There are so many things our kids (and ourselves!) take for granted these days. How many people do you know under the age of 50 that do NOT have internet access? I know one, and even he goes to the library from time to time to check in online. How about a house without a […]
Category: equipment
Elevated Kayak Seat
I spend lots of time in my kayak. And since I usually have quite a load in it between me, my fishing gear, possibly dive gear, a battery, and a motor, I sit rather low in the water. This means I tend to sit in a pool of water most of the time. Add in […]
Even MORE Local Paracord Options
Yes, here we go again! I’ve written about local sources for paracord at least twice: Home Depot Now Selling Paracord……Not Really, andMore Local Paracord Options Yesterday, I stumbled across another option, and while it wasn’t paracord in bulk, the way I prefer to buy my paracord, it WAS…the real deal! Or at least mighty close. […]
A (Not So) Dry Run (Tropical Storm Chantal)
I received a phone call from a life-long friend today. He called to check up on me, and to see if I was ready for the hurricane (his words, not mine). As simply replied with, “Oh, there’s a storm coming? What do You think?” This should tell you two things about me:
Product Review: CocoDrill
Yesterday, I wrote about how to use coconut meat to make coconut milk and coconut flour. Making coconut milk is easy, unless the meat is still in the coconut. Getting it and the water out without stress or mess is a far more difficult task. I’ve seen the islanders using a machete to remove husks […]
Every Day Carry
I’ve mentioned before that folks that know me know I’m more likely than most to be ready, willing, and able to solve problems at a moment’s notice. Part of this is from knowing how things work. I’ve had a long string of hands-on jobs over the years, plus thousands of little DIY projects. I am […]
Review: Crossman Pumpmaster Classic pistol
Recently, I had need of a quiet, lightweight, yet powerful option to dispatch a predator in my backyard. I quickly ran through my options, and came up with the Crossman Pumpmaster Classic pistol. I have a few air powered options to choose from, but this is the only pistol framed one I have, and for […]
Jerky
For every road trip, I like to have certain items packed up in a small cooler, located close at hand. Water to drink, some fruit, nuts, pork rinds, and of course, jerky. To me, nothing says “ROADTRIP!” like a big old bag of jerky. Beef, pork, rabbit, alligator, venison…. just about any type of meat […]
Guest Post: Four from RidgeRunner of Green Earth Survival School
Today, I have four selections from RidgeRunner’s Green Earth Survival School Facebook page today. RR puts out some of my favorite down to earth articles. Must be the common backgrounds we share, having both grown up in the rural Appalachians. Bone Tools I really enjoy working with
More Local Paracord Options
A short while ago, I wrote about the poor attempt of Home Depot to catch the wave on selling paracord. I’ve since run across a couple other stores trying to do the same thing, and here is what I’ve found.