Bravery

I have stepped out on faith and moved into the eye of the storm.

It's raining this morning, not enough to make a dent in the drought, but it is raining. Wx boys tell us this drought could last 3-5 more years. By then will be building desalination plants because there won't be any water in the rivers by the time they reach the coast.

I like the island life. Started a new class here yesterday trying to help the natives prepare. It's my job.

Overdone

Ok, so my car was extremely prepared, as far as content goes. I had too much stuff to clean out at the tow yard after the wreck.

I had no idea how criminal the tow business is here. My car was being held hostage, after being towed over 30 miles away from the scene of the accident. Well out of the city where it occurred, even though he had a lot in that town.  It was a scam to try and get the deal to fix my car.

Will be talking to the director of public safety about that one.

Still hurt & have headache after my concussive event. Diner then home to take out trash.

There was no storm

But the question is did you take any action to prepare? This was your wake-up call, Lee went somewhere else & Katia is no where near a coastline. We also know that our chances are very high this year for a major land falling storm. Irene wasn't it.

So lets see what we can do to make this process a little easier. Every time we go to the store we can add to our preparation supplies. This way when the next blow comes we'll already have our water and every one else is scrambling over empty shelves to get theirs. This week your assignment is to buy those gallon jugs of water. OK you've already got water. Then how about food that requires no preparation?

Those boxes of tuna kits with crackers are light weight, easily packable & heavier on protein than carbs. Hey! It's a start right? And don't forget the peanut butter and jelly!

While you're at the checkout lane find a primer on hydroponics. We'll talk about growing your own survival garden where prying eyes can't see later.

Check and see how your community is participating in National Preparedness month. Take a class!

Have a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend! We'll talk again next week.

Back to blog

With the advent of the new droid com gear & the departure of the testosterone laden distraction, I should be able to head back in the proper direction for the blog.

Tonight I only have one item for your consideration. As the northeast begins to repair/recovee from Irene, many there are discovering that thay were woefully un-ready for the lady to come visiting.

Here is a product you can look at for yourself to see if its right for you. www.unclebobsgobags.com

If you want a package that has all your bases covered except the 2 gallons of water per day person this is one solution.

If you need some help with water, google "waterbob". This is a food grade plastic bag that fits in yor tub and can store up to 125 gallons of water. It comes with a hand pump to take out the water as you need it. Pretty good for hunker down mode.

I'm prepping for my first ever tropical potential this weekend. All uniforms washed lots of clean undies and socks. All I have to do is pack the 42" rolling duffel and off to the bunker.

I will take the 2 pristeen shirts for potential stand in the background at the press conference wear. When its over they go right back on the hanger.

In the words of Dr Sydney Friedman "Ladies and gentlemen take my advice, take down your pants and slide on the ice." (free attaboy for the first caller to tell me where that was spoken)

Remember, you are loved.

Live long
Love much
Laugh often

There were very few fishing on the end of the Dike. Watched a man land about 15 lb. Drum. Now 8 others have shown up in about 5 minutes from other spots.

Strange Days at School of Adult Learning

Have had two strange incidents this week.

My "friend" called me from the back of the ambulance Sunday night telling me he was being transferred for a AAA.  Scary when I got the voice mail two hours later.  Gotta' love technology.

Saturday, ran into a gentleman who remembered meeting me 8 years ago!  I was re-introduced and we have some business things in common.  After I had a meeting with someone, I disappeared into the crowd at the function we were both attending.  He came up to me a few minutes later and said he was glad he found me.  And began to remind me that we had met some years before.  I finally remembered the incident, we talked that day for about 2 minutes. 

I thought the conversation was going to be professional.  Cool, no, not professional conversation, status update conversation; both mine and his.  This was personal.  We will see each other next weekend and have lunch plans after the meeting. 

Smile on face!

Beach Ice Survival

Some folks have all the luck.  They think they are living the high life, secluded, resort style, blue skies and water.  Did you happen to think about the little things you need to play that lifestyle?

How many directions does electricity find it's way to you?  Only one? No problem, you have a generator, right? NO?  Well what are you gonna do?  It's cold on the beach, there's ice and the power is out.

Oh, you're gonna pack your kids and dogs into the pickup and run the engine for 48 hours until the ice is gone from the lines and the power is back on?  Got two words for you - Carbon Monoxide.

Some folks just think that the "establishment" (as we called it in our day) is coming on white horses to save you and build you a fireplace. NOT.

Look at all the possibilities in life.  Things are going to go wrong.  Have a plan to take care of yourself and yours.  There are "establishment" folks who will help you get your act together. 

Take care of you and your family, then everything else will come out in the wash!

Peace Ya'll!