-06-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

SORRY ABOUT MY LACK OF POSTS BEEN TRYING TO FIND A NEW JOB. BUT HERES A GOOD ONE .... AS A TRUCK DRIVER I'M SOMETIMES FORCED TO EAT ON THE CHEAP. I CARRY 7-10 DAYS OF FOOD IN MY TRUCK 10-14 IN THE WINTER. I DON'T LIKE TO EAT OUT OF THE TRUCK MUCH 1-2 TIMES A WEEK . MY TRUCK IS PRETTY SMALL 58 IN SLEEPER WITH SEATING UP FRONT ITS ABOUT 6 FT X 7 FT STUFFED WITH STORAGE . I EAT SLEEP AND WHEN NO TRUCK STOP IS AROUND WASH UP IN MY TRUCK. IT'S MY HOME ,OFFICE, AND WORKPLACE ALL WRAPED IN A METAL SHELL WITH LARGE GLASS WINDOWS . MY WINDOWS TO THE WORLD BY THE WAY . I COOK IN A MAX BURTON LUNCH BOX OVEN (PHOTO 1) TO NITE IT'S SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES (BY LA CHOY) . THE OVEN IS 12 VOLT AS IS MY COFFEE POT I ALSO HAVE A BUTANE STOVE ( WORKS GREAT IN WINTER OTHER WISE HEATS UP INSIDE OF TRUCK) I CARRY TWO THERMOS'S ALL THE TIME ( I LOVE COFFEE) . THE OVEN I WOULD SUGGEST EVERY ONE GETS ONE . I HAVE MADE ROLLS IN MINE . I USE SMALL LOAF PANS TO KEEP IT CLEAN MINE IS 5 YRS OLD AND WORKS PERFECT HEATS TO 350" . MY POINT IS YOU CAN SURVIVE ANY WERE IF YOU PLAN A HEAD NOW . I TOOK SOME PHOTOS OF THE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK....... SO BE READY BE SMART.....

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BOYCOT OF IBM

2010-05-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

I AM NOW BOYCOTTING IBM FOR PLAY NANNY http://www.infowars.com/ibm-wants-traffic-lights-to-stop-your-car/

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Dont forget the lady's

2010-05-29T21:04:00.000-07:00

We talk about the need for planning but there is a subject THATS TABOOOOOO. Gentlemen and Lady's we talk about packing the B.O.B and the B.O.V the three day pack ect. And all the stuff we need or don't need but lets remember that the women in our lives get a visit every 28 days from her little friend so remember to include the little things she needs. bugging out doesn't happen when its convenient.......maddog

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update

2010-05-25T21:14:00.000-07:00

cabbage is coming right along. reds are popping up and tomato's are looking good . corn is in and we just sold 11 rabbits . wow lots of work for my poor wife wwill get photos tomorrow

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Country dont know country

2010-05-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

As I sit here in little rock ,ar waiting for my load to arrive by a driver who is never going to get here. It's 0500 and I'm waiting for my coffee to make ( takes 30-45 min in a 12 volt pot) the driver was to be here at 0400 and at 0430 he is still 300 miles out and not moving . If you need to know how to waste a good nites sleep just call. I'm listening to the radio and these guys are singing about being country. In the back woods down in the hollow . Well they know shit I live in the back woods down in the hollow I'm the last telephone pole on the line 10 miles of bad dirt road. heavy rain or heavy snow we cant get out road flooded or hill to slick to get up with out chains and a four wheel drive. Power loss for up to three weeks (winter of 04 or 05). I live here because it's cheap. I live a very modest lifestyle HILLBILLY to most my floors are wood for mud sticks to carpet. I piss on the big tree because its easier on the septic system. I hang dead animals from the tree for skinning ,We dont lock the front door because I dont know if it works.we drive old cars and trucks the newest is my wifes 91 ford explorer because the new shit wont hold up. I have two chain saws three spliting mauls and a barn full of hand tools. WE have a large garden, we raise rabbits for meat.I shoot and kill wild animal's for food. And I dont need shit from no one the rest of the world can kiss my HILLBILLY badonkadonk. Thats country my children are well feed would run naked if allowed and my inlaws don't bath. We belive in family god and guns. We take care of our own .We dont get no govment money we pay taxes and I could careless for the man in Chicago with his tin cup out die or get a frigen job . No I'm not a prick never turn a soal from my table. We feed most of my wifes family because only her uncle billy has a job and is a BINGO feind . So we take care of our own THATS COUNTRY .I dont need to worry about my wifes care breaking down if she has a flat SHE changes it . if the trany goes out her brother would be there in an hour or two to fix it . We take care of our own . We run low on wood while I'm on the road a load will be delivered asap with no money needed . We will pay later for we take care of our own. Sister inlaws mom needs moved come get one of my trucks you owe me shit. We dont turn family away NOW THATS COUNTRY ---maddog___P,S a little strong today with my words lack of sleep --peace

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Survival Knives

2010-05-21T19:57:00.000-07:00

Survival Knives are sold a dime a dozen. These are useless as tits on a boar hog easily broke and never stays sharp . Lets break it down to the basics. What are we seeking in a knife/ survival Knife. We want safety that means we want a knife with a quality blade made to the highest standards .We want a solid grip one that is comfortable in our hands . We want a knife that retains its edge and we want one we can afford. We don't need RAMBO'S Knife.try and skin a rabbit with one of them things. We have been sold a bill of goods by smart advertisers who assume that like all things america we need big. In almost a survival situations you wont have to kill a barr with your bare hands and a knife two foot long. Lets look back to our grandfathers to help set the tone for our knife . Granddad didn't pack some five pound hunk of steel on his hip . It was a knife with a blade four to six inches long a good grip and leather sheath. Some of these were bring homes from the war including the mighty KBAR marine corp fighting knife. Today we still have choices that fall into this group and at fifty bucks or less and can be bought at any wally world . These include the BUCK 119 ,GERBER GATOR or the KBAR who has also entered in to making hunting knives for under thirty five bucks . GERBER is also

offering a good knife for around twenty bucks called the PROFILE II . S.O.G is another great brand . My point is get a good one . My grandpa carried a BUCK as well as my dad he has carried his thirty plus years . I have two BUCK 119's I carry one in my B.O.B and my wife carry's the other . I do carry a WWII Nazi officers knife my grandpa's brother used on said officer blade forever stained made of the finest steel on this planet razor sharp and the last time i sharpened it was some time in the late eighty's I skin rabbit and deer with it on a regular basis . So no mater witch one is your choice buy a good knife your LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.....maddog

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The Sunny Side Of Being A Kid

2010-05-21T04:44:00.000-07:00

I just had a great read over at www.thewilderboys.blogspot.com . Funny how at 40 it seams that just a short time ago I was young and running wild with my brothers. But the years pass and we grow up to become adults and soon forget the fun of being a child. Have we become so involved with the day to day that we forgot what true fun is? A roll in the mud ? A swim down at the beach ? Just you and your brothers up before dawn planning your next pirate raid or how we wont get busted this time for ridding all the way over to knox berry farms on the RTD (the bus) just to ride the new roller coaster? The gifts we have while being young we leave laying around and forget as the sands of time progress. Carefree and wild lost to the grind . we have alot to learn from these boys .We have work to do but we can have fun doing it too. So slide on over there and remember what is was to be young. ........maddog.......

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TEA

2010-05-20T20:18:00.000-07:00

NOT THE PARTY THANK YOU . BUT A CUP OF TEA NOT VERY MANLY IS IT OR IS IT ? TEA HAS SO MANY WONDERFUL AROMAS TO IT . IT'S COMPLEX YET SIMPLE COMFORTING YET BOLD . YES I DRINK TEA I PREFER RASPBERRY ROYALE WITH A LITTLE HALF AND HALF . TO UNWIND RELAX PUT A LITTLE PEACE IN MY LIFE. I CARRY IT IN MY BOB BOTH PLAIN TEA AND FLAVORED TEA . I CARRY IT ON THE TRUCK WITH ME INFACT A CUP IS STEEPING RIGHT NOW A GREAT BEFORE BED DRINK. LIVE FREE OR DIE------------MADDOG------------

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BUILDING YOUR OWN KNIFE

2010-05-19T07:57:00.000-07:00

I HAVE BEEN AWAY FOR A TIME TO GIVE MYSELF A REST BUT ALL IS WELL.

MY LATEST PROJECT HAS BEEN TO BUILD MYSELF A KNIFE. AND I'M COMING RIGHT ALONG . IT HAS BEEN A LOT OF WORK LOOKS PRETTY SIMPLE ON THE YOUTUBE VIDS.

I STARTED OFF WITH A PIECE OF METAL 11 TO 12 INCHES LONG AND SHAPED IT WITH MY GRINDER( ROUGH SHAPE ONLY NO EDGE) TILL I GOT THE SHAPE I WANTED. NOW I'M USING A FILE TO PUT THE EDGE ON IT AND REFINE THE SHAPE . I'LL TELL YOU ONE THING IT HAS BEEN ALOT OF WORK. I HAVE ABOUT 8 HRS IN IT NOW AND WILL STILL REQUIRE AT LEAST ANOTHER 16 + HRS TO FINISH IT UP . I STILL HAVE NOT CHOOSE WHAT TYPE OF WOOD TO USE ON THE HANDLE BUT I HAVE TIME . AFTER I FINISH THIS ONE I WILL BUILD 10 SIMPLE BUT GOOD TRADE KNIVES W/ 550 HANDLES FROM SAW BLADES . LEFT MY PHOTOS AT HOME WIFE IS GOING TO EMAIL THEM TO ME LATER TODAY SO LOOK FOR PHOTOS LATER.( EARLY TO BED EARLY TO RISE PREP LIKE HELL AND LOOK VERY WISE) MADDOG

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A.I

2010-05-07T19:33:00.000-07:00

AS YOU ALL KNOW I'M A BAD TYPE....:):):) SO I HAVE BEEN SPENDING THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS WORKING ON THE WEB SEEKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE PEOPLE SMARTER THAN ME . I'M ATTEMPTING TO USE A.I. . MY SKILLS ARE PRIMITIVE AT BEST BUT I FELL AS IF I'M MAKING PROGRESS. WHAT I'M AFTER IS A SYSTEM THAT CAN MONITOR MY HOME . BOTH WITH POWER USAGE AND SECURITY. WE HAVE COME IONS AS TECH GOES I'M AFTER A SYSTEM THAT CAN KEEP TRACK OF MY PREPS USAGE DATE BOUGHT AND EACH WEEK PRINT OUT A REPORT OF WHAT NEEDS REPLACING ALONG WITH A CCTV SET UP CAN MONITOR THE OUT SIDE OF MY HOME FOR THREATS. I:E WEAPON ID UNKNOWN FACES AND WILD ANIMALS AFTER MY RABBITS . ALL CONTROLLED BY MY XTRA LAPTOP. KNOLAGE RIGHT THERE AND I CANT QUITE REACH IT

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A MUST HAVE ITEM

2010-04-30T06:49:00.000-07:00

YOU ALL KNOW I DON'T GET INTO BOOKS AS PART OF SURVIVAL/PREPPING MUST HAVES. BUT I AM A VERY GOOD HUNTER AND THOUGHT I KNEW ALL THAT WAS NEEDED TO HUNT LARGE AND SMALL GAME. WAS I EVER WRONG I WAS AT A FLEA MARKET LAST MONTH AND CAM ACROSS A BOOK CALLED WHITETAIL WISDOM FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN HUNTING CLUB AND BILL MILLER I HAVE LEARNED MORE IN THIS ONE BOOK IN ONE WEEK THAN A LIFETIME OF HUNTING . YOU CAN GET THE BOOK OFF AMAZON .COM FOR UNDER 15 BUCKS THANKS

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POWDER MILK

2010-04-27T18:49:00.000-07:00

POWDER MILK WE NEED IT IN OUR PANTRY RIGHT SO WE GO ON LINE AND ORDER IT UP WE PAY AROUND 20 BUCKS A CAN PLUS SHIPPING .. STOP ITS FAR CHEAPER TO GO TO WALMART AND BUY THE BOX STUFF THAT COMES IN POUCHES.
GO HOME AND VACUUM SEAL EACH POUCH . IT'S PRE MEASURED AND READY TO GO PLUS YOU GET MORE CUPS PER BOX THAN PER CAN. THINK AHEAD PLAN SMART

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OIL,OIL,OIL AND MORE ABOUT OIL

2010-04-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

STOP RUNNING IN CIRCLES! STOP! THE WORLD IS NOT GOING TO END ! THERE WAS A EXPLOSION IN THE GULF AND A OIL RIG SANK. THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE CLOSING THE HEAD ( THAT'S THE PART OIL COMES OUT) .,I GREW UP AROUND OIL MY GRANDFATHER WAS A TOOL PUSHER AND RAN A SMALL LEASE ( OIL LEASE IS A OIL FIELD ) IN CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVE A CONTROL HEAD ON THEM AND THIS ONE MUST HAVE BEEN DAMAGED . A CONTROL HEAD CAN TAKE GREAT ABUSE SO THIS ONE TOOK ONE HELL OF A HIT. OIL IS THE LIFE BLOOD OF OUR NATION AND THE FALSE TRUTHS WE SEE ON THE 5 O'CLOCK NEWS IS BS . THESE COMPANY'S EXPLORE FOR OIL IT COST AROUND 300,000-500,000 DOLLARS PER HOLE DRILLED . AND FOR EVERY 10 HOLES DRILLED 2.5 WILL PRODUCE OIL. WHY DO PEOPLE THINK THAT A OIL COMPANY IS SO OLD GUY SITTING ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN OF MONEY. AN OIL COMPANY IS JUST REGULAR PEOPLE YOU,ME WE BUY STOCK IN A COMPANY .
OH BY THE WAY MORE OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE GROUND THAN IS SPILLED BY THESE BAD OIL COMPANY'S. THEY HOLD SAFETY VERY VERY SERIOUS FOR ANY THING THAT STOPS THE FLOW CAN COST BILLIONS IN LOST REVENUE IF THEY SHUT DOWN A WELL WORKERS PAY DOESN'T STOP OIL WORKERS GET PAID VERY WELL .WITH BENEFIT'S WE COULD ONLY DREAM OF. WE NEED OIL WITH OUT IT AMERICA DIES I DON'T LIKE IT BUT FOR NOW IT'S WHAT WE HAVE . WE KEEP TRYING TO FORCE TECHNOLOGY AND THAT'S FAR FROM SAFE (3 MILE ISLAND) MISTAKES WILL BE MADE BUT TO TURN A BLIND EYE TO OIL. AS A SOURCE OF POWER WOULD BE LIKE STOPPING COAL MINING BECAUSE OF THAT CAVE IN LAST MONTH. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TOTALLY SAFE ENERGY SOURCE TO MAKE COAL MINING TOTALLY SAFE WE WOULD HAVE TO STOP ALL MINING SO WISE UP---

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GARDEN UPDATE

2010-04-19T05:59:00.000-07:00

MEET M&M OUR LASTEST HIRED HAND JOB INCLUDE WEEDEATING

THE UPPER GARDEN ALL PLOWED TILLED AND READY FOR PLANTING

A VIEW OF THE LOWER GARDEN FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH IN ALREADY IN

