Survival:Beyond the Bug-Out Bag
We all agree that being prepared for an emergency is important. That's why preparing a "Bug Out Bag" that will allow you can grab and go can be a lifesaver. So I began posting information here over 6 years ago, and I'm updating that information regularly. I've also gone beyond the traditional products. Because creating "the bag" is just the first step to being prepared, not the final product. We now know we each need to have at least 30 days of essential supplies like food water and medicine. We must be our own first responders.
I cover topics like:
*Products I both use and trust.
*Often forgotten items you need to have in your bag.
*Psychological and Emotional planning for the family
*Planning for Kids and Seniors
*What to do when Plan "A" fails?
This includes a curated list of links from a variety of sources too. I'll be sharing and updating links to sites I buy from and products I use. So we are clear, I have no sponsors, so the opinions, both good and bad, are my own.
Join me as I begin the 7th year/6th season of productions in an ongoing series of podcasts for you and your family to use and to share with others as you build a community. Is this fun or what?
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
How to Address Wound Care Effectively
Imagine being equipped with the know-how to handle the aftermath of a bleeding injury—whether it's a minor scrape or a deep cut. That's exactly what you'll grasp in this episode as Bill…
Finally Thawed out and Back on my feet again!
Last time we talked about a car tire, flat and frozen to the street in two inches of ice. That set off an interesting series of events and ideas. This week we will discuss Donut Spare t…
Weather Armagedon? Let's check the reserves!
It was a cold mess out there this past week and we went to the reserves to see what information we had to share. In checking, I found three prior podcasts about dealing with cold weathe…
Your Homework is due.
Let's take a look at what's going on due to the weather as a perfect example of why we need to be prepared. (Over 400 Thousand homes without power on the East Coast.) I'll also send up …
Happy New Years and a Look Ahead
L Look at some suggestions gathered to get you ready for the coming year. Im feelling things will be happening a LOT faster than they have in the past and will be more intesnse both i…
Looking Back & Merry Christmas
Taking time to step back and look at a few of the changes in 2023, and say goodbye to some of the people we lost over the past year. Next week I'll be taking a look forward to the comi…
Thoughts from a Swamp Boat
Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays if you prefer, to everyone out there from all of us.
My wife and I just got back from a trip to New Orleans. We did all the Touristy things- We took th…
Things worth Mentioning
Each month I review all kinds of information. I came acorss some notes I'd made perviously about some items worth mentioning. I'm going to be sharing information and a few links to t…
Radiation Wrap Up and Pre Holilday Planning
The topic of Radiation and how to deal with it safely is a very deep dive. I shared links last week and I'm finalizing the topic here by stepping back and urging you to follow up and g…
Say My Name.
To be able to deal with a problem, especially a scary one, I have found you have to look it in the eye, say its name, and tell it to **** off. Then you can deal with it. The thought of…
First Aid: Beyond the Basic Supplies
This week I'm looking at the more advanced aspects of prepping in the medical area. Because it is a serious area of study, the standard disclaimer applies: I'm not a healthcare professi…
Head Games Manage Stress to your benefit.
Suggestions on filtering the steady stream of bad news due to recent events. Yes, be aware and concerned, No, do not stew in fear and worry. Some tips from two good sites to help you a…
You've got Mail!
A new listener from Southeastern Ohio reached out and had some good suggestions to share. His name is Todd and he reminded me that building a plan is the key part of the Bug Out Bag an…
Back up Power Planning
It seems we are seeing more and more reports of emergencies lately. When we do, one of the common issues is the loss of power to the home. There are an increasing number of choices when…
Time to "Say When"
How does an idiom from 1899 relates to today's problems? How does that apply to prepping?
We will take a closer look at disasters around the world and the lessons you and I can take fr…
I thought YOU brought that...?
Things that we often forget when packing for a Bug Out can be really important. Everything from your medications to your friends. You are going to need both.
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Break's Over. Back to work
September is National Preparedness Month, and it couldn't have come at a better time. August has been a veritable &^%$ Storm of disasters.
The tragedy in Lahina, blistering heat and dro…
Break Time! Back Sept.1st
It is now time for me to do some prepping. Things got very busy all at once. I'll be taking off to work on my OLLI class for SOU. I will also be writing to prepare the site for the upc…
Happy (HOT) 4th of July
A Holiday means family time and I thank you for taking the time to include me in yours this week. I'll have an update on my new pellet grill. (It went very well.)
I want to remind everyo…
What's the Frequency?
A question for our area broadcasters: "Can I tune in to your radio or tv station in an emergency? I'm putting that question to our local media as it is one of the more common questions …