How important is health to a prepper? "In health there is freedom.
Television is one of the greatest inventions of all time. Yet, in its current state, TV produces more problems than blessings. What effect does TV really have on our physical and mental health, and why? This article by Chuck Gallozzi is a "must-read" for every prepper! TV or not TV? That is the question...
Are you in business for your health? If you aren't, maybe you should be. Yeah, I know the old saying: "I'm not in business for my health. I need to make money." What good is money, though, if you don't have the health to enjoy it? How effective can you really be without good health? How much money can you really make? In most cases what we call "lack of ambition" or "lack of motivation" stems directly from poor health. How many people will you contact; how many sales will you make today if you barely have enough ambition to get out of bed? If the business or line of work you're in doesn't improve your health in some way (meaning your physical health, your mental health, your emotional health and/or your spiritual health), then maybe it's time for a change. Simple, huh? It's a matter of putting first things first. Best Regards,
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Prepping...in sickness or in health?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Chicken In..or Going Whole-Hog?
How committed are you to prepping?
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? That puzzle may never be solved but if you are thinking about raising chickens the brooder and the chicken coop should probably come before your chicks do! I have raised many chickens from chicks and it is a very enjoyable hobby and a great way to become more self-reliant. I have had white leghorns, wyandotes, buff orpingtons, and finally settled on rhode island reds because they handle our cold weather better. Here is a chart to help you pick chickens that will work best for your location: Here are some videos on building brooders and coops: I use a round kiddie swimming pool for my brooder covered in some garden mesh and a red or blue bulb brood lamp. Pine or aspen shavings are recommended but I just use newspaper and have never had a problem. Chick crumbles (chick starter) and fresh water are all they need for two weeks then add some scratch. I buy my chicks through the local feed store for $2 each but you can order chicks right through the mail. They are available now most places so go get you a flock! --LaMar Alexander
If you marry a fisherman (or ~woman), beware: At some point you're gonna get "up close and personal" with some mighty strange critters. Take nightcrawlers, for example... For those of you non-fishin' folk, nightcrawlers are those big, fat, juicy earthworms used for fish bait. Here's a picture:
Best time to catch 'em is at night just after a good soaking rain. You go out with a flashlight, a container with a lid, a pair of sharp eyes and some fast, nimble fingers to grab those critters and hang on when the light hits 'em so they can't escape back into their holes. My adopted dad taught me how to catch nightcrawlers. Our favorite way of keeping them alive and fresh for the fish was to store them in the 'fridge in a plastic sour cream or cottage cheese container with a piece of moist burlap in the bottom for them to munch on. They'd stay good for 2-4 weeks that way. In my first year at college I shared a dormitory apartment with 5 other women. One evening some guys came over and announced they were going fishing the next day. I offered to catch them some nightcrawlers in exchange for some of the fish. They agreed, and out I went. I caught a big bunch of nightcrawlers and put them in a container in the 'fridge just like my adopted dad and I used to do. Then it happened... Valerie, one of my roommates, got home quite late. The rest of us were already in bed when she arrived. She walked into the kitchen and grabbed a leftover baked potato from the 'fridge along with (what she thought was) a full container of sour cream. She warmed the potato in the microwave, picked up the container of "sour cream," lifted the lid and started to pour... Then--you guessed it: she got "up close and personal" with my nightcrawlers! You wouldn't believe how she screamed... The guys by came the next morning for (what was left of) the nightcrawlers and had a great day fishing. They brought us some really nice fish to eat, which all of us (even Valerie) enjoyed. But nightcrawlers were banned forever from our 'fridge. So--what are YOU eating for supper tonight? Best Regards,
A farmer with lots of chickens posted the following sign:
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Weighing in on...preparedness!
What's holding YOU back from prepping?
Prepping for the future without prepping your body is like buying the paddles without buying the canoe...Hello? Whatever method you choose to improve your physical fitness will be an expression of you and your interests. You might be surprised at how beneficial and empowering this can actually be! Your survival fitness program could spill over into other areas of your life and improve your overall quality of living in general. Is it worth the risk? You bet! You'll feel better and be better prepared for what life throws your way. It's simply a matter of getting back to basics! Read the rest here: Survival Fitness
A precious little girl walks into a PetSmart shop and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth: "Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?" As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks: "Do you want a widdle white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy, bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?" She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice: "Weally, I don't think my python gives a thit."
Do you like white water rafting? I do! Take a large inflatable raft that holds 8-10 people, a skilled river guide to keep the raft moving on a safe course, a fast moving river with some challenging rapids, and scenery on both sides that takes your breath away ... and you have the recipe for an incredibly wonderful time, or for disaster. What makes the difference? Preparation. This means that you:
Doesn't this sound a lot like life? Let me tell you a story: Several years ago on a white water rafting trip with some friends down the Flathead River in Montana, I experienced the unexpected. We hit what is called a "hole": a short, steep drop-off caused by a large rock underneath the surface. A big hole not seen in time can easily flip a raft. That's exactly what happened. One minute I was rockin' and rollin', having the time of my life. The next I was flailing in the Flathead in water the temperature of just-melted snow. Did I have a moment of close communion with my Creator? You bet I did! It's hard to imagine until we're in situations like this just how powerless we really are against the forces of nature. I was, to say the least, extremely humbled by the experience. Fortunately, because of good preparation, neither I nor anyone else in the group suffered serious injury or loss of life in this mishap. I remember oh so well the final words of instruction we received before starting our journey: "In the very unlikely event that you and the raft should ever become separated, keep your feet pointed downstream so you can push off from the rocks, and go with the flow until you are rescued." Sometimes "going with the flow" of life may mean running a few rapids on your backside. Are you prepared for the ride? Best Regards,
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