RESIST 2022

from a friend—-

As an American I feel so betrayed. I’m more sad than angry.

The Deep State is pushing Americans into a civil war so they can use their weapons of mass destruction against a heavily armed populace.

 

They want Trump dead and then they’ll go after We the People.

 

I don’t want to see blood on the streets where my family and friends live and I hope it doesn’t come to that. Everything needs to be done legally in a corrupt justice system which makes it very difficult for us but we have to stay in the game. We have to keep fighting no matter how hard they try to wear us down.

 

WE WILL WIN

 

If America falls, the World falls and we have alot of support and love from all the other countries that are going through the same betrayals.

 

As pissed off as we all are, Stay in the Love vibe. Don’t live in fear or anger. It’s not healthy. Protect those you love, take a stand whenever you can. Inspire people to do some real research. Teach them how. Support everyone out here who’s sharing information. Honor humanity. Humanity has the right to remain a species and our existence is at stake.

 

Keep a cool head.

In Sept. 2022 they get to destroy all the 2020 ballots.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and they are so desperate right now.

 

They don’t even care that we know. It’s outrageously in your face now
We still have the Zombie Apocalypse to look forward to. That should be interesting.

Let’s see how this psychological thriller plays out. I wonder who the script writers are.

 

God bless us all. God please keep us all safe.

 

Don’t throw in the towel

 

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My take.

 

I will add that the only time you actually lose is when you give in. Use the tools which you have…..   pump sun shine into the dark corners where the rats hide. Broadcast the truth, be active in the change you want to see. Educate your self and your kids. – Malcolm X asked a question years ago, it went something like this>>>   Why would you EVER let your enemies train/teach your children? <<< Work your life so you can home school your kids, it is NOT hard, really. IF you keep your kids in government school– BE involved, read their assignments/books….  SHOW up at the school and sit in on their classes. Get more active- attend school board meetings, organize with other parents, be vocal. Consider running for the school board.

 

All poly tics [poly=many, tics=blood sucking pests] is LOCAL!  Attend city counsel and county commission meetings – KEEP records and call them to task. ORGANIZE with like minded folks. Run for seats on them. — a few years ago there was this one guy was out in the rain, sleet, snow and blistering heat getting signatures to change the county commission from only 3 members to 5 AND decrease their pay. It took him a while but he did get it changed to 5 members. The county commission controls the budget for the county which effects how things happen. For example the Sheriff, District Attorney and Coroner get their money to operate from the county commission.  BTW the Sheriff, District Attorney and Coroner are ELECTED jobs typically. As such they are accountable to the voters. Be careful and study the issues and backgrounds of the county level offices as they have the most impact on local day to day life. IF you have good ones life will be more orderly….  IF you have not so good ones there will be more chaos. It came as a shock to me that in many areas the office holders do NOT have to have actual experience or credentials to hold the office. One place the one who was elected to be THE Sheriff had no law enforcement experience – he had been the sanitation dept administer. Another the Coroner had no medical back ground. Check the actual state laws in your area on that, you may be surprised what you find.

 

Support the best people to run for these offices. IF you don’t trust the ones running to do a good job this cycle, well then next cycle YOU run for the office.

 

None of us can be involved in EVERYTHING- there are only so many hours in the day. Organize yourselves! Talk with your friends to get THEM involved. Form teams to research the poly tics in your area. Say that you have 10 adults who are committed to the rule of law and decency, separate your topics and split your team into 4 or 5 groups to focus on each department. They will be your subject mater specialists. Group 1 focuses on the county commission, group 2 focuses on the DA, Sheriff and coroner offices. Group 3 city offices and so on. Start a news letter and publish it at least monthly. Include local happenings and reports on what you find out about those in poly tics.

 

IF ANYONE [especially a new person to the group] advocates violence or criminal acts to further your goals for cleaning up the crime and poly tics in your area….. GENTLY correct them, IF they do not see the error in their ways shun them. Make sure everyone in your group knows about this! Depending on the circumstances you may have to actually report them yourself. While that may seem counter intuitive, IF they are not a plant then they are a danger to society and you too.

 

Take lessons from Gandhi!

 

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more famously known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian activist and sage spokesperson for freedom and non-violence. He led the Indian Independence Movement against British colonial rule in India by encouraging peaceful civil disobedience. His protest methods went on to inspire civil rights movements throughout the world. Although Gandhi was assassinated in 1948, it’s amazing just how relevant his messages remain to this day, serving as an inspiration to fight injustice and make the world a better place.

