http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:29:38 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/feed/? http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/washington-prepper-s-rendezvous-t198.htm Admin Location to be announced later this year, at least by end of April, sooner if enough interest is shown. I would like to have at least a 2 day event, 4 if possible. Bulletin Board Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:29:38 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/washington-prepper-s-rendezvous-t198.htm#204 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/washington-prepper-s-rendezvous-t198.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/something-wicked-comes-t197.htm Selous Scout http://selousscouts.blogspot.com/

It's my blog. What can I say?]]> Recommended Blogs Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:09:11 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/something-wicked-comes-t197.htm#203 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/something-wicked-comes-t197.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/weather-alerts-f67/flooding-alert-t196.htm Selous Scout http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/]]> Weather Alerts Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:05:28 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/weather-alerts-f67/flooding-alert-t196.htm#202 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/weather-alerts-f67/flooding-alert-t196.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/wsdot-f13/washington-state-department-of-transportation-t195.htm Selous Scout
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/]]> WSDOT Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:29:28 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/wsdot-f13/washington-state-department-of-transportation-t195.htm#201 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/wsdot-f13/washington-state-department-of-transportation-t195.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/idaho-prepper-s-network-f12/idaho-prepper-s-network-t194.htm Selous Scout http://www.idahopreppers.blogspot.com/]]> Idaho Prepper's Network Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:15:01 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/idaho-prepper-s-network-f12/idaho-prepper-s-network-t194.htm#200 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/idaho-prepper-s-network-f12/idaho-prepper-s-network-t194.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/utah-prepper-s-network-f11/utah-prepper-s-network-t193.htm Selous Scout http://www.utahpreppers.com/]]> Utah Prepper's Network Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:13:51 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/utah-prepper-s-network-f11/utah-prepper-s-network-t193.htm#199 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/utah-prepper-s-network-f11/utah-prepper-s-network-t193.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/kentucky-prepper-s-network-f8/kentucky-prepper-s-network-t192.htm Selous Scout http://kentucky-preppers-network.blogspot.com/]]> Kentucky Prepper's Network Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:26 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/kentucky-prepper-s-network-f8/kentucky-prepper-s-network-t192.htm#198 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/kentucky-prepper-s-network-f8/kentucky-prepper-s-network-t192.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/texas-prepper-s-network-f4/texas-prepper-s-network-t191.htm Selous Scout http://texaspreppersnetwork.blogspot.com/]]> Texas Prepper's Network Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:28:16 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/texas-prepper-s-network-f4/texas-prepper-s-network-t191.htm#197 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/texas-prepper-s-network-f4/texas-prepper-s-network-t191.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/gringo-malo-s-blog-t190.htm Selous Scout http://gringomalosblog.blogspot.com/

Just another pissed-off redneck.
===============================================================

Fairly new to blogging (at least with this one), the information posted by Gringo Malo is worth the read. Infrequent posting is the only thing I can find fault with. If you want non PC commentary, have a dose of this.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:26:05 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/gringo-malo-s-blog-t190.htm#196 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/gringo-malo-s-blog-t190.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f51/bugout-weekend-t17.htm Selous Scout Fri May 26, 2006 My boys and I will be practicing a bugout this holiday weekend. It's is supposed to rain so it will be a realistic test as far as PNW weather is concerned. We will be living on the contents of our bugout packs (with some reserve food stashed in the car just in case) and evaluating their contents for function and practicality. We will be looking for wild edibles to supplement our homemade MRE's, but will not be harvesting any animals at this time. My main goal is to get ... Non-Fiction Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:39:05 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f51/bugout-weekend-t17.htm#20 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f51/bugout-weekend-t17.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-part-ii-t184.htm Selous Scout URBAN The roles of weapons are basically reversed in an urban environment from hunting to home defense. Let’s examine what I consider to be the basic survival arsenal for an urban area. The choices of weapons are quite broad: Basic (Budget) 1) Shotgun, 12 Gauge Role: Primary - Home Defense against Intruders Secondary - Hunting small/large game animals 2) Large Bore Rifle, Legal Hunting Caliber, Semi-Auto Role: Primary - Sniping/Home defense Secondary - Hunting ... The Survival Arsenal Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:35:26 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-part-ii-t184.htm#188 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-part-ii-t184.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-library-f64/a-partial-listing-of-my-library-t183.htm Selous Scout Tappan on Survival - Mel Tappan Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants - Bradford Angier The Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Cookbook - Edith Young Cotterell Managing 12 Volts: How To Upgrade, Operate, And Troubleshoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems - Harold Barre Producing Your Own Power - Rodale Press Wind Power For THe Homeowner - Donald Marier The Homesteader's Handbook to Raising Small Livestock - Jerome D Belanger The Edible Indoor Garden - PeggyHardigree Greenhouse Gardeners Companion ... The Library Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:21:07 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-library-f64/a-partial-listing-of-my-library-t183.htm#187 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-library-f64/a-partial-listing-of-my-library-t183.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/kaiservontexas-musings-t180.htm Selous Scout http://kaiservontexas.blogspot.com/

