Not sure where this is, Jakarta maybe, that part don’t matter, every one of them deserves at least a pound of the great unifier. BACON. Sad part, it shouldn’t have happened in the first place. Not so different from the 2020 stolen election. 1600 penn. ave. needs the same kind of cleaning in 2024.
Pay no mind to the ratdog jacket, fleece/batton/fur, he’ll be styling in no time
first I got this other project I’m working on. Let me add a little something about Women, don’t matter their age, they are consistant in their thought processes. Owner of the ODIN says, “make me something”, like what? ” ohh I don’t know, you’ll think of something, you’re good at that stuff”. Got in her jeep an took off. Looking around, yeppers, I got room this book.
Anyone know where I can get it?
There’s a place down the road some, believe me when I say, everything is down the road some. On top of Mount Arvon there’s book you can sign, kinda like Killroy was here.
The view on top
Figured I’d made a photo book of sorts, 3d leather
Not all young people are complete idiots, news is full of such idiots, her other half works in the woods, so guys like these young fellas can do what they do.
Some headlight restoration kits just don’t restore headlights, but they do cost you precious time and money. So, let’s test 7 leading brands and we’ll find out which brand is the best of the best!
Really, no really, stick with me here you’ll understand. Hell, I’ll give you a free 2-fer. This here is a woodland cow.
This here is an Indian cow
And this here is your standard white man cow
See what I did there, threw their fucking racism right back in their faces. Being a halfzie and all yaknow. Do notice all 3 cows are in snow, if you’re cold, they’re cold so bring them in the smoker :). This Army type called me up the other day complaining about his venison spaghetti, said he so tired of venison in everything. Told’em, it’s not even February and you’re tired of eating the same ole maggoty meat eh. “Smoke some will ya, least it’ll be kinda sorta different”. Sure, I can do that, it’s like I got nothing else to do besides go G’damn fishing sometime this year ffs.
Doing my magic in the kitchen, with Ratdog behind the baby gate, I wanted to test his mental state of mind. Ratdog I said as I’m extracting protein in the tub (don’t let your mind wonder off the REZ there), making sausage, protein extraction is VERY IMPORTANT. Ratdog, worse comes to worse and the situation is dire, you mind if you become my last meal, smoke of course” Seeing his tail wagging like he could be a base drum, Translation: he’s in full agreement :).
The 2nd half of the 2-fer I just cannot see wasting money when one can build the same g’damn thing with stuff laying around that just needs to be put together, For me it’s about saving money, not bashing on anyone, $250.00 for this smoke generator
Making your own generator is not that hard people, fun little project
I was looking at this picture here and thinking, I suppose food and sex have much in common
Lo-n-slo is the way to go, yeah,
food is fun, sex is supposed to be fun so why be in a hurry
fishing tip:
Being a son of a fisherman, I know stuff
Remember fellas
it’s not how deep you drop the worn but how you wiggle it
Doesn’t mean I’ve wasted my time, time is fire in which we all burn in, it’s not the amount time given, it’s what you do with the time given, that’s the important part.
I knew this moment was coming so I planned ahead. Got me baby gate along with some sass. ” So Chance, buying a baby gate, you actually found someone who wanted your pureblood”. Engaging a squint, adjusted my cover, I politely told Bill the cashier, fuckoff. Making bacon is some serious business, I don’t need anything extra like dog hair Cool thing about the Great unifier, Bacon for short, you can make it as you like.
Was hearing this professor of 35 years at the Naval Academy being interviewed, while sitting things up, he says, ” you know what’s not taught at the Academy, to run towards the fire, Marines do it by instinct” Thats when I smiled and thought, you know understand why we don’t have a football team
as in ” whoever threw that football into our territory needs to die, get’em boys”.
Compaasion
came to mind hearing about a town in Wisconsin, Chippawa county, not a big town, it’s been a dumping ground for illegals. If I was a shop owner in that town, I’d hang a sign in the window, ONLY AMERICANS are served here”. Be interesting to see how government would react, local, state or fed. After a few pork bellys made into the bacon, you end up with some unwanted fat, February and March are hard on the animals, suet bags rolled in bird seed is instant energy for the winter birds.