AND WITH ANY GOOD FARM HEAVY EQUEMENT IS NEEDED AND BEING GREEN HELPS

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SILVER AS A SAFETY NET

2010-04-16T04:38:00.000-07:00

WITH A MILLION FACTORS ATTACKING YOUR WALLET . HIGHER TAXES,CAP AND TRADE, LOWER DOLLAR , HIGHER GAS PRICES AND THE FACT MOST OF US CAN'T AFFORD GOLD. SILVER MAKES SENSE IN A TIME OF NEED SILVER HAS VALUE. SILVER COMES IN ETHER BARS OR ROUNDS AND IN WEIGHTS FROM 1oz TO 100oz . ROUNDS COME IN ONLY 1oz AND BARS COME IN 1oz 10oz AND 100 oz THERE IS ALSO SILVER EAGLES. THE PRICES VARY FROM DAY TO DAY . HERE IS A SITE TO GET STARTED http://www.silversuperiorcoins.com/ccp0-catshow/SilverBullion.html . SILVER IS NON REPORTABLE SO ONLY YOU KNOW YOU HAVE IT. WHEN AND IF THE DOLLAR FAILS YOU WILL HAVE MONEY OR AS I SEE IT YOU WILL HAVE A FORM OF BARTER AS A SHIELD BETWEEN YOU AND THE BREAD LINE. GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND BUY LARGE LOTS AND SAVE. SO IN CLOSING PREPPING IS NOT JUST FOOD AND GUNS ITS BEING PREPARED FOR THE WORST AND LIVING WELL THROUGH THE REST. YOUR FRIEND MADDOG

MADDOG FOR CONGRESS

2010-04-14T17:52:00.000-07:00

I PAUL E DANNALDSON WOULD LIKE TO RUN FOR STATE CONGRESS. I HAVE ZERO EXPERIENCE IN POLITICS. I'M A INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE . I CAN ONLY PROMISE TWO THINGS I WILL VOTE TO NOT SPEND US INTO THE NINTH LEVEL OF HELL. AND WILL WORK TO KEEP TAXES LOW IN THE GREAT STATE OF MISSOURI..ABOUT ME I'M AS DOWN TO EARTH AS A PERSON CAN GET . I BELIEVE IN FAMILY, CHILDREN AND THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE TO BE NUMBER ONE . OUR NATION WAS FOUNDED AS A REPUBLIC TO BE GOVERNED BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE. THE RIGHT TO BARE ARMS IS A GOD GIVEN RIGHT NOT ONE GIVEN TO US BY THE STATE. WE LIVE IN ONE OF THE GREATEST STATES IN THE UNION. WERE A PERSON CAN BECOME WHAT EVER THEY WANT. I BELIEVE IN A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT . OUR SYSTEM IS IN NEED OF A MAJOR UPDATE. BEING POOR IS NOT A CRIME BUT THE FACT THE SYSTEM KEEPS YOU POOR IS THE CRIME. WE HAVE FOLKS HERE IN THIS STATE WHO WANT OFF OF THE DOLE. BUT THE MINUTE THEY START TO GET OFF THE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM REMOVES ALL HELP AND LEAVES THEM WORSE OFF AFTERWORDS THAN WHEN THEY STARTED.

SO MY PLAN IS TO PUSH FOR WHAT I CALL WORK YOUR SELF FREE..
EDUCATION WILL TOP THE LIST AS WILL JOB SKILLS TRAINING

ALL WELFARE RECEIVERS WILL ATTEND GED,AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. WHERE THEY WILL LEARN TO BALANCE A CHECK BOOK AND MAKE A BUDGET. THESE CLASSES WILL BE 3 TIMES A WEEK
TWO DAYS A WEEK WILL BE GIVE BACK TIME DOING WORK FOR THE STATE OR COUNTY OR CITY
WE WILL ENLIST THE HELP OF LOCAL LEADERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON JOB EXPECTATIONS AND HOW TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
AFTER THEY FIND A JOB WE WILL NOT REMOVE THE SAFETY NET BUT BE THERE FOR THE PERSON WITH FOOD STAMPS (NOW WHEN YOU GET A JOB BY- BY AID) AT THERE CURRENT LEVEL . WE WILL PROVIDE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE , TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ( BUS PASSES OR A SMALL FUEL OFF SET ) AND THEY CAN STAY ON MEDICARE .
RENTAL ASSISTANCE

THIS IS NOT FREE OR CHEAP IT WILL COST MONEY. UNDER THE CURRENT SYSTEM WE GET NO RETURN ON THE MONEY WE SPEND . WE GIVE THE HAND OUT WHAT I PROPOSE IS A HAND UP . THE SYSTEM REQUIRES YOU BE IN ABJECT POVERTY AND PLANS TO KEEP YOU THERE . MY SYSTEM COST MONEY NOW BUT THE RETURNS WILL FAR OUT WEIGH THE COST . THIS SYSTEM WOULD GET 70PERCENT OF THE FOLKS OFF OF THE WELFARE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM I PROPOSE WILL ONLY LAST 180 DAYS FROM THE TIME A PERSON GETS A JOB. UNDER THE CURRENT SYSTEM WE SET FOLKS UP TO FAIL WE REMOVE ALL AID AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED A CURE FOR THE ROOT PROBLEM . WITH MY SYSTEM A PERSON CAN GET ON THERE FEET AND BECOME A USEFUL MEMBER OF THE STATE . A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT THEY WORK THEMSELVES FREE OF THE BONDS OF POVERTY.

SO IF ANY ONE KNOWS ABOUT RUNNING FOR OFFICE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 1-417-342-6318 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME GET ELECTED OR HAVE WORKED IN POLITICS GIVE ME A CALL I NEED ALL THE HELP YOU CAN GIVE ---PAUL (MADDOG) DANNALDSON THANK YOU

LAST POST REMOVED BY MADDOG

2010-04-12T19:38:00.001-07:00

SMART PREPPING

2010-03-29T19:06:00.000-07:00

WE COVER PREPPING FROM ALL SIDES WHAT TO STORE BUT NOT WHEN OR HOW. SO I'M STARTING A NEW SERIES CALLED SMART PREPPING WE WILL COVER DIFFERENT DISHES EVERY WEEK AND HOW TO PUT IT AWAY FOR LATTER. SO LETS BEGIN

LAST TIME I WAS HOME MY WIFE HAD BOUGHT A LARGE HAM FOR DINNER MUCH MORE THAN WE COULD CONSUME IN A SINGLE MEAL SO WE HAD DINNER AND CANNED THE REST 6 QT JARS PUT UNDER THE BED.

WE STARTED WITH A LARGE UN SMOKED UNCOOKED HAM AND WE RUBBED IT DOWN IN BUBBA RUB PLACED INSIDE AN OVEN BAG AND COOKED AT 240 FOR 9 HRS. WE RUBBED IT DOWN THE NITE BEFORE AND PLACED IT IN THE FRIDGE OVER NITE IN THE OVEN BAG WRAPPED IN 2 WALMART SACKS. IN THE MORNING WE PUT THE HAM IN OUR ROASTER PAN OVEN BAG AND ALL ADDED A CAN OF COKE SEALED THE BAG AND COOKED ALLDAY WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR DINNER WE PULLED THE HAM OUT SNIPED OPEN THE BAG REACHED IN AND PULLED THE BONE. AT THIS POINT ALL THE MEAT IS LYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG WE PICKED OUT ENOUGH FOR DINNER AND PLACED THE REST IN A LARGE STOCK POT COVERED IN ITS JUICES TO STAY MOIST.
AFTER DINNER THE FUN BEGIN .

WE STARTED WITH 8 CLEAN WARM JARS. WE THEN TAKE A LARGE PAN AND DRAIN THE HAM JUICES INTO THE BOWL THROUGH A COLANDER LEAVING THE HAM EASY TO CAN. WE RETURN THE JUICES TO THE STOCK POT AND ADD 4-6 CUPS HOT WATER AND BRING TO A BOIL.

WE GOT DOWN OUR PRESHER COOKER ( THANKS FRED) AND PUT IT ON THE STOVE ABOUT 1/3 FULL WATER ON A HIGH HEAT.

AFTER THE HAM JUICES START TO BOIL WE TURN OFF THE HEAT AND LADDIE THE JARS FULL TO WITH IN 1 INCH OF THE TOP. PUT ON THE LIDS AND RINGS AND PLACED 4 JARS IN THE PRESHER COOKER LOCK DOWN THE LID SET THE POT AT 10 LBS AND AFTER IT STARTS TO STEAM START THE CLOCK 1 1/2 HRS. AFTER WE START WE SIT AND PLAY GAMES OR WATCH TV TALK WHAT EVER .

AFTER 1 1/2 HR WE TURN OFF THE HEAT AND LET THE PRESHER BLEED OFF ( SAFETY NOTE THE LIDS ON THE JARS WERE TIGHT WHEN YOU PUT THEM IN THE COOKER AND ARE VERY HOT DO NOT BANG JARS OR TRY TO COOL WITH WATER THEY WILL EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) WE PLACE A TOWEL ON THE DRYER AND PUT THE JARS ON THE TOWEL TO COOL ( CONTENTS WILL CONTINUE TO BOIL IN JARS) USE JAR LIFTERS. WE LET OUR JARS SIT OUT FOR 6 - 7 DAY TO MAKE SURE THEY SEAL AND THE TOPS DON'T POP UP IN THE CENTER . IF THIS HAPPENS TOSS OUT .

NOW NOT WANTING TO WAST SPACE IN THE NEXT LOAD WE HAD SOME CABBAGE SOUP LEFT OVER FROM LUNCH WE RE HEATED IT AND FILLED 2 JARS SO I WOULD HAVE A FULL COOKER ( 4 JARS) AND REPEATED THE ABOVE STEPS EXCEPT WHEN THE 1 1/2 HR TIME WAS UP WE SHUT OFF THE HEAT AND WENT TO BED LEAVING THE JARS TO COOL IN THE COOKER .

SO AS A RECAP WE PUT UP 8 JARS OF GREAT FOOD AT NO EXTRA COST AND VERY LITTLE XTRA EFFORT . WE WASTED NO FOOD SAVED SOME MONEY AND ADDED TO OUR PREPS . WE DID THE SAME THING THE NEXT NITE 4 JARS OF BRISKET SLICES WITH SPUDS AND MANO SALSA ( NOTE ONLY 3 JARS SEALED SO I HAD BRISKET FOR LUNCH THE NEXT DAY ) SO IN 2 DAYS I PUT UP 11 JARS AND GAVE MYSELF A LOT OF PEACE OF MIND. NEXT TIME WE WILL COVER MADDOG SURVIVAL SOUP MIX..

BUBBA RUB --- IS BROWN SUGAR SALT PEPPER SAGE ROSEMARY THYME AND CHILI POWDER WITH ONION AND GARLIC POWDER TO TASTE. FOOD IS NOT JUST FOOD ITS LOVE SHARE SOME-------MADDOG

MANGO SALSA FOR FRED

2010-03-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

FOR MY DEAR FRIEND FRED I'M POSTING MANGO SALSA---

2 MANGO'S (PEELED AND DICED)
2 PEACHES (PEELED AND DICED)
CILANTRO DICED 1/4 CP APP
2 MILD PEPPERS
1 LEMON ROLLED AND JUICED
1 SMALL TOMATO DICED
PLACE ALL THINGS IN LARGE BOWL MIX WELL LET SIT 2 HRS

FRED STUFF THEM PORK CHOPS GIVE YOUR FAMILY A BIG HUG AND REMEMBER WITH FOOD ITS ABOUT LOVE ....LOVE YA MAN ..PAUL

The well armed Prepper UPDATE

2010-03-14T18:41:00.000-07:00

Over the years we have talked about the well armed prepper. What guns we should have in your preps. I fell I have failed my readers in this area and will make amends today. After having talked to some friends of mine who teach personal protection classes . We talked alot about the untrained person and they pointed out some very good points I must cover first in the use of shotguns for defence . there is a human condition called SHORT STROKING of a pump shotgun --- this accrues when the slide is not fully slid all the way back and then moved forward causing a incomplete ejection and a jam when the next round is chambered. It has been told to me that the only way to overcome this is practice lots and lots of practice--- I would have never have thought of this because I shoot a lot 300 rnds last time I was home and i do this regularly.
So if you don't practice this can happen to you when it counts there for them who don't have the time to practice I would recommend you get a single shot topper ( most shotgun battles end after the first shot) --maddog

I'm a Cowboy and a AMERICAN

2010-03-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

I don't wear chaps but I do wear jeans.

I ride a different kind a horse.

I don't push forty head of bad tempered steers.

I do push forty ton of steel.

Like the cowboy of old I"m

devoted to my craft. For I am a cowboy.

Rain,snow,or shine I'm here.

Be it day or nite, hot or cold

I push my load to market.

I like the cowboy of old

have the greatest view of our

nation. Big bold beautiful

AMERICA.

My country my land my home.

The land of my fathers who would

weep for the nation the freely gave of blood

and LIFE to ensure FREEDOM for the son's.

What do I have to give? and to whom do I have it to share?

I would give of my life for my AMERICA.

THE LAND OF THE FREE.

FREEDOM a word that's on its way out.

I cry for my brothers who went

before me . Were there lives wasted?

At what point do Americans stand up?

I'm standing on the apex screaming

and my voice go's unheard . My body

shakes with anger at the silence.

I have seen America through a windshield

and she is mighty . Her PEOPLE strong

but still I stand alone as darkness

fall's on our nation I will fade to black

a footnote in some paper lost to history.

My line a SLAVE to the STATE.

forgotten are the HERO'S

Falling victim to time and lost are

the pages of the book of liberty.

for she to will be gone....

I AM A COWBOY AND A FORGOTTEN AMERICAN.

MADDOG

FOOOOD and GUNS

2010-02-27T04:35:00.000-08:00

Sorry been in a slump as of late. A large black hole I had to overcome but all better now. So here you see dinner from the last time I was home and in the style of http://www.mausersandmuffins/ FOOD and GUNS

Nasty gooey enchiladas (mild) smothered in cheese. Talk about a pick up after five weeks on the road. Made with taco seasoned turkey meat .( a buck a pound) Olives onions and green chilli's wrapped around by love. Food is not just fuel for your body but a great healer.

HERE is the red ones fresh from the oven ...(wipe your mouth)

And no table is set till the utensils are in place. Food and guns a great combo .There will be peace at my table.

The cat (sneezy) expresses my feelings after dinner comfy spot and a nap. We all have slumps but remember it will get better . as a side note i also got a .50 cal bp rifle can't wait to get home to shoot it. Be safe and have fun in the kitchen ----maddog

MADDOGSYARD NO MORE

2010-02-22T17:38:00.000-08:00

AS OF TODAY I WILL NO LONGER BLOG ON MADDOGSYARD . I WILL STILL POST HERE THANK YOU TO THE FEW WHO FOLLOWED MY BLOG YOU WILL BE MISSED

Preppers are Getting Noticed

2010-02-17T07:48:00.000-08:00

It's amazing to me that one of the Web sites I visit regularly for news has links to British newspapers. Is it because our media doesn't cover these stories? Here's one example. Click here to read a British paper's observations on preppers.