my own little gestalt mixed with a tiny bit of bourbon . . .
=============================================================
Interesting site. Not regurgitating posts absorbed from other blogs. Read it.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:55:39 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/kaiservontexas-musings-t180.htm#184 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/kaiservontexas-musings-t180.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/possum-living-t179.htm Selous Scout http://www.possumliving.com/ This is a site about the diy culture and living offgrid and outside the box. Your life belongs to you; live it to the fullest! Contact: tracy@possumliving.com "Quando omni flunkus moritati" =================================================================================== This site seems to rely heavily on YouTube videos for content. Hard to store that in your Survival Bible. Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:48:04 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/possum-living-t179.htm#183 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/possum-living-t179.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-emergency-preparedness-t178.htm Selous Scout http://survivalpreps.blogspot.com/

An online journal devoted to taking responsibility for getting through whatever life throws at us.
==========================================================================

Another infrequent poster. But has some good info.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:37:45 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-emergency-preparedness-t178.htm#182 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-emergency-preparedness-t178.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/judy-of-the-woods-t177.htm Selous Scout http://www.judyofthewoods.net/

productivity, creativity, sustainability - self-reliant living in the 21st century
===============================================================

Off grid living in England. Judy has some good info on producing your own power. She is a infrequent poster but what she has on her site is worth the read.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:35:35 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/judy-of-the-woods-t177.htm#181 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/judy-of-the-woods-t177.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/wretha-s-adventures-100-off-grid-t176.htm Selous Scout http://wretha.blogspot.com/ Wretha On a mountain in the high desert of far west, Texas, United States. I did what most people only dream about doing, I left my jobs, I left my old life, we moved to a mountain side in the high desert of far west Texas. We built a small cabin and are living completely off grid. This blog is to document my day to day life for the friends and family I left behind in the city. ================================================================================================== I ... Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:28:12 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/wretha-s-adventures-100-off-grid-t176.htm#180 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/wretha-s-adventures-100-off-grid-t176.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-freeholder-t175.htm Selous Scout http://thefreehold.blogspot.com/

======================================================

This one is definately on the list. A huge Blog roll that I have not yet explored, yet there are some familiar names there. Lots of links to YouTube videos. Posts date back to 2004. Digging thru the achives turns up many posts of the non-PC nature. Read it, if only to support non-PC bloggers.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:25:09 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-freeholder-t175.htm#179 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-freeholder-t175.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/solo-survivalist-t174.htm Selous Scout http://solosurvivalist.com/blog/index.php?title=solo_survivalist_online_aamp_explained&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 This site is about disaster preparedness. We discuss and practice a preparedness lifestyle, which includes preparing for all type of events, including natural, man-made, financial, and societal disasters. This includes everything from hurricanes and tornados to chemical spills to economic depression to riots and civil unrest. This site is NOT about overthrowing ... Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:13:07 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/solo-survivalist-t174.htm#178 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/solo-survivalist-t174.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-t173.htm Selous Scout The Survival Arsenal What you choose to fill your arsenal is largely dependent on your whole philosophy of what you are preparing for. Here are some possible scenarios: 1) Pandemic 2) Natural Disasters 3) Economic Instability/Social Breakdown 4) Martial Law/Civilian Disarmament 5) Civil War 6) UN/NWO Takeover 7) World War (Nuclear or Biological) Other factors that could influence your choices are as follows: 1. What can you afford? 2. Where do you live? ... The Survival Arsenal Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:14:28 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-t173.htm#177 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-survival-arsenal-f90/the-survival-arsenal-t173.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-urban-survivalist-t172.htm Selous Scout http://www.theurbansurvivalist.blogspot.com/ Suburban Survival * Staying Alive * SHTF * TEOTWAWKI ========================================================== A fairly new Blog, its posts going back only to 12/7/2007. I like what I read so far, keep up the good postings. Has a good post on "The Basic Armory". http://theurbansurvivalist.blogspot.com/2007/12/basic-armory.html Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:00:43 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-urban-survivalist-t172.htm#176 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-urban-survivalist-t172.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/staying-alive-t171.htm Selous Scout http://wwwstayalive.blogspot.com/

