by Jonathan Hunt
In every survival situation, whether you are stuck in a vehicle or your home after an event such as an earthquake or storm occurs, water is essential to your staying alive.
Carrying at least 3 gallons of water in your vehicle is a preferable amount as anyone with enough experience can tell you and is a necessary requirement, not less than that as one would normally believe.
Depending upon where you live in the country will determine just how much water you may actually want to have on hand.
Should you live in Arizona or Utah where the heat can reach excessive temperatures during the day and plummet to below zero temperatures, you will likely lose several pints of water by the time the sun sets and this is without much exertion and therefore you will need the water to keep your body hydrated and stave off heat stroke (hyperthermia) and/or freezing to death (hypothermia).
In desert regions, the sun bakes and therefore it will cook not only your car during the warmer months it will also cook your brain and should you have to change a tire, dig out of a wash or even have to walk for any distance in even mild temperatures to reach help then you will lose enough water through your breathing and sweating that a mere gallon may not or will probably not be enough to keep you hydrated or even rehydrate you if you are already low on water which happens to be the case for many people in the United States.
In other areas that are cooler or, rather, not desert-like the need may still be the same and you should take such factors into consideration. If the conditions are so extreme as to cause a long-term situation of 6 months to several years, then the need to find water would become even greater and you would have to seek other sources for getting water such as the back of a toilet tank, a water pipe, animal waterers and so forth after proper disinfection has taken place.
To disinfect water, you can add 5 or 10 drops of 2% Iodine tincture, depending upon how dirty the water is is how much you will use, the clearer it is the less you need of the tincture, shake it up and then let it sit for 25 to 30 minutes before drinking.
Just make sure that the water you are going to treat does not have chemicals such as those which are placed in the back of a toilet tank that clean the toilet with every flush which means you will have to distill the water instead to prevent drinking down various sorts of deadly chemicals and killing yourself in the process.
If you find the water has been treated with chemicals then you can distill it by placing a pot of water over a heat source and finding a way to extract the rising steam into another container such as a cup in the center of the pan by using a string attached to the center of an upside lid placed atop your cooking vessel or using molded aluminum foil with a string or using other objects which would allow the steam to drain toward an awaiting container which is clean and safe for drinking from.
Should you be in a location where there is enough sun to heat up a jug full of water then you can attach clear tubing to the jug at or near the top, seal around the tube coming out of the container and allow the steam to vent and drip down into another container which is, again, clean and safe for drinking from.
Although some would say that you can drink your own urine, this is not true as it will cause vomiting and the number of impurities in your urine are not to be taken lightly not to mention that urine is acidic and if you have ever experienced or seen the after-effects of urine on human skin you will know that it burns so you will definitely want to avoid drinking it until you have distilled it.
It may seem disgusting or gross to distill urine but all that will come out of urine during distillation is pure, consumable water and to avoid dying from dehydration it would be far wiser to drink the pure contents of distilled urine than to suffer the consequences of wishing that you had.
Also, doing so will also give you enough time to find other sources from which you can replenish what little water you will have left in your body taking into account that your breath and body are going to be giving off or losing moisture every minute and you will be hydrated only so long before you will have to find or make drinking water from one or another sources.
If you were to vomit from drinking your own urine or from impure water then you will lose water and that and diarrhea which comes from certain bugs found in most water are what you want to avoid if at all possible, so remember to distill your water when in doubt or you know that a source should not be ingested.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
You Could Be Next?
Police say man with weapons cache was preparing for 'Armageddon'
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Selecting Guns For the Bug-Out Bag
by Jonathan Hunt
Many of you know but I'm not a big fan of the bug-out survival strategy. In a nutshell your voluntarily becoming, a refugee, but looking at the recent disasters in New Orleans and Haiti it is obvious that some sort of bug-out bag and strategy is not only feasible but required for anyone who is prepared.
A few days ago we talked about bugging out with children and several months ago I went into detail about my bug-out strategy and contents of my bug-out bag.
When reading such lists it is important to keep in mind that any list is only a suggestion. Everyone should look at their skills, situation and location and plan accordingly.
