tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post6471779850915320620..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: mental fatigue 2 of 3James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-89536890241576945732018-04-18T18:23:45.447-07:002018-04-18T18:23:45.447-07:00That ain't chump change, damn! At least you h...That ain't chump change, damn! At least you have junk land, though, right? Right, Jim, like that helps! :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-25733716076756991312018-04-18T18:22:24.236-07:002018-04-18T18:22:24.236-07:00Thanks, and sorry. Usually the hiccups on Blogger...Thanks, and sorry. Usually the hiccups on Blogger are minor.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-44300592438730426002018-04-18T16:54:43.137-07:002018-04-18T16:54:43.137-07:00Just got back from the junk land. I thought the co...Just got back from the junk land. I thought the county would install the culvert like they do for everyone. But the wet weather creek was 16 inches to far from the road. Cost me 1500, 550 for a 42 inch culverts and the rest for rock and labor. Be sure to research all the in and outs or be ready to pay for the unexpected. The shack will have to wait awhile longer, gotta get more dough.Demented guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071191996716087797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-3344490324237391282018-04-18T16:41:37.924-07:002018-04-18T16:41:37.924-07:00I liked the series, tried but couldn't post th...I liked the series, tried but couldn't post this on your 4/18 article.Demented guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071191996716087797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-83444581407615328072018-04-18T11:35:32.360-07:002018-04-18T11:35:32.360-07:00Of course, I don't mean that as an insult. Mo...Of course, I don't mean that as an insult. More of a irritant, but women serve their niche, as we do. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91423700647861311972018-04-18T11:18:22.597-07:002018-04-18T11:18:22.597-07:00you said it. I say "women bitch about proble...you said it. I say "women bitch about problems, men solve them!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-1933664284301839382018-04-18T07:48:50.036-07:002018-04-18T07:48:50.036-07:00I hear ya. Thought the same thing myself.I hear ya. Thought the same thing myself.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-4305109463663583032018-04-18T07:37:56.887-07:002018-04-18T07:37:56.887-07:00In a round about way, it’s probably better that th...In a round about way, it’s probably better that this site doesn’t draw too many followers. This site is rather politically incorrect (Don’t get me wrong, this is one of your main attractions) and too much negative attention would put you in the crosshairs of the wrong people. There are certain organizations that come to mind (being vague on purpose here). I know of another blogger, and a smaller one at that, that made their list of undesirability (again, being vague here, as to avoid keywords). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-40930406057285146502018-04-18T06:57:08.606-07:002018-04-18T06:57:08.606-07:00I also envision commercials ( "I don't al...I also envision commercials ( "I don't always use a FLIR scope, but when I do I use GayBone brand for superior performance" ). The visitor count was up fifty percent. We'll see how many stay, bless 'Ol Remus' heart.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91270833094964208652018-04-18T00:30:45.150-07:002018-04-18T00:30:45.150-07:00My experience exactly! One of your best posts. Com...My experience exactly! One of your best posts. Common sense/wisdom given in a lyrical* way. <br /><br />* "expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53956155959555947902018-04-17T19:49:24.641-07:002018-04-17T19:49:24.641-07:00Jim, you got a shout out link by woodpile report. ...Jim, you got a shout out link by woodpile report. Your on the march now. Pack a traveling bag for upcoming speaking engagement tours and book signings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-52059506815214827432018-04-17T18:53:53.086-07:002018-04-17T18:53:53.086-07:00And PS, thanks for the compliments. It is nice to...And PS, thanks for the compliments. It is nice to know I'm improving. I always have tried, of course, but I should have no excuse now as I have more energy and time.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-38042146478587360662018-04-17T18:52:25.559-07:002018-04-17T18:52:25.559-07:00In general, I've been less than impressed with...In general, I've been less than impressed with old timey books such as this ( mostly in other fields, I can't comment on this one specifically ), but I have them if needed and hopefully they provide something positive. At least this one is relatively affordable.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-64529751267496318792018-04-17T18:50:09.637-07:002018-04-17T18:50:09.637-07:00Even if all the effort is for naught, we did our b...Even if all the effort is for naught, we did our best ( yeh, I really can't imagine we'll get much more time ). James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71614204500058273822018-04-17T18:46:11.327-07:002018-04-17T18:46:11.327-07:00Your knowledge of the events of the accident are f...Your knowledge of the events of the accident are far greater than mine. I have nothing to support my theory ( yes, "fact" was misused ) other than the worst possible outcome for those in power would have been the demise of the Soviets. We needed the cold war to continue to goose the military industrial complex to consolidate and build our world power status. I think a lot of things were planned out during the war to continue this dynamic. Bring the Saudi's into the fold, importing Nazi science, etc. To me, it just fits that Patton was a threat to that. Wild conjecture, but there is little else you can do in a world of lies and national security secrets. For instance, was the assassination attempt on Reagan the coup from Bush, Sr.? One of many examples.