When I was about 10 years old, my brother and I were playing with matches and a lighter out in the woods. In a fit of stupidity, we ignited a patch of grass that got out of hand. The fire quickly spread to a nearby hillside, and we did what we thought was best
Posts in the state of mind category:
It’s now too late for some…
..let’s hope others learn from it. Hurricane Sandy, Frakenstorm, or my favorite (coined by the artist of my FloridaHillbilly logo), The SnowBlowicane,
Review: The ULTIMATE Long term storage item – Yoder’s Bacon
My 9 year-old stayed with my mom for the weekend, and was telling her about this wonderful product we stock for emergencies, and my mom was quizzing me about it. I realized I had never written about it here, so I think it’s about time.
A Round Tuit
We all make plans of some sort. Some of us are better at the follow-through than others, and some of us, well, we just suck as it. “Procrastination” is our lifeblood. We’ll get started on that project as soon as we get a little more money…when we feel a little better…after the weather cools down….when […]
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can’t Make Them THINK
…or maybe I should say “mule”. Try all you will to change someone’s thoughts or beliefs, and you fail almost every time. Why is that? Maybe some folks just don’t get it…. …or do they? Human nature is predictable about 99% of the time in regards to
What’s in Yours?
In your pocket, that is. Or rather, what makes up your “EDC” or “every Day Carry” items. I swim for a living, wearing swim trunks and a rash guard (fast drying shirt) every day. I only have a single pocket, so am limited to what I can carry. When I’m not at work, I prefer […]
Youth Hunting Program of Florida
Many thanks to Brian B. for bringing this to my attention: From http://myfwc.com/education/outdoor-skills/youth-hunter/:
(Enter Profound Statement Here)
I have a very good friend that is currently suffering from a case of the low-grade blues. We aren’t talking about “call the crisis line, I’m over this sh!tty trip” kind if blues, more along the lines of “I’m just weary of trying because it never seems to get us anywhere” kind of mental breakdown. […]
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Visiting Green Earth Survival School
Back in March, I had another opportunity to help out with the 2 Day Basic Survival Course at Green Earth Survival School. The course covers Shelter, Water Purification, Lost-Proofing, Signalling, Map & Compass usage, a nature walk to identify currently available edible and useful plants, and my personal favorite and one of my obsessions, Primitive […]
Where there’s smoke…..
This weekend seemed to be a weekend full of smoke for me, or those around me…. One source of smoke was