The Pickled Prepper
Inflation jumped up and down in the 1970s. We could be heading into a similar patterns.

Inflation… is it Back to the ’70s?

We could be heading into a period of yoyo inflation as interest repeatedly rise and fall. Make sure you are prepared for rising rates.
A burglar uses a pry bar to break into a building.

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.
A house with solar panels on its roof.

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 connectivity can be difficult in rural areas.

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.
There's a storm brewing on the horizon.

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.
A building in Ukraine destroyed in the war with Russia.

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.
Solar panels on a roof

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.
The U.S. Silver Eagle, a one-ounce silver coin, seen on a large bar of silver.

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 phones are just one way the surveillance state tracks you.

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.
Trucks crossing the George Washington Bridge into New York City

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.