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Can you have Too Many Eggs?
The early spring has meant a surge an egg sales and very active beehives. Now we just have to hope there isn't a sudden hard freeze.
Lose a Gun, Gain a Holster
The gears of justice turn slowly, but they do turn. Five years after it was stolen, the Sheriff returns a gun to me.
Third Time’s the Charm
We get a third solar power quote, and this one has some nice features. There are a few open issues, but it could be a winner!
Internet Problems in the Middle of Nowhere
Electronic devices seem to fail more than the old mechanicals ones they replaced. Adding internet connectivity can increase problems.
It’s Ugly Out There, but What Looms on the Horizon Could...
There's a storm on the horizon—the economy, crime, layoffs, open borders, war—and it looks like its bearing down on us.
Signs of an Early Spring
Suddenly, spring was here. The bees were flying, the robins were hunting worms, and the bats were catching insects. The homestead is getting busy again.
Two Years in and the War in Ukraine is Escalating
Have you noticed that the war is Ukraine is getting more attention, and not for good reasons? Things may be getting worse.
Back to Square One; We Get a Second Solar Quote
Not 100 percent pleased with the first quote we got for a whole-house solar system, we talked to a second vendor and got another quote.
Buying Gold and Silver at Costco
Cost, the warehouse store that is a prepper's paradise, has started selling gold bars and silver coins. Is buying gold and silver at Costco a good idea?
Cell Network Crash Demonstrates how Fragile Technology Is
the loss of the AT&T wireless network for about 12 hours last week should be a reminder of how vulnerable we are to a loss of technology.
Mucking out the Chicken Coop
We take advantage of the warmest day yet in February to catch up on homestead chores. It's no fun, but needs to be don
The Power of the Purse
Is the trucker boycott of NYC real or just a way to generate social media views? Pete explains why he doesn't think it will live up to expecations.
The Bunker Mentality of the Rich and Famous
Lots of wealthy folks have bunkers, but does that make them any better off than you or I when it comes to surviving a catastrophe?
Cashing in on some Old Jewelry
That old jewelry you don't wear and have tucked away in a drawer or cabinet can be worth thousands of dollars.
Are you Scared Yet? Psyop or Psy-Flop?
Is there really a super-secret Russian space weapon, or is this an Administration plan to distract us from Biden's age and mental decline?
Silver Price Plunges 3.5 Percent on Tuesday
Silver went from $22.90 to about $22 per ounce during the first two hours of trading on the New York spot market. That’s about 3.5 percent.
Time to Check my EDC Pack and Gear Bags
On the next rainy day, why not inventory your EDC bag, but out bag, survival pack and other equipment? Pete found a few surprises in his.
Should you be in the Stock Market? A Prepper’s Perspective
Investing in the stock market is a tough call when you see the danger signs flashing all around you. So should you, or shouldn't you?
What Happens to Debt after the SHTF?
We explore what happens do your debt when the financial system collapses, the government defaults, or we have a SHTF event?
What Happens to Intangible Assets when the SHTF?
If the grid goes down, the cloud disappears, and the SHTF, what happens to your money, investments and debts?
Congratulations! You Made it Halfway through Winter
We're halfway through winter, but anything can happen weather wise, especially in February. Don't let warm weather get your hopes up
War and Conflict Seem to be our Natural State
War destroys, but it also creates. Conflict drives innovation. But that doesn't mean is is easy; there is a price to be paid.
When and How to SLLS
Do you know what a SLLS break is? Do you ever practice them? What about at night or in an urban environment?
What we can Learn from an Anarcho-Capitalist
Javier Milei is trying rebuild Argentina's economy from the ground up, but he may have to destroy it first. Can we learn form their experience?
A Good Time to Stock Up at Sam’s Club
It's been a few months since our last trip to Sam's, so we were pleased to find items on sale. Perhaps prices are pulling back slightly.
Cold and Hazardous Conditions on the Homestead
Despite bone-chilling cold, dangerous driveways and roads, and days of snow, we successfully survived the blast of winter weather.
The Importance of Fitting in at Your New Place
When you move to your retreat, you are leaving behind your local networks. It's important to fit in and try to build a new one.
Living with a Central Bank Digital Currency
A central bank digital currency will signal the end of privacy and likely our impending financial collapse. There are still some steps you can take.
What do the Europeans Know that We Don’t?
There have been lots or warning from European leaders about impending war. What do they know that we don't, and should we listen to them?
The Arctic Blast Arrives
Snow and bitter cold make homestead chores more difficult, but the chickens seem to tolerate it OK as long as they get food and water.