Over Breakfast

As a few of you know, I go out to a small place for breakfast most mornings, and I get caught up on most of what is going on around our county.
I also get a ear full of how everyone feels about our Nations current state of affairs, and exactly whats wrong with our elected leaders today.
Take into account that most of the people that I listen to at the table are over 65, and a few are into their 80's, and still get up at 5:30 in the morning to get a cup of coffee, read some of the morning paper, and then get dressed and drive out to our little restaurant to share some food and opinions.
This morning I heard this.........
Why is Sharpton going to Arizona to free the Mexicans ?
He is not going to free the Mexicans, he is going to make sure they don't get pulled over cause they are brown.
What if they are breaking they law ?
I don't know, I guess they get away with it.
What if they are illegal immigrants ?
Then they are breaking the law.
Yeah, and they get away with it.
But wait a minute, Sharptons a black man, right ?
Yup.
Are the blacks crossing the border illegally ?
Nope.
What are they doing to black folks down there ?
Nothing, just checking people that do not look like they could be here legally
Oh. Does that mean Sharpton thinks that some black folks may be here illegally ?
No, that means Sharpton thinks we should not profile people because they look different.
Look different from who, me ?
No, me.

Keep in mind, an older white guy and black guy were having this conversation.
When you get away from the PC crowd in the cities, you can actually see the stupidity.
Preparedness and self reliance will be key in the coming months, and all the money in the world will not be able to help these idiots when it all comes crashing down on them.

Don't let these manipulating prophets take you down a path to self destruction, remember, family, friends, and community first.

To Be Prepared ?

Self proclaimed Christian militia group.

I just don't get it.

I have heard some reports that they were after Muslims, and some that say they were after police officers.

I think the key words are " self proclaimed "

What about this Hutaree ?

I found this video showing some training procedures, some kind of capture the flag war game

I looked for a website here and found that they are not a religious cult, but mind full of family and friends, and closely follow God and his prophesies

We have similar groups around here, but without the military style training. I do not oppose what they are trying to do because these are troubling times, and I can appreciate the fact that they are willing to defend themselves, their family, friends, and stand with God.

Those of us that prepare for bad times think food, water shelter, and then defense. We should also include allies within our communities, and circle of friends that if the worse ever happens, we will not have to stand alone.

I will take the next few days to investigate the Hutaree, and return with some facts

Cost Of Illegals

This is a joke, and we should all be outraged.

The money spent on these people to house in jail, not to mention the welfare dollars that are spent is outrageous.

When in a group of people the other day complaining about this problem, I was asked " well where is your family from ? "

My family has been here since the Civil War, and has built and paid for this nation to get this far.

I worked and paid taxes all my life just to see someone that could care less about it hold out their hand and take something they have not worked for.

When will this Country wake up and defend it ?

Food Supply

I love having a garden in the Spring and Summer months.
I guess it's in my blood because I am only the second generation to not get into farming full time.
For years, it was just a hobby, and a way to teach my sons how to grow food, but now it has become more serious to me.
I read and hear about food shortages, and watch as the price of food continues to rise, and I have to believe that it is leading to something far worse.
I stockpile grains, like soybeans and corn. I do have root vegetables put aside in our cellar, and because I hunt and fish, we have meat.
I have been reading about seed banks, and companies that offer non-hybrid seeds that are packaged in a way that would allow storage for years.
One company that I have been looking into is Survival Seed Bank.
http://www.survivalseedbank.com/
They offer non-hybrid seeds that are from the original strains, and they also ship them in a sealed container that can be hidden or buried if drastic measures ever occur.
I have ordered my seeds, and hope to report back here when they arrive.
Having seeds, and a way to grow food for you and your family may be one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the worst
here is a short clip I found about starting your own garden plot.
Hope it helps

Another Attack Coming ?

I don't know of anyone in their right mind that takes the time to watch any news coverage, and hear this, and not be concerned.

Friends, we must take some measures now to ensure our own personal health and safety because the threat against us has gotten completely out of hand.

I do not suggest barbed wire across your lawn, but some extra canned food, maybe keep some medical supplies on hand.

The only help that may be available if disaster strikes, is what you have put aside for such an event

Networks of people are getting together on their own, friends, family, people in a community that know where to meet in bad times, and know where to be safe

An attack on us is always a threat, but when our own CIA reports it on live TV gives it more strength.

Windows

My apologies for the long break between posts.
There has been much activity here in recent weeks, and much has been due to health concerns.
I have mentioned before in a previous post about low cost housing for some family members, and would like to take a minute to address a problem with them that we have been working on.
Leaky doors and windows.
Manufactured homes are made with less than the best materials, and with time deteriorate at a rate much faster than traditional stick built homes.
Since we are making due with what we have, we are working to make the doors and windows as efficient as possible.
Adhesive strips along the door frame and a rubber runner at the entry door's edge has helped keep the cold out.
The single pane windows did little to insulate from the outside, so new caulk around the edges and sealing tape on the frame eliminated the drafts.
We found a plastic from 3M that goes over the inside of the window with tape. it is a cut to fit application, and when done, you make it tight and seamless with a hair dryer.
It creates another border from the cold, and a pocket between the glass to eliminate the direct feel of the cold temps.
Of course, we have the window shades and curtains to cover this, and to help insulate even more, but when every dime has to be stretched, and every log has to counted, this really helps

We had just a little snow around here a couple weeks ago, and for a few days the only way out to the paved road was either to walk, ride the 4 wheelers, or take one of the John Deere tractors.

I thought the scene looked pretty, and we did not need anything so we just stayed in and relaxed for a while.

I am coming off my holiday break/hunting time and have a lot to update, so as we enter the new year lets all pray that the Government will be as prepared to meet a disaster as we will be