ME AND WHY I DO WHAT I DO

2010-02-13T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hello my name is Maddog. Let me tell you a little about myself. They call me MADDOG because when like a dog I bite....I"m a free thinking AMERICAN male who wish to survive what ever is thrown at me . I have been a life long study of people, guns, self defense,trapping and planing for the unthinkable..I'm have shoot everything from the .22 short to the mighty 50 bmg. I have survived in climates from the high Rocky's to the heat of the low dessert. I love the out of doors and have walked untraveled trails and seen first hand what kills a person in the wilds of America. all to often the basics is missed we as a people have moved away from the summer vacation with mom and dad . To a summer of TV and theme vacation's were we are safe from reality. Drugs are the great escape we pop pain killers dished out by the hand full for the slightest pain. a quick trip to a perfect place. Weed to mellow out and chill all an escape a cop out. I live with what life hands me good or bad I face it head on. you can leave the drama home for to survive the truth is your most lethal weapon . It can give you strength and the courage to face what might come. I prep because i know the truth . there are no sure things stuff happens and i know I'm on my own me and mine know that what comes we will face together good bad twenty years I and my wife (angie) have endured pain (the lose of a child) sorrow (oldest making bad move) and happiness ( our 3 healthy kids 20,18and 4 ) we have faced it clear of head and grown stronger as people and a couple. I prep for the day I can't sounds dumb i know but there will come a time when by nature or man the shelves will be empty . A time were money won't buy you anything because there wont be anything to buy ..........WHY that is the million dollar question ? I would have to say i prep because in my hart of souls it is the right thing to do . I fell responsible for myself and that of my family not just the providing food and shelter but protection as well. so now you know a little about me now on to the good stuff ----------------MADDOG

"The Heirloom Gardener" Features Info on Drying Food and Saving Seeds

2010-02-07T19:40:00.000-08:00

I'm a fan of "The Heirloom Gardener" magazine, but the new Winter 2010 issue has a couple articles of particular interest for preppers. I won't try to summarize them, but want to let you know about them.

One article is on drying fruits and vegetables, which you can do in your oven or in a dehydrator. There are several tips and do's and don'ts.

Another article discusses starting your own seed bank. This is a good idea because of the genetic modifications going on with numerous seeds. It goes beyond hybridization. Saving and storing seeds doesn't have to be complicated, but again there are pitfalls to avoid, such as moisture. Among tips discussed is how to store seeds in your freezer properly.

"The Heirloom Gardener" is published here in Missouri and is well worth the $12 per year subscription price. Check them out at http://www.theheirloomgardener.com/. The site has been updated, and you may be able to read these articles online. I hasten to add I have no vested interest in promoting the magazine. It's just a good gardening magazine I recommend.

Also, if you're looking for survival seeds prepackaged and vacuum sealed, Hometown Seeds has the lowest price I've seen at just under $35. Look for the Survival Seeds package at http://www.hometownseeds.com/ . Just a word of disclaimer. While I promote this company on my own blog, I make nothing from mentioning them here. I simply pass on the info for whatever it's worth.

VACUME SEALERS

2010-02-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

WHY USE A VACUUM SEALER? MONEY OR THE SAVINGS YOU BUILD OVER TIME NOT JUST WITH BUYING IN BULK BUT IN PIECE OF MIND IN KNOWING YOU HAVE LAID BACK A RESERVE. WE AT HOME USE OURS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. WE HAVE ORDERED THE JAR SEALER'S FROM BASS PRO SO EVERY THING GETS SEALED JERKY STAYS FRESH A LONG TIME IN OUR HOUSE FOR MONTHS. AFTER WE DRY THE JERKY WE PUT IT IN WIDE MOTH JARS AND VACUUM SEAL AND STORE UNDER THE BED . SO GET AND USE A VACUUM SEALER IT WILL PAY FOR ITS SELF IN 3 MO WITH THE MONEY YOU SAFE AT THE STORE.

MADDOGS JERKY

5 LB ROAST THIN SLICED
1/2 GAL SOY SAUCE
1/2 GAL WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 JAR MILD OR HOT JALAPENOS (YOUR CHOICE)
3 CLOVES GARLIC
2 TABLESPOONS GROUND PEPPER MIX
1 ONION
1 TEASPOON SUGAR
1/2 CUP JIM BEAM OR OTHER BOOZE

PUT GARLIC IN PIE PAN COVER WITH FOIL PUT IN OVEN AT350 FOR 45 MIN LET COOL PEEL GARLIC AND PLACE IN FOOD PROSSER WITH THE ONION JALAPENOS PEPPER AND SUGAR ALONG WITH THE JIM BEAM. PUREE TO DEATH MIX WITH SOY AND WORCESTERSHIRE PLACE IN 5 MASON JARS PUT IN FRIDGE FOR 24 HR

PLACE MEAT IN CLEAN MASON JARS LOOSELY PACKED COVER MEAT WITH MIXTURE PUT LID ON AND VACUUM SEAL JARS (YOU CAN SKIP THIS PART IF YOU DON'T HAVE VACUUM SEALER) PLACE JARS IN FRIDGE 24 HRS DRAIN MEAT 1 JAR A A TIME AND PLACE MEAT IN DEHYDRATOR FOR 16-24 HRS TILL DRY MOVING RACKS AS NEEDED..

PUT JERKY IN STERILE DRY JARS VACUUM SEAL OR FREEZE IN ZIP LOCK BAGS ENJOY

WINTER

2010-01-29T17:21:00.000-08:00

TIME IS APON US . WINTER HAS SET IN SNOW ICE SLEET.....READ FUTHER

THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT IS HERE , LOST JOB'S , LOWER WAGES, HIGHER PRICE'S, BUT---------------- WE ARE PREPPERS SNUG IN OUR HOMES FELLING PITY FOR THOES WHO DON'T BELIVE . EATING A HOT MEAL FOLLOWED BY A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA WATCHING THE LARGE FLUFFY FLAKES DECEND FROM THE HEAVENS. OTHERS SIT COWERING IN THERE HOMES WORRIED ABOUT GETTING OUT SO THEY CAN GO TO THE STORE OR A FAST FOOD JOINT TO GET THERE NEXT MEAL RISKING LIFE AND LIMB TO MAKE IT THOUGH A SMALL WINTER STORM.

I SIT HERE IN SE MISSOURI WAITING OUT THE STORM SO I CAN CONTINUE MY TRIP ENJOYING A HOT CUP OF COFFEE WAITING ON MY DINER TO GET HOT SNOW BOUND IN MY TRUCK STORE CLOSED WARM AND FUZZY SOCKS . WRITTING TO MY FRIENDS SECURE I CAN STAY HERE FOR AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE I NEED TO WORRY. AS THE SNOW FALLS HEAVY AND SOLID I LISTEN TO OTHER DRIVERS COMPLAIN ABOUT NOT HAVEING A WINTER KIT . I PREPED I PLANAHEAD SO I DONT NEED TO RELYE ON OTHERS TO KEEP ME SAFE AND WARM.

I NEVER TRAVEL WITH OUT TEN DAYS OF RATIONIONS , FIRE , WATER ,WARM CLOTHES, AND WARM BLANKETS AND A SLEEPING BAG. I'M PREPARED FOR THE SEASON AHEAD . NOT THE MOMMENT IN TIME . SO THIS IS WHY WE PREP NOT FOR THE MOMENT BUT FOR THE LONG TERM -----PEACE AND WARMTH BE APONE YOUR HOUSE --MADDOG

NOW IS THE TIME

2010-01-24T13:54:00.001-08:00

TO PREP DONT DELAY WITH ALL THE B.S. GOING ON I FELL THAT TIME IS SHORT. T HAVE NOW CRYSTAL BALL BUT WE ARE HEADED FOR A WORLD OF HURT. I FELL SMALL GROUPS WILL FARE FAR BETTER THAN A LONE FAMLIY . MORE MOUTHS TO FEED BUT ALSO A BETTER WORK FORCE. IN WHAT I SEE YOU WILL NEED THESE XTRA HANDS AND MINDS WHO EACH BRINGS EXTRS AND DIFFRENT SKILL SETS. BUT SHOULD ALSO BE INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER WITH OWN GARDENS AS WELL AS A GROUP CROP ON SHARES. EACH FAMLIY PULLS THERE OWN WEIGHT . BUT A GROUP AT LARGE . A VILLAGE BY ALL STANDARDS . WITH EACH FAMLIY HAVEING A VOICE IN THE VILLAGE . THE BALANCE OF SELF AND VILLAGE WILL NEED TOBE MAINTAINED. AS AN EXAMPLE LETS SAY ME AND TOM ARE PART OF THE SAME VILLAGE . TOM WANTS A LARGE HOME AND I A SMALL HOME WELL THE BURDEN FALLS TO TOM TO PROVIDE FOR HIS FAMILY INCLUDING HEATING WATER AND FOOD FOR HIS HOME . WERE MY HOME REQUIRES LESS WOOD TO HEAT IT DO'S NOT FALL TO ME TO HELP TOM CUT WOOD FOR HIS HOME . WE CUT WOOD TOGETHER FOR SAFTY AND SECURITY ONLY. BUT I CUT MORE WOOD TAN I CAN USE AND TOM GREW MORE FOOD THAN HE NEEDS WE CAN TRADE OR SWAP FOR THIS AND OTHER SERVICES WITH EACH OTHER A COUPLE QUILTS FOR WOOD A GOOD AXXE FOR FOOD ECT... MADDOG

BE ALERT

2010-01-21T18:25:00.000-08:00

BE ALERT!! KNOW YOUR PLACE IN THE BIG PICTURE. THUGS LOOK FOR WEAKNESS IN THE WAY YOU ACT TALK AND EVEN WALK. POSTURE IS MOST IMPORTANT A WEAK POSTURE WILL GIVE A THUG ALL THE INFO ON YOU HE NEEDS TO KNOW. DON'T BE A VICTIM BE PREPARED KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS MAKE EYE CONTACT AND ACKNOWLEDGE YOU SEE THEM AND ARE READY SHOW RESPECT TO ALL YOU MEET. THEY WILL IN TURN SHOW YOU THE SAME . AND ONE DAY YOU MAY HAVE TO FIGHT DO SO IF THERE IS NO WAY OUT . FIGHT TO WIN NO RULES ON THE STREET . BITE , KICK , PUNCH ,SCRATCH AND GRAB BODY PARTS MOST MEN ARE RELUCTANT TO TOUCH

REAL LIFE SKILLS

2010-01-20T17:55:00.000-08:00

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT TO SAY THANKS TO ALL WHO FOLLOW MY BLOG . I TEND TO GET A LITTLE LONG WINDED WITH MY WRITINGS BUT I'M VERY SINCERE IN THE FACT I WANT YOU ALL TO PROSPER IN WHAT EVER YOU DO. WITH MY WRITINGS I HOPE TO ENLIGHTEN NOT PUT DOWN OR BELITTLE I AM HARD IN MY WORDS BECAUSE MOTHER NATURE IS A CRUEL LADY AND NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY . SHE WILL KILL IF YOU ARE UNPREPARED AND MIGHT KILL YOU ANYWAY JUST BECAUSE SHE CAN. I HAVE OVER THE YEARS ENJOYED THE OUTDOORS AND TWICE NEEDED MEDICAL ATTN . ONCE I GOT FROSTBITE WHEN I FELL THROUGH SOME THIN ICE AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO LUCKY FOR ME SOME PASSERBY HELP ME DOWN TO MY RIDE. AND THE SECOND A 2 DAY TRIP TURNED INTO A 8 DAY TRIP WHEN I BROKE MY ANKLE 22 MILES FROM THE MAIN TRAIL . I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE CDF FOR FINDING ME 300 YARDS FROM MY BIKE . I WAS 6 DAYS OVER DUE AND THEY JUST THEN DECIDED TO LOOK FOR ME . SO ALL WAYS LEAVE A TRIP PLAN WITH FAMILY ALSO FILE A PLAN WITH THE LOCAL RANGER STATION KEEP TO YOUR TIME TABLE IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE .

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW SURVIVAL CASES AND SEE WERE THEY WENT WRONG.

CASE ONE INVOLVES A FAMILY OF 4 WHO TAKES A SHORT CUT THROUGH THE BACK COUNTRY IN THE SMALL MINI VAN BECOMES STUCK IN THE SNOW NO SUPPLIES TAKEN . HUSBAND STRIKES OUT TO FIND HELP GONE 3 DAYS FOUND 200 BEHIND CAR. IN SITE ALL COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BY STAYING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY. NO 4X4 , NO PREPS TRIED TO RESCUE SELF , NO OUT DOORS EXPERIENCE, OUT COME DEAD. FIRST MAKE A PLAN TELL SOME ONE AND FOLLOW THE PLAN. SECOND HAVE A 7 DAY BUG-OUT KIT I;E XTRA BLANKETS FOOD WATER FIRE. SECOND NEVER LEAVE THE CAR ONLY AS A LAST RESORT SET THE SPARE ON FIRE TO DRAW ATTN TO YOU SECOND AS A LAST DITCH EFFORT SET THE FORREST ON FIRE SOME ONE WILL COME . DON'T TRY TO WALK OUT UNLESS YOU HAVE NO OTHER OUT YOU WILL NEED A COMPASS. YOU SEE YOU TAKE A LONGER STEEP WITH YOUR RIGHT LEG UNLESS YOUR A LEFTY THEN ITS YOU LEFT AND WITH OUT A COMPASS YOU WILL WALK IN A CIRCLE . YOU CANT HELP IT I DO IT EVERY ONE DOE'S IT. SECOND KNOW YOUR LIMIT'S AND DON'T EXCEED THOSE LIMIT'S. BOTH MY 4X4 AND MY WIFE'S EXPLORER ARE MODIFIED FOR OFF ROAD USE AS WE LIVE DOWN 10 MILES OF BAD DIRT ROAD AND REQUIRE MORE FROM OUR CARS ON A DAILY USE.AND WE CARRY EQUIPMENT TO MATCH THE WEATHER AND SEASON I WOULD NEVER STRIKE OUT ACROSS COUNTRY WITH OUT A SHOVEL ,AX,PICK ,HI-BOY COMA LONG AND WINCH ALONG WITH MY TOOL BOX AND SOME SPARE PARTS. IN COMING POSTINGS I WILL SHOW OUR REDESIGNED OFF ROAD BOXES FOR OUR EXPLORER THEY FIT THE ROOF RACK AND KEEP EVERY THING NICE AND NEAT . WE WERE USING A SINGLE BOX I MADE YEARS AGO . BUT THE NE ONE WILL SEPARATE TOOLS AND LUGGAGE MADE OF WOOD ITS VERY REGARD SO TILL NEXT TIME PEACE--------MADDOG

BASIC SKILLS

2010-01-10T15:26:00.000-08:00

THERE ARE THREE VERY BASIC SKILLS AS A PEPPER I FELL ARE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TO KNOW. IN ORDER THEY ARE FIRE, SHELTER , FOOD THE REST ARE CREATER COMFORTS. SO ASK YOURSELF ...... CAN I PROVIDE THE TREE BASICS WITH NO MORE THAN WHAT I HAVE IN MY POCKETS ? I HOPE FOR MOST OF YOU THE ANSWER WILL BE YES BUT IN TRUTH MOST WILL ANSWER NOOOOOO!!!!!.

