November 2008

Fantasy & Survival

November 30, 2008

A lot has been written about survival planning over the years, unfortunately most of it was a waste of paper meant to feed the fantasies of the reader and the ego and wallet of the author. But fantasy sells. People will pay good money to feast at the table of self-fulfillment, where they can see [...]

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This 'n That

November 30, 2008

Job Cuts, Factory Slump Probably Worsened: US Economy PreviewBloomberg The recession engulfing the US economy deepened this month as employers slashed more jobs and manufacturing contracted at the fastest pace …Worst job losses in almost three decades expectedMarketWatch Tight economy forces more families to share resourcesDetroit Free Press, United States Adult children moving back home [...]

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What are you preparing for?

November 26, 2008

Back in “the day” when I first began making survival preparations, things were much simpler and straight forward. We knew the enemy, or thought we did, we knew what to expect and how to prepare. In the days of duck and cover, books like Bruce D. Clayton and “Life after Doomsday”, taught us how to [...]

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Reader Summited Photos

November 26, 2008

Reader said he only gave $450 for the trailer and after building the roof his total cost is just over $1,200. Reader uses a small wood stove for heating and some cooking. He noted that this photo was taken before he lined the walls around the stove with flat rock and cement. He ran the [...]

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This 'n That

November 26, 2008

US issues warning of threat on NY subway systemReuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US law enforcement issued a warning to state and local police of a possible al Qaeda threat to transit systems in and around New York City, a Homeland Security official said on Wednesday.Al Qaeda may target New York trains, feds say CNNWarning issued [...]

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This 'n That

November 24, 2008

Gun sales soaringNorth Florida NewsDaily, FL Another reason sales are up is that some fear a sour economy will increase crime. Although Florida does not keep records of gun sales, federal data show … Spike in gun sales triggers no new alarms for policeFarmington Daily Times, NM Many local gun owners are buying the assault [...]

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Travel Trailer Homesteading

November 23, 2008

Overview A lot of you have sent emails asking about my set-up here at the homestead kitty, it seems a lot of reader’s dream of leaving the rat race, of telling their boss and the world to kiss their ass, before setting out for the backwoods to live as a hermit on their own paid [...]

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This 'n That

November 23, 2008

Quoting Peter Schiff: Not a Crisis, A CollapseSeeking Alpha, NYHe explains that this isn’t just a financial crisis, it’s an economic collapse (yup!). The entire phony economy is collapsing. FOCUS ON/Nov. 23: The collapse of AmericaFort Worth Star Telegram, TX … globe this past half century has become a hollowed-out shell. America is on the [...]

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Rethinking the "golden horde" theory

November 21, 2008

Mr. Creekmore, I’m not big into the “golden horde” theory. The idea of gangs going mobile doesn’t fit their profile, and looters wouldn’t be organized enough to maintain a force that could really sweep a country. How would they keep a supply of ammo? After several sieges they’d be in the red ammo and food [...]

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Bug-Out Van

November 21, 2008

Mr. Creekmore, My late father-in-law enjoyed what we would call his “bug out van” for many years. It was a 1976 Dodge with windows all around and he had fitted a platform bed against the back doors and a tidy kitchenette that included a built- in two burner cook top and an ice-box (for ice! [...]

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Budget Priced Self Defense Pistol

November 18, 2008

Hi M.D., Love the blog, I have found great advice for those of us who are forced to live on a tight budget, it would seen some survival blog writers think most of us have an endless supply of cash to purchase survival preps, when in reality most of us are just trying to get [...]

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This 'n That

November 18, 2008

Gun sales soar; fear of limits is blamedArizona Republic, AZ Gun-store owners in the Phoenix area say they saw sharp increases in gun and ammunition sales just before and after the presidential election. …Firearm sales shoot up as gun owners worry about Barack Obama … New York Daily NewsObama gun-policy fears trigger a run on [...]

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Survival Guns – The Poor Man’s Arsenal Revisited

November 13, 2008

Sometime back I posted an article on Survivalist Blog detailing a set of survival guns that would allow the survivor to hunt small, medium and large game for the pot, as well as defend the retreat, all for under $350, not an easy task at today’s prices. Almost as soon as I hit the publish [...]

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Surviving an Obamination

November 11, 2008

Welcome to the United Socialist States of Amerika. I have this habit of listening to talk radio every night before going to bed and while the subjects are usually varied and interesting, lately they have grown insipid with talk of the 44th president to be Barack Obama and his plans to rebuild America. I usually [...]

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Obama on Gun Control – Hide your Guns

November 9, 2008

A few things have happened since Barack Obama became the 44th President, our economy has taken a nose dive, over $400-billion in debt was accrued in the first 57 days of the Obama Presidency and gun sales have skyrocketed. Barack Obama is the most anti-gun president ever to sit in the White house. He can [...]

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The Wood Stove, Obama and Murphy’s Law

November 6, 2008

It’s been unseasonably warm for the last several days, and I have used the sunny days to my advantage to get some work done around the homestead kitty. The main chore to take up my time was cutting, splitting and stacking firewood to burn in the recently installed wood stove. Heating with wood is really [...]

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Sharpen Your Brain

November 6, 2008

BY MayberryComing to you live from sunny Survivalist Blog, heeeeeeeEEEEEEEEERRRRE’s Mayberry!!! That’s right, M.D.’s invited me to guest post on his blog. Now I get to assault y’all from 2 fronts! How cool is that?!!!! So anyhoo, the first topic I’ve chosen for my guest appearance is Sharpening Your Brain. Now I know this has [...]

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The Underground Economy

November 4, 2008

by MayberryAs the price of life continues to blow past the threshold of bearability, I’ve noticed some really interesting things going on. For instance, a guy who owns (well, occupies anyway) a home on the “main drag” has started selling refurbished washers and dryers. Of course he has a sign up soliciting your broken down [...]

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Choosing a Survival Knife

November 4, 2008

I was wondering what the best fixed blade, carbon steel knife on the market is? I am getting past day hikes into some more serious backpacking and need a knife. I’m looking to spend under $80. Couldn’t find anything in your forum(s). Thanks for the help!!! – Michael W MDC Replies:This question is very personal [...]

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Recommended Concealed Carry Holster for Glock 19

November 3, 2008

Dear Mr. CreekmoreFirst of all I would like to thank you for putting together The Survivalist Blog, I went back in the archives reading from the beginning up to the current articles, amazing! I especially enjoyed your Breaking the Chains series of articles about how you set up your own homestead on two acres with [...]

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