Ever notice the bacon you buy, spits and shrinks on you, it’s packed water, my bacon don’t need Viagra to stay long and firm. Hardwood smoked, Lo-n-slo is the way to go
The bacon ends are great for soups and beans and anything else you like the smokey bacon in
Is making bacon cheaper than buying it?, depends on how you view it, you know whats in it and not in it, packaging it also costs some money. When buying bacon next time, ask yourself, ” at these prices, am I having fun yet”
I did have some fun, mental fun while reading this headline
‘Mass casualty event’ by far right is ‘hanging in the air’ if Trump loses in 2024: experts
Far-right
is that someone who believes in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the rule law?
Sips coffee… I’ve been down that road before… yeah, once it starts doesn’t take long to go shreds, looks like hell.
I’ve pricing things, with shipping of course. What sort of things, well… cow hides. Thinking 2 of each, using cobra thread I should have enough leather to make a G’damn flag that’ll hold up.
2 at 95.00 plus shipping
Crobra cow = 95.00 x 2 plus shipping
195.00 x 2 plus shipping
That’ll be a waste of funds, no matter how much linseed oil I use, it’ll crack, pieces fly off. Something you may not notice so I’ll tell ya, that is a stright up North wind.
I’ll translate:
Say you wanna exile someone to Canada, strapped spread eagle on a leaky raft deploying a small sail, with a north wind, you’ll have bodies stacked up out front, which isn’t good, wait for a nice gentle southern breeze at night, with less moonlight the better, no guarantee they’ll make Canada, but they’ll be outta here. The reason this is taking so long to share/post, what I wanted to share/inquire about, I’ll to soon enough. Had this car pull in my drive, I know them, first thing they do, slide over the passenger side, get out and start screaming, I’ll clean it uo ” G”DAMN MOFO DEER, I JUST GOT THIS 2 MONTHES AGO”, the cussing went on for awhile as I’m with a coffee looking at flag, they go over and try yanking the driver’s door open, all that swearing isn’t helping as I sipped my coffee. ” Well you going to help open the fucking door”, Look man, the front corner is all smooched in, that door isn’t gonna open, tell ya what, I’ll pull some hair, maybe that’s what stopping the door from opening. Didn’t help, the door is still stuck, why not come in have a coffee calm down, he was flaming hot. Took 2 cups for him finally leave.
Came out to check me, making sure I wasn’t slacking off, he’s has a gathering , wanted some jerky. See, toldja, I’m working haad here.
Yaknow, food is right up there with AIR, fresh air. Anyone got one of these, the DEAD BROKE BBQ dude seems to like his. I’m needed to upgrade some equipment.
. A song did come to mind, so did bonjovi, fuck bonjovi
I’ve mentioned ole Pete a time or two, full Italian who speaks perfect Finnish. Where he lives, all his neighbors are women, there like 6 of them, says one smokes cigars, outside. He told them about my bacon, they want some he told me, ” ohh really, are they fun ladies?”, well they do some drinking and card playing, sounds like henhouse at times. “Pete, I’m thinking about new sticker, you mind if I try it out on your henhouse? That was a couple days ago, so this morning early mind you, I called Pete at zero 7 hundred, He was having a coffee, Pete I got the bacon ready, I haven’t applied my sticker yet, ” what is it”
Well…
Once you put my meat in your mouth, you’re gonna swallow”. I think sounds rather catchy
I heard him spit his coffee, then he used the Lord’s name in vain. ” JC, you them to kill me!”.
Well, better you than me.
“NO!”
I was in my own relics room, Johnny 5 came to mind when I seen something.
Friend of mine, he’s dead now, usta work for JPL out in the land of fruits and nuts. He had sent me a package, He had called me up ” did you get it?”. Yeah, open it, what hell am I looking at? “It’s a computer, learn the software & hardware, you’ll have fun”. It was a Linus OS.