SO TO THE POINT OF PREPPING IT'S NOT JUST SITTING ON YOUR BUTT BUYING WALMART EVERY WEEK AND SAYING I'M PREPARED.SO LETS START SIMPLE DO YOU CARRY A GOOD POCKET KNIFE? DO YOU CARRY A BIC? DO YOU CARRY A SMALL TIN? ALL THINGS YOU SHOULD CARRY ON YOU EVERY DAY AND I MEAN EVERY DAY WITH OUT FAIL TO WORK,CHURCH,SHOPPING AND THE PARK.. FIRST THE KNIFE A GOOD ONE BUCK ,CASE ,GERBER OR LEATHERMAN ( I DONT LIKE KNIVES WITH BLADES THAT DONT LOCK FOR SURVIVAL). I CARRY A BUCK PILOT . FIRE MAKINGS FLINT AND STEEL , ANY MAG BLOCK OR EVEN A BIC . I SMOKE SO I CARRY A ZIPPO AND A FLINT AND STEEL. AND THIRD THE ALTOIDS CAN IT SHOULD INCLUDE INSIDE TINDER ,MIRROR ( I HAVE CUT DOWN A METAL ONE AND GLUED IT TO THE LID ON THE OUTSIDE)FISHING KIT ( LINE SINKER AND HOOKS ( I TAPE THE SINKERS AND HOOKS TO THE INSIDE OF THE LID.) CASH (2 TENS LAID FLAT IN THE BOTTOM) BAND-AIDS , SPARK LITE (FIRE STARTER) YES I HAVE 2, COMPASS,2 3FT SNARES (WIRE) AND A SEWING KIT (NEEDLES TAPED ON INSIDE OF LID. 2 TURNS OF BLACK TAPE TO SEAL IT INTO MY POCKET IT GO'S WITH THESE THREE SIMPLE TOOLS I CAN PROVIDE THE 3 BASICS ANY WERE PLACE OR TIME.

OF COURSE YOU WILL NEED A FORTH ITEM THAT CAN NOT BE BOUGHT OR MADE . THIS THING MUST BE LEARNED NOT BY READING OR WATCHING BUT BY DOING. AND THAT IS SKILL NOT WHEN YOU NEED IT BUT NOW . YOU MUST MUST MUST GET OUT INTO THE FIELD AND LEARN PRIMITIVE SKILLS . FOR THIS EXERCISE YOU WILL NEED A SMALL BACK PACK AND 50^ OF 550, SMALL LED LIGHT 5 BUCKS AT WALMART , ONE GOOD LOCK BLADE KNIFE ,ONE 8X10 TARP 1 SLEEPING BAG ,MESS KIT,32OZ WATER BOTTLE ,ONE SMALL AX OR LARGE (GOOD QUALITY) 45+ DOLLARS FIXED BLADE KNIFE ( I RECOMMEND A COLD STEEL TRAIL MASTER OR BUCK 119 )2 1 QT SIZE ZIP LOCK BAGS IN THESE YOU WILL PLACE FOOD FOR THE NEXT 24 -36 HRS . AND OF COURCE YOUR ALTOIDS TIN AND WHAT IS IN YOUR POCKETS ( THE BACK PACK I WOULD USE CAN BE GOT AT WALMART IN THE SPORTING GOODS DEPT MADE BY REMINGTON AND COST 20 BUCKS. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT DO THIS IN SUB FREEZING WEATHER UNTIL YOU HAVE BECOME COMFORTABLE IN YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL I REPEAT YOU WILL DIE YOU DO NOT HAVE THE LEVEL OF SKILL TO SURVIVE SUB ZERO TEMPS . I HAVE ADVANCED WILDERNESS SKILLS IN BOTH DESSERT AND HIGH MOUNTAIN TERRAIN AND WOULD NOT RISK IT WITH OUT AT LEAST 2 REFRESHER OUTINGS OF MULTI DAY LENGTH.

NOW GO TO THE INTERNET AND TYPE IN BOW AND DRILL TAKE NOTES ALSO SEARCH YOU TUBE http://mdc.mo.gov/teacher/highered/crafts/craft17.htm GOOD LINK FOR THE BOW DRILL . FOR MISSOURI FOLK THIS IS A GOOD RESOURCE LINK ON PLANT'S FROM MISSOURIhttp://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/MDCLibrary/MDCLibrary2.aspx?NodeID=1995 ALSO CK THIS SITE MY FAVORITEhttp://www.primitiveways.com/survival_skills.html SO HIT THE FIELD AND GAIN THOSE SKILLS BE SAFE AND STAY ALIVE. ..................MADDOG

BACK ON THE ROAD

2009-12-25T16:26:00.000-08:00

I DID IT . I GOT BACK ON THE ROAD THIS LAST WEEK . TO EVERY ONE I SAY THANKS . FIGHTING AN ILLNESS CAN BE TOUGH .I WAS TOLD BY MANY MY DRIVING CAREER WAS OVER ONCE THEY PUT YOU ON INSULIN THEY NEVER TAKE YOU OFF .WELL I'M OFF THE INSULIN AND DRIVING ONCE MORE. THOUGH I'M AWAY FROM HOME THIS CHRISTMAS I FELL LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM MY FAMILY . SO TO ALL MAY HAPPINESS REIN DOWN UPON YOUR HOME AND THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU RENEWED HOPE AND A BETTER YEAR. SOTO ALL GOOD LUCK AND GOOD NI TE..........MADDOG.

THE POWER GAME

2009-12-17T07:58:00.000-08:00

AS YOU ALL KNOW I HAVE A BUG OUT TRAILER THAT ALSO DOUBLES AS OUR WEEKEND GETAWAY. BUT WE LIKE OFF THE BEAT CAMPING. OUR TRAILER HAS A HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE. SO I CAN TAKE IT OFF ROAD. AND GET INTO THEM OUT OF THE WAY PLACES. I HAVE A LARGE RV BATTERY THAT WILL RUN THE CAMPER FOR A FEW DAYS .IF WE USE JUST THE LIGHTS.SO MY PROBLEM IS EXTENDED STAY AND THE USE OF OTHER APPLIANCES.I;E LAPTOP THE TV AND RADIO PLUS THE FAN ON THE REFFER. I HAVE THE STUFF TO BUILD A GAS POWERD ALTANATOR CHARGING SYSTEM BUT WOULD PREFER TO DO IT WIYH OUT THE NOISE OR COST OF FUEL. AS A LONG TERM SOLUTION I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF A COMBANATION OF BOTH WIND SUN AND WATER POWER . I HAVE COME TO AN IDEA ROAD BLOCK . AND AM WONDERING IF ANY ONE HAS ANY IDEAS I COULD SHUE USE THE HELP I'M ALSO LOOKING FOR SOME SORT OF 30 VOLT DC PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS (CHEAP) I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE 2 OF THEM . I'M ALSO LOOKING FOR A 40 WATT SOLOR PANEL OR LARGER EMAIL ME AT planaheadnow@hotmail.com IF YOU CAN HELP THANKS --------MADDOG

Is it Flu or a Cold?

2009-12-15T08:44:00.000-08:00

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says about one sixth of the U.S. population has had swine flu since it broke out last April. As many as 10,000 have died, including 1,100 children, all of which is about a third of the number of deaths each year from seasonal flu. The flu season’s not over yet, but we’ve had more than our share of hype over swine flu, haven’t we?

Frankly, I wonder if we can trust their statistics. I remember reading once they weren't going to keep counting swine flu cases. They must be deriving their figures from some computer model. Does anybody know?

One thing's for sure. There haven't been as many cases of swine flu as anticipated, and they haven't been as severe as expected. Could there be more later this winter? Possibly. We'll have to wait and see. At least now there seems to be less demand for the vaccine.

Since an important part of preparedness is staying healthy and knowing what to do when we’re sick, here’s a question. Do you know how to tell when you’ve got the flu? That may seem like a strange question, but it isn’t. Most of us live in the fast lane and don’t pay attention to our bodies and what they’re telling us. We don’t know how to “read” the signs. Knowing the difference between the flu and a cold will affect how you treat the symptoms and whether or not you go to a doctor.

I’ll summarize the differences between flu and colds here.

Fever
- Occurs in up to 80% of flu cases Body temp of 100 F or more may last 3-4 days.
- Rarely with a cold

Coughing
- Nonproductive, dry cough often part of flu
- Hacking, mucous producing cough common to colds

Aches
- Severe aches common with flu
- Slight aches common with a cold

Stuffy nose
- Not common with the flu
- Common with a cold May go away after a week.

Chills
- 60% of people have chills with flu
- Not common to colds

Tiredness
- Moderate to severe with flu
- Usually mild with a cold

Sneezing
- Not common with flu
- Typical for colds

Sudden symptoms
- Flu symptoms hit within 3-6 hours.
- Colds develop over a few days.

Headache
- Occurs in 80% of flu cases
- Not common to colds

Sore throat
- Not common to flu
- Common to colds

Chest discomfort
- Often severe with flu
- Mild to moderate with colds

Stay well and prepared!

A FRIEND IN NEED

2009-12-14T01:01:00.000-08:00

TO ALL MY READERS . I HAVE A FRIEND IN NEED . IF YOU OR SOME ONE YOU KNOW NEEDS A CRAFTSMEN FOR ANY PROJECT MY FRIEND IS THE ONE TO CALL. HE CAN DO IT ALL IRON WORK HAND FORGED . CARVINGS ON WOOD OR IRON HE IS A TRUE MASTER . I HAVE KNOWN MANY BUILDERS IN MY LIFE BUT THEY ALL FAIL TO COMPARE TO THE QUILTY OF FRED. SO IF ANY ONE NEED SOMETHING DONE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT planaheadnow@hotmail.com THANKS MADDOG

100 Things for Preppers to Get

2009-12-12T06:47:00.000-08:00

Click here for a list of things to get before they disappear or are in short supply. This is for general information and not a company's sales page.

I came across this info several months back and put it on my DestinySurvival blog. When I found that another blog had this list, I figured there must be some interest in it and thought it would be a good idea to pass it along here in case you haven't seen it.

TRAVEL TRAILER UPDATE

2009-12-08T03:25:00.000-08:00

WELL TO BRING EVERY ONE UP TO DATE . I HAVE GOT ALL MAJOR WORK DONE. ALL INSIDE WIRING FIXED ORREPLACED.STOVE/OVENWORKING .MICROWAVE INSTALLED AND WIRED. I STILL NEED TO LAY THE NEW FLOORING (TO COLD) AND REPLACE ALL OUT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS . I HAVE PUT THE LATTER OFF BECAUSE I CAN NOT GET LED LIGHTS WERE I LIVE . BEING A TRUCK DRIVER AND HOPING TO GO BACK TO WORK THIS WEEK I WILL GET THEM ON THE ROAD CHEAPER THAN I CAN ONLINE. I HAVE COME UP WITH A NEW HITCH SYSTEM FOR THE CAMPER I WILL EMPLOY ON ALL 3 OF OUR TRUCKS AND SUV'S . THE HITCH WILL REQUIRE CUSTOM FAB BUMPERS BUT I WAS ALREADY MAKING THEM FOR 2 OF THE TRUCKS SO WHATS ONE MORE . MORE ON THE HITCH SYSTEMS LATER. I STILL NEED A REFER FOR THE TRAILER I HAVE A PROPANE ONE NOW BUT ITS MUCH TO LARGE . WE KEEP IT AROUND FOR EMERGENCY'S BECAUSE IN RUNS ON EATHER 110 OR PROPANE WE ALSO KEEP A STOVE OUT OF AN RV FOR COOKING AND BAKEING INCASE OF POWER LOSS. MORE TO FOLLOW

THE TRUE SURVIVAL WEAPON

2009-12-06T19:29:00.000-08:00

AND DEBATE RAGES WHAT IS THE BEST SURVIVAL WEAPON ? A FREIND NEW TO PREPPING ASKED ME TO EXPLAIN TO HIM AND HIS WIFE WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD CHOICE FOR THEM ONE GUN ? AN ANCOR POINT FOR NOW TILL THEY CAN AFFORD TO EXPAND. ALITTLE BACK GROUND ON MY FRIEND AND HIS WIFE - NEATHER HAVE A HISTORY OF FIREARMS USE . THEY DO NOT LIVE IN MISSOURI. THEY ARE 33 AND 35 YEARS OLD AND LAST THEY WILL BE RETURNING HOME IN A FEW DAYS . HE GAVE ME THE IDEA FOR PROJECT 2010. SO WE SAT DOWN AND TOOK TIME TO WRIGHT OUT A LIST OF WHAT THERE NEEDS WERE . AND AFTER AN HOUR OR SO THERE NUMBER ONE NEED WAS BOTH NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO SHOT THE GUN------------
SO OFF TO THE BACK YARD WE WENT WITH A FEW OF MY GUNS AFTER GIVING BASIC FIREARMS SAFTEY TO THEM . W2E SHOT THE 9 MY 06 AND MY 30-30ALONG WITH MY 870. 2 HRS LATER WE WERE AT THE LOCAL PAWN SHOP AND PRICES BEEING CFHEAPER THAN THE HAD EXPEDED THEY BOUGHT 2 MODEL 500 MOSSBERGS ONE IN BLACK AND 500 ROUNDS OF AMMO IN MIXED WEIGHTS . ALL IN 12 GA . TED WILL BE GETTING A 9MM ASAP HIS WIFE WILL BE STICKING WITH THE 12 FOR NOW. BOTH WILL BE TAKING HUNTER SAFTEY COURSES AS SOON AS THEY CAN .

AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS NO PERFECT ONE GUN JUST A WELL INFORMED CHOICE THEY BOTH LOVE THE 500 AND UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE STARTED TAKING STEPS TO BEEING PREPPERS.

CHALLANGE 2010

2009-12-05T21:07:00.000-08:00

CHALLANGE 2010 IS WHAT IM CALLING MY TRUCK PROJECT . I HAVE A 1990 FORD F150 WITH A 5.0 L (302) 5 SPD MAN TRANS ALL BONE STOCK. THE OL GIRL IS SOME WHAT ROUGH .BUT I LOVE HER JUST THE SAME . I WILL ATEMPT TO RESTORE THE GIRL TO GLORY . WITH MANY UPGRADES TO TURN HER IN TO A REAL MEAN TRUCK WITH A HEAVY DOSE OF PREPPER STYLE AND UTILTY. SO YOU CAN FIND MY PROGRESS AT http://challange2010.blogspot.com/

2009-11-28T21:51:00.000-08:00

I am a: Glock Model 22 in 40 cal

What kind of handgun are YOU?

PRODUCT REVIEW BUCK 119 FIXED BLADE

2009-11-24T07:14:00.000-08:00

BUCK AN AMERICAN LEGEND . A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH QUALITY AND DURABILITY.

THE BUCK 119 FIXED BLADE IS STILL A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH . QUALITY BEYOND EXPIATION FOR A KNIFE COSTING BETWEEN $40-$50 US DOLLARS.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION- BLADE-5 7/8 IN LONG .OVER 1/8 IN THICK . DEEP SET BLOOD GROVE.

HANDLE -- MOLDED FINGER GROVES 3 3/4 IN GRIP SURFACE.

OVER ALL LENGTH -10 1/2 IN. SHEATH - NYLON OR LEATHER DEPENDING ON WERE YOU BUY IT . OVER ALL FIT AND FINISH IS BEYOND EXCELLENT.

FOR GENERATIONS OF HUNTERS AND OUTDOORSMEN HAVE DEPENDED ON THIS KNIFE FOR BOTH FIELD CHORES AND SURVIVAL .MY OWN EXPERENCES WITH THIS KNIFE HAVE BEEN GREAT.MY DAD HAS HAD HIS FOR 30 YEARS AND IS STILL A MAINSTAY IN HIS PACK.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS KNIFE TO EVERY ONE WHO NEEDS A QUALITY KNIFE . I FAR PREFERE THIS KNIFE OVER ALL OTHERS I OWN . AND HAVE CHOSE IT TO BE THE ONLY KNIFE GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY B.O.B . WHEN MY LIFE DEPENDS ON IT I KNOW IT WILL PREFORM ABOVE ALL OTHERS...MADDOG

Is a Pressure Cooker an Undiscovered Prepping Secret?