No two bug-out strategies will be the same nor will the content of the bug-out bag.
Today we will take a quick look at choosing firearms for the bug-out bag. Anytime, I mention firearms or survival guns I get flooded with comments from readers giving their suggestions and advise.
I hope this post will elicit such a response. If you have suggestions or questions, by all means feel free to post them in the comments below.
Please keep in mind that we are only discussing the head for the hills concept here and not the other possibilities available to the survivor.
Most survivors will suggest a .22 caliber rifle and often this is a prudent choice. A .22 caliber rifle can take small game as well as larger game such as deer with proper shot placement.
For foraging purposes, firearms such as the Remington International 410 Ga/22 LR Over & Under are difficult to beat. With the addition of the 410 Ga shotgun being a significant advantage over having just to 22 LR.
22 LR ammunition is cheap and lightweight when compared to other rounds and packing several thousand rounds in a bug-out bag isn't out of the question.
Another advantage is relatively low report especially when using CB caps and the ability to be effectively silenced with a homemade sound suppressor. (See Green Buttons to the right for Homemade Silencers)
Just remembered that such a device is illegal without proper government approval and will land you behind bars if caught, and is suggested here for a worst case scenario only.
The downside of the .22 Long rifle round is limited range, penetration and stopping power when used in a self-defense mode.
I suggest a backup handgun chambered for a cartridge suitable for self-defense . I would not go below a 9 mm or 38 special here. Anything less powerful isn't sufficient.
Even with a 9 mm and 38 special, I would seriously consider using only the + P rounds such as the 115 or 124 grain JHP +P in the 9 mm or 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint .38 Special +P for defensive purposes .
Your location would also determine weapons selection. For example those bugging-out in grizzly country should definitely consider something more powerful than the aforementioned 9 mm or 38 special.
My first choice for protection against such large game would be a centerfire rifle chambered for 30.06 or larger. My second choice would be a magnum revolver with a 5.5" to 7.5" barrel chambered for .44 Magnum or larger.
I think it is wise to avoid any armed confrontation if possible. Trust me you are not a coward if you avoid the possibility of being shot in the head.
You are not expendable - neither are the lives of your family or those in your bug-out group. Those with the macho kill 'em all attitude will not last very long.
With that being said, a semi-auto military type rifle could be considered especially if you are trying to get from an urban area to the country, where facing organized gangs or other threats attempting to block your exit could be a possibility.
An AR-15 with collapsible buttstock or folding stocked AK could help get you out of a dangerous situation.
What are your thoughts or choices for bug-out firearms? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below...
Many of you know but I'm not a big fan of the bug-out survival strategy. In a nutshell your voluntarily becoming, a refugee, but looking at the recent disasters in New Orleans and Haiti it is obvious that some sort of bug-out bag and strategy is not only feasible but required for anyone who is prepared.
A few days ago we talked about bugging out with children and several months ago I went into detail about my bug-out strategy and contents of my bug-out bag.
When reading such lists it is important to keep in mind that any list is only a suggestion. Everyone should look at their skills, situation and location and plan accordingly.
No two bug-out strategies will be the same nor will the content of the bug-out bag.
Today we will take a quick look at choosing firearms for the bug-out bag. Anytime, I mention firearms or survival guns I get flooded with comments from readers giving their suggestions and advise.
I hope this post will elicit such a response. If you have suggestions or questions, by all means feel free to post them in the comments below.
Please keep in mind that we are only discussing the head for the hills concept here and not the other possibilities available to the survivor.
Most survivors will suggest a .22 caliber rifle and often this is a prudent choice. A .22 caliber rifle can take small game as well as larger game such as deer with proper shot placement.
For foraging purposes, firearms such as the Remington International 410 Ga/22 LR Over & Under are difficult to beat. With the addition of the 410 Ga shotgun being a significant advantage over having just to 22 LR.
22 LR ammunition is cheap and lightweight when compared to other rounds and packing several thousand rounds in a bug-out bag isn't out of the question.
