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Episode-2641- A New Look at “Bug Out Locations” in the Context of Pandemic Threat

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Let’s start out with this, today’s show is not “since there is a pandemic you should run to a bug out location, or go buy one”.  Rather we have discussed bugging in (what everyone is doing) and bugging out (what only those with very well prepped BOLs are doing right now) many times.  As I thought about our old property in Arkansas I began to consider what it would be like if we still lived there right now. I also started thinking what if we had not sold it when we left?  Would we go up there right now?  My … Continue reading →

Episode-314- Planning to Bug In

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So if the SHTF in most instances you plan to bug in, you have your generator, you have your food, you have a means of defense and you are prepared for whatever may come, or are you.  Today we step back a bit from the obvious and from some common thinking that isn’t very realistic to examine how prepared we are for bugging in.  Please note even if you “bug out” you are going to another location and once you get there, guess what you are going to be doing, bugging in of course. Join in today as we discuss… … Continue reading →

Episode-298- Starting the Journey from Grasshopper to Ant

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As we approach the 300th episode I realized it has been a long time since we did a show dedicated to the brand new person.  Today will will lay out 20 steps to take as a person who has just decided that it is time “to do something” but isn’t quite sure what that “something” is.    Even though today is done with the new person in mind I think it will help everyone sort of recenter on the core of what is the most important things to make sure you have accomplished. I have also created a special commercial free … Continue reading →

Episode-289- Bug In or Bug Out – 12 Questions to Ask

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In the event of a disaster should you bug in or bug out (shelter in place or evacuate) is a big topic in many forums, email lists and among modern survivalists in general.  There are times when the question is easy to answer and times when it can be difficult.  The key is your life and the lives of those you love can hang in the balance of this decision so today we discuss 12 question to ask before you have to make the decision. Tune in today as we consider the following questions… Which choice gives you the best … Continue reading →

Episode-145- Calls from the Audience 2-20-09

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Today is the first of hopefully many shows featuring you the audience calling in with your questions, comments and concerns. Tune in Today to Hear… A chance to win a pen from Mystic Wood Turning (forum thread on them) Texas joins in on the State Independence movement A bit more on the Supporting Members concept (I will never charge for the show itself) Hear me in the act of doing business locally What this show could become if I did it with a few hours a day rather then 40 minutes at 65MPH Listener calls and their answers Bug in … Continue reading →

Episode-72- Audience Questions – Bug Out or Bug In and More

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Today’s show answers several questions from the audience and provides some information about our new survival forum.  Tune in today to hear… Another update on the Listener Appreciation Contest – We may have a new winner tomorrow We have new boards on the forum including a “Swap Meet”, “Around the Campfire”, “Lady Survivors” and more. Update on our Five Item challenge – please join it and keep the discussion on track. When and where self promotion is OK on our forum and where it is not The value of online collective intelligence in survival planning Making the choice, bug out … Continue reading →