2009-11-24T07:12:00.000-08:00

If you’ve got a pressure cooker for canning, have you considered how useful it may be in the absence of electricity? Why couldn't you put a pressure cooker over a heat source, such as a gas stove, camping stove, or perhaps a roaring campfire? I don’t mean only for canning, but for cooking ordinary meals, even desserts. Their versatility is underrated.

In fact, I think a pressure cooker is the survivalist’s equivalent to microwave cooking. That’s because food cooks 70% faster under pressure. Pressure cookers are quieter and safer than ever before. They require less energy and won’t heat up your kitchen when you’re cooking meals.

Pressure cookers come in various sizes, too, from 2-21 quarts. If you get a used one from a yard sale or relative, make sure you know how to use it properly and safely. Buying a new one for yourself or as a gift for a family starting out would be a wise investment.

What about recipes? If you buy a new pressure cooker, it may come with a recipe book. You may also want to buy Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes, by Vickie Smith, available on Amazon.com.

KEEPING OFF THE RADAR

2009-11-23T05:41:00.000-08:00

IN THE AGE OF BIG BROTHER/BIG GOVERNMENT THERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO STAY OFF THE GRID AND PROTECT YOUR PRIVETE LIFE. WITH THE EASE OF BUYING THINGS ON LINE. THE USE OF DEBIT CARD'S AND FACE BOOK, MY SPACE AND OTHERS MASS MEDIA. IT HAS BECOME ALMOST IMPOSSABLE TO STAY OFF THE GOVERMENT RADAR. BUT YOU CAN GO STALTH MODE ...........

USE A SHEET FROM YOUR BED AS A BACKGROUND FOR VIDEO CHATS.(THE USE OF A SHEET PROTECTS YOU HOME FROM UNWANTED EXAMANATION AND FOLKS CANT SEE WHAT YOU DO OR DONT HAVE)
UNPLUG YOUR WEB CAM WHEN NOT USEING IT (WITH TODAYS TECH IT'S POSSABLE TO REMOTE ACTIVEATE YOUR WEB CAM)
BUY ALL AMMO AND PREPS WITH CASH.(HARDER TO PROFILE YOU)
POST NO PERSONAL DATY ON THE WEB .
KEEP ALL FINANCIAL DATA ON FLASH DRIVES NOT YOUR HARD DRIVE .
KEEP 2 COPYIES OF ALL IMPORTANT FILES ONE ON PAPER THE OTHER ON A FLASH DRIVE OR CD.
KEEP A "CASH RESERVE" IN A SAFE PLACE OTHER THAN YOUR HOME.
AVOID SAFTY DEPOSIT BOXES( THE BANKS ARE IN BED WITH THE GOVERMENT)
DO NOT POST YOUR STATE OF PREPAREDNESS .
TELL NO ONE NOT EVEN YOUR MOTHER WHAT YOU HAVE ( FOR IF SOME ONE KNOWS THEY BECOME A LIABILTY.
KEEP NO RECORDS OF GROUPS YOU BELONG TO . THEY COULD BE DECLARED ENEMY OF THE STATE AND LAND YOU IN A REEDUCATION CAMP OR SHOT ON SITE.

SO BE SAFE BE CAREFULL YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S WATCHING YOU...............MADDOG

welcome all

2009-11-18T22:05:00.000-08:00

WELL IM BACK ON LINE . WE WENT THROUGH A SELL OF OUR LOCAL CELL PHONE COMPANY AND LOST MY INTERNET SERVICE. WE HADE TO GET THE NEW PROVIDERS BROADBAND CARD AND I COST TWICE AS MUCH AS WE WERE PAYING FOR SERVICE. IF MY SPEED DOES NOT IMPROVE THEY WILL BE GETTING IT BACK. SO I WILL POST AN UPDATE ON FRIDAY AS TO WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON. THANKS MADDOG

AMMO PRICES

2009-10-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE SEEN AMMO PRICES GO THROUGH THE ROOF. AND THEY HAVE HELD STEADY FOR ABOUT THE LAST YEAR. WELL I WAS IN THE LOCAL GLOBAL MART AND TO MY SURPRIZE THEY HAD SOME 9MM AMMO . AND BEING IN NEED AS MY SHOOTING HABIT HAS LEFT MY SUPPLY LOW I GRABED THE LAST 3 BOXES AND TO MY GREAT SURPRIZE THE COST WAS 12.95 SO THEM 3 BOXES ARE NOW IN MY AMMO BOX. AMMO FOR MY COLT STILL REMAIN HIGH 30 BUCKS A BOX AND IM DOWN TO MY LAST 2 BOXES . SHOTGUN AMMO HAS WHENT UP . WHILE RIFLE AMMO HAS STAYED CONSTENT . I HAVE PLENTY OF BOTH BUT WILL PICK UP MORE RIGHT AFTER DEER SEASON WHEN THE LOCALS TRY TO REDUCE STOCKS. MADDOG

Take a Sip, Order Seeds, and Read for Preparedness Pleasure

2009-10-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

This is my first post for the Missouri Preppers Network. You’ll see a link to my regular blog, DestinySurvival.com, on the sidebar here. My thanks to Maddog and American Trucker for allowing me to contribute here.

I thought I’d start out with something light in nature, partly because I want to promote a Missouri publication and seed company.

If you’re living the self reliant life and want to do as much of your own food and beverage production as possible, there’s an article in the Fall 2009 issue of “The Heirloom Gardener” magazine I think you’ll find of interest. I know some are into home brewing for beer and wine, but this isn’t about that. The article I refer to is “Making Your Own Soda Pop” on pages 20-24 and describes the process for making your own syrups from fruits and herbs.

I personally drink soda pop rarely and stay away completely from diet soda because of the harmful aspartame it contains. However, a root beer or orange drink is a treat now and then. Barbara Berst Adams, author of the soda pop article suggests making soda pop from strawberries, pears, peaches, or even rose petals, to name a few. You’ll use a lot less sugar than conventional soda pop, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing it’s the real deal.

Granted, this isn’t a preparedness necessity, but it can be lots of fun for children. Just as when I suggested on my own blog last summer that it would be a good idea to buy an ice cream freezer, making your own soda pop can be a morale booster in the midst of deprivation.

There’s much more to “The Heirloom Gardener” which I think you would really enjoy. Very little of their content is online, but a print subscription is only a few dollars per year. The magazine is produced with numerous beautiful, colorful photographs, and you won’t be blitzed with advertisements.

As the name suggests, articles are about gardening with heirloom or heritage plants and seeds, such as tomatoes, beans, herbs, and flowers. There’s a brief news section up front on what’s happening in the world of Frankenfoods—genetically modified seeds and foods. Historical profiles of individuals are sometimes featured, such as founders of old seed companies. The current issue profiles the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis.

I recommend getting a subscription to “The Heirloom Gardener” for yourself, or get a gift subscription for someone you know who’s into survival gardening. You can check out the magazine’s site and subscribe at http://www.theheirloomgardener.com .

“The Heirloom Gardener” is published by the folks at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds in Mansfield, MO, which specializes in heirloom seeds. Their catalog, like the magazine, is quite colorful and interesting. I buy a little something from them every year. I particularly like their selection of black-eyed peas, though they’re big into melons from Asia, lots of tomatoes, and a whole lot more. If you’re into gardening at all, you know it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s garden. Check out Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds at http://www.rareseeds.com . You’ll be glad you did.

2009-10-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

TRAILER PICS

Here is the finished refer cabinet awaiting the new refer. notice that i still need to move the outlets for power.

THE TAILLIGHT WIREING IS A MESS AND WILL TAKE ME A WEEK TO REDO. I HAVE THE WIRES TO RUN ALL NEW AND WILL ABANDON THE OLD.

AND THIS PLEASENT PHOTO IS THE ONLY LARGE SKIN REPAIR I MUST DO. I WILL SEAL THE ROOF AND SEAL THE FRONT WINDOW THIS WEEK SO I CAN REMOVE THE TRAILER FROM THE BARN AND FINISH THE INSIDE.......MADDOG.

THE TRAILER

2009-10-19T00:18:00.001-07:00

HERE A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO WE TRADED FOR A 20 FOOT TRAILER . THE THING AS I'M NOW CALLING IT FOR ITS ONE ODD DESIGN. LIGHT WEIGHT AND A JOY TO PULL IT WILL REQUIRE SOME WORK. REFER NEEDS REPLACED .I HAVE A PROPANE/ 110 REFER TO REPLACE THE ONE IN THERE BUT I HAD TO ENLARGE THE CABINET TO MAKE IT FIT . I'M REPLACING THE WIRING BOTH 110 AND 12 VOLT AS IT HAS ROOM FOR 1 SMALL BATTERY I WILL REMOVE THE LAY DOWN PROPANE BOTTLE AND REBUILD IT TO ACCEPT 3 LARGE DEEP CYCLES. THERE IS A SMALL ROOF LEAK SO FOR NOW WERE KEEP IT IN THE BARN. THE DOOR NEEDS REPAIRED AM GOING TO COVER TI IN ONE PIECE OF METAL. THE VENT FOR THE REEFER WAS MISSING AND AS YOU CAN SEE I MADE A NEW ONE. ALSO THE VENT COVER FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER IS MISSING AND WILL REQUIRE ME TO FAB A NEW ONE. NEEDS NEW FLOOR COVERING . AND A FEW SKIN PATCHES ON THE NOSE BUT FOR 147 BUCKS I WILL NOT COMPLAIN SO WITH A LITTLE WORK WE WILL HAVE A BUG OUT CAMPER...MADDOG.....

FIRST FROST

2009-10-18T06:11:00.001-07:00

I AWOKE TODAY TO THE FIRST FROST OF FALL. A SLIGHT CHILL FILLED THE AIR IN THE HOUSE. AS I SCURRED FROM UNDER THE COVER'S AND HEADED TO THE WOOD STOVE. NURSEING THE COALS TO LIFE THE SMELL OF WOOD SMOKE IN THE AIR . SOON I HADE A FIRE BREATHED BACK TO LIFE I SCAMPERD OFF TO THE KITCHEN TO BREW THE MORNING NECTOR OF LIFE . LOOKING OUT THE LARGE WINDOW APON THE FIELD'S COVERED WITH THE WHITE OF FROST. I PARTAKE IN THE TIME HONORED SCENE ......CUP IN HAND I SIT DOWN TO TYPE . IF THE WORLD COULD SEE WHAT I SEE THERE WOULD BE NO WAR'S JUST THE WONDERMENT OF NATURE AND ALL SHE HAS TO OFFER. WITH THE FIRST FROST THE TREE'S HERE IN THE VALLEY WILL TURN AND EXPLODE WITH THE COLOR OF FALL. THE BURNT AMBER'S , THE ORNAGE AND RED FLAMES WILL COVER THE TREE'S .AND ALL IS WELL FOR NOT ALL CHANGE IS CONTROLED BY MAN. NATURE WILL REMIND US WE ARE JUST STEWARDS OF THIS LAND . LEAVES ARE FALLING LIKE RAIN COVERING THE EARTH WITH A CARPET OF COLOR. SO ENJOY LIFE . BASK IN THE GLOW OF THE CHANGING OF THE SEASON. ............PEACE TO MY FRIENDS SLEEPLESS NITES TO MY FOE'S ..........MADDOG...

HUNTING TIME

2009-10-16T22:01:00.000-07:00

THE TIME HAS COME ONCE MORE. HUNTING SEASON DEER , RABBIT , SQUIRREL OR OTHER GAME. I WOULD LIKE TO STRESS ONE OF MY PET PEEVES --SAFETY -- A SAFE HUNT IS A GREAT HUNT YOU CAN'T HIT THE RESET BUTTON AND BRING BACK A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO BE RAMBO OF THE WOODS AND ARE JUST TO COOL. EACH YEAR WE HERE ABOUT A HUNTER BEING INJURED BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS CARELESS SO LET'S BE SAFE THIS AND EVERY YEAR.

NOW AS FOR ME I'M PLANING A SQUIRREL HUNT IN THE MORNING A COUPLE OF BUSHY TAILS WILL MAKE FOR A FINE MEAL. I WILL USE MY MARLIN MOD 60SS WITH A 4X SCOPE SHOOTING CCI SOLIDS OR BULK FEDERAL AMMO. BOTH TYPES OF AMMO WORK WELL ON BUSHY'S. I PERFER SOLIDS OVER HOLLOW POINTS FOR SMALL GAME .

LET ME SET THE TONE FOR YOU ALL DEER CAMP --------- HOW MANY HRS HAVE YOU SPENT WITH FRIENDS SITTING AROUND THE FIRE ? STOOTING THE BREEZE TALKING ABOUT NOTHING. MANY FORGET THAT THE KILL IS NOT THE MOST SATAFING PART OF HUNTING. FOR ME IT'S THE HUNT AND TIME SPENT OF FIELD. I ENJOY THE MEAT PROVIDED BY THE HUNT BUT IF I DONT BAG MY LIMIT MY WORLD DOSN'T END. I STILL HAVE THE EXPERENCE OF THE TIME SPENT A FIELD.
THAT I CAN REVISIT AT ANY TIME .

I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ONE OF THEM HUNTS WITH YOU. THE YEAR EARLY 90'S . THE LOCATION CALIFORINA . THE PREY A LARGE MULE DEER I SPOTED EARLYER IN THE YEAR WHILE COON HUNTING . WE I MEAN ME AND MY BEST FRIEND BOBBY HAVE BEEN AFIELD FOR 6 DAYS WE HAVE SEEN SOME IMPRESIVE ANIMAL'S. BOBBY FILLED HIS TAG ON DAY 4 TOOK US DAMB NEAR 6 HRS TO PACK THAT BIG SOB OUT OF THE WOODS. WE HAVE SNOW COMMING DOWN AND WERE TRAKING THE BIG FELLOW NEVER HAD A DEER COVER SO MUCH COUNTRY BUT THIS GUY WAS ON THE MOVE . NOT DOWN TO THE LOW LAND BUT HIGHER INTO THE SERRIA NEVADA'S WE CLIMB WELL ABOVE 6500 FT THE HR IS LATE AFTERNOON AND THEM PACKS ARE GETTING HEAVY WERE A GOOD 11 MILES AS THE CROW FLY'S TO THE TRUCK BUT HAVE COVERED 15 OR MORE . OL BOBBY SUGGEST WE CUT OVER TO BAMBI LODGE A SMALL INN IN THE MIDLE OF NO WERE A PLACE CALLED GREEN MEADOWS A 12 ACRE PLOT OF THE MOST BEATAFULL MOUTAIN MEADOW ALONG DEER CREEK AT THE 6000FT LEVEL AS A MAN HAS EVER SEEN. WELL WE CUT DUE EAST OVER THE RIDGE AND JUST BEFORE SUNSET WE MAKE IT COLD TIRED AND HUNGRY. WE COULD HAVE MADE CAMP WERE WE STOOD BUT THAT WARM RUN DOWN LODGE WAS TO MUCH TO PASS UP. THIS PLACE WAS SMALL 4 ROOMS ONLY AND ALL WERE FILLED WITH OTHER HUNTER'S. SO AFTER ONE OF THE BEST MEAL'S I HAVE EVER EATEN AND A QUICK SHOWER WE MADE OUR BEDS OUT ON THE LARGE WOOD FLOOR OF THE MAIN ROOM THAT ACTED AS SITTING ,DINING AND MEETING ROOM WITH A LARGE STONE FIREPLACE AND DRANK COFFEE AND BS'ED TILL AFTER NIDNITE WITH THE OTHERS BEDING DOWN JUST LIKE US. COME MORNING WE ATE A HARTY MEAL AND SET OUT AFTER OUR GOOD BY'S . WE WERE JUST ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MEADOW WHEN WE SPOTED THE BIG FELLOW COMMING OUT OF THE TREE LINE . WE SPOTED EACH OTHER ABOUT THE SAME TIME THERE I STAND RIFLE UP HIM IN THE CROSSHAIRS AND HYIM JUST LOOKING BACK AT ME . I SWEAR HE WOULD HAVE SCORED 240 B&C OR BETTER THERE WE STOOD LOOKING AT EACH OTHER ALL I WOULD NEEDED TO HAVE DONE WAS TWITCHED AND THE BIG 300 WEATHERBY WOULD HAVE DROPED HIM LIKE A HAMMER AT LESS THAN 150 YARDS . AND TO THIS DAY I DONT KNOW WHY7 I DIDN'T PULL THE TRIGGER BUT I DIDN'T . HE CALMLY WALKED BACK INTO THE TREE LINE AND ME AND BOBBY WENT BACK TO THE LODGE AND CALLLED MY GRANDPA TO COME GET US . WHILE WE WAITED WE RECOUNTED THE HUNT 2 DAYS 20 MILES OR SO AND A HUNT THAT WILL REMAIN WITH ME TILL THE DAY I DIE. NEVER SEEN THAT BIG BUCK AGINE FIGURED SOMEONE ELCE BAGED HIM I HOPE NOT BECAUSE WITH OUT HIM THER WOULD HAVE BEEN NO HUNT NO MEMORIES TO RECALL . IN MY MIND I HOPE HE LIVED A LONG LONG LIFE AND SIRED MANY A DEER.........AS AL WAYS MADDOG.......

