As the wife and I go to the farm we will have to rough it until I get some infrastructure built. For me, natural morning tasks can be done behind a tree. However, not only is Genny more civilized, she does not have a camping background. To be nice to her I decided to […]
Year: 2013
PRN Episode #29 Best of – Plus last 6 months of Shows
We have been podcasting with the Preparedness Radio Network PRN for 6 months now. I am pleased with the quality of information we have been able to provide. I was working on a consolidated list of shows to celebrate this 6 month milestone. However, while doing so, our audio editor had a major heart attack. […]
What is the HK Slap? Failure to Fire on a CETME
First let’s describe what the “HK Slap” is. When the cocking handle locked back and up into a slot in the receiver, it needs to be releases. The HK slap is when the bolt handle is slapped down. Thereby, releasing it to ride forward under spring pressure to chamber a round. This is how […]
Recipe Cream of Whatever Soup Substitute
Typical canned food bought in bulk at Aldi or warehouse stores makes up a significant portion of my families food storage plan. It is simple, lasts several years, and fits like a glove in the “store what you eat, eat what you store” philosophy. However as easy as it is to use canned soups as […]
How to Make a Improvised Cooking Stand from Shelf Brackets
This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” posts – I first saw this on Stealth Survival and later on pinterest. By repurposing shelf brackets you can make a really cool improvised cooking stand for any pots that do not have handles to hold over your campfire. Somewhere I acquired a couple […]