by ST | Oct 11, 2011 | Economy, Gold and Silver, Guest Posts, Money, Personal, Precious Metals
With the remarkable rise in the price of gold over the last 2 years (as of writing this) as well as the apparent uncertainties, even declines, in more traditional icons of American economic prowess the yellow metal has once again come to the forefront... Read more
by ST | Oct 4, 2011 | Barter, Food, General, Guest Posts, Money, Preparedness, Self Reliance, Survivalism
There is an old children’s story about someone who asks “Who will help me make my bread?” No one helps. No one helps plant the wheat, harvest the wheat, mill the wheat, make the dough, or bake it. But at the end when it is asked who will help eat the bread... Read more
by ST | Sep 27, 2011 | Barter, Guest Posts, Money, Survivalism
There is no honor among thieves. But, thankfully, most people aren’t thieves. Even in a SHTF scenario, with some exception (e.g. Katrina), most people do behave well. For the most part. Living in or near a big city it can be hard to understand that a... Read more
by ST | Sep 13, 2011 | Bug Out, Civil Unrest, General, Guest Posts, Money, suburban survival, Urban Survival
As of writing this crude oil is still flowing in the Middle East and through the Suez Canal (as well as other products) in spite of the chaos in Egypt. Will that last is the question. And yet even with the continuation of oil world prices for crude are... Read more
by ST | Aug 9, 2011 | Economy, Guest Posts, Money, Personal, Preparedness, Psychology
(With the economic events of the past few days I feel it is important to get this though out now instead of a couple of months from now when I first planned to publish it.) I am that dreadful, blighting thing, Like rat holes to the flood. Like rust that gnaws... Read more
by Prepperjim | May 4, 2011 | Gear, General, Guns & Weapons, Health, Money, Personal, Psychology
“All Prepping and No Play, Makes Jim a Dull Boy” One downside to being a prepper is there is always something that needs doing to prepare for possible emergencies. People in your life may not share the same sense of urgency, to the point of being annoyed at... Read more