BEATEN DOWN BUT NOT OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

THEM SORRY SONS OF MOTHERLESS WHORES AT MY JOB TOLD ME THAT IF I GET OFF THE INSULIN I COULD GO BACK TO WORK. SO IN JULY WITH AN A1C OF OVER 11 AND A AVERAGE BLOOD SUGAR OF 245 . I WENT TO THE DOCTOR HAT IN HAND I SEEKED MEDICAL HELP I:E DOC AMANDA( MY NEW HERO) SKIP TO PRESENT. LAST WEEK GOT BLOOD WORK DONE . A1C 6.3 AVERAGE BLOOD SUGAR 107 AND ALL TRIGLYCERIDE PERFECT LOST 25 POUNDS STILL SMOKE . SO ON MONDAY GO SEE THE DOC HER NEW MODEL PATIENT OFF INSULIN NOW THEY WANT ME TO HAVE 3 CHECK UPS BEFORE LETTING ME RETURN IT'S 3 MONTHES BETWEEN CHEAK UPS . SO THEY HAVE FORCED ME OUT . THE LYING SONS OF FEMALE DOG'S ( NOT SAYING ANY THING BAD ABOUT DOG'S) SO WHILE I FIGURE OUT WHAT NEXT I WILL CONTINUE TO GET AFLAK ( YOU KNOW THE DUCK) I WOULD RECOMEND IT TO EVERY ONE THEY HAVE BEEN GREAT I ONLY GET 1 CK A MONTH BUT IT COVERS OUR BILLS

home canning spaghetti sauce

2009-09-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

15 quarts of our finest spaghetti sauce is in the canners right now. ok you got me 14 we had one for dinner. we can our own sauce becouse it's better than store bought . i;e no suger added no junk we dont need in our diet. our garden did'nt purduce at all this year we planted to late and it never got hot . we had only nine or ten days of heat and it has rained almost non stop. so all the goodies cam from the store we put in our sauce this time . we sent 50 lbs of food to a friend of ours mom. here daughter stole her car and left two kids behind and she's on a fixed income. the state is going to provide aid to her but that takes time so we sent some things we need to rotate any way so we killed two birds with one stone.

Deer season is almost apone us i think i will harvest two this year i havent given it much thought but one for sausage and jerky maybe i'l can some for a rainy day and the other for freezer meat.

I would like to agine stress the need to prep both with supply's and money i did the first but i had not planed by putting away at least 6 months worth of cash. we have been set on the grub side but cash money has been a problem i just took a job cleaning out dog kennel's for 6.50 an hr and it's only 4 day's a week 3-4 hrs a day and i have to drive 70 miles round trip but moneys money in this day and age so prep on my friends be ready for any interruption in food or cash ---be strong maddog

RUNNERS

2009-09-09T22:56:00.000-07:00

RUNNERS

THE TALE OF ONE FAMILY’S FIGHT FOR FREADOM

BY MADDOG

THE YEAR THE NEAR FUTHER. NICK IS LYING ON THE COUCH ENJOYING A WELL DESEREVED REST. HE HAS BEEN PREPPING NOW OR YEARS AND HAS FINLEY FINISHED WITH HIS GARDEN IT HAS BEEN PLOWED AND ROWED. JENNIFER IS WARTERING HER SEEDLING’S SHE HAS NURTHERD THE PLANTS FOR WEEK’S AND THERE READY TO GO IN TO THE GROUND. NICK AND JENEFER HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 7 YEAR’S NOW AND FROM DAY ONE THEY KNEW THEY WERE MENT FOR EACH OTHER. TWO PEOPLE SO DIFFERENT YET SO RIGHT. THEY MARRIED AFTER ONLY THREE MONTHS OF DATEING. TEN MONTH’S LATER KIM WAS BORN NOW SIX SHE FOLLOWS’S HER MOTHER’S EVERY MOVE. AND THEN THERE’S TRACY NOW FOUR YEAR’S OLD AND HELL ON WHEELS AND TO TOP IT OFF A REAL GO GETTER.

THEY LIVE IN CALIFORINA JUST OUT SIDE FRESNO A LITTLE 3 ACRE PLACE THAT SHOW’S THE LOVE THE TWO HAVE PUT INTO THERE HOME. NICK HALF ASLEEP WATCHING FOOTBALL IS STARTLED AWAKE THERE A NEWS FLASH ……..THERE HAS BEEN A TERROIST ATTACK IN SOTHERN CALIFORINA FOUR HUNDRED DEAD AND RISEING . THE GOVENOR HAS ORDERD OUT THE HOME GUARD. HOME LAND SECURITY HAS DECLARED MARSHEL LAW ALL MEMBERS OF EVERY HOUSE HOLD ARE REQUIRED TO SUMMIT A VALID I.D AND D.N.A AT THERE CLOSEST VOTING STATION MORE TO FOLLOW……………

NICK SPRING UP OFF THE COUCH AND RACES OUT SIDE TO FIND JENNIFER AND THE KID’S. HE EXPLAINES TO JENNIFER WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND TOMORROW THEY WILL GO DOWN AND COMPLY WITH THE NEW LAW. OVER DINNER THAT EVENING THERE IS SILINCE AS THE RAIDO KEEP’S UP WITH THE LATTEST NEWS. THE PHONE RING’S ITS TED NICK’S BEST FRIEND FROM WORK .TED IS YELLING INTO THE PHONE IT’S ALL GARBLED NICK GETS TED TO CALM DOWN AND TALK SLOWER ……….NICK TED SAYS GET OUT NOW THERE ROUNDING UP PEOPLE THER USING THE VOTER LIST .I BARELY GOT AWAY MAN THEY SHOT TIM AND HIS WIFE FRED’S GONE TO MAN THERE OUT OF CONTROL THE NATION HAS SPLIT BROTHER .SHIT HAS HIT THE FAN MIDDLE AMERICA HAS PUSHED THE FEDS ACROSS THE MISSIPPI RIVER AND HAS THEM HELD AT THE WHYOMING LINE THINGS ARE ALL FUCKERD UP MAN SHIT (CLICK ) LINE GOES DEAD . A MILLION THINGS RACE THROUGH NICK’S MIND ALL AT ONCE AS HE STANDES THERE HOLDING THE DEAD RECIVER IN HIS HAND. AND LIKE A BILT OF LIGHTING HE DROPS THE RECIVER AND TELL JEN TO GRAB THE BOB’S (BUG OUT BAG’S) HE RACES OUT THE DOOR ----

JEN STILL IN SHOCK FROM THE DAY’S EVENTS JUMPS TO ACTION. BUT THE GIRL’S ARE GONE SHE SCREAMES THERE NAMES AND THEY COME RUNNING BACK INTO THE LIVING ROOM BAG’S IN HAND WHICH IN TURN BRINGS HER TO ACTION GRABING HER AND NICK’S BAGS DROPING THEM IN THE LIVING ROOM FLOOR AND SPRINTING TO THE BEDROON CLOSET GRABBING THE TWO LONG BLACK CASES STANDING IN THE CORNER. SHE RETURNS TO THE LIVING ROOM AS NICK COMES THROUGH THE BACK DOOR STRIPING OFF HIS SLACKES AND POLO CHANGING INTO MORE COMFORTABLE CLEAN CLOTHES ( WELL WASHED CAMO) HE TURNS TO TELL THE GIRL’S TODO THE SAME BUT THERE ALL READY.

NICK EXPLAIN’S THAT HE WAS LOADING THE JEEP AND THE BUG OUT TRAILER AND WAS READY TO GO HE WAS LISING TO THE SHORTWAVE AND THEY WE SAYING THERE WERE MASS ROUND UP’S OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND FREE AMERICA WAS EAST OF THEM BY SEVRAL HUNDRED MILES BUT THEY HAD THE JEEP AND NOT TO WORRY……………THERE JOURNY BEGINES

WITH PRATICED SPEED THEY LOAD UP AND ARE OFF IT’S ONLY 17 MILES TO THE FOOTHILLS NICK THINK’S TO HIMSELF IF WE CAN MAKE THE HILLS WE WILL BE HARDER TO FIND. THEY SPEED DOWN THE PAVED COUNTY ROAD EIGHT MILES TO GO. JEN IS LOST IN HER OWN THOUGHTS AND WORRYS TO MUCH TO HAPPEN ALL IN ONE DAY. THE GRL’S ARE SCARED SHE THINKS TO HER SELF I MUST BE STRONG FOR THEM AS WELL AS NICK. HE HAS SO MUCH ON HIS MIND THE BURDON HE MUST BE FELLING. SHE IS JERKED BACK TO THE PRESENT AS THE JEEP COMES TO A VIOLENT HALT. SHE SEE’S WHAT THE PROBLEM IS THEY HAVE THE ROAD BLOCKED. FIVE ARMED MEN STAND GUARD ALL ARMED WITH M4’S NICK JUMP’S FROM THE JEEP AND REMOVES THE TWO LONG BLACK BAG’S JEN HAD PLACED IN THE JEEP . HE PLACES THEM ON THE GROUND AND UN ZIP’S THE FIRST ONE REMOVING THE REM 870 AND 2 RUGER SR9 PISTOL’S ALONG WITH HOLSTERS AND 5 CLIPS FOR EACH PASSING JEN ONE OF THE SR9’S AND CLIPS SHE BELT’S THE SR THEN INSERT’S A MAG WITH THE SILL OF MANY HOURS OF RANGE TIME . NICK BELTS HIS ON AS WELL. UN ZIPPING THE LARGER CASE 2 RUGER MINI 14’S LAY THERE AND WITHOUT ANY THOUGHT JEN RETRIVES ONE AND PASES THE OTHER TO NICK WHO HAS RETURNED TO THE JEEP FOR THE GRREN DUFFLE BAG CONTAINING THERE VEST’S THE GIRL’S HAVE BEEN SHAREING A MRE AND LOOK SCARE BUT ARE SURE OF THERE PARENT’S SKILL. THROUGH HIS FIELD GLASSES NICK SCOPES OUT THE ROUTE THEY MUST FOLLOW HAVING MADE THIS TRIP BEFORE HE KNOWES THEY MUST GET PAST THE ROAD BLOCK OR BE STUCK THIS SIDE OF THE SERRIA’S SO HE MAKES HIS MIND UP QUICKLY AND ORDER’S EVERYONE BACK IN TO THE JEEP . NICK EASES TOWARDS THE ROAD BLOCK THE CURVE KEEP THE GOON’S FROM SPOTING THEM TO SOON NICK LIKE A GOOD CONVERT DRIVES RIGHT UP TO THE ROAD BLOCK. THE ARMED GAURDS APROCHED HE SHOTS THE FIRST ONE IN THE FACE AT CLOSE RANGE AND GUN’S THE ENGINE RUNNING THE SECOND DOWN AND THERE THROUGH THE ROAD BLOCK. JEN WORKING THE ACTION ON THE 870 NAIL’S THERE RADIO AND SENDS THE OTHERS SCRAMBLING FOR COVER TO AVOID THE SHOTGUN FIRE.

THERE FAR FROM SAFE NICK THINKS TO HIM NOW THEY WILL KNOW ABOUT WERE THEY ARE. THE GIRLS COME OUT FROM UNDER THE HEAVY BAGS THERE PARENTS PLACED ON TOP OF THEM FOR SAFTEY. SCARED AND SOBBING FROM THE SUDDEN OUTBURST OF GUN FIRE. NICK SPEEDS UP THE ROAD 2 MILES TO THE TURN OFF AND THEN IT’S OFF ROADVILLE. AT THE TURN NICK SLOWS THE JEEP AND MAKES THE HARD LEFT ON TO THE ONE LANE DIRT TRACK.===============

CAMPING

2009-09-02T06:13:00.000-07:00

WELL I HAVE HAD SOME IDEA'S . I KNOW DANGER WILL ROBERSON DANGER--WITH MONEY IN SHORT SUPPLY AND VACATION'S OUT OF THE QUESTION AND US ALL IN NEED OF RELAXING I'M MAKING A CALL TO ALL TO BUG OUT FOR THE WEEKEND PISS OFF BASEBALL,SOCCER,FOOTBALL AND THE GYM LOAD UP AND HEAD FOR THE HILL'S . GET OUT LEAVE THIS KILL'S TWO BIRD'S WITH ONE STONE . BIRD ONE RELAXE BIRD TWO YOU JUST HAD A MOCK BUG OUT.

THERE ARE MANY PLACES WITH IN 30 MIN DRIVE FOR YOU TO GO FOR FREE . NO CASH NEDDED A LITTLE QUILITY TIME FOR ALL-PEACE MADDOG

MOCK BUGOUT

2009-08-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

BEING UNEMPLOYED HAS SLOWED ME DOWN A BIT ON MY PREP'S BUT I PLUNG ON. I HAVE ADDED A FEW THINGS TO MY PREP'S LIST--- 1 STAINLESS STEEL COFFEE POT .IT'S AN OLDER ONE AND MAD FAR BETTER THAN THE CRAP TODAY . I ADDED A FEW PEICE'S OF TUPPERWARE GREAT STUFF WATER TIGHT I USE IT TO STORE MY BUG OUT SILVERWARE . AND A 7 DAY SUPPLY OF COFFEE. ALL ITEMS COST ME LESS THAN 3 BUCK'S AT A LOCAL FLEA MARKET. ON THE BUGOUT FRONT WE HAVE TAKEN THE FREE TIME TO DO A MOCK BUG OUT AND ALL DID NOT GO AS PLANED . IT TOOK US AN HOUR TO LOAD THE EXPLORER NOT A GOOD START. WHEN WE MADE CAMP IT WAS A SMALL CIRCLE JERK. ( WE DID THIS WITH MY BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW) FIRST THEY TRIED TO SET UP THERE TENT IN A AREA THAT WAS A WATER RUNOFF INTO THE LAKE. HEY THERE MY INLAW'S NOT THE SMARTIST OF FOLKES. SO AFTER 30 MIN OF EXPLAINING TO THEM WHY THEY SHOULD MOVE THERE TENT THEY RELENTED AND DID . GOOD NEW'S NO RAIN.

