by Survival Blog | Nov 7, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention...
by Survival Blog | Nov 6, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On Novermber 6, 1888, Benjamin Harrison of the Republican Party was elected U.S. president by an electoral majority despite losing the popular vote by more than 90,000 to his Democratic opponent, Grover Cleveland. — Today in 1977, the Toccoa Falls Dam in Georgia gave...
by Survival Blog | Nov 6, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
If memory serves me correctly, I purchased my first Glock in 1987. This was an early-production Glock 17 – the only handgun model that Glock had yet produced, back then. It was a 17-shot 9mm pistol and the frame was made out of “plastic” – today we call it “polymer”...
by Survival Blog | Nov 6, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
The following recipe for Huckleberry Oatmeal is from SurvivalBlog reader L.K. Huckleberries are best, but substituting blueberries will suffice: Ingredients Huckleberries (fresh or frozen). Second choice is Blueberries. Old Fashioned rolled oats. (Don’t use instant...
by Survival Blog | Nov 5, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On this day, King James learned about the Gunpowder Plot. Hence we have Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated with fireworks. Remember, remember the Fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.” — Also on this day,...
by Survival Blog | Nov 5, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Being a serious preparedness-minded individual, I often look at venues that offer used or previously owned items for sale. These venues could be flea markets, thrift stores, antique stores, yard or garage sales, auctions, or online sites like Craigslist. It never...
by Survival Blog | Nov 4, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On November 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. — On November 4, 1924, American politician Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman to be elected governor of a U.S. state (Wyoming). — November 4th is...
by Survival Blog | Nov 4, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) #6 12-volt deep cycle batteries and at least two battery charges. (I prefer the 2-,6-, and 10-Amp chargers. I do have a 50-amp charger, but it is hard on a battery. The slower the charge, the better the life...
by Survival Blog | Nov 3, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3rd, 1793. He was the founder of the principal settlements of English-speaking people in Texas in the 1820s, when it was still part of Mexico. On November 3rd, 1978, Dominica achieved full independence, with Patrick Roland John...
by Survival Blog | Nov 3, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
It appears that we are close to World War 3 according to all the reliable news outlets and the unfolding of current events. It is only going to take one mistake to get a full-scale war going in several countries, maybe here also. Pastor Jack Graham of Dallas, Texas...
