Author: denob

Although we all dream of a lovely cabin in the remote Northern woods, tucked in beside a bubbling stream and surrounded by trees as far as the eye can see, this isn’t realistic for most of us. One of my pet prepping topics is “bugging in.”  For those of us without the resources to pick…

The Cost of My Education When I was in high school I was a mostly average student except in Math – were I was a complete dunce. My grade nine advanced math teacher gave me and F+ – the plus for trying really hard and still not getting it. Having to go through life and…

Well, in my morning surf through my FB lists I came across an interesting video. Since I tend to prefer focusing on skills and general knowledge type stuff, initially I didn’t really think too much of it. Perhaps its a little more of a “cry wolf” thing, maybe the gent in the video is a…

I was considering what a typical prepper family might look like and I couldn’t really come up with an answer.  I suppose if there was one we-wouldn’t-be-it.  All I know is that I have no illusions about being an independent survivalist happily living in the back woods eating squirrels and sleeping in a lean-to.  I’m…

I have met with some people who want to make a documentary about preppers. Their idea seems to be more of one that will focus on teaching and less “radicalism” than some of the other shows that have been produced. Opsec can be addressed as they are very aware of preppers’ concerns.If you may be…

Before our big move to the country I did a lot of reading. I read every book I could get my hands on that had anything to do with homesteading, hobby farming, livestock animals, self sufficiency etc. because I wanted to learn as much as I could to avoid the painful learning curve I knew…

I suppose to a certain degree, knowledge really is one thing you really can’t have TOO much of. Preppers, survivalists, nut-jobs, call us what you will…there really is much to be said on the topic of knowledge, skills, tips and tricks and so forth. However, this all having been said, and having spent too many…

So what happens when SHTF and you run out of yeast? Well there is yeast in the air we breathe all around us as well as in the flour we use to bake bread. All you need to do is set out a bowl of food to capture and grow it. This is called sourdough….

I live on a farm.  When I read those words a few years ago I would be awash with a longing that almost hurt.  I wanted to be able to say that!  Now I can.  Self-discipline is remembering what you really want.  That was the mindset that got us from the city to the country –…

Anita has been a very active member on the forum for some time now and has helped many people with her knowledge about canning, small animals, and gardening. Mother to many and wife to her best friend, she lives on a small 10 acre farm that needs plenty of work. “We’re preparing for a future…