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Episode 70 – Home Defense Weapons

By on March 30th, 2012

So Home Defense, something we have talked about several times, this time I mention some alternatives but we really look at the firearms options.
Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle?  Which should we choose, which is best for me and is that what is right for the wife?

Much of this was prompted by watching a couple of YouTube videos by James Yeager of Tactical Response, in my opinion this guy knows his stuff. You may want to consider getting training with him or another training program.  A gun isn’t much good if you don’t know how to use it properly.

HEY our sponsor is BUBWEB.COM – BUBWEB.COM sells little websites (hosting packages) starting at $10 per YEAR!  That is as cheap as you will find, and it is just good stuff.  So check them out and buy a site…. and it kinda feeds my kids so go do that ok?

Check out what I have to say on the podcast, I would get into more detail here but it’s been almost 20 days since I recorded it and I don’t really remember much about the details.

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WOO that was great, here is some more information, remember to check out the Amazon links, if you buy anything I get a little piece so you know… kids… food….


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Episode #69 – Ham Radio

By on March 25th, 2012

So listen I just watched the Mad Men season premier so I’m about 4 Vodka Gimlets into the evening.  Oh and Joan’s mom is a B***.  Anywhoo I recorded this only 2-3 beers in last week so it should be OK.

So in this episode I discuss Ham radio and it can help us… let’s be honest I only remember it is about Ham Radio at this point….

Check out the podcast below… the little triangle is the play button, you know like on your Cassette player… er DVD  player… OK BLUE RAY?!  Either way it is the next line below… then go below that and look at the links, it kinda pays the bills (not really, but YOU can change that)

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So the links…. (remeber clicking an Amazon.com link then buying ANYTHING helps me out)

Alright, go forth and be hamful… that was the worst line I’ve ever typed…. Check out the podcast and whatnot.

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Episode 68 – Severe weather preparedness and spotting

By on March 14th, 2012

Well after a bit of a hiatus I have four episodes ready, I will release them over the next few weeks.

These four episodes are sponsored by BUBWEB.COM – websites starting at $10  PER YEAR!!! (help me feed my babies and go buy a website!!)

This week we talk about preparing for and spotting severe weather as well as what a Watch, Warning, and Advisory mean.

Sure you changed the batteries in your smoke detector this weekend (you did right… get on it!) but did you change the batteries in your weather radio? It has the same ability to save your life, put in fresh batteries! Storm season has begun!

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And a few links for your pleasure…

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Episode 67 – Where is your stuff?

By on February 10th, 2012

Wow, it’s been awhile.  I know I’ve been a combination of lazy and busy and could be more inspired.  This episode was recorded way back in November.  Well I have a bit of inspiration now and will get a couple episodes recorded soon.

Not a whole lot to say about this episode other than I discuss where your preps are, do you know? How long would it take you to evacuate? Would you forget anything?

Check out the podcast below

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Oooh hey, remember help support the podcast…

You can purchase web hosting through a great provider www.bubweb.com (that’s me)
Or you can check out some great products at Amazon.com and I get a tiny piece… like Sleeping Bags (check out the “Suisse Sport the price is right)

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Episode 66 – Why do we prepare?

By on December 1st, 2011

You may ask “Why do you prepare, what could happen?”  This episode deals with what could happen and what we should prepare for, not the philosophical aspects of WHY we should be prepared.  I bring up some things you may not have thought of before.

But before we get into all that stuff check out our sponsor… ME!  I sell websites starting at $10 PER YEAR just go to BUBWEB.COM and check it out.

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So in this episode (Link above) we discuss…

  • Job Loss
  • Car Accident
  • Freaky Weather
  • Terrorist Acts, including a recent attack on our infrastructure
  • EMP/Solar Flares
  • Earthquakes in the midwest

Hey check out something at Amazon like Portable Generator.

Oooh also I put out a YouTube supplement check it out HERE

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Black Friday (through Cyber Monday) Deals.

By on November 25th, 2011

As you know I sell web hosting, below is my Black Friday (through Cyber Monday 11/27) deal.