SECOND MISS FIRE NO CHAIN SAW OR AX ONLY A HATCHET SO WE WERE FORCED TO SCROUNG FOR TRIG'S (CHAIN SAW ANS AX IN BARN ) BUT WE MADE IT THROUGH THE NITE . THIRD MISS FIRE WAS I BROUGHT THE ONLY FLASHLIGHT MY BIG MAG LIGHT . WE DID HAVE MY 3 OIL LANTERN'S I BURN KEROSEN IN THEM NOT LAMP OIL. THIRD MISS FIRE WAS OUR SUPPLY'S TO BUG OUT WERE IN 4 DIFFERENT BUILDING'S AND MY MESS SETUP WAS WELL TO BE BLUNT SHIT.

SO WE HAVE MADE SOME CHANGE'S I WOULD LIKE TO INTERDUCE YOU ALL TO RUBBERMAID TOTES-- NOW OUR BUG OUT SUPPLY'S ARE ALL IN ONE PLACE . CAN BE LOADED IN MOMENTS NOT HOURS I HAVE BROKE IT DOWN IN TO 4 TOTES ANS 2 MILK CRATES . TENT'S SLEEPING BAGE'S AND KNIFE CASES ALONG WITH HAND AX IN ONE. KITCHEN IN ANOTHER ,PAPER GOODS IN ONE AND 7 DAY'S OF FOOD IN THE LAST. IN ONE MILK CRATE ARE 3 LANTER'S AND 2 GAL OF FUEL . STOVE FUEL IN THE LAST. STOVE, CHAIN SAW ,SPLITING MAUL ,AX AND BUCK SAW ARE IN THE CORNER WATING TO GO ALONG WITH ITEMS TO BE LOADED ON OUR SMALL TRAILER WITCH INCLUDE 2 SHOVELS,PICK, HOE,RACK ALSO TOOL'S GO IN THE EXPLORE . TOTAL LOAD TIME INCLUDING TRAILER 22 MIN OUT THE DRIVE. WITH FOOD FOR 90 DAY'S .

WE STORE ALL OUR PREP'S IN TOTE'S SO IT'S AS EASY AS SNACH AND LOAD AS FOR OUR FROZEN STUFFS WE KEEP 4 ICE CHEST'S ON BACK PORCH ALONG WITH 12 2 LTER BOTTLES IN FREEZER FOR ICE. ON THE FUEL FRONT I HAVE 5 GAL KEROSENE IN BARN ALONG WITH 35 GAL OF GAS 15 OF IT IN JERRY CAN'S ATTCHED TO SIDE OF TRAILER THE REST IN GAS CAN'S ( RED WALMARE CAN'S) 2 SPARE'S FOR TRAILER AND 3 FOR EXPLORER ONE UNDER BODY 2 IN TRAILER ALONGE WITH SPARE PART'S I'M LACKING A GAS COMPRESSER BUT PLAN'S ARE UNDER WAY TO BUILD ONE INTO THE TRAILER SO THAT'S WERE I'M AT -----------KEEP PREPPING--MADDOG---

UPDATE AND MORE PREP'S

2009-08-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

AS YOU KNOW I'VE BEEN ILL AND WELL I'M GETTING MY SUGER LEVEL UNDER CONTROL. HAVE NOT HAD A READING OVER 175 IN 10 DAY'S HAVE BEN MAKING MONEY MOWING YARD'S HERE AND THERE .( GOOD THING I'V GOT A LOT OF EQUEMENT ) SO THING'S HAVE NOT BEEN DIRE EVEN THOUGH SAVING'S ARE GONE . I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PAWN A FEW GUN'S BUT NO WORRY I STILL HAVE PLENTY SO I'M NOT IN TROUBLE ON THAT FRONT . PREPS IVE PICKED UP IN THE LAST COUPLE WEEK'S INCLUDE 9X7 TENT , COLMAN GAS LATERN (OLD STYLE) GRAIN MILL ( FREE IN A LOAD OF STUFF I HAULED OFF FOR SOME ONE) 2 CASES OJ ( IN 32 OZ CAN'S) 7 APPLE JUICE( 32 OZ CAN)18 CANS PEACHES 12 MIXED FRUIT (15 OZ CAN). 18 CANS LIGHT RED KINDEY BEANS ( 15 OZ CANS) AND WE ADDED 5 BABY BUNNYS ( SO CUTE). WE GAVE A WAY 250 LBS OF CAN GOOD'S MEAT'S AND JUICES AS PART OF OUR PREP'S TO MY WIFES SISTER WHO HAS BEEN SICK FOR ABOUT 2 YEAR'S THEY HAVE FELL ON HARD TIME'S AND NEED HELP THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND HAVE HELPED US OUT IN THE PAST .

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH MY SON DILLON WE HAVE REALY BONDED TO GETHER AND THE LITTLE TURD WANT'S TO GO EVERY WERE WITH ME . HE'S ONLY 4 AND A REAL HAND FULL MY DAUGHTERS WERE NOT THIS MUCH TROUBLE . WE EVEN WENT CAMPING AT THE LAKE 1 NITE ONLY AS A BUG OUT TRIAL AND HAVE FOUND SOME FLAW'S SO BEEING A GOOD PREPER I FOUND OUT MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS DONT LIKE SHIITING IN THE WOOD SO WE PICKED UP A PORTAPOTTY FOR 4 BUCKS ( BRAND NEW IN THE BOX FROM A YARD SALE) WE USED OIL LANTERNS FOR LIGHT AND PROPANE IN MY DUEL FUEL COLMAN STOVE NOT A GOOD IDEA ) TO HARD TO REGULATE HEAT WITH PROPANE AND ONLY ONE BURNER WOULD WORK BUT BOTH WORK WITH GAS . WELL THAT'S WHY WE DO THESE THING'S SO WE KNOW WHAT PROBLEMS WE WILL FACE IN THE TIME OF NEED..............MADDOG

WHEN IT RAIN IT POUR'S

2009-07-22T07:01:00.000-07:00

WELL I THOUGHT I WAS RETURNING TO WORK . HAD TO GET MY DOT PHYSCAL AND FAILED . BLOOD SUGER 240 A1C 11.1% NO PASS SO NOW I NEED TO GET THIS PIG UNDER CONTROL SO I CAN GO BACK TO WORK. MY WIFE IS LOOKING FOR WORK TO TIDE US OVER BECOUSE MY BANK ACCOUNT READ'S ZERO. I'M LUCKY WITH THE FACT THERE ARE A FEW ODD JOBS I CAN DO. WONT PAY MUCH BUT

BEEN SICK

2009-07-16T06:29:00.000-07:00

sorry about lack of post over last couple of weeks i have been ill . i'm suffering from a ilness common to truck driver's i have an absest that they thought might require surgery . but i dodged the bullet and have been cleared to return to work on the 20 th yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. i would like to thank one DR. magalor at st. johns hospital for a wonderfull job. thanks doc

cheap eats

2009-06-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

With food and all going up we need to learn to eat cheaper so I will be posting recipes---- So here are 2 of my fav's

BUBBA RUB--3 cups brown suger. 1 1/2 tbl salt . 1/2 tbl pepper 3 tbl chile powder
1 tbl rosemary . 1 tbl thyme 1/2 tbl celery seed. 1 1/2 tbl garlic powder . 1 tbl onion powder. place in mixer bowl mix well and place in wide mouth jar with lid ( you may need to stir with fork after long storage)

1---squirrel and rice

2 squirrel's skined washed and dryed . Cut up into 1/4's
rub with BUBBA RUB let rest in fridge for 2 hrs. place squirrel in bakeing dish with a small 1/2 tsp butter on top of each peice and cover . Bake at 350 for 30 min remove cover and bake 15 min. remove from oven let rest 10 min.

RICE -IN large skillet place 1/4 cp oil ( your choice i like peanut) bring to temp add 1 1/2 - 2 cps rice along with 1 onion diced brown rice and onion add 1 clove garlic diced .1 can mixed veggies drained . add 1 tbl wishtashure sauce stir till mixed well add water per rice package bring to boil . remove from heat and cover let stand 20-25 min till soft .

place rice on plate along with squirrel's ..........serve with fresh big daddy bisquites and ice tea..enjoy maddog............

big daddy biscuit's can be found here http://www.recipe4living.com/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?id=48612 I love these things . place one on your head your toung will beat your brain's out getting to it...............

ABOUT TO BLOW

2009-06-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

HERE WE SIT WITH THE MOST INPORTANT GOVERMENT ACTION IN DECADES.( SORRY SONS OF PIG EATING WHORES) NEED NOT RETURN TO THERE STATES THERE SERVICES ARE NO LONGER NEEDED OR WANTED) ALL THE PREE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IS THE FRIGEN FAGOT CHILD MOLESTER MIKY. WHO GIVES A RaT ASS THE SORRY BASTERD IS DEAD AND IF YOU THINK HE WAS GREAT FRIGGEN DIE YOUR SELF .W.T.F. HAVE WE BECOME WHEN WE CELABRATE A CHILD MOLESTER I WOULD HAVE SKINED HIM ALIVE IF IT HAD BEEN ONE OF MY CHILDREN. AND THEY DARE RANK HIM WITH ELVIS . ELVIS NEVER TOUCHED LITTLE BOYS .............MADDOG

UPDATE TO LIFE/RECALL

2009-06-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

WELL I GOT ME A DEDICATED ROUTE SO I SHOULD HAVE A LITTLE MORE CASH ON HAND. ON THE HOME FRONT GARDEN IS COMMING ALONG FINE . ON A SAD NOTE A STRAY DOG (NEIGHBOR'S) HAS KILLED MY WIFESPRIZE ROOSTER AND 3 OF HER BABBY BUNNY'S ( WIFE HAS TAKING OUT BOUNTY ON SAID DOG I;E DEAD DOG WALKING) WIFE IS LIVID AND WILL SHOOT ON SITE IT WAS A SMALL LOSE ON THE RABBITS ALL KILLED WERE BUCK'S BUT THEM BUCKS WOULD HAVE PAID FOR FEED FOR THE OTHERS FOR A MONTH. IMPORTANT RECALL FROM SMITH AND WESSON ON THE 22A FOR HEAD SPACE WITCH CAN CAUSE A ACCEDENTAL DISCHARGE OR FAILURE TO FIRE GO TO THERE WEB SITE AND SEE IF YOUR GUN IS AFFECTED.....

I DID PICK UP SOME PREP'S THIS WEEK END (8) LIGUID WAX CANDLES RETAIL'S FOR 4 BUCK'S EACH PAID 2.66 FOR ALL 8. 1 CHEAP MATCHETE 2.99 . 38 RNDS OF WINCHESTER 30/06 AMMO 3.00. 3 SEWING KIT'S IN A LITTHE COIN POUCH .75 EACH.9MM AMMO STILL HARD TO GET NEED 300 MORE ROUNDS ASAP. 1- BUCK MAYO CUTBACK FOLDER. NEW IN BOX 18.00...WENT THE THE LOCAL WALLY WORLD AND THE ARE OUT OF GUN SCRUBBER ALSO HAVING TROUBLE FINDING MOUNTS FOR MY SAVAGE 110G 30/06 AND MY HOLSTER FOR MY WIFES S&W 22A PISTOL STILL ON BACK ORDER.

I'M GOMMING TO MY END WITH THE GOVERMENT AND FELL WE WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE ACTION SOON . VERMONT PUSHING THROUGH SEPERITION PAPPERS TO DEVORCE IT'S SELF FROM THE UNION . I STAND BEHIND THEN THEY WASHINGTON ) ARE TRYING FOR A CLASS WAR BUT I SAY REMEMBER THE FRENCH . OFF WITH THERE HEAD'S THEY DID .

THE OLD WAYS

2009-06-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

WE IN THE 21st CENTRY HAVE LONG FORGOT THE OLD WAY'S IN FAVOR OF MC DONALDS TECH . THERE ARE MANY OLD WEAPONS THAT STILL TODAY WOULD MAKE GOOD CHOICES FOR BOTH PROTECTION AND FOOD. THE STEEL RING IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF TECHNOLIGY FROM THE PAST THE RING IS FROM INDIA http://www.flight-toys.com/rings/chackrum.html HERE IS THE LINK FROM LOOKING AT THE DESIGNE ANY LOCAL MACHINE SHOP COULD BUILD SEVERAL PRETTY CHEAP.THE SECOND OD THE OLDIES IS THE BOLA FROM CENTRAL AMERICA. USED TO TRAP THE LEGS OF EATHER MAN OR BEAST COULD BE AIMED AT OTHER PARTS AS WELL SIMPLE TO MAKE HERE ARE SOME LINK'Shttp://www.ehow.com/how_4423022_make-bola.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask ANDhttp://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/thrown.htm SO GOOD LUCK MORE OLD WAYS TO COME

THE WELL ARMED FRUGIL PREPPER/ GARDEN STUFF

2009-05-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

AS THE SON OF A GUN SMITH AND A GUN NUT I READ A LOT OF REVIEWS AND FOLLOW THE BLOG'S. AND THERE IS SO MUCH INFO OUT THERE THAT A PERSON CAN GET CONFUESED. WHAT IS BETTER WHO'S IS BETTER ECT.... I SEE THE POST'S AND HAVE COMPILED A TON OF DATA IN THE OL BRAIN PAN SO I WILL INJECT MY TWO CENT'S IN AND TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES AND SOME NEW ONE'S TO.
THE WELL ARMED FRUGIL PREPPER ? WHAT DOES IT MEAN WELL ARMED ? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A WELL ARMED PREPPER. WELL IT MEAN'S YOU HAVE THOUGHT A HEAD AND USED YOUR HEAD . I OWN ALOT OF GUN'S HAVE BEEN COLLECTING THEM ALL MY LIFE SO I HAVE LOT'S OF CHOICE'S BUT WERE NOT TALKING ABOUT ME WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE AVREGE PERSON AND THERE CHOICE OF WEAPON'S . HOW MANY, WHAT KIND, WHAT BRAND ECT... SO LET'S BREAK IT DOWN TO THE BASIC'S . KIND , BRAND , STYLE AND CAL...

