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BydenobWhen the WHO declared the global pandemic, I knew right away that things were going to get ugly. As of March 13th 2020, I have decided that my family needs to go into a bug in situation. This was always the plan, the proverbial trigger has been pulled! Here is a daily update on what…
Flood Follies
BydenobWell, once again, an interesting week in the world of crisis and disaster. At this time, several Manitoba towns and municipalities are frenetically trying to add more height to dikes and are frantically sandbagging to keep roads open. Several Manitoba homes have already been flooded due to a higher than expected flood waters. It was…
More Swine Flu and a common sense approach
BydenobIt seems that as of yesterday the number of Swine Flu cases in Canada has risen to 34…see the full article here. However, let’s try to remain calm and take a common sense approach to this: practice good hygiene (wash your hands often!), stay away from crowds as much as possible, eat lots of healthy,…
Producing Biodiesel from Animal Fats for Diesel Engines in a Grid-Down Scenario
BydenobWhen the grid goes down, transportation and power generation become critical challenges. If you have a diesel engine—whether in a vehicle, generator, or farm equipment—you can extend its usefulness by producing your own biodiesel. This alternative fuel can be made from animal fats, such as tallow or lard. Here’s how you can produce biodiesel in…
Movie Monday
BydenobWartime Farm Episode 8 The team face the conditions of 1945 and prepare to tackle the most crucial event of their farming year: harvesting the wheat crop. They grapple with weeds, one of the wettest summers in memory and wartime machinery to bring the crop home, but take a giant leap into the modern era…
Prepper Bread Part 2 – No Yeast…No Problem
BydenobSo 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….
