tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post8841182966805263923..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: prepping without permission 1James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-11468459950914671302015-09-25T05:19:19.704-07:002015-09-25T05:19:19.704-07:00I sure hope she can suck a golf ball through a hos...I sure hope she can suck a golf ball through a hose.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-19771115436554828082015-09-24T14:32:32.154-07:002015-09-24T14:32:32.154-07:00My wife is all for any prep I am willing to do. My...My wife is all for any prep I am willing to do. My disability check doesn't go far and actually being disabled means not much work gets done. I feel sorry for my brother. He wanted to retire early but his wife spends her days driving around, shopping and stopping at drive-thrus. She told him he was spending too much money buying oil. He changes the oil in her Honda every 5000 miles and has to do it every three weeks. His first wife was worse, poor guy.jdmethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09412144350038186889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-68737458069066175112015-09-23T16:48:48.053-07:002015-09-23T16:48:48.053-07:00Men know how to scratch themselves vigorously. Wh...Men know how to scratch themselves vigorously. What more do we need? We are just interchangeable hunters/protectors.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62323366209406455172015-09-23T06:56:40.972-07:002015-09-23T06:56:40.972-07:00Women know how to make certain they are desired. T...Women know how to make certain they are desired. That is the first thing they try to learn to compete. <br />Then the good ones also try to learn how to take care of their children and family. And many good ones also learn how to integrate to the community in a way that establishes a baseline status for the family with upward mobility in status.<br />The truly Great ones get the idea of long term physical security for their family through techniques like prepping.<br />JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-15310104680234617462015-09-22T05:31:35.440-07:002015-09-22T05:31:35.440-07:00And why not take joy in necessary work?And why not take joy in necessary work?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-59310910791128791372015-09-21T16:02:48.371-07:002015-09-21T16:02:48.371-07:00Yoda say "Anger is powerful, but it leads to ...Yoda say "Anger is powerful, but it leads to the dark side." <br /><br />Revenge is not joyful, it is necessary. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-67266596692566931132015-09-21T15:42:05.827-07:002015-09-21T15:42:05.827-07:00Well, that just seems...mean. :)Well, that just seems...mean. :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-56861948509405476142015-09-21T15:41:11.961-07:002015-09-21T15:41:11.961-07:00To quaote:
This is paul wheaton's daily-ish em...To quaote:<br />This is paul wheaton's daily-ish email that is usually about permaculture and making a better world through learning good things rather than being angry at bad guys.<br />*<br />So sorry, I WANT to be angry. Anger fuels the will to survive so you can feel the pure joy of revenge. Don't let others fool you. Hate is good. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-23476809137619071132015-09-21T14:21:45.897-07:002015-09-21T14:21:45.897-07:00Paul Wheaton is giving away a 12 page PDF with mor...Paul Wheaton is giving away a 12 page PDF with more details about the Rocket Mass Heater - email signup and you get more free stuff and a daily-ish email on permaculture and suchlike. <br /><br />http://www.richsoil.com/email.jsp<br /><br />Rantool<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-57223233905583857362015-09-21T13:05:44.699-07:002015-09-21T13:05:44.699-07:00Exactly, JJ.
It's all about how you sell the ...Exactly, JJ.<br /><br />It's all about how you sell the idea of prepping. <br /><br />Women want to be secure, have their children provided for and know that their husband is looking out for their needs. <br /><br />My husband has it good. I'm the prepper in my family and he is just along for the ride. I try to budget a new gun, a thousand or so rounds of ammo, food storage, knives, etc every year. I hunt, gut and butcher the meat. I take the gun class. I look for ammo deals......<br /><br />Alas, I'm the prefect prepping wife and he could really care less. Though, I do rib him that he has it real lucky, most men would love to have a wife like me. :) <br /><br />All you other survivalist guys can eat your heart out. LOL<br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46476638364397745562015-09-21T13:04:59.850-07:002015-09-21T13:04:59.850-07:00Fine, but you are over in Yankeeland. Practically...Fine, but you are over in Yankeeland. Practically another country. Almost helping the enemies gene pool. :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-7345655692828809622015-09-21T13:03:19.091-07:002015-09-21T13:03:19.091-07:00I think a big part of prepping is finding the righ...I think a big part of prepping is finding the right tools we didn't know existed, as we move from "buy all activities" to "do it ourselves manually". James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76427343236721532952015-09-21T10:43:51.007-07:002015-09-21T10:43:51.007-07:00The SmartSplitter may free-up combat-capable perso...The SmartSplitter may free-up combat-capable persons from kindling duty to keep the kitchen warm. 70 year old (or 10 year old) who is not very strong can split wood to feed an efficient high-mass stove without getting hurt. Partially-capable people can be useful for more chores with the right tools. Probably worth $100 (with the usual squeaking cheapness shopping). <br /><br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-80884079172117930432015-09-21T08:22:37.427-07:002015-09-21T08:22:37.427-07:00I've three daughters . . .Did my part.I've three daughters . . .Did my part.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-77409715384990025152015-09-21T05:37:34.824-07:002015-09-21T05:37:34.824-07:00Do rich guys know moderation?Do rich guys know moderation?