“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.”

What it means: Stop caring what other people think of you or what you are doing. Others will always have an opinion. As long as you stand behind what you’re doing, the only cheerleader you need is yourself. Your own strong values and beliefs will build you up and fortify your efforts as you work toward reaching your goals. Then, when you have succeeded through your own self-determination, you will surprise anyone who has doubted you — and realize you never needed them in the first place!

For an easy to digest [LONG- over 3 hours] story about him is the movie GANDHI 1982.

 

United we prevail and divided we fall….

 

Cross ref — http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/re-hydration-drink/

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/emt-v-cna/

HEAT WAVE 2021

 

pea soup

In a disaster situation OR with the hyper inflation that has already started, cooking time becomes an issue.  The smaller that you butcher meat, vegetables grains ect, the faster it will cook, RIGHT? And there for the less it will cost in energy / time to cook that food.

 

With that in mind, Beans especially those that you have had stored for a long time take awhile to cook. The older they are the longer it takes to cook and get soft, some don’t get soft even after hours of soaking/cooking. We have all experienced this. BUT the smaller the pieces, the less time it takes to cook.

 

Do you need a grain grinder to process grains, beans ect? While it does help you can also use your blender or one of those ‘magic bullet’ small grinders/puree devices. Put just a small amount of grain, beans, OR dehydrated product like carrots, celery, onions can be turned into flour. As you get more experience with the process you will find the best amount to process at a time. Many people then run the flour though a flour sifter or a screen sieve to have consistent sized flour pieces.

 

Once you have your ‘flour’ made and in whatever container you will store it in short term, you can start mixing your recipes. Personally I measure out the whole grain/beans to start with and then grind it all together for the batch of whatever I am making.

 

Here is one recipe I am experimenting with.

 

WWII German military “iron ration”

anything with bean flour… in large heavy pot, try minced bacon 1/2 lbs fried until mostly crisp, add one onion to taste minced fine, cook well caramelized then add pea flour until you have a stiff dough. roll into a sausage roll with waxed paper. This will store good at room temp for a few months… at point of use pinch off however much you want and add to boiling water, stir and you have pea soup in minutes. Serve with crackers. You  can add carrot flour too.

 

A variant is to take ham ½ lbs minced and add a half cup of lard and cook as above.

 

What are your thoughts and or hints along this line?

Baby formula

We all have heard of the baby formula shortage by now…   some say it is intentional, others say it is just happenstance. I don’t know for sure which it is and don’t really care. The important part is that there is a shortage. BTW Breast feeding is best as it helps pass on Mom’s immunities and is always ready for the baby.

Home made baby formula from the 50-60s

13 oz [give or take an oz – so 12-14 oz]  evaporated WHOLE milk – depends on the size of can you get.—you can also use powdered milk and follow the directions on that product.

20 oz water [distilled is best IF you have it] in hot weather some use the home made re-hydration formula it is kinda like pedialyte or Gatorade] at http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/re-hydration-drink/ posted below

2 level tablespoons [or 1 oz] of Karo syrup for the carbohydrates AND the Karo syrup was added because evaporated milk would cause constipation without it. The amount of syrup was adjusted according to the contents of the baby’s diaper.

Heat to 160 F then pour into 6-8 bottles and refrigerate until needed.

Feed every 3-4 hours or on demand.

My wife and I used to be in the industrial baby business [she did NICU and I dealt with the mommies OB] For the ones that planned on formula and for the ones who wanted/needed formula back up, We taught similar to this recipe and IF the baby needed extra calories we would add Olive oil up to a Tbsp [15 cc] per bottle. The kids seemed to do at least as well on this as the ‘regular store bought formulas – YMMV and when in doubt, discuss it with YOUR healthcare provider as this is meant only to spark discussion and learning.

This is about the best all-around recipe for Re-Hydration drink—- this replaces Pedialyte and Gatorade / sports drinks, a lot cheaper too.
Mix as follows and you can pre-mix into unit dose packets for use while you are on the move.

In a 1 L container mix the following
1/2 teaspoon salt substitute �KCl aka �NU-salt�
1 pinch Epson salt MaSo4–  optional add ½ tsp Himalayan salt
2 tablespoon sugar [omit to use in Jell-O, formula or instant potatoes]
Kool-aid to taste    [omit to use in Jell-O, formula or instant potatoes]
Chill and serve —

BTW, Kool-aid comes in a colorless version too for when the person is vomiting. .