Another advantage is relatively low report especially when using CB caps and the ability to be effectively silenced with a homemade sound suppressor. (See Green Buttons to the right for Homemade Silencers)
Just remembered that such a device is illegal without proper government approval and will land you behind bars if caught, and is suggested here for a worst case scenario only.
The downside of the .22 Long rifle round is limited range, penetration and stopping power when used in a self-defense mode.
I suggest a backup handgun chambered for a cartridge suitable for self-defense . I would not go below a 9 mm or 38 special here. Anything less powerful isn't sufficient.
Even with a 9 mm and 38 special, I would seriously consider using only the + P rounds such as the 115 or 124 grain JHP +P in the 9 mm or 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint .38 Special +P for defensive purposes .
Your location would also determine weapons selection. For example those bugging-out in grizzly country should definitely consider something more powerful than the aforementioned 9 mm or 38 special.
My first choice for protection against such large game would be a centerfire rifle chambered for 30.06 or larger. My second choice would be a magnum revolver with a 5.5" to 7.5" barrel chambered for .44 Magnum or larger.
I think it is wise to avoid any armed confrontation if possible. Trust me you are not a coward if you avoid the possibility of being shot in the head.
You are not expendable - neither are the lives of your family or those in your bug-out group. Those with the macho kill 'em all attitude will not last very long.
With that being said, a semi-auto military type rifle could be considered especially if you are trying to get from an urban area to the country, where facing organized gangs or other threats attempting to block your exit could be a possibility.
An AR-15 with collapsible buttstock or folding stocked AK could help get you out of a dangerous situation.
What are your thoughts or choices for bug-out firearms? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below...
Friday, January 29, 2010
What You Should Know About Water Purification And Storage
First off I'd like to say thanks to anonymous who asked about water storage and filtering in the comments of yesterdays post. I've spent a lot of time talking about food and food storage, while neglecting water. This was a mistake on my part. Sometimes I overlook the obvious and need to be pointed in the right direction.
A death by contaminated water
A few years ago my grandfather told me a story that illustrates how deadly contaminated water can be. It happened in the summer of 1934 when he was only 9 years old. He was out in the fields gathering corn, with his dad, brothers and sister. He said it had to be at least 100 degrees because the sun was bright in the sky and the sweat burned his eyes.
His eleven year old sister got thirsty and instead of going to the house to get water, she drank from a nearby stream. She died a few days later. Upon further investigation it was discovered that a cow, from a nearby farm had died upstream from where she drank, contaminating the water.
They had used the water from this spot for years with no ill effects. They thought it was safe but it wasn't - at least not at that point in time.
From U.S. Army Field Manual 21-76
By drinking nonpotable water you may contract diseases or swallow organisms that can harm you. Examples of such diseases or organisms are:
* Dysentery - Severe, prolonged diarrhea with bloody stools, fever, and weakness.
* Cholera and typhoid - You may be susceptible to these diseases regardless of inoculations.
* Flukes - Stagnant, polluted water--especially in tropical areas--often contains blood flukes. If you swallow flukes, they will bore into the bloodstream, live as parasites, and cause disease.
* Leeches - If you swallow a leech, it can hook onto the throat passage or inside the nose. It will suck blood, create a wound, and move to another area. Each bleeding wound may become infected.
Not to mention pollutants from human activities that often find their way into the water - trash, pet wastes, fertilizers, herbicides, oils, heavy metals, salts, pollutants from vehicles etc. and it's impossible to tell what is safe without laboratory testing.
But there are some general guidelines that can help:
* Running water is generally safer than still water.
* Look for clear water
* Avoid water that has algae growing in it
* Avoid discolored water
* Avoid water from marshes / swamps
* Avoid cloudy water
Homemade Berkey
The spring water here at the homestead kitty runs in a constant flow from the side of the mountain and it's as clear as bottled water, but I won't drink it or use it for cooking without first running it through my homemade Berkey filter.
My dad and grandfather drive out here on the weekend and fill their jugs from the spring - drinking and cooking without any filtration or other purification. They've never had any trouble but I'm the paranoid type and can't risk getting sick over something so easily avoided.
