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A one-ounce gold Krugerrand

Gold Hits Another Record as Silver also Shines

Gold hits another record, causing the Krugerrand Pete bought prior to Y2K to be worth ten times what he paid for it.
I didn't want to feature real people, so this is an AI-generated version of what a relief center looked like. There really was piles of canned goods, but the people weren't as well dressed nor had they done their hair due to the lack of water and electricity.

Donations, Guilt, Pride and Embarrassment

Donations pour into the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene, but some of us have a hard time accepting help.
The power lines are a mess after Hurricane Helene. This pole snapped while the ones to the left are off-kilter.

Hurricane Helene Update: Gradual Progress is Made

18 days after Hurricane Helene, some forward progress is being made here on the homestead and in our broader area.
This was our road after the culvert was washed out. The road became the river.

Hurricane Helene Hits us with its Best Shot

Hello friends and readers.  Apologies for the absence. I have been told that NASA released a nighttime image of the Eastern U.S. before Hurricane Helene...
LARP stands for live action role playing. Some consider it a joke, but its a good way to practices some skills you might need after the SHTF.

LARPing After Dark

LARP stands for live action role playing. Some consider it a joke, but its a good way to practices some skills you might need after the SHTF.
Electric meter

Our Record-Setting Electric Bill is Shocking

A sunny month of August shows us how much power we can produce and the resulting utility bill blows us away.
One shelf of canned goods in Pete's Prepper Pantry.

How Inflation Affects your Prepper Pantry

Inflation has increased the cost of food for your prepper pantry. We price shop Walmart, Amazon, Costco and Sam's Club to find the lowest prices.
Staying hydrated is critical when trying to beat the heat, but it isn't always enough.

The Importance of Keeping Your Cool

Any time your body temperature rises or falls more than two degrees from normal, you are entering dangerous territory. Plan accordingly.
Ice cream cones are now six to thirteen times more expensive than they were when I worked in an ice cream parlor back in high school. That's some serious inflation!

Food Inflation, Ice Cream, and the Death of Eating Out

Food inflation is up 30 to 40 percent int he past five years. That's bad, but its nothing when you look at how costs have risen in the past 40 years.
You can see why weed whacking is needed as our beehives are surrounded by weeds and flowers. he bees, however, are happy and productive.

A Late Summer Cool Snap; Homestead and Prepping Updates

It's a good time of year for homesteading, but the calendar also makes it an important time to do some prepping.