It is always better to prevent de-hydration by drinking water. How much should you drink a day? It is NOT the oft repeated 8, 8 ounce glasses.  For the basic amount take your weight in pounds and divide by 2 = the number of ounces you should drink a day. This amount assumes that you are sitting at a desk. The best way to know that you are drinking enough is to check your urine. Normal healthy urine is clear to straw color with no odor. In babies we like to see 8-12 wet diapers a day. Most adults should do the same � ahhh EXCEPT hopefully without the need for diapers.

Are there other recipes? Yup, just like IVs you can mix this to replace electrolytes that lab work shows are missing.

 

Bikes of war

Buffalo Soldiers Bicycled 132 Miles Through Yellowstone In 1896

The Buffalo Soldiers who made up the volunteer Bicycle Corps of the 25th Infantry Regiment bicycled 132 Miles Through Yellowstone in 1896.

Buffalo Solider Bicycle Corps

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Buffalo Solider Bicycle Corps

The 25th regiment was based at Fort Missoula beginning in 1888. The 25th was one of four regiments (also including the 24th Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry) that were made up of Black soldiers — these were the Buffalo Soldiers. With the growing popularity of bicycling Major General Nelson A. Miles, as Army Commander-in-Chief, recommended that one full regiment be equipped with bicycles in 1892…pictured here is the Buffalo Solider Bicycle Corps that was formed in response to this order.

Up Close Look At A Rider

Montana Historical Society

Up Close Look At A Rider

On Aug 25, 1896, The Regiment set out to tour Yellowstone. A trip that covered over 130 miles and included some incredibly rough terrain.

 

Spalding Military Bikes

The Spalding military bicycles (which were donated by the company at no cost to the military) were furnished with steel rims, tandem spokes, extra-heavy side-forks and crowns, gear cases, luggage carriers, frame cases, brakes, and Christy saddles. They were geared to 68 inches and weighed 32 pounds. The average weight of the bicycles, packed, was about 59 pounds.

A Few of the “Necessaries” the Soldiers May Have Carried

 

 

A Few of the “Necessaries” the Soldiers May Have Carried

There were a variety of items that were issued to the soldiers that they would have carried in their pack. From personal grooming items to playing cards and other items that will help entertain soldiers not to mention the gear needed to maintain and repair their bikes.

Mammoth Hot Springs

Montana Historical Society

Mammoth Hot Springs

The Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps pose on Minerva Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Pvt. John Findley, front left, was the primary bicycle mechanic for the unit, and so carried a heavy toolbox attached to his handlebars. Photo by F. Jay Haynes

Climbing the Terraces

Montana Historical Society

Climbing the Terraces

The Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps walk their cycles up Minerva Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

Minerva Terrace

 

Montana Historical Society

Minerva Terrace

The Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps ride on an inactive portion of Minerva Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Photo by F. Jay Haynes, 1896

A Quote From Lt. James A. Moss

Montana Historical Society

A Quote From Lt. James A. Moss

“The bicycle, as a machine for military purposes, was most thoroughly tested under all possible conditions, except that of being under actual fire. The Corps went through a veritable campaign, suffering from thirst, hunger, and the ill effects of alkali water, cold, heat and loss of sleep. A number of times we went into camp wet, muddy, hungry and tired …. Much of the time the roads were so bad that the Corps had to dismount and push their wheels along railroad tracks.”

 

The above Article adapted from the following site…  we encourage ALL to visit and support them.
https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/exhibit/25th-infantry-bicycle-corps/

 

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The following is our part….

 

Observations – covering 50 miles a day is a good rate of travel across country. It also translates into a good way to patrol your AO or to run a courier system between towns or posts.

 

Obviously terrain and load would be limiting factors along with unfriendly action in the AO. Back in the 1960-70s the Viet Cong and NVA  transported TONS of munitions and other supplies via bicycle along the Ho Chi Mien trail from the north into South Viet Nam. Most of the time they used single bikes loaded with whatever and pushed them.  Often for the heavier loads they had made bars which tied 2 bikes together so they could carry larger payloads.  After the payloads were delivered they would ride the bikes back to the north and repeat the process. They often used bikes / riders as couriers between units.

 

Often the civilian police forces in this US of A during ‘good’ weather have officers patrolling the streets on bikes [and motorcycles] along with the standard patrol vehicles.

This helps the police quietly roll up on crimes in progress. The officers get to know their patrol areas better AND get to know the people better too! Not only does this save on fuel costs it helps the officers to be more physically fit which is a win-win all the way around.