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-27260117866247247262018-04-17T18:06:07.454-07:002018-04-17T18:06:07.454-07:00Yeah guys, everybody has great contibutions to thi...Yeah guys, everybody has great contibutions to this series. I can at least take comfort with the knowledge that I am very aware of the impending problems i.e. collapse/shtf/etc. Well and above 98% of the rest of the herd. I have worked ass off since early 90s to get gear/skills/mindset as ready as possible, again probably better than majority of the other prepper want to be folks. Thanks to Lord Bison's constant admonishments, even with some fatigue as expected, we are all well on our way here. Carry on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-61829406938085616992018-04-17T17:58:27.934-07:002018-04-17T17:58:27.934-07:00Glad you looked it up. I meant it as a compliment....Glad you looked it up. I meant it as a compliment. Since I rarely pay compliments, I'd hate to have one wasted.<br /><br />While I would not necessarily associate the words 'fact' and 'assassinated' in Patton's case, it certainly was an odd occurrence. Would you hold that the assassination was the automobile accident, or in his subsequent medical treatment? I'm familiar with both as far as the public record goes, which itself may not be reliable. As I understand it, his neck was broken (and scalp torn off) when his head hit the overhead light fixture in his vehicle. The temporary treatment was traction, immobilization, which lead to pneumonia. And death.<br /><br />He was an interesting character. Used to refer to Eisenhower as "that goddamned clerk." One might speculate that the allocation of all logistics to Montgomery's Market Garden, which ended in what could be reasonably described as failure, as well as bringing Patton's drive into southern Germany to an abrupt halt, could support that theory. All hindsight, of course.<br /><br />Let me also say, if I may, that your writing, particularly the arguments you make (support of some principle and projection of effect) have gotten steadily better this past year. Your work is paying off. It is pleasant to watch. . . and to read.<br /><br />Good on ya!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-56421293669141680352018-04-17T17:56:22.251-07:002018-04-17T17:56:22.251-07:00Was wondering if anyone is familiar with, or can r...Was wondering if anyone is familiar with, or can recommend the book in the link below (the 1st of 3)? Apparently it’s a medicinal herb book written in the 1890’s by a prominent doctor that was well known in the field of herb medicine. It was mostly intended for the remote pioneers that weren’t near any big cities and were pretty much on their own. It intrigues me, and I’d like to get it, if for no other reason than for nostalgia purposes. But it would be a double bonus if it were to also serve as a post collapse guide (as some in the reviews seemed to feel that it would). For this reason, I would probably get the hard copy (and yes, through your links).<br /><br />1894 Frontier Doctor's Medical Handbook: Book 1 (The Frontier Doctor's Medical Handbook) (Volume 1)<br /><br />https://www.amazon.com/1894-Frontier-Doctors-Medical-Handbook/dp/0692322019/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0692322019&pd_rd_r=KBTHVR2Z6ZHHZPVKZGYS&pd_rd_w=PKWbf&pd_rd_wg=jjHbX&psc=1&refRID=KBTHVR2Z6ZHHZPVKZGYSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-21952545191287066792018-04-17T15:26:32.435-07:002018-04-17T15:26:32.435-07:00I'll be honest-I had to look up "pithy&qu...I'll be honest-I had to look up "pithy". It's better than it sounds :) The fact that Patton was assassinated by the elite of the day gives his thoughts extra credence. Just saying.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-77643673413914737322018-04-17T12:14:14.345-07:002018-04-17T12:14:14.345-07:00Long ago, a man of great insight in his area of op...Long ago, a man of great insight in his area of operation, George Smith Patton, Jr., observed that a man's body doesn't get tired; his mind does. As with most pithy statements, (the type of many written here), exceptions exist. Nevertheless, a mind can drive the body until it dies, when running, for example.<br /><br />In any case, the mind is paramount. It takes energy to think; those who think it does not, probably don't put much effort into thinking.<br /><br />Yep, yep.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-61030781221831812282018-04-17T11:11:17.697-07:002018-04-17T11:11:17.697-07:00On keeping the momentum, I had a solid year of dou...On keeping the momentum, I had a solid year of doubling my output. Then I started churning out crap. I almost felt guilty for cutting back, but I need to learn to accept periods of minimum activity to recharge the batteries. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-42244562710055193122018-04-17T11:09:14.821-07:002018-04-17T11:09:14.821-07:00We're innocent! It is the fault of an abundan...We're innocent! It is the fault of an abundant society! :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-47469959355804056062018-04-17T11:06:06.411-07:002018-04-17T11:06:06.411-07:00You're very fortunate to have had quantity qua...You're very fortunate to have had quantity quality. I have to settle for short duration quality. Most only get quantity. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-66629138340984645682018-04-17T11:04:20.606-07:002018-04-17T11:04:20.606-07:00I don't think discussing our emotional state i...I don't think discussing our emotional state is girly. It just needs to be approached correctly. A girl just talks and talks and talks a bit more, and then is done. A guy can talk, as long as it improves what is going to be accomplished. Which is what I think we are doing here. Increased performance. Girls ONLY identify a problem. We try to solve it. So ID'ing is okay as long as we solve it afterwards. Not complaining, being stoic, is that ideal if it allows problems to be mislabeled or misidentified? James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-25528455810528322312018-04-17T10:13:46.041-07:002018-04-17T10:13:46.041-07:00Not to sound too girly but, you really hit on wher...Not to sound too girly but, you really hit on where I've been emotionally for a few years now. The boss, the wife, the kids, they all fail to see the fact that there is only so much brain power to go around, even if there are more "waking hours". I always say "I'll give 100%. Do you want that divided equally among 100 projects so each gets 1% effort or should I do some of them the right way and pencil whip the rest?"<br /><br />-NoviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com