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-21802249807367489442015-09-21T05:34:54.675-07:002015-09-21T05:34:54.675-07:00I can't help myself- I come off "ahh, you...I can't help myself- I come off "ahh, you're so cute" to the girlfriend with all my ranting and raving about the end of the world. She goes along with the pantry buildup because of that. But mostly because she likes a nice dinner too ( after eating bachler-ette style ). And we buy family packs of meat at half the price/on sale. I'm getting her to look at on hand for just once a month shopping. She's a homebody like me and hates going to the store. Still counting my blessings with this one.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-43617877215809774212015-09-21T05:27:38.834-07:002015-09-21T05:27:38.834-07:00The Smart Splitter looks like a good tool for the ...The Smart Splitter looks like a good tool for the weaker/smaller homestead members. The ones so spastic they trip over their own shoes.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-11964702975447698662015-09-20T22:51:16.249-07:002015-09-20T22:51:16.249-07:00Tools that make firewood without liquid fuels less...Tools that make firewood without liquid fuels less work:<br /><br />http://www.baileysonline.com/Forestry-Woodcutting/Firewood-Products/Firewood-Cutting-Tools/Smart-Splitter-Log-Splitter.axd?catID=<br />Useful on all kinds of scraps and logs, if they have been cut to correct length. May cut effort of maul/wedges in half, greatly reducing joint damage from striking. Still, not "fast" for people used to power-hydraulic splitters. <br /><br />Useful if your firewood is logs. Most useful if you have an electric or gas chainsaw. http://www.baileysonline.com/Forestry-Woodcutting/Firewood-Products/Firewood-Cutting-Tools/Smart-Holder-Firewood-Holder.axd<br /><br />High-mass masonry heater uses less fuel, saving effort & cost. <br />http://tinyurl.com/pmbfubnpdxr13https://www.blogger.com/profile/04663894695994248670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53121164109945657572015-09-20T18:16:34.292-07:002015-09-20T18:16:34.292-07:00"Honey, I want to spend a bunch of money on c..."Honey, I want to spend a bunch of money on camouflage, black rifles, and preparing for the end of the world in some improbable manner." This wont fly (of course).<br />" Hey honey lets buy some extra food and insurance- and remember to get extras of that chocolate you like so much" This might fly.<br />" Camping on our own piece of remote land can be fun" <br />" hey, building our own simple warm and comfortable house mostly with our own two hands can save us lots of money in rent/mortgage and give us something to leave our grandkids and lots of peace of mind in the meantime." If you get a good choice in spouse it will fly.<br />Don't be a "survivalist" be "frugal", don't get preps- get bargains and stock up for unemployment or local natural disaster. Be "just following FEMA / Red Cross guidelines and a little extra just to be sure..."<br />Just a couple times where the preparations / improved pantry, etc, come in handy or save you money when you need it buys you a lot more leeway in that way.JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-85630390799796300672015-09-20T17:11:19.997-07:002015-09-20T17:11:19.997-07:00Some moderation is in order. The ladies need to ha...Some moderation is in order. The ladies need to have some self-defense capability, even if/especially when they don't care much for arms. Men who can afford 10 black rifles and 5-figure ammo buys this year (but little else) should survey the situation and look at the relative utility of more than a couple long-arms per adult vs. water and food ("weaponized" long-term water and food, like Napoleon needed in Russia). All of the short and mid-term needs and some wants should be checked before doing warehouse and squad-sized buys of things for "10 years underground, then fighting a world of zombies". Unless you are top-point-one-percent rich (assets, not income), then you need to hire me on as a consultant on remote bunker supply and defense systems! <br /><br />Bailing out on an otherwise-good relationship over an easy fix is silly and a good sign that it went the correct way. Stress is how you see if people are worth keeping. Stress (successfully handled) will also harden those people you are keeping and make them better. <br /><br />pdxr13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-41821499408455440062015-09-20T09:40:06.051-07:002015-09-20T09:40:06.051-07:00I understand a blog isn't the best forum for t...I understand a blog isn't the best forum for too intimate of details with ones life, but for some reason I had the impression you guys had a real strong bond. Very sorry to hear about it. Best to ya, sister.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-40497107219792345312015-09-20T09:37:18.450-07:002015-09-20T09:37:18.450-07:00The Druid Dude has a great couple of articles on t...The Druid Dude has a great couple of articles on the competitive advantage economically of passing off the negative costs to others. Which explains business as usual and unsustainable practices.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-55176714598585063862015-09-20T09:36:54.069-07:002015-09-20T09:36:54.069-07:00Now single female prepper here. I was the one that...Now single female prepper here. I was the one that showed HIM how to do long term food storage. All he was concerned about was getting more bullets and more black shiny firearms. I shudder to think what his food preps will look like in 6 months. <br />Me, doing okay. Getting my shit back together. Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-35022003954051458552015-09-20T09:32:09.027-07:002015-09-20T09:32:09.027-07:00Remember guys, soft TP benefits you, too. You wan...Remember guys, soft TP benefits you, too. You want a callus where?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-50275614793632606222015-09-20T09:30:11.201-07:002015-09-20T09:30:11.201-07:00I have to be nice, as I'm working on attractin...I have to be nice, as I'm working on attracting another female minion.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.com