The Berkey filters are extremely effective at removing pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, chemical contaminates and impurities – the elements have an indefinite shelf-life and will filter at least 3000 gallons before needing replaced. I store mine in zip-lock bags until ready to use.
If you suspect the water to contain viruses, add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Or boil for 5 minutes, then filter through the Berkey. This may sound like over kill, but it's not – you can never be cautious enough with your health.
Boiling
Boiling is one of the the surest methods of water purification. All you need is a heat source, suitable container and water. Bring the water to a boil for at least five minutes to kill any viruses or bacteria that maybe present. Boiled water tastes like crap but can be improved by pouring back and fourth between two containers to reoxygenate and improve taste.
Storage
As for water storage, I have six – five gallon containers bought at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department. Thirty gallon isn't much , but I don't see water being a major issue for me at my location.
If you live in a dryer region, water would be a major concern that may necessitate the storage of hundreds of gallons for an emergency.
Don't store water in used five gallon milk jugs. They're not strong enough for long term storage and eventually breakdown and leak. The five gallon containers sold in the sporting goods section of most department stores work great, as do the 55 gallon plastic drums. Just be sure the drums are clean and contained no harmful chemicals before filling.
If you must us small containers, empty 2-liter pop bottles work well. They are stronger than the afore mentioned milk jug and have better lids and are more covenant. Avoid glass containers because they break to easily.
Rotate as needed.
Tap water
If your storing tap water from a municipal water system there's no need to add bleach as suggested by some. Water from the municipal tap already contains enough chlorine to thwart any bacterial growth and can be stored without any other additives.
Your Thoughts
I’m interested to hearing reader thoughts on this topic – know of a better more effective way of purifying or storing water, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
A death by contaminated water
A few years ago my grandfather told me a story that illustrates how deadly contaminated water can be. It happened in the summer of 1934 when he was only 9 years old. He was out in the fields gathering corn, with his dad, brothers and sister. He said it had to be at least 100 degrees because the sun was bright in the sky and the sweat burned his eyes.
His eleven year old sister got thirsty and instead of going to the house to get water, she drank from a nearby stream. She died a few days later. Upon further investigation it was discovered that a cow, from a nearby farm had died upstream from where she drank, contaminating the water.
They had used the water from this spot for years with no ill effects. They thought it was safe but it wasn't - at least not at that point in time.
From U.S. Army Field Manual 21-76
By drinking nonpotable water you may contract diseases or swallow organisms that can harm you. Examples of such diseases or organisms are:
* Dysentery - Severe, prolonged diarrhea with bloody stools, fever, and weakness.
* Cholera and typhoid - You may be susceptible to these diseases regardless of inoculations.
* Flukes - Stagnant, polluted water--especially in tropical areas--often contains blood flukes. If you swallow flukes, they will bore into the bloodstream, live as parasites, and cause disease.
* Leeches - If you swallow a leech, it can hook onto the throat passage or inside the nose. It will suck blood, create a wound, and move to another area. Each bleeding wound may become infected.
Not to mention pollutants from human activities that often find their way into the water - trash, pet wastes, fertilizers, herbicides, oils, heavy metals, salts, pollutants from vehicles etc. and it's impossible to tell what is safe without laboratory testing.
But there are some general guidelines that can help:
* Running water is generally safer than still water.
* Look for clear water
* Avoid water that has algae growing in it
* Avoid discolored water
* Avoid water from marshes / swamps
* Avoid cloudy water
Homemade Berkey
The spring water here at the homestead kitty runs in a constant flow from the side of the mountain and it's as clear as bottled water, but I won't drink it or use it for cooking without first running it through my homemade Berkey filter.
My dad and grandfather drive out here on the weekend and fill their jugs from the spring - drinking and cooking without any filtration or other purification. They've never had any trouble but I'm the paranoid type and can't risk getting sick over something so easily avoided.
The Berkey filters are extremely effective at removing pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, chemical contaminates and impurities – the elements have an indefinite shelf-life and will filter at least 3000 gallons before needing replaced. I store mine in zip-lock bags until ready to use.
