by ST | May 3, 2011 | Barter, Economy, Food, Guest Posts, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Barter – To trade by exchange of commodities rather than by the use of money. (Source: Dictionary.com. Source location: Random House, inc.) Much has been written about the use of barter in a post SHTF/TEOTWAWKI. event. Even in “merely” a post-financial... Read more
by ST | Apr 26, 2011 | Economy, Guest Posts, Money, Personal
Even without TEOTWAWKI we are all hurting in the wallet these days. And the prognosis isn’t looking good for some time to come (at best). All forms of personal financial media are filled with articles and advise about how it is soooooooo important to pay... Read more
by suburban | Apr 23, 2011 | Bug Out Location, Bug Out Vehicle, Economy, Preparedness
Not Doom & Gloom, just a swirling Vortex of Death — Prepare Now! (49 Minutes) All Terrain Home on Wheels The Hot Side of Prepping. Adults Only… Solar Panel, Wind Turbine, Renewable Alternative Energy — Pirate Lifestyle TV ™ Episode 025 Retreat... Read more
by ST | Apr 19, 2011 | Economy, Food, Guest Posts
Briefly, I want to think Suburban for the opportunity to post on his blog. Onward… I’ve been thinking about “shortages”. What it really means to have a “shortage”. As I walk down the isles of my local supermarkets I still see full shelves of a wide variety... Read more
by suburban | Apr 15, 2011 | Bug In, Bug Out, But Out Bag, Economy, Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
It’s a fantastic evening here in NJ, with the exception of my allergies kicking up, which reminds me. Time to stock up a few seasons worth of Zyrtec or some other anti-hystimine. As long as they as stored correctly, they should last for several years... Read more
by suburban | Jan 13, 2011 | Economy, Guns & Weapons, Les Stroud, Physical Fitness, Preparedness
Well, what a week it has been. The crazy news, the weather here in the northeast, work is crazy, and the weekend is going to be about catching up and be just as nuts. Currently, I am in the process of reading a book by Scott B. Williams called... Read more