Sunday, December 31, 2023

The Way, Issue 8 (Spiritual Preparedness for Believers)

By Tim Gamble
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -- John 14:6
Precepts of Biblical Survivalism

6- Preparedness and Self-Reliance are Biblical concepts. Not only is physical preparedness allowed, it is in fact commanded by God. In Proverbs 6: 6-8 God points us to the industrious ant's example, who constantly prepares for the future. In Galatians 6:1-5, Paul teaches that we are to both help one another AND to not be a burden to others (meaning we should be self-reliant).

A host of other verses could be quoted also, including Proverbs 27:12 (its prudent to prepare), Genesis 6:21 (food storage), Genesis 41:47-57 (food storage), Exodus 22:2 (self-defense), Psalm 144:1 (self-defense training!), Proverbs 21:20 (store food & oil), Proverbs 22:7 (avoid debt), 1 Corinthians 16:13 (stay alert, be brave, be strong), Luke 22:36 (self-defense), 1 Timothy 5:8 (provide for yourself and your family), 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (stay alert, situational awareness), Hebrews 11:7 (points to Noah's example of preparedness to save his family), and Matthew 25:1-13 (the wisdom of the five prepared virgins compared to the foolishness of the five ill-prepared virgins).
"A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." -- Proverbs 22:3 (TLB)
 (From the article: Precepts of Biblical Survivalism.)

Scripture Readings For This Week

Exodus 1:1 - 6:1
Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13, 29:22-23
Matthew 2:1-12

Proverbs and Psalms

Try to read one chapter a day from both Proverbs and Psalms. 

Scripture Memorization For This Week*

This week starts a new memorization series on the Ten Commandments, from Exodus chapter 20.

Exodus 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying:

2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.

* The above is from the NKJV, but feel free to memorize using whatever version you are comfortable with. 

Remember: You Only Fail When You Give Up

Missed a day (or several) reading your Bible? Got busy with life and forgot to pray yesterday? Having a hard time with the memorization? Don't sweat it! Just keep trying. Remember, you only fail when you give up. 

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Two of my favorite and most often used Bibles: 

The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, The Word of God and the Shaping of America - One of my favorites, the New King James Version is literal, accurate, and easy-to-read for most modern folks. The American Patriot's Bible "shows how the history of the United States connects the people and events of the Bible to our lives in a modern world. The story of the United States is wonderfully woven into the teachings of the Bible." Lot's of articles and study notes showing the importance of God and the Bible to our nation's founding and subsequent history. Available on Amazon

The Scriptures - This new English translation includes Genesis through Revelation, and restores the Name of our Creator to the text in each place it occurs. This new version in English is a literal translation by Institute for Scripture Research, overseen by Dr. Chris Koster. New in this 2009 edition: Improvements to the text - seeking a yet closer equivalent to the literal meaning of the original language. Quotations / Allusions from the Old Testament are in bold type in the New Testament, and are accompanied by the text references - aiding your understanding of the original contexts, and how they influence the writers drawing upon them.  Available on Amazon

Friday, December 29, 2023

Cool Gear That May Actually Help You Survive Dystopia

By Tim Gamble

Before I list the cool gear that may actually help you survive the emerging dystopia, let me just say this: Your most important tools to help you survive any future chaos are 1) your health and fitness, 2) your mental attitude, and 3) your knowledge, skills, and abilities. You should constantly be working on these tools. 

Having said that, this is a time of year some folks find themselves with a little extra money, in the form of year-end bonuses, gift cards, and that $20 cash that Grandma gives you every Christmas. Time to buy some cool gear! Let's face it, most cool gear ends up being neat but useless junk. So, what cool gear can you get that may actually be useful? Here are some ideas:

A) A Good Multi-Tool - I've carried one of these (a Leatherman model that is no longer made) on my belt everyday since 2008. It gets used a lot. The pliers are especially useful. Avoid the el cheapo $10 pairs you can get at Wally Worldly and actually get a high quality one, such as a Leatherman or a Victorinox. Both are available on Amazon

B) A Good Pocket Knife - Extremely useful for 101 reasons, from opening Amazon packages to cutting cordage. Again, it is worth paying a little extra to get a good one. My main EDC pocket knife is a Cold Steel Finn Wolf. Many good pocket knives are available on Amazon

C) A Quality Pocket Flashlight - The ability to see is very important, but most of us have a problem seeing well in the dark. A pocket flashlight helps with this. Find one on Amazon

D) Personal Water Filter - Clean water is a necessity, and personal water filters help provide clean water. There are a lot of good ones available on Amazon

E) Family Water Filter - Like the personal water filters, but designed to handle larger quantities of water. Lots of good ones available on Amazon

F) A Water Bob - Sensing a theme? Water is extremely important. Water Bobs are designed to hold a bath tub worth of water (about 100 gallons) in an emergency. I have this one. Just fill it up when you get word of an approaching hurricane or winter storm, or whenever you think you might need it.. Water Bobs are available on Amazon.

G) Aqua-Tainers -  Sensing a theme (again)? Water is extremely important. Those 5-gallon water storage containers you get in the Wally World camping section eventually leak 100% of the time and will ruin your floors. Ask me how I know. Instead, get Aqua-Tainers. Much better quality, in my experience. Available on Amazon

H) A High-Quality First Aid Kit - Helps keep blood in the body and breath in the lungs during life's emergencies. Very important. This website is affiliated with Refuge Medical and Refuge Training. All Dystopians (that's you!) will automatically receive 10% off at checkout when visiting their store from links on this website. Their first aid kits and medical supplies are high-quality, made-in-America products (no cheap China junk) that are great for families, preppers, survivalists, hunters, hikers, campers, and all other living people. Remember, the discount will be applied at checkout if you use my links

I) An Emergency Radio - Knowing what's going on around you is key to survival. An emergency radio will help you stay informed even when the power is out. Available on Amazon

J) A Ka-Bar Knife - What could be cooler than a US Marine Corps Fighting Knife? Available on Amazon

K)  An Air Force Survival Knife - My personal favorite. This is a survival knife issued by both the US Army and US Air Force. Available on Amazon

Have a Happy New Year!