If you suspect the water to contain viruses, add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Or boil for 5 minutes, then filter through the Berkey. This may sound like over kill, but it's not – you can never be cautious enough with your health.
Boiling
Boiling is one of the the surest methods of water purification. All you need is a heat source, suitable container and water. Bring the water to a boil for at least five minutes to kill any viruses or bacteria that maybe present. Boiled water tastes like crap but can be improved by pouring back and fourth between two containers to reoxygenate and improve taste.
Storage
As for water storage, I have six – five gallon containers bought at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department. Thirty gallon isn't much , but I don't see water being a major issue for me at my location.
If you live in a dryer region, water would be a major concern that may necessitate the storage of hundreds of gallons for an emergency.
Don't store water in used five gallon milk jugs. They're not strong enough for long term storage and eventually breakdown and leak. The five gallon containers sold in the sporting goods section of most department stores work great, as do the 55 gallon plastic drums. Just be sure the drums are clean and contained no harmful chemicals before filling.
If you must us small containers, empty 2-liter pop bottles work well. They are stronger than the afore mentioned milk jug and have better lids and are more covenant. Avoid glass containers because they break to easily.
Rotate as needed.
Tap water
If your storing tap water from a municipal water system there's no need to add bleach as suggested by some. Water from the municipal tap already contains enough chlorine to thwart any bacterial growth and can be stored without any other additives.
Your Thoughts
I’m interested to hearing reader thoughts on this topic – know of a better more effective way of purifying or storing water, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
No Recovery: Economic Stats Have Been Faked
by Jonathan Hunt
Author, investor and longtime Wall Street observer James Dale Davidson says the government is lying to us: There is no genuine economic recovery happening.
“I think what we have seen ... is a simulated recovery which has been generated by the government faking it in a lot of different ways," putting out what he calls statistical falsehoods on economic numbers "to make it seem that the economy is stronger than it is,” Davidson told Newsmax.
For example, calculations for the recently released unemployment figures released failed to include the fact that the Bureau of Labor Statistics had undercounted the number of unemployed people in 2009 by 824,000 persons.
"A lot of the supposed improvements have been faked by the government," Davidson says.
Davidson believes the government secretly used quantitative easing as an excuse to funnel money into U.S. capital markets.
“It’s not a coincidence that the market started to rally in March at the same time they announced they were going to do the quantitative easing,” he observes.
“In my view, it’s all created by the government as a hoax.”
The whole administration is based on one lie after another, he says.
Author, investor and longtime Wall Street observer James Dale Davidson says the government is lying to us: There is no genuine economic recovery happening.
“I think what we have seen ... is a simulated recovery which has been generated by the government faking it in a lot of different ways," putting out what he calls statistical falsehoods on economic numbers "to make it seem that the economy is stronger than it is,” Davidson told Newsmax.
For example, calculations for the recently released unemployment figures released failed to include the fact that the Bureau of Labor Statistics had undercounted the number of unemployed people in 2009 by 824,000 persons.
"A lot of the supposed improvements have been faked by the government," Davidson says.
Davidson believes the government secretly used quantitative easing as an excuse to funnel money into U.S. capital markets.
“It’s not a coincidence that the market started to rally in March at the same time they announced they were going to do the quantitative easing,” he observes.
“In my view, it’s all created by the government as a hoax.”
The whole administration is based on one lie after another, he says.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Preppers: Don’t Be a Fat Ass
One of the biggest drawbacks of reading survival blogs and related books is that you sit – A LOT. And if you’re not careful, it will catch up with you.
What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
"This may not be the latest post! Check out The Survivalist Blog dot Net to see if you're missing anything."
What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
"This may not be the latest post! Check out The Survivalist Blog dot Net to see if you're missing anything."
Monday, January 11, 2010
18 Random Things You Probably Didn’t Know About me, Jonathan Hunt
I thought that I would do something a little different; today. Most of my posts are more "how to" oriented than personal in nature. To shake things up a bit here are 17 random factoids about yours truly that you probably wouldn’t know by just reading this site.