A little something about the interwebs you may not know.
Al gorleeroni (earth mafia boss) once claimed he built the internet, total B.S. The porn industry did, How you say. Work the problem, think of the remote with all those buttons. Who controlled the remote in just about every household, the male did, why, well because our brains are wired in such a way to figure stuff out, you know, make life easyier for the ladies so they can do what they do. At that time, the ladies would be asking /telling, fix the clock on the VCR. Business seen an opportunity and horned in, the goverment came along, well now look what they’ve do it. It can be a great resource for sharing knowledge, that’s what the goverment does with it.
Here’s to all Patriots & friends going into 2024 with all their DNA still intact
Odin looking at me like ” where’s the bacon man, you promised me bacon damn you” I’m probably looking right back at him with the look of ” I did what the recipe called for bucko, don’t blame me”.
Great flavor overall, just missing the bacon flavor which the point of making it.
I know a Polish guy, I’m also not asking him anything, who the hell digs out a section of the crumbing basement wall only to hang visqueen for the winter than wonders and complains about his heating bills. The Maki boys came to mind, they are of Scottish blood, I’d bet a nickle they don’t know anything about polish sausage.
I’m sipping coffee out here looking at my front yard and thinking, Chance, stick with what ya know.
Odin, you like water to much, you stay here an watch how it’s done, I’ll be back in about half hour still in plain sight. Remember Odin, when in doubt, go fishing. Long story short, Odin likes grilled whitefish Fresh mind you.
Always had good luck at fishing, could be I was taught proper
John 21:6
Take only what ya need, you be fine
Some may ask ” what you think about while on the water”
Just inside the relics room under some stuff, lots of stuff, found a waffle iron, 1930’s maybe. The female end was rather wowed out, why kamalaaaaa the brainless came to mind, don’t know, but she did.
Was sipping a coffee outside by the lake, well I was trying to, Odin had other ideas such as ” that human, looks like a chew toy to me.
Odin would have a good Marine, he’s got a switch, he’s either on or off. Rather protective to. With my coffee mostly down the front me, I was wondering if Odin likes waffles, because I do. Odin get in the truck, don’t bust my window I’ll it roll it down.
For a waffle iron of it’s age, best find a second store, there’s one down the road that way, which is no small jaunt. It’s then the Flashback happened not my fault mind you. Me and the Dan-knee were redoing some flor standing Avent speakers, needed some cross-overs. Went to Radio junk, found the place butthole to bellybutton, strangers mind you, packed in there like sardines. Dan-knee let’s go. Took a few days but I found the solution, called Dan-knee, let’s go the Radio Junk. Dan-knee was first to suffer my solution, not long after over the loudspeaker of that mall, ” please evacuate the stores, someone lit a stinkbpmb”. No, not even close. Being rather decent at chemistry, if you ever want elbow room while shopping, this is what ya do. Get 8 sandy cookies, cheaper the better, wash them down with a V-8 cocktail, wait for 2 hours, give the emzines in your belly time to do thier thing, change those ingredients into the most obnoxious gas any human body can produce, the isle you wish to traverse will be smooth sailing for your shopping pleasure. Toldja, I like chemistry :). Having a Odin works just as well. Some Woman turned the corner and say ” Eh!, does the dog bite?”. I looked at her, he ain’t bite me!, Stood there with the ole hands on hips look, as if that’s somme of sign of displeasure.
Long story short, Odin does like waffles with syrup, after 15, he was wanting more
If it seems this editor has been writing about SHTF related topics a lot lately, he has. For reasons unknown to him, it seems that something major is imminent and he’d like you all to be as ready as you can be. Today we will take a deep-ish dive into water. (See what I did there. . . )
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity for life. However, in emergencies such as natural disasters, power outages, or contamination events, safe water supplies may be disrupted. In these situations, knowing how to obtain and purify water is crucial.