WHAT KIND OF WEAPON YOU BUY WEATHER IT BE A RIFLE, PISTOL, REVOLVER , SHOTGUN ,SEMIAUTO , BOLT ACTION, SINGLE SHOT OR MUZZEL LOADER
IS DETERMINED BY 4 FACTORS 1-LOCATION 2-SKILL LEVEL 3-MONEY 4-LEVEL OF COMFORT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.
LET START WITH LOCATION .MEANING WERE DO YOU LIVE . WEATHER IT BE NORTH, SOUTH ,EAST OR WEST MAKES A STARTING POINT OF YOUR REQUIRMENT'S . IN THE SOUTH A 30-30 WILL KILL ANY ANIMAL THAT WALK'S BUT THE SAME 30-30 IN MONTANA WILL FAIL AND YOU WILL BE BEAR CRAP.
IN MOST EASTERN STATES. EAST OF THE BIG MUDDY AND SOUTH OF MAINE A WELL ARMED PREPPER WILL BE ARMED WITH A 30-30 ,270,12 GAUGE OR 20 GAUGE PUMP AND SOME THING IN THE 9MM/ 38spl RANGE YOU PROBLEY WONT ENCOUNTER A LONG DISTANCE SHOT OF MORE THAN 125 YARDS .
MIDDLE AMERICA A 30-30 ,270 243,30-06 12GAUGE PUMP 38/357,9MM,.45LC AND 45ACP WILL COVER ANY CRITTER YOU ENCOUNTER
OUT WEST 270,30-06,338 ,7MM,300 WIN MAG ,8MM MAG 12 GAUGE PUMP AND PISTOLS OF 357,45ACPAND 45LC ARE REQUIRED 200+ YARD SHOTS LARGE BEARS AND LARGE DEAR ALL NEED THE LARGER ROUNDS.
BUT FOR THE AVREGE PERSON A 12 GAUGE PUMP (MOSSBERG 500A) (UNDER 300 DOLLARS) WILL COVER ALL THE BASES PERSNOL DEFENCE (00 BUCK) FOOD (#6,#4 SHOT) WILL COVER SMALL GAME AND BIRD'S. DEAR AND BLACK BEAR (00 BUCK AND SLUG'S 1oz) ALL IN 2 3/4 in AND IF THE PERSON WANTS THEY CAN ADD A MARLIN mod60 .22 RIFLE AND A S&W mod10 38spl REVOLVER ALL FOR LESS THAN 750 DOLLARS (REVOLVER IS WHAT JACKES UP PRICE . MARLIN CAN BE FOUND IN ANY PAWN SHOP FOR LESS THAN 125 DOLLARS) SO REALY FOR 450 DOLLARS YOU CAN BE WELL ARMED WITHE 2 GUN,S AND LOT'S OF AMMO.

GARDEN UPDATE WE HAVE 21 BEEFSTEAK TOMATO PLANTS AND 64 CUCUMBER PLANTS 6 ROWS OF CORN AND MORE TO FOLLOW

FISHING AND CLIPPING SAVINGS

2009-05-19T11:10:00.000-07:00

WITH THE CURENT STATE WE ARE IN I THINK IT'S FAIR TO SAY WE ARE IN A WORLD OF COW CHIP'S. AND BEING SUCH WE ARE ALL TRYING TO SAVE MONEY IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER AND SEEING HOW WE IN MISSOURI LIVE IN THE PERFECT AREA I WILL HELP SOME OF YOU START FISHING AND I HOPE BRING SOME OF YOU BACK TO IT. LETS FIRST TALK ABOUT THE ROD AND REEL I PREFER TO KEEP IT VERY SIMPLE A TRIP TO THE LOCAL CHINAMART IS YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR FISHING AS ROD'S GO I PREFER THE ZEBCO 33 IT COMES WITH ROD ,REEL AND LINE . FOR AROUND 25.00 DOLLARS . NOW YOU WILL NEED HOOKS SIZE 1,2 AND 1/0 WILL GET YOU STARTED. YOU WILL ALSO NEED SINKERS BOTH SPLIT SHOT AND CASTING (KEEP IT 1/2 OZ AND UNDER) YOU WILL ALSO NEED A STRINGER,SWIVELS,A 5 GAL BUCKET ,COOLER,HAT, SUNCREEN AND TIME. YOU CAN ALSO ADD SOME CHEAP PLASTIC TACKLE BOXES ( I USE THE BUCKET FOR MY TACKLE BOXE AND SEAT. SO GO OUT GRAB THE WIFE AND KIDS AND HAVE SOME FUN WHILE PUTING FISH IN THE FREEZER .
AS ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PPOWDER DRY----MADDOG

GUNS

2009-05-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

MY WIFES NEW S&W 22A WHAT A GREAT LITTLE 22 $265 BRAND NEW IN THE BOX 5.5 TUBE ,2 10 RD MAGS AND CASE PISTOL COMES FACTORY WITH WEAVER RAIL FOR A RED DOT SIGHT BUT FACTORY TARGET SIGHTS ARE DEAD ON . A LITTLE AMMO SENSATIVE AT FIRST BUT WITH A 100 OR SO ROUNDS PUT THROUGH IT IT LOOSENS UP .

spring and summer plan's

2009-05-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

AS I SIT HERE IN MY TRUCK I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME DEEP THINKING AND PLANNING. ON THE PART OF DEEP THOUGHT I SEE A SHIT STORM COMMING AND NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT .THERE ARE FACT'S THE PUBLIC ARE NOT ATUNE TO THE FACT'S ARE AS FOLLOW'S WE ARE LINED UP FOR THE PERFECT STORM. RUSSIA WILL INVADE GEORGA AND THEN HOLD THE REST OF ERUOPE HOSTAGE FOR ONCE THEY CONTROL THE OIL AND GAS ERUOPE WILL BE AT THERE MERCY. THEY HAVE ALREADY TOLD THE WHITE HOUSE TO BACK OFF AND WE WILL FOR WE ARE WEAK AS A NATION WE HAVE BECOME A BUNCH OF LOLLY POP SUCKERS.
SECOND IRAN HAS VOWED TO DESTROY THE JEWS AND WE HAVE LEFT THEM TO THE WIND AS IS OUR NEW PRATICE. THE JEWS HAVE SWORN THEY WONT GO OUT THAT WAY SO THEY WILL STRIKE IRAN FIRST ALONG WITH SERIA.
THIRD WE HAVE PAKASTAN AND THE TAEEBOND IF THEY LOOSE CONTROL OF THERE NUKS INDIA WILL STRIKE FIRST NMO CHANCES ON THERE PART.
FORTH CHINA IS POISING FOR INVASION OF THE WESTERN U.S AT THE FIRST SIGN OF CIVIL WAR HERE THEY WILL STRIKE TAKING CALIFORINA , ARAZONA ,NEW MEXICO AND PART OF UTAH WITH LITTLE OR NO PROBLEM IT'S A MATTER OF NUMBERS THE FEDS WILL TRY TO HOLD ON TO THERE POWER AND FORM A REPUBLIC ZONE FROM MASS TO VIRINGA .
FIFTH THERE WILL BE CIVAL WAR HERE A SAD DAY HAS COME TO OUR NATION BUT IT WILL BE A RACE WAR BROUGHT ON BY D.C'S CONSTANT ASSAULT ON RICH WHITE AMERICA ( YOUR RICH IF YOUR WHITE) THE U.N WILL IMPOSE A WEAPONS BAN UNDER TREATY OUR HEADS OF STATE WILL SIGN.
SIXTH THE DOLLAR WILL TANK--- THE PERFECT STORM....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOW ON THE SIDE OF PREP'S I HAVE DECIDED TO BUG OUT AFTER STUDYING MANY MAPS AND FALL OUT PLOT'S I WILL HEAD NORTH WEST TO THE WIND RIVER VALLEY YOU CAN SIT IN PLACE IF YOU LIVE IN A SAFE ZONE THERE SARE NOT MANY BUT WHEN THE BOMB'S START POPING IM GONE . ON THE GARDEN SIDE STILL WAITING FOR THE WEATHER TO BE KIND TO ME...

JUST A THOUGHT

2009-04-27T05:56:00.000-07:00

I ROAM FREE ACROSS THIS LAND. I ENJOY MY FREEDOM I HAVE SEEN WONDERS NOT MANY HAVE ENJOYED. THE SUN RISE ON THE ALANTIC, THE SUN SET ON THE PACIFIC . I HAVE SEEN THE HARDNESS OF AMERICAN'S ALSO I HAVE SEEN THE KINDNESS. THE YOUNG OR THE OLD FROM THE FAR NORTH TO THE DEEP SOUTH AMERICAN'S HAVE LEFT THERE MARK. I HAVE SEEN THE MORNING MIST IN THE SMOKEY MOUTAINS OR THE SIMPLE MAN IN THE APALASHION MOUTAINS.
I HAVE BREATHED DEEP THE STILL DESERT AIR OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH WEST.
I ENJOY THESE THINGS BECOUSE I'M AN AMERICAN.

ALL THE WORLD WANT'S TO BE AMERICAN'S THEY BRING MANY BENIFITS TO US THEY ALSO BRING DISEASE BLYT AND SOME THINK WE SHOULD BE MORE LIKE THERE HOME COUNTRY. HENCE WE HAVE IMERIGRASION WE HAVE LOST THE BASIC FORMAT AND NOW WE PAY BECOUSE IT'S POLICALY EXPENDENT TO HAVE OPEN BORDERS AND I HOPE MILLION'S NEED NOT PARISH TO REMIND US .

BASIC AUTO MAINTANCE

2009-04-26T05:45:00.000-07:00

BASIC MAINTANCE IS OFTEN OVER LOOKED BY US. YET CAN COST MUCH MORE IN THE LONG RUN. THERE ARE MANY SIMPLE D.I.Y JOB'S YOU CAN DO YOUR SELF. I WILL COVER SOME VERY BASIC TODAY AND POST VID'S ON THE MORE HEAVY STUFF. SO THE BASIC'S FOR TODAY IS TOOL'S TO HAVE ON HAND.

TOOL BAG
REPAIR MANUEL
FLAT BLADE SCREW DRIVER
#2 PHILPIS HEAD SCREW DRIVER
6IN AND 8IN CRESANT WRENCH
1/4IN SOCKET SET IN STANDERD AND METRIC
3/8 IN SOCKET SET IN STANDERD AND METRIC
COMBO WRENCHES IN BOTH STANDERD AND METRIC
BALL PENN HAMMER 20OZ
WIRE CUTTERS/STRIPERS
OIL FILTER WRENCH (SRTAP TYPE)
VICE GRIP PLYERS (LARGE)
CHANNAL LOCKS MED AND LARGE
TIRE GAUGE (TRUCK TYPE)( THE CHEAP ONES DONT LAST)
GREASE RAG'S
CAN OFHI TEMP MOLY GREASE
GREASE GUN WITH HOSE END
2 TUBES OF HI TENP GREASE
JUMPER CABLES
LOG CHAIN 20FT ( CHAIN NOT STRAP PLACE CHAIN IN 30 CAL AMMO CAN OR TOOL BAG )
HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES
4 WAY LUG WRENCH ( FACTORY TIRE TOOL HARD TO USE)
WHEEL CHOCKS.
2 GAL ANTI FREEZE (NOT PRE MIX)
12 QUARTS MOTOR OIL.
SPARE OIL , FUEL , AIR FILTERS
SPARE BELT'S AND HOSES (HAVE NEW ONES PUT ON YOU AUTO ASK TO KEEP THE OLD ONE'S)
MISC HOSE CLAMPS
25 FT BAILING WIRE
BLACK TAPE
FLASH LIGHT ( I LIKE MAG LIGHTS IN THE 2 CELL TYPE)

EXTRA ITEMS INCLUDE .

FLOOR JACK/HI BOY
JACK STANDS
CREEPER
OVERALLS
KNEE PADS
WORK LIGHT
SPOT LIGHT
RAMPS
COME A LONG
RACHET SRAPES
SAFTEY TRIANGLES
TARP

YOU AND GET YOUR SOCKETT SETS AT WALL MART IN A LARGE TOOL KIT(205 PIECE SET 75.00) WITH THE LIST ABOVE YOU CAN DO MOST BASIC REPAIRS TO YOUR OWN AUTO AND BE PREPAIRED IN THE PROSSES

MUSHROOMS

2009-04-22T02:30:00.000-07:00

THE MIGHTY MOREL MY WIFE AND CHILDREN HAVE BEEN BUSY GATHERING NATURES HARVEST. SOME WILL BE FRIED , DRIED AND CANNED . NATURE HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER AND WITH A LITTLE WORK THE BOUNTY ABIDES . NEXT WE'LL GET THE GARDEN IN THEN IT WILL BE BLACKBERRY SEASON. AND BY FALL THERE WILL BE A FLURRY OF ACTIVTY WITH JAMS,JELLYS, CANNING AND DRYING THAT WINTER WILL HAVE ARRIVED.

GOD WILL PROVIDE FOR THOES WHO SEEK .

LABELS

2009-04-19T07:28:00.000-07:00

I HAVE BEEN CALLED EVERY THING BUT AN AMERICAN. TERRORIST , RIGHT WING EXTREMIST , WHITE SUPREMEST , NEO NAZI. I HAVE BEEN SHUN BY MY FRIENDS WHY ? I'LL TELL YOU WHY I'M A HARD LINER CONSERVATIVE . I WILL NOT BE TREAD ON BY NO MAN OR GOVERNMENT . I WILL NOT BE HARMED OR ALLOW MY FAMILY TO BE HARMED . I BELIEVE I HAVE SCARED TOM BECAUSE I HAVE A HARD LINE IF A PERSON OR GROUP PLAN TO TO ME OR MINE HARM I WILL SHOW NO QUARTER.
FOR THIS REASON I BELIEVE I WORRIED TOM . IF ONE HAS TO USE FORCE KILL THEM ALL AND LET GOD SORT THEM OUT . I WILL NOT SEEK TO DO HARM BUT IF IT'S BROUGHT TO ME I WILL DO WHAT IS NESSERY .

IN SUCH A SITUATION THEY IS NO ROOM FOR SECOND THOUGHT I UNDERSTAND THERE WILL BE GOOD FOLKS MIXED IN WITH THE BAD BUT THERE WILL BE NO TIME TO FIND OUT WHO'S WHO. IF THE GOOD FOLKS SIDE WITH THE BAD THEY HAVE MADE THE WRONG CHOICE . I DO NOT SEEK CONFLICT OR WISH ANY PERSON HARM. MOST PEOPLE HAVE LIVED A SHELTERED LIFE AND ARE UNWILLING TO DO WHAT MUST BE DONE . PEACE AND FREEDOM WERE BOUGHT AT A HIGH PRICE AND WE FORGET THAT PRICE. THE FOUNDING FATHERS KNEW THIS FOR THEY PAID THE PRICE . WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND IS THIS . WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU FIRE AN EMPLOYEE AND HE WONT LEAVE YOU CALL SECURITY. NOW WHEN YOU FIRE A GOVERNMENT (WITH YOUR VOTE) AND THEY WONT LEAVE OR ARE BREAKING THE LAW (CONSTITUTION) WHO DO YOU CALL ? THERE IS NO ONE TO CALL SO TO THROUGH OFF THE CHAINS OF OPPRESSION ONE MUST TAKE MATTERS INTO THERE OWN HANDS . THE FOUNDING FATHERS WERE CLEAR ON THIS YOU MUST LOOK AT THE WRITINGS OF WASHINGTON , FRANKLIN ,JEFFERSON AND MANY OTHERS.

WE HAVE GROWN UP IN A DISTORTED SYSTEM WE HAVE BENT TO THE WHIMS OF SMALL GROUPS OF PROGRESSIVES OVER THE LAST 90 YEARS SO THEY WILL SHUT THE FLUB UP . WE CALL IT BIPARTISAN BULL CRAP THEY HAVE HIJACKED AMERICA OVER STEPED THERE BOUNDS AND PISSED ALL OVER EVERY ONE WHO HAS DISAGREED WITH THERE B.S. . SO MOST WILL SIT AND COWER AFRAID TO SPEAK THERE MIND FOR IT WOULD DESTROY THEIR LITTLE HAPPY PLACE OR FORCE THEM TO STEP OUT SIDE THERE SAFE ZONE BOX.