==============================================================

A blog that seems to be truly written from the heart. No P.C., Just personal thoughts on the survival/preparedness front.
God be with you brother.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:33:12 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/staying-alive-t171.htm#175 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/staying-alive-t171.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/notes-from-the-bunker-t170.htm Selous Scout http://commanderzero.com/blog/

================================================================
Has some good info on storing up food. Blog has been around for awhile (since April 2003), it just needs some more exposure to the rest of the preperation crowd. Once I read all the archives I will probably determine that he is at the top of the list.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:27:23 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/notes-from-the-bunker-t170.htm#174 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/notes-from-the-bunker-t170.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/total-survivalist-libertarian-rantfest-t169.htm Selous Scout http://www.tslrf.blogspot.com/ We are three friends who started a blog. We blog about survivalism, politics and the world. We also rant about all sorts of stuff. =========================================================================== Written by Ryan, The Other Ryan and Chad. Pretty good reading, on a par with the other blogs mentioned in this topic so far. Well worth your time to read each day. Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:15:09 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/total-survivalist-libertarian-rantfest-t169.htm#173 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/total-survivalist-libertarian-rantfest-t169.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/teotwawki-blog-t168.htm Selous Scout http://teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com/

===========================================================

The information is good but the posting is sporadic. No new posts since Feb 19, 2008.]]> Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:03:51 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/teotwawki-blog-t168.htm#172 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/teotwawki-blog-t168.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/surviving-in-argentina-t167.htm Selous Scout http://www.ferfal.blogspot.com/ ======================================================= FerFal's experience in living thru the economic crash of Argentina is a look at what may happen in the USA come the Free Fall. I think it will be much worse here than it was there when it finally happens, though I don't believe we will have a slow slide. Too many people think that .Gov will save them, even after the ineptitude displayed during the hurricane disasters of 2005. Ooopps. Now I'm on the ... Recommended Blogs Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:14 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/surviving-in-argentina-t167.htm#171 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/surviving-in-argentina-t167.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/circle-of-the-oroborous-t166.htm Selous Scout http://circleoftheoroborous-dragon.blogspot.com/ It's all about survival...Day to day or natural disasters. It seems no-one is posting how to do it on the cheap. Permaculture anyone? Sustainability, Breaking free of the destructive cycle. Beginning a new cycle. How do you thrive? Its about time some-one started posting sensible ideas for cheap solutions to everyday problems. We hope to cover some of it here. From wildcrafting to D.I.Y to dumpster shopping. We will review products ... Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:54:04 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/circle-of-the-oroborous-t166.htm#170 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/circle-of-the-oroborous-t166.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalist-blog-t165.htm Selous Scout http://thesurvivalistblog.blogspot.com/ The Web Log of Survival, Preparedness and Self-Reliance. ========================================================== The blog owner is known for his blogging inconsistency. So far he has done well with his current endeavor and his posts are well detailed and fairly in depth. Not all of the articles are written by him, however this is not necessarily a bad thing as the articles are generally well written and imformative. Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:44:47 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalist-blog-t165.htm#169 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalist-blog-t165.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bear-ridge-project-t164.htm Selous Scout http://www.bearridgeproject.com/ The Bear Ridge Project chronicles my journey to move from a consumer based existence to an off-grid, sustainable lifestyle. ================================================================================ Lot's of good information on one mans journey to become independent of consumerism. Some political comments may be considered inflammatory by TPTB. He is now most likely on a watch list. A good read if you are considering this type of lifestyle. Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:38:42 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bear-ridge-project-t164.htm#168 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bear-ridge-project-t164.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalblog-t163.htm Selous Scout http://survivalblog.com/ SurvivalBlog is dedicated to family preparedness, survival, self-reliance, and self-sufficiency. Are you new to this blog? Be advised that you are jumping in to extant threads. Read "About" first. Then it is best to the start at the beginning of the archives and work your way up. Thanks! - JWR ================================================================= Lot's of good information here, mainly provided by Jim's readers but with his commentary ... Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:02:40 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalblog-t163.htm#167 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survivalblog-t163.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtfblogcom-are-you-ready-t162.htm Selous Scout http://www.shtfblog.com/