Finding Water
Obviously, surface water can be easy to find. Any body of water, be it a pond, lake, river, stream or creek can provide a water source. But there are other ways to find water and locations within your home that you can use.
Your water heater, provided you don’t have a tankless type, will have a valve at the bottom of the tank that you use to drain the tank. For most residential water heaters, a 20-50 gallon tank is typical. That source has the advantage of not needing to be treated. Swimming pools are also a good source of water. I personally would add some bleach to the water before I used it for cooking or drinking, but it shouldn’t require filtration.
If you’re bugging out, and need water while on the move look for cattails. They only grow in damp-to-wet locations and are always an indicator of water near the surface. You may need to dig a bit to expose the water but it will be there. Make sure you filter and purify any water you find this way. Depending on where you live, other plants and trees can be a locator for water. If you’re in the desert, look for cactuses. The trunks of cactus plants are filled with water. However, do not damage any cactus unless it is an actual emergency. Most of the larger cactus species in the US are federally protected and damaging one can land you in hot water.
Saguaro cactus and Cattails
Now that we’ve located a water source, let’s take a look at what it takes to make it safe to drink.
Filtration
Filtration is an important step in making safe water. Filtering water helps to remove particulate matter, dissolved inorganic compounds and to some extent heavy metals. If you don’t have a dedicated filtration system, like the ones I mentioned here, you can make one from some commonly available items.
Materials:
A 2-liter plastic bottle
A clean coffee filter or a piece of clean cloth
Sand
Gravel
Activated charcoal (available at pet stores)
A spoon
A knife or scissors
A clean container to collect the filtered water
Instructions:
Cut the bottle in half.
Create a filter funnel by placing the top half of the bottle upside down inside the bottom half.
Layer the filter materials:
Clean coffee filter or cloth
Sand
Activated charcoal
Gravel
Slowly pour dirty water into the filter funnel.
Collect the filtered water in the clean container.
Once the filter is assembled, give it a test. The water should drip out slowly. If it comes out in a steady stream, you need to disassemble it and repack the filter material more tightly. I’d recommend using coffee filters over cloth or anything else. They are designed for the task, more or less, and do a decent job of removing finer particulate matter. Cotton balls in combination with cotton cloth is another effective choice.
While the materials list says activated charcoal, you can use regular charcoal, just not the compressed briquette type for your barbecue. It won’t be as effective, but will still adsorb a fair amount of the dissolved inorganic matter found in untreated water. There are several methods of making charcoal at home, the easiest is to build a bed of coals in a pit or fireplace and bury it in ash or dirt. Let it burn out and cool and dig it out. Wash the charcoal by soaking it in water for a couple of hours then you can grind it into slightly larger than sand grain sized pieces. Depending on how fine your charcoal is you may need to re-filter your first couple of containers of water. The charcoal dust floating in the water won’t hurt you, but is is unsightly and feels a bit gritty in the mouth.
I would highly recommend you give this method a try now, long before you actually need to.
Purification
Boiling: A Simple and Effective Method
Boiling is one of the simplest and most effective methods for purifying water in an emergency. It effectively kills harmful microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites, rendering the water safe to drink.
Steps for Boiling Water:
Filter cloudy water: If the water is cloudy or visibly contaminated, first filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter to remove debris and sediment.
Bring water to a rapid boil: Transfer the filtered water to a pot or container and place it over a heat source. Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
Boil for longer at higher altitudes: If you are at an elevation above 6,500 feet (2,000 meters), extend the boiling time to three minutes to compensate for the reduced boiling point.
Cool and store safely: After boiling, let the water cool naturally to room temperature. Once cooled, store the purified water in clean, airtight containers to prevent recontamination.
Make sure you do not cross-contaminate your clean water. If you’re using glass or metal containers to store your clean water, boil them for a few minutes. This ensures that the container is clean and free from contaminants.