Dear potential BUBWeb.com customers,
Buy a NEW website before Tuesday and you will receive 25% OFF our already stupidly low prices. This is for new customers only (sorry current customers it just isn’t easy to modify your accounts). Any payment term (ONLY FIRST PAYMENT, This is not a recurring discount) Please pass it on.
Coupon code BlackFriday (only for NEW WEBSITE Purchases, Only 1 per order (multiple per customer is OK)
http://www.bubweb.com
Don’t forget, if you buy stuff through Amazon, use my link below and I get a tiny little piece of the action on anything you buy, even if it has nothing to do with the link you clicked. (it feeds my children)

Shop Amazon’s TV, Audio and Home Theater Deals

Shop Amazon’s Toys – Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Week

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National Emergency Alert Test (Nov 9, 2011)

By on November 5th, 2011

You know those annoying EAS tests that you hear on the TV and Radio “This is a test, this is only a test”?  Well they’ve never tested the whole system at the same time, now most intelligent people would have seen this years ago and said, hey we should test this thing… Well SOMEONE in the government FINALLY saw this glaring problem and it shall now happen on Nov 9, 2011.

Following is from the FCC website here (plus a bunch more information in case you care…

At the Federal Communications Commission’s June 9, 2011 Agenda meeting, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Chief Jamie Barnett, joined by representatives from FEMA and the National Weather Service, announced that the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) would take place at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on November 9, 2011. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism. EAS Participants currently participate in state-level monthly tests and local-level weekly tests, but no top-down review of the entire system has ever been undertaken. The Commission, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will use the results of this nationwide test to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism, and will work together with EAS stakeholders to make improvements to the system as appropriate.

Lets hope your tax dollars have been well spent.

MIDLAND WR300 Weather Radio <– this feeds my babies

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Episode 65 – Getting Started with Food (and other) Preps

By on November 4th, 2011

Wow, it’s been awhile sorry about that but in penance you will get a long episode that I have spent at least 10 hours preparing.

Have you ever heard of BUBWEB.COM ? They (they is me by the way) offer websites starting at $10 PER YEAR! GET SOME!

What follows in this podcast is a sample basic plan for food storage and how much it will cost you to do yourself if you are so inclined. Also included is a spreadsheet so you can see how I came about my numbers and a slide show that you can follow along with. (all documents are OpenOffice format so your favorite program should work to open it, if not google “Open Office Download” and get it yourself).

Ok so check out the podcast , and the documents, and the YouTube Channel

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Supporting Documentation

Remember BUBWEB.COM Websites starting at $10 PER YEAR! (and it feeds my babies.
Don’t forget to buy stuff from Amazon.com, it feeds my children. Stuff like this 1200 watt Generator.
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Episode 64 – Fire Preparedness

By on October 6th, 2011

Sometime during October is Fire Safety month/week/day/hour, frankly I’m too tired to look it up but you can assume that I am right. Anywhoo here is a list of some things you need to think of to be fire prepared. Just the other day I ran a fire drill with the kids, they think it is fun and I think it is important that they know what to do.  Adults and kids need to pre-plan these things so that it is automatic when there is an emergency. So listen to the cast below and check out some links below.

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HERE is my accompanying YouTube video showing one of our evacuation drills.

TOTAL COINCIDENCE! Jack Spirko just posted a podcast on a VERY similar theme (his focuses more on what to do AFTER a fire) it’s a great show so check it out. HERE  And HERE is the interviewee’s website, so check that out too.

Oh look our sponsor BUBWEB.COM Websites starting at $10 PER YEAR

Fire Extinguishers

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The Green Giant Sale

By on October 1st, 2011

Every year around this time our local Green Giant plant (General Mills) puts on a charity parking lot sale.  You can get case lots for better prices than Sams or other discount clubs. It’s a really good deal. For  example a case of 48 Nature Valley Granola bars is $10 ($0.21 each) or 24 cans of corn for $15. All the proceeds go to the local United Way chapter (probably my least favorite charity but still better than terrorists or something).

Anywhoo it is an epic adventure every year ’cause if you don’t get there early you are really waiting.  I got there at 6am and was in line etc for 2 1/2 hours or so.  Check out the video as I bring you along for the ride, and you can see the line when I leave… WHEW Glad I missed that!