Survival - Madness - Peak Oil - Preparedness - Pandemics - Economic Collapse - Total Insanity
=======================================================================

The Rangerman's sometimes tongue in cheek look at survival. Lot's of good info to round out your survival skills.]]> Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:58:17 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtfblogcom-are-you-ready-t162.htm#166 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtfblogcom-are-you-ready-t162.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtf-daily-t161.htm Selous Scout http://www.shtfdaily.com/ This website is dedicated to monitoring the status of our society and what to do when things go wrong. The main page is full of news articles about issues that may in the future or are currently impacting our way of life. News stories range from natural disasters to economic downturns to military maneuvering. The discussion forum is for discussing what we can, as individuals, do to prepare for potential changes in our way of life. In essence, this site is about ... Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:55:08 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtf-daily-t161.htm#165 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/shtf-daily-t161.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-acres-t160.htm Selous Scout http://survivalacres.com/wordpress/ Sustainable Living & Common Sense =========================================== Wow! Can this guy ever depress you! Lots of eye opening info on what is going on in our nation, and the world. I suspect that he is on a watch list due to some of his highly critical "Rants". But, all us might be on that list due to the fact that we wish to be left alone to live our lives as we see fit. He also sells Food for long term storage. Check him ... Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:51:56 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-acres-t160.htm#164 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/survival-acres-t160.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bison-survival-blog-t159.htm Selous Scout http://www.bisonsurvivalblog.blogspot.com/ Frugal Survivalism. Preparedness. Self-Sufficiency. Extreme Paranoia. ==================================================== Bison is one of my daily reads. Jim Dakin has a lot of good insight into prepping for survival on a shoestring budget. While everything he recommends may not suit everyones likes, it will allow those with limited income to find new ways of preparing for the Free Fall. The comments section of his blog contains lots of ... Recommended Blogs Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:43:30 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bison-survival-blog-t159.htm#163 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/bison-survival-blog-t159.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/collapse-is-in-motion-t158.htm Selous Scout It seems the the Collapse is now in motion. Everyday the headlines get worse and worse. Food is becoming scarce in some parts of the world, oil is above $105 a barrel, and the fools in our government are promoting driving over eating with their Ethanol mandate. Many sources say that we will be in collapse by mid 2008, but that remains to be seen. We do know that some items are disappearing from the store shelves very rapidly as the sheeple start to become aware that something is dreadfully ... Bulletin Board Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:08:56 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/collapse-is-in-motion-t158.htm#162 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/bulletin-board-f10/collapse-is-in-motion-t158.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/ed-day-dead-sydney-t155.htm Selous Scout
Shaping up to be a pretty good story so far. Read it at:

http://ed-day.blogspot.com/]]> Recommended Blogs Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:30:40 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/ed-day-dead-sydney-t155.htm#159 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/ed-day-dead-sydney-t155.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/preservation-and-storage-f19/10-12-07-grain-price-update-t99.htm Selous Scout
50 Lbs Whole Corn - $9.99
50 Lbs Whole Wheat - $12.39
50 Lbs Rolled Oats - $11.69
50 Lbs Whole Oats - - $11.69