 

 

The Viet Cong used a system of bars which tied 2 bikes together at a set spacing which also kept them from shifting side to side or falling over. There were also bars which formed the load platform. Most of them as I recall had wing nuts to make it easier to adjust and assemble/disassemble them in the field. The front end could be a vertical X and the back end a horizontal V

 

Given the long history of bicycles and the even LONGER history of war, bikes make good logical sense to include in any [almost any] survival plan for long term transportation of people and materials. The bikes in addition to the following ones can also be configured for medical staff and used as ambulances.

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What are YOUR thoughts on this??

 

Merry Christmas 2021

2 weeks of lockdown to break the cycle of infection….. almost 2 years later. Here are a few reminders of how lucky we are and that we CAN learn from history.

Christmas Truce – December 1914 – Sabaton History 107 [Official]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJq64dF5ZfQ

The Remarkable Story Of The Christmas Truce | WW1 Christmas Truce | Timeline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCRjN6qqgHc

 

The Christmas Truce – A Spontaneous WWI Ceasefire | Full Episode  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LegcGx4okiA

 

Let us make 2022 a better year. Stay safe, healthy AND stand for what you believe in.

 

 

shortages 2021+

2019 was not a good years for crops…   late spring and an early winter cut the harvest in the us by some 40% and there was a reported die off of pigs.
2020 also known as BLURSday because it is all a blur with the human malware program 19 which shut everly thing done..   Things did not get planted on time IF at all. MANY tons of live stock were killed and buried because the processing plants did not have staff to process them, and besides that most eateries were closed to indoor eating and most did not have drive ups. 2021 has not any better.
Stores are short of supplies enough that most have noticed it. Many stores are still limiting how much you can buy per day of some products. Some food companies have suspended operations due to lack of food and other needed supplies for operation—  see attached letter from AUGASON FARMS which is one of the MAJOR suppliers of long term storage foods.
Incoming shipments are having to wait off shore due to a reported lack of dock workers. Because of this a lot of ‘fresh’ foods are rotting on the ships.
AS IF all this were not bad enough, prices for what is available are going UP!  Inflation ya’know …
What to do….    stock up what you can reasonably use. Get what shelf stable food you can and safely store it. IF you will need shoes anytime in the next few years, buy them now. Same with tires and oil for your car.
DO NOT do like some did when that pipeline was shut down and pump GAS into plastic bags like one video on the net showed one female doing.
IF you have not already done so…   Pick a spot in your yard and start right now planning next years garden! IF you can, get most of the seeds you will need NOW along with any tools. Plant a food forest even if you don’t think YOU will be around to eat from it…  your kids will be [or grand kids].
Keep a journal of daily happenings, your thoughts, stuff you have learned and stuff you want to learn. Include in your journal a daily list or log of EVERYTHING you use/consume…    over a period of time your come to KNOW how much of what you need to be stocking.
Pray for guidance in all that you do…
FOOD Augason 2021

total solar eclipse

Normally travel time between Casper and Cheyenne WY is about 2.5 hours….   Many reports were that after the party broke up in Casper [when the watch party was over] it took 12-14 hours to travel the same distance due to traffic. Except for the event and the HIGH number of watchers, there was no other reason for the slow down- no traffic accident ect…   Those who made plans to stay in Casper that night found that the trip home the NEXT day did not experience any delay getting home.

The point being, PLAN routes with alternates, Have fuel and other supplies on hand to deal with most situations.

 

 

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On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse of the sun darkened the late morning skies of a large swath of the United States, including Wyoming. The center of the path of the eclipse, meaning the place where it’s the darkest, ran right through the middle of the Cowboy State.

The path went through the center of Wyoming from just south of Yellowstone National Park, straight over Casper, Wyoming, and then into Nebraska north of Cheyenne near Torrington. The eclipse began at 10:22 AM Mountain Time, and the darkest part of the event passed over Casper at 11:42 AM.

Being in the direct path of the event brought thousands of people to Wyoming that August day in 2017. Not only because total solar eclipses are rare events and have hardcore fans that travel the world to experience and document them. It was also a big deal because according to Space.com, “…it’s rare for one to be visible to so many people across such a populated swath of the planet.”

“At times, Cheyenne was looking more like Denver with traffic congestion along Interstate 25,” is what The Associated Press said about that day in Wyoming. More than half a million vehicles drove into, and back out of, Wyoming that day.

