Yeah right (storing beans), while that information might be useful, writing such a post would excite me about as much as . . . well it wouldn’t excite me at all. Describing the intricacies of corrugated cardboard would be more exciting. The truth is, I don’t have a specific topic for today’s post, just a medley of misc. SHTF sweetness. PLUS - I figured maybe with that post title I might make the list at survivalistnews.com, since my posts like the AR-15 DeWalt Nail Gun and “Buns and Guns” don’t make the site. Nope . . . . . maybe if I’d written YET ANOTHER post on the declining economy I’d have received a link. Hmmmm . . . the economy sucks or . . . . Buns and Guns . . . . lol, seriously, though. I do appreciate the survivalistnews links . . . when I get them.
Let’s see now, totally random thoughts:
- The Suburban Prepper wrote a post today on a super cheap security system being Black Cat Snaps spread across the floor so an intruder steps on them and wakes you up . . . . LOL - lol. Yep, here’s another idea: drop a bunch of pebbles into several soda cans that are attached to a string. Stretch the string across a doorway (like a claymore wire) and you’ll hear the racket when thugs enter.
- Somebody linked to me at warrifles.com yesterday - thank you.
- Also, many thanks to the person that bought a few of the grid-down, EMP-proof field manuals today. They’re packed with sexy SHTF information like how to search vehicles, operate in urban areas, man roadblocks, and oh so much more.
- It’s SHTF time the last several nights in my daughter’s bedroom. She’s been waking up in the middle of the night calling for Mom or Dad, saying things like “the sound of breathing woke me up,” or “green fairy dust is falling from the ceiling, and it’s scary,” or “I don’t like those shadows” . . . . *insert Twilight Zone theme music* . . . . anyone know how to perform an exorcism? Yes, it’s an old house (1912) and perhaps I’ll post some day about how I was ATTACKED by a ghost late one night when I was rebuilding the dumb waiter to haul firewood to the 2nd floor. Remind me.
- Update on my groundhog battle - there is no update, haven’t seen him in a while.
- Worrbaron, send me an e-mail, bro. I’ve got a couple questions about the raging cool Urban Rifle class you took at raging cool Weaponcraft. You know how to reach me: ranger@shtfblog.com
- I’m sensing that we need a post from Betty the SHTFblog Survival Babe in the near future. Stay tuned.
- Today is my birthday, so that’s all you get. Anyone want to buy me a birthday present? What? Beyond your budget? Yeah, mine too.
- Ranger Man
BTW: My mom sent me this link for all of you, “walking catfish” come up out of the storm drains in Florida. This would make for easy gathering of meat . . . storm drain fish . . . . . errrr . . . . yummy?
12 responses so far ↓
1 Rushman // Jul 17, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Alright I am First! Happy B-day to the Ranger Man!
Hope you have a good one bro!
2 Ranger Man // Jul 17, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Is that “Rushman” because you’re a fan of the band Rush? You know, Permanent Waves and all. First concert I ever attended was the Counterparts tour in Worcester, MA.
3 Mama Squirrel // Jul 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Happy Birthday.
Have you tried renting Monsters, Inc? When our middle child told us there was a monster in his closet, we just him that the monster was scared of him, and reminded him of the movie. That ended that REAL quick.
Hmmm…sewer catfish. I know they are bottom feeders, but that’s rediculous. I think I’ll stick to the squirrels and rabbits around here. At least I know what they’ve been eating. Although I would not be opposed to a sewer rainbow trout….
4 Aron // Jul 17, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Happy birthday, love you too!!!
5 Rushman // Jul 18, 2008 at 2:48 am
Yea Rush is my favorite band. Good album but my personal favs are 2112 and Caress of Steel. But on the newer side Vapor Trails is real good too.
6 Rook // Jul 18, 2008 at 6:29 am
Ranger - Just stumbled across your site. I like what I see. Enjoy the birthday and have a cold one on me.
Working on the moat…
Rook
http://foragingprepper.blogspot.com/
7 Jennersen // Jul 18, 2008 at 7:43 am
Well, if you are serious about the exorcism you could go down to the local parish and see if the priest, most likely he is, capable of preforming one. The older fathers had to go through this for seminary, but the younger ones are not mandated to learn it. It is an optional thing today in the priesthood. If you were down here I know several, one who actually has preformed several, that could do it for ya. I do not know if they care if one is Roman Catholic or not when it comes to this practice as it is not a sacrament.
Ok that ends the religious part of my response.
Happy B-Day, and have fun!
Buy the manuals they are EMP proof awesomeness! I know I bought one a long time back.
8 Sybrie // Jul 18, 2008 at 9:16 am
Here’s a fun, maybe it will work, idea.
To help the little one with dark/night anxiety.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Sun-Jar/
Could also be a fun project for you-s.
I made one using a clear plastic mini paint bucket, so I can hang it like a lantern. Also fun and safe for camping. Light up a tent without any danger of fire. Also teaches solar.
Love the site by the way.
9 mojnun // Jul 18, 2008 at 10:54 am
This might be helpful:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p01975b.htm
10 shtf homie #1 // Jul 18, 2008 at 12:24 pm
happy birthday rangerman
11 Suburban Prepper // Jul 18, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Hey RM, I had just ordered you one of those Dewalt AR-15s as a birhtday present and then I read your post bagging on my Goonies-type booby trap and so… I cancelled the order.
To really drive you nuts, I contributed the cash I would have spent to Obama’s campaign! [insert sarcastic tone]
Maybe next time!
-SP
12 Craig // Jul 18, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Happy birthday man! I’d get you a present, but I’m eating my preps, sooooo…… And as far as “Survival News” goes, email ‘em and bug the crap outta them. They post my drivel, so yours should be there too! Ha ha. Have a good one man.
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