Corn and Wheat stayed the same, as did Barley.]]> Preservation and Storage Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:48:26 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/preservation-and-storage-f19/10-12-07-grain-price-update-t99.htm#103 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/preservation-and-storage-f19/10-12-07-grain-price-update-t99.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-free-state-blogs-t85.htm Selous Scout Provide "boots-on-the-ground" information about what's going on in the Free State of New Hampshire
Provide positive community feedback to those who are thinking about moving to the Free State

http://freestateblogs.net/]]> Recommended Blogs Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:53:13 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-free-state-blogs-t85.htm#89 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/the-free-state-blogs-t85.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/ammo-and-reloading-f54/ammunition-how-much-is-enough-t78.htm Selous Scout The argument over how much ammo to buy and store is one of the most widely contested subjects on the Survival/Militia internet forums today. Many feel that only 500 rounds total is necessary while others suggest amounts that would require heavy trucking to move about. All things considered, the amount of ammo you need to store is directly tied to what your perception of what TSHTF will consist of and how you go about preparing for it. The amount of ammo required by a homeowner protecting ... Ammo and Reloading Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:37:33 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/ammo-and-reloading-f54/ammunition-how-much-is-enough-t78.htm#82 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/ammo-and-reloading-f54/ammunition-how-much-is-enough-t78.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/introductions-f42/hi-to-all-t48.htm Selous Scout I am Selous Scout. I have been involved in survival preparations most of my life. I have seen and read about disasters since my late teens, and this has spurred me onward in my quest to be fully prepared. I am not as prepared as I would like to be at this stage in my life, but am better off than most. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State, County of Snohomish. It is Earthquake\Flood\Windstorm country, and that is what I have in the past focused on preparing for. Now, thanks ... Introductions Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:20:37 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/introductions-f42/hi-to-all-t48.htm#52 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/introductions-f42/hi-to-all-t48.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/another-basic-sour-dough-starter-t42.htm Selous Scout Blend in a quart-size non-metal bowl or crock (sourdough reacts with metal) and let stand 5-10 minutes till bubbly: 1. 1/2 cup lukewarm water or potato water (95° -105°F) 1 TB SAF dry yeast 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached white flour 2. Blend in additional: 1/2 cup lukewarm water or potato water (95-105°) 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached white flour 3. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or cheesecloth; let stand in a corner 2-6 days. Stir down with non-metal ... Storage Food Recipes Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:28:08 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/another-basic-sour-dough-starter-t42.htm#46 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/another-basic-sour-dough-starter-t42.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/sourdough-starter-t41.htm Selous Scout Some info I collected along the way, not sure where. I am not the author. S.S. The sourdough starter is the basic ingredient for everything you will make that's called sourdough whatever. Sourdough is simply home-grown yeast! Given the hosts of flour and warm water, the yeast spores break down the starch into sugar, permitting fermentation to take place. In bread baking, the sourdough acts primarily as the leavening or raising agent. The sourdough base is often called a sponge and from ... Storage Food Recipes Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:23:19 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/sourdough-starter-t41.htm#45 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/sourdough-starter-t41.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bags-caches-t40.htm Selous Scout Bug out Bags & Caches The two go together well in a subject because the size of one depends upon the size of the other. There is enormous magic (magic is just something that is easily explained of the seemingly impossible done by preparedness) in caches. With caches in place, I can be without supplies and "magically" have supplies when I need them. Imagine having a ton of supplies in a bug out bag. That isn't practical for a bag that you will carry on your person, so caching ... The Bugout Bag Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:57:10 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bags-caches-t40.htm#44 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bags-caches-t40.