Alternative Purification Methods
In situations where boiling is not possible, alternative methods can be used to purify water:
Chlorine Bleach: Unscented chlorine bleach with a sodium hypochlorite concentration of 5.25% to 6% can be used to disinfect water. Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon of water and let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water odor does not resemble a swimming pool, add another 8 drops and wait 15 minutes.
Iodine Tincture: Iodine tincture, a solution of iodine in alcohol, can be used to purify water. Add 5 drops of iodine tincture per gallon of water and let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water color does not turn slightly yellow, add 5 more drops and wait 15 minutes.
Ultraviolet Filters: Portable ultraviolet filters can be used to purify water on an individual basis. These filters use ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms.
Solar Stills: Solar stills utilize the sun’s heat to evaporate and condense water, leaving behind impurities. This method is most suitable for long-term emergencies.
Water purification Tablets: Water purification tablets can kill most biological contaminants in water. However only certain types will protect against cryptosporidium. Look for tabs that contain chlorine dioxide as the active ingredient.
A couple of notes about the alternative methods above. It is important to let the chemically treated water stand for the recommended amount of time. This ensures all the nasty microscopic critters are dead. Some people have bad reactions to both of the chemical methods above. I’ve had iodine purified water in the past, and it gave me some gastrointestinal distress. I suspect it had something to do with the iodine affecting my gut bacteria. UV filters are probably the least desirable method of water purification during a SHTF situation as they need either line power or batteries. Cloudy or discolored water also reduces their effectiveness. Solar stills can be used as both a method of purification and as a source of water. The major drawback to the solar still is the length of time it takes to make/purify water.
Precautions and Considerations
Avoid contaminated sources: Always avoid using water from potentially contaminated sources, such as floodwaters, stagnant ponds, or chemical spills.
Store purified water properly: Once purified, store water in clean, airtight containers away from direct sunlight to prevent recontamination.
Use purification methods correctly: Follow the instructions for each purification method carefully to ensure effective disinfection.
Monitor water quality: If you have any doubts about the safety of water, refrain from using it until it has been properly purified.
Keep in mind, the methods and processes I have described here are secondary methods. I can’t stress enough the need for an actual purification system like those from Berkey and Alexapure.
Remember, access to clean drinking water is essential for survival. By understanding and using these purification methods, you can stay hydrated and healthy even in the face of emergencies.
I was looking at something, reminded of someone, G. Chris. He got some schooling with the G.I bill, when a degree ment something. Went to his place a few times, tagging along with dad, G. Chris wasn’t very good at poker, looking towards the gun cabinet. Always thought G. Chris was rich, nice car, beautiful shack, just thought he and his woman was rich. Was over there one time, spotted a can on a little shelf in a corner of his kitchen. Asked him about it.
” it’s all I could afford while going to school, that and macaroni”.
He didn’t say much about it after that, he lose another hand at cards.
Opened this box which was buried.
She made dolls as kid, when you don’t have anything, make it.
People think it’s hard now, wait till there is nothing.
Ever get beat in the head with wisdom?.
” you want something, earn it, work for it, you’ll take care of it and appreciate it so much more, if you don’t have the money for it, then you don’t need it right now, save for it”.
Medical stuff :
It’s probably some sort of OSHA haszard these days in a pinch, something to keep in mind
And in this corner… Ratdog!
Odin stopped by, first thing he did inhale ratdog’s food and washed it down with ratdog’s water.
104 pounds of Mastiff and lab, whose tail is like a whip, if it’s beating like a drum, you be fine, if not, well you’re a problem that must be dealt with.
Squeakers are a problem
About an hour later after Odin left, Ratdog came out of hiding with the look of ” is that monster gone”. Ratdog you’re fine, Thinking of Ratdog’s wellbeing, I was telling I have a Janome HD3000 leather sewing machine, and I have some serval, Ratdog, you’ll be styling, staying warm and even Odin will be thinking WTF is that. Why buy when I can make stuff. Some batting, velcro, maybe some danglies, like bear claws.
Until then Ratdog, the electric blanket will have to do