1. I am not a loner. I haven't always been - as a child I did preferred to be by myself. I always thought the other kids were stupid. There are sometimes, that I can spend weeks alone and never get bored. You could say I'm my own best friend.
2. My wife, Melissa and I first met when we both worked for the same company. We've known one each other for years - I think we have the perfect relationship.
3. I listen to the Glenn Beck radio show nearly everyday. Don't always agree, but I do find him entertaining. I admit being easily amused.
4. I've held several jobs over the years, from the U.S. Marine Corp to working for a military contractor. My last job; before diving into this blog full time, was working maintenance at the Merlo Garage for Trimet.
5. I have a fifth degree black belt (Nidan) in Shotokan Karate. I competed heavily for several years winning numerous trophies and awards. Now days, I try to stay in shape but any competition is in the past.
6. I’m a big classic rock guy, although I do like some country. My favorite band is AC/DC - especially the early years. When I was young (I'm now 37) I was into heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Metallica - all the headbanging stuff.
7. I used to own a 750 Honda Nighthawk. It was so fast it was scary, I swapped it for a pickup truck. I think that decision saved my life.
8. I love food. Especially southern food. I would choose fried taters, pinto beans and cornbread over the finest steak.
9. During 1989 I spend just under 6 months living in a van on the Snake River in Oregon. My days were spent fishing, trapping, hunting, reading and sleeping. I have to say it was one of the best times of my life.
10. In the spring of 1989 I started walking. I walked from OR down to California and back again.
11. My favorite color is olive-drab.
12. I love dogs but hate cats and I even ate one in Okinawa one time.
13. I've been in several car accidents - but never while I was driving. Apparently I make people nervous and they drive into things...
14. Can't sleep with any noise in the background, even the sound of a clock ticking prevents me from going to sleep. Even the faintest sound will wake me from the deepest sleep.
15. One of my favorite movies is Dances With Wolves, and I also love Porn.
16. In the early 90's, I became a member of the militia group here in Oregon. We train hard, but like most groups never actually used our training for anything.
17. In school I was good at history, science and reading comprehension. I sucked at math.
18. And for the past 4 years I have been the President of ATU 757, A White Supremacist Organization here in Portland.
1. I am not a loner. I haven't always been - as a child I did preferred to be by myself. I always thought the other kids were stupid. There are sometimes, that I can spend weeks alone and never get bored. You could say I'm my own best friend.
2. My wife, Melissa and I first met when we both worked for the same company. We've known one each other for years - I think we have the perfect relationship.
3. I listen to the Glenn Beck radio show nearly everyday. Don't always agree, but I do find him entertaining. I admit being easily amused.
4. I've held several jobs over the years, from the U.S. Marine Corp to working for a military contractor. My last job; before diving into this blog full time, was working maintenance at the Merlo Garage for Trimet.
5. I have a fifth degree black belt (Nidan) in Shotokan Karate. I competed heavily for several years winning numerous trophies and awards. Now days, I try to stay in shape but any competition is in the past.
6. I’m a big classic rock guy, although I do like some country. My favorite band is AC/DC - especially the early years. When I was young (I'm now 37) I was into heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Metallica - all the headbanging stuff.
7. I used to own a 750 Honda Nighthawk. It was so fast it was scary, I swapped it for a pickup truck. I think that decision saved my life.
8. I love food. Especially southern food. I would choose fried taters, pinto beans and cornbread over the finest steak.
9. During 1989 I spend just under 6 months living in a van on the Snake River in Oregon. My days were spent fishing, trapping, hunting, reading and sleeping. I have to say it was one of the best times of my life.
10. In the spring of 1989 I started walking. I walked from OR down to California and back again.
11. My favorite color is olive-drab.
12. I love dogs but hate cats and I even ate one in Okinawa one time.
13. I've been in several car accidents - but never while I was driving. Apparently I make people nervous and they drive into things...
