Today’s podcast is a culmination of several topics that are in response to several emails about my previous podcasts and articles. All of these email subjects can be tied together, however, under the topic of “Preparedness Skills.” I start this podcast by discussing some of the different methods that we learn important skills – and…
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Doug, also know as GoatHollow by his YouTube fans has left myself and many others sidelined for the past several weeks wondering whats been going on in the world of The Surreal News. While he’s been having fun doing interviews with people such as Larry and the inventor of the innovative “Self Watering Rain Gutter…
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When regular means of receiving information are not available such as television, am/fm radio, telephones, and cell phones where should one go? Most experts would agree that of all forms of radio communications that may be put to use in a post disaster situation the Ham Radio (amateur radio) would be the most valuable in…
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Once those designated as Millennials (Gen Y) born roughly between 1982 and 2004, began entering the work force a phenomenon not previously known in our society took place. For the first time ever, four generations operate in the work force at the same time. Perhaps on this occasion of Labor Day 2013 we should take…
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Homesteading in essence is built on self-reliance creating and building our stead into a home. There are many who classify themselves as Homesteaders, Preppers, Survivalist and even Thrivalist (which I like to call myself) but today let’s not get hung up on debating the definition that each perceives as true for the title, after all…
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Imagine a world where you can’t trust the government, and you have to be totally self reliant. A world where you can’t even trust dispatch to send someone your way, should you need help. In many ways, we’re already there. In most major cities, you could set of your house alarm and order a pizza…
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The elderberries are ripe and the first signs of changing seasons are appearing, soon fall will be on the wind. Join Lynna on The Other Side… A Preppers Path as she brings in the first day of September with a smile and a look at Built to Last My Homestead. Often when thinking of a…
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Is the end in site for the wildfires in Yosemite? Over 5,000 firefighters at Yosemite National Park are using all the means at their disposal and estimate 33% containment but drought is making progress difficult. The 163rd Wing of the California National Guard at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside is hoping to have access…
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Given that I am a huge proponent of spreading the word about preparedness, it stands to reason that every once in a while, my show will go back to basics. No, this isn’t a flashlight and spare batteries type of show, but one that will help you think for yourself. Once you have that “Ah…
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I ran across a “Blog Page” this morning where someone was predicting the End of the World, and lamenting how you will be suffering because you won’t even be able to find the most rudimentary over the counter medicines at your local pharmacy. They went on to suggest a bunch of herbal remedies, as substitutes…
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On this weeks show of Charlie in the Box radio it will be about those two topic’s that they say we should not talk about, because “it’s just going to start an argument”.. Religion and politics. When it comes to politics, I think John Adams says it best why we should be talking about politics;…
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We all know about the superfoods. Those spices and herbs that can turn you into a health beast. There are so many great foods out now and the science to back it up is stronger than ever. But the question is, what the hell do you do with a pomegranate seed or how do I…
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Herbal Medicine After the Disaster or in Remote Environments Many preppers and survivalists are very interested in learning about plant medicine. There is an extremely good reason for this, which is the same reason I founded and run a very successful survival and herbalism school in Texas: Plant medicine may be all that we have…
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