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/cast-iron-cookery-f63/seasoning-cleaning-cast-iron-cookware-t39.htm Selous Scout Seasoning & Cleaning Cast Iron Cookware -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cast iron cookware is considered by many people to be the ultimate choice when cooking over any type of fire. This is especially true when cooking over a campfire or in a fireplace. However, in order to get the most satisfaction out of the cast iron cooking experience, it is important to properly season and care for your cast iron skillets, dutch ovens, griddles, ... Cast Iron Cookery Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:51:43 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/cast-iron-cookery-f63/seasoning-cleaning-cast-iron-cookware-t39.htm#43 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/cast-iron-cookery-f63/seasoning-cleaning-cast-iron-cookware-t39.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bag-contents-example-t38.htm Selous Scout 3 Day (72 Hour) Bag Contents Survival Equipment ----------------------------------------------------- Compass Flashlight (preferrably an LED style to conserve batterys) Extra batteries for any electronics Whistle (for emergency signaling) Space blankets (2 for each person) Small roll of Duct Tape per person Tube of super glue Blue Poly Tarps (8'x10'), 1 per family member Contractor Trash Bags ZipLoc style plastic baggies Hatchet Folding Pruning Saw Long nylon ... The Bugout Bag Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:46:08 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bag-contents-example-t38.htm#42 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/the-bugout-bag-f33/bug-out-bag-contents-example-t38.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/living-primitively-t37.htm Selous Scout http://livingprimitively.com/ This blog is about primitive skills and experiences on primitive living. The domain is new, the design is new, the concept has been expandend and hopefully this will attract new readers interested in not neccesarily the skills, but also in reading about first hand experiences of primitive living. As promised in My Pledge (post 150) I will try to post every day starting in October. To manage this I’ll need financial support. If you can not afford to buy from ... Recommended Blogs Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:24:05 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/living-primitively-t37.htm#41 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/recommended-blogs-f37/living-primitively-t37.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/foraging-f57/skinning-and-dressing-rabbits-t34.htm Selous Scout Skinning And Dressing Rabbits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dressing Procedure Rabbits are killed by one of two methods. The preferred method is dislocation of the neck. The rabbit is held firmly by the rear legs and head; it is stretched full length. Then with a hard, sharp pull, the head is bent backward to dislocate the neck. The rabbit can also be struck a hard, quick blow to the skull behind the ears. A blunt stick or side of the ... Foraging Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:38:55 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/foraging-f57/skinning-and-dressing-rabbits-t34.htm#38 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/foraging-f57/skinning-and-dressing-rabbits-t34.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/purification-methods-f20/purifying-water-using-chlorine-bleach-t22.htm Selous Scout Purifying Water Using Chlorine Bleach Liquid chlorine bleaches, such as Purex and Clorox, contain a chlorine compound in solution that will effectively disinfect water. The procedure for disinfecting drinking water is as follows: To purify, add 4 drops of standard liquid chlorine bleach (5% concentration) per quart of water (or about ¼ teaspoon per gallon), and double that amount for turbid or colored water. The treated water should be mixed thoroughly and allowed to stand for 30 minutes. ... Purification Methods Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:41:41 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/purification-methods-f20/purifying-water-using-chlorine-bleach-t22.htm#26 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/purification-methods-f20/purifying-water-using-chlorine-bleach-t22.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/ezekiel-bread-recipe-t21.htm Selous Scout Ezekiel Bread Recipe 5 and 1/4 Cups Ezekiel-Mix Ground into Flour (makes 3 loaves) or: 2 1/2 cups Hard Red Wheat 1 1/2 cups Spelt (substitute Rye if you cna't get Spelt) 1/2 cup Barley 1/4 cup Millet 1/4 cup Lentils 2 Tbsp Great Northern Beans 2 Tbsp Red Kidney Beans 2 Tbsp Pinto Beans Mix all grains and beans in a large bowl and mill into a fine flour. Measure into a large bowl: 4 cups warm water 1 cup honey (molasses or Stevia can also be used, adjust ... Storage Food Recipes Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:19:13 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/ezekiel-bread-recipe-t21.htm#25 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/storage-food-recipes-f6/ezekiel-bread-recipe-t21.htm http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/misc-stuff-f5/software-for-survival-t15.htm Selous Scout With all the information posted on the internet, you are bound to find all sorts of interesting data that you wish to keep available for future reference. I find myself saving web pages everyday, along with all the baggage they drag along with them to my hard drive. Needing a way to keep this info organized so it could be found and utilized later led me to several different programs which fill this need wonderfully. #1. Adobe Acrobat ver.8.X.X. Being able to save whole websites ... Misc. Stuff Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:30:57 GMT http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/misc-stuff-f5/software-for-survival-t15.htm#18 http://preppersnation.forumotion.com/misc-stuff-f5/software-for-survival-t15.htm