14. Can't sleep with any noise in the background, even the sound of a clock ticking prevents me from going to sleep. Even the faintest sound will wake me from the deepest sleep.
15. One of my favorite movies is Dances With Wolves, and I also love Porn.
16. In the early 90's, I became a member of the militia group here in Oregon. We train hard, but like most groups never actually used our training for anything.
17. In school I was good at history, science and reading comprehension. I sucked at math.
18. And for the past 4 years I have been the President of ATU 757, A White Supremacist Organization here in Portland.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
10 Traits Of A Successful Survivalist
1. They have a thirst for knowledge. There's no such thing as knowing too much, no matter how much we think we know, there is always areas where we can expand our knowledge base and survival skill set - increasing our survivability.
2. They stay busy. Preps are never complete, there's always something more we can do to increase our chance of survival. The successful survivalist knows this, and strives to do at least one thing every week to increase their level of preparedness.
3. They use what is useful. There is so much written about preparedness, both in books and on the web, that it's easy to suffer from information overload. The successful survivalist realizes that all the information given, does not pertain to their individual needs or situation, and that they must pick and choose from the information to formulate their personal survival plan.
4. They find solutions. When something doesn’t work as expected the successful survivalist will find a solution to the problem. They will make it happen.
5. They stay calm. Disaster; whether it be worldwide, nationwide, regional or personal, will be stressful - pushing many individuals past the breaking point. Those who stay calm and use reason to sort things out and determine their course of action will be the ones that survive.
6. They take responsibility. We are responsible for our survival and that of our family. A successful survivalist does not rely or count on anyone to save them. Help from neighbor's or community will be welcome but not guaranteed.
7. They are persisted. Expect most things to be difficult - acts that are commonplace today may be nearly impossible after a collapse. Survival will demand persistence, testing the fiber of even the strongest individuals.
8. They are open-minded. A successful survivalist acknowledges that advice given 30 years ago, may not be applicable to the needs and situation currently at hand. To further their chances of survival, they welcome new ideas and suggestions.
9. They don't procrastinate. A successful survivalist knows what needs to be done and does it without hesitation. In a survival situation decisions will need to be made and quickly - there will be no time for self-doubt or indecision.
10. They adapt. It has been proven that humans have an uncanny ability to adapt to their surroundings, the successful survivalist will need to be more preternatural than most, if they are to survive what is ahead.
Are you a successful survivalist?
by Jonathan Hunt
2. They stay busy. Preps are never complete, there's always something more we can do to increase our chance of survival. The successful survivalist knows this, and strives to do at least one thing every week to increase their level of preparedness.
3. They use what is useful. There is so much written about preparedness, both in books and on the web, that it's easy to suffer from information overload. The successful survivalist realizes that all the information given, does not pertain to their individual needs or situation, and that they must pick and choose from the information to formulate their personal survival plan.
4. They find solutions. When something doesn’t work as expected the successful survivalist will find a solution to the problem. They will make it happen.
5. They stay calm. Disaster; whether it be worldwide, nationwide, regional or personal, will be stressful - pushing many individuals past the breaking point. Those who stay calm and use reason to sort things out and determine their course of action will be the ones that survive.
6. They take responsibility. We are responsible for our survival and that of our family. A successful survivalist does not rely or count on anyone to save them. Help from neighbor's or community will be welcome but not guaranteed.
7. They are persisted. Expect most things to be difficult - acts that are commonplace today may be nearly impossible after a collapse. Survival will demand persistence, testing the fiber of even the strongest individuals.
8. They are open-minded. A successful survivalist acknowledges that advice given 30 years ago, may not be applicable to the needs and situation currently at hand. To further their chances of survival, they welcome new ideas and suggestions.
9. They don't procrastinate. A successful survivalist knows what needs to be done and does it without hesitation. In a survival situation decisions will need to be made and quickly - there will be no time for self-doubt or indecision.
10. They adapt. It has been proven that humans have an uncanny ability to adapt to their surroundings, the successful survivalist will need to be more preternatural than most, if they are to survive what is ahead.
Are you a successful survivalist?
by Jonathan Hunt
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