Prepare for the Pandemic

Often when we think of the Apocalypse we think of natural, social or nuclear disasters. Let me remind you that 700 years ago, half the population of Europe was wiped out by a nasty oozy pandemic. If the human race ever witnessed a real Apocalypse it certainly was then. 

It’ll happen again, but you don’t give a damn because you’re hoping big brother government will bail you out with some vaccine. Wake up buddy. How high on the list do you think you’ll be when they start handing out the limited supply of drugs, face masks and ventilators? Can you see them backing up the semi trucks with police in riot gear yelling, “Step back people! We need to vaccinate the computer programmers and Cold-Stone Ice Cream Artists first!” These supplies will go to cops, nurses and government officials. So unless you’re in for a career change you’ll probably die of some crappy bird flu. (continued)

Ear to the Ground: Zombies

 

Learn How to Track

Guest column by Stevelknievel  

My hearty beard and stout build (read: fat) are about the best survival techniques the Good Lord has blessed me with.  So, for those who haven’t had years of hunting experience, I’d recommend bringing along a bit of literature to not only learn to hunt, but also pass the days until the dirty bomb cloud disperses and I can return home to find everyone of my rude and unthoughtful neighbors have died. 

One of the books I’d bring along would be “The Tracker: The Story of Tom Brown, Jr.” as told to William Jon Watkins.

While not in wide publication, the 1978 Prentice-Hall publication documents the life and times of the ultimate tracker, and provides useful tips and diagrams to hunt small prey in the woods.  

With subject matter such as “Cold Training”; “Night Crawl” and “Invisible Walking”, Watkins deftly weaves a narrative of the ultimate tracker’s young life, into a yarn that also teaches us how to appreciate nature, and then kill it in 190 pages. (Continued)