tracking animals

As mentioned in a previous post, we learned how to track humans as part of the Complete Survivor Class from Ancient Pathways. During the weekend we also discussed tracking animals. Most books center of what the impression of the animal looks like. This is not so useful because the print will quickly deteriorate so there [...]

Survival Mom and why I am sick of beans

One of the rules or expressions among the preppers is “eat what you store and store what you eat.”  Another sentiment is “practice is better than just reading,” which I totally agree with.  With those two sentiments in mind the Survival Mom is challenging her readers this month to cook rice and beans seven days [...]

Gopher update

I have yet to kill much less catch a gopher. I will spare you the details because otherwise you would think I am cruel.

First attempt to build a solar oven

Last weekend, I built a solar over and tried to make sun-dried tomatoes in them. Needed: Two cardboard boxes, one slightly smaller than the other. Aluminium foil. A piece of glass or clear plastic. I used clear plastic because I figured for first attempt best to learn on something that does not break easy. Glue. [...]

Now we are cooking without gas! – weekend plans

Despite the fact I have yet to even coming close to catching a gopher, much less killing, skinning, cooking and eating one, at some point I am going to have to think about cooking. If I lived in the Appalachian’ foothills of my youth then wood would not be a problem.  But here in Phoenix [...]

Why one should raid PetSmart

Let all the ignorant masses try to pillage Wal-mart, the place will be filled with idiots whose entire plan is to raid Wal-Mart.  Like grabbing cheap-shit made in China that will not stand the test of time is a plan. Gun stores and grocery stores will also be a lot of competition. What will people [...]