Read More: Four Year Ago: 2017 Eclipse Brought Darkness and Traffic To Wyo | https://kgab.com/2017-total-eclipse-wyoming/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

HEAT WAVE 2021

HEAT WAVE 2021

 

 

This year has been a bit HOT. Yesterday it was 96 degrees F which broke the record for the last almost 60 years. Other areas record were  up to 107F

 

This week there is a rodeo in town and listening to the scanner for medical calls the incidence of heat related injuries is high as well.

 

The sad thing about heat injuries is that by and large they ARE preventable!!!

 

It is always better to prevent de-hydration by drinking water. How much should you drink a day? It is NOT the oft repeated 8, 8 ounce glasses.  For the basic amount take your weight in pounds and divide by 2 = the number of ounces you should drink a day. This amount assumes that you are sitting at a desk. The best way to know that you are drinking enough is to check your urine. Normal healthy urine is clear to straw color with no odor. In babies we like to see 8-12 wet diapers a day. Most adults should do the same � ahhh EXCEPT hopefully without diapers.

 

A young Marine that I know very well recently told me that 2 GALLONS of water a day was just NOT enough!

 

Side note, at some airports when the temperature gets above 120F, they ground the airplanes because the air is not thick enough for safe flight.

 

 

Cross ref

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/re-hydration-drink/

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/journaling/

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/comms-part-1/

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/general-preps/

SNOW and supplies

Blog SNOW and supplies

 

 

 

In March 2021 our area had a bit of snow….   The weather service had been forecasting this  bit of snow for well over a week. So this was or at least should not have been a surprise. We ALL knew it was coming and the projected amounts. Hummm   OK by the time the snow stopped our area had OVER 30 inches of snow. The storm lasted a few days. During this time we monitored the area’s communication systems. At one point our lights flickered and came back on. A few blocks over the lights went out for about 36 hours.

 

Some of the calls for services made good sense. In the areas that lost power people were calling for oxygen supplies because their oxygen concentrators were not running at home. Most folks have enough bottled oxygen to last 12 hours and then they are gasping like fish out of water. Trust me this is NOT fun!  SO, people were out on snowmobiles and snow cats getting bottled oxygen to those in need.    Many home bound people were stuck as their care givers could not get in to tend to them. Others who had 24 hour care, the staff were stuck there as they could not get out and relief staff could not get in. in at least one case someone died at home and the family had to wait with the body for …. Too long.

 

Like I said, I CAN understand this.

 

What I can NOT understand are the people who did not have even a weeks worth of insulin and other life sustaining medications on hand. Many types of insulin are available over the counter in most states.  Generally you can refill your medications a few days early and over time build up a small stockpile of you life sustaining medications. DO NOT ask for CDS/narcotics early nor extra.

 

People were calling EMS because they were out of insulin and other things…    SAD that people don’t or can’t think ahead.

 

My building was literally snowed in for many days, even the post office was closed. Of course we did not expect to get deliveries anyway we could not get out and they could not get in. one of the tenants has a life alert button and some how it accidentally got activated. It took EMS almost 2 hours to travel what is normally a 10 minute drive. They had 2 snow plows clearing the roads for them to get in. only to find that it was a false alarm. This sort of thing happens.

 

Crime was WAY DOWN that week.

 

There was still snow drifts 3 weeks after the snow stopped. Many roads remained closed for over a week and many that were ‘open’ only had one lane of travel. Only the main roads were  mostly open.

 

Neighbors helped each other.  A friend after shoveling out her driveway, cleared the walkway for an 80 year old woman who lived down the street form her and then she dug out an old couples vehicle because she knew that they had doctors appointments to get to later that week. She did not have to help those old folks BUT she is a good person and wanted to help out.  The next day there were 6 missionaries who had cleared the walks in their neighborhood and went to the senior apartments and cleared their walkways and dug out their cars.

 

Lessons learned.  Many times you are on your own IE YOU are your own first responder. That is just life. Plan ahead.

 

When the weather people tell you a storm is coming- get ready!

 

You do not have to be a weather man to tell which way the wind is blowing stay alert to what is going on around you!

 

Talk to people and make friends. Get to know those around you – what their strengths are AND what their weaknesses are [and how YOU can help them]. Lone wolves are NOT normal and will die early on.

 

Remember ARK – Acts of Random Kindness are good in and of themselves. Be nice.

 

Cross ref

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/re-hydration-drink/

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/journaling/

 

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/comms-part-1/

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/general-preps/

http://www.preparesurvivethrive.us/stockholm/

 

#ARKtime

 

 

travel

This from one of our sponsors— We have traveled with Janice before and it was fun times!!!
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