Sunday, December 24, 2023

The Way, Issue 7 (Spiritual Preparedness for Believers)

By Tim Gamble
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -- John 14:6
Precepts of Biblical Survivalism

5- Hard work is good. In fact, hard work is ordained by God. His example of creation, six days of work followed by a seventh day of rest, is the template we are to follow.  (From the article: Precepts of Biblical Survivalism.)

Scripture Readings For This Week

Genesis 47:28 - 50:26
1 Kings 2:1-12
John 13:1-19 

Proverbs and Psalms

Try to read one chapter a day from both Proverbs and Psalms. 

Scripture Memorization For This Week*

Only two verses (both from Revelation) this week. Continue to work on previous weeks' memorization verses. 

And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. – Revelation 12:17 (NKJV)

Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. – Revelation 14:12 (NKJV)

* Feel free to memorize using whatever version you are comfortable with. 

Remember: You Only Fail When You Give Up

Missed a day (or several) reading your Bible? Got busy with life and forgot to pray yesterday? Having a hard time with the memorization? Don't sweat it! Just keep trying. Remember, you only fail when you give up. 

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Two of my favorite and most often used Bibles: 

The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, The Word of God and the Shaping of America - One of my favorites, the New King James Version is literal, accurate, and easy-to-read for most modern folks. The American Patriot's Bible "shows how the history of the United States connects the people and events of the Bible to our lives in a modern world. The story of the United States is wonderfully woven into the teachings of the Bible." Lot's of articles and study notes showing the importance of God and the Bible to our nation's founding and subsequent history. Available on Amazon

The Scriptures - This new English translation includes Genesis through Revelation, and restores the Name of our Creator to the text in each place it occurs. This new version in English is a literal translation by Institute for Scripture Research, overseen by Dr. Chris Koster. New in this 2009 edition: Improvements to the text - seeking a yet closer equivalent to the literal meaning of the original language. Quotations / Allusions from the Old Testament are in bold type in the New Testament, and are accompanied by the text references - aiding your understanding of the original contexts, and how they influence the writers drawing upon them.  Available on Amazon

Friday, December 22, 2023

Survival Lily on Surviving the Emerging Dystopia

By Tim Gamble

I've written a lot about the emerging dystopia (technocracy, etc.) for the last few years, and plan many more articles in the next year. Survival Lily also recently did a few of videos on this subject on her YouTube channel that I want to bring to the attention of my readers. Please take the time to watch them, and subscribe to her channel while you are there!


Survival Lily:  Very concerning message!

Survival Lily:  Grim Outlook for 2024
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

The Way, Issue 6 (Spiritual Preparedness for Believers)

By Tim Gamble
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -- John 14:6
Precepts of Biblical Survivalism

4- Agrarianism is God's intent for His people. Humans were originally designed by God to live in and tend to the Garden of Eden. Later, after the Fall, we were commanded by God to till the soil and to raise our own food. Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of God telling His followers to avoid large cities (a Worldly invention), to live in the mountains and other rural areas, and to basically be "simple country folk" (in my words). 

Biblical agrarianism doesn't  mean everyone must be a farmer or homesteader - after all, there are plenty of support functions and other important jobs that must be done - but that as God's people, our lives, culture, economy, and civilization should reflect the primary importance of agriculture.  (From the article: Precepts of Biblical Survivalism.)

Scripture Readings For This Week

Genesis 44:18 - 47:27
Ezekiel 37:15-28
Luke 24:30-48

Proverbs and Psalms

Try to read one chapter a day from both Proverbs and Psalms. 

Scripture Memorization For This Week*

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.” – Matthew 5:17 (Jesus speaking)

Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. – 1 John 3:4 

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, – Romans 3:23

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. – 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out. – Acts 3:19 

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” – John 14:15 (Jesus speaking

* Feel free to memorize using whatever version you are comfortable with. 

Remember: You Only Fail When You Give Up

Missed a day (or several) reading your Bible? Got busy with life and forgot to pray yesterday? Having a hard time with the memorization? Don't sweat it! Just keep trying. Remember, you only fail when you give up. 

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Two of my favorite and most often used Bibles: 

The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, The Word of God and the Shaping of America - One of my favorites, the New King James Version is literal, accurate, and easy-to-read for most modern folks. The American Patriot's Bible "shows how the history of the United States connects the people and events of the Bible to our lives in a modern world. The story of the United States is wonderfully woven into the teachings of the Bible." Lot's of articles and study notes showing the importance of God and the Bible to our nation's founding and subsequent history. Available on Amazon

The Scriptures - This new English translation includes Genesis through Revelation, and restores the Name of our Creator to the text in each place it occurs. This new version in English is a literal translation by Institute for Scripture Research, overseen by Dr. Chris Koster. New in this 2009 edition: Improvements to the text - seeking a yet closer equivalent to the literal meaning of the original language. Quotations / Allusions from the Old Testament are in bold type in the New Testament, and are accompanied by the text references - aiding your understanding of the original contexts, and how they influence the writers drawing upon them.  Available on Amazon

Friday, December 15, 2023

2023 End-of-Year Assessment and "To Do" List For Preppers

By Tim Gamble

December is a great time for us preppers and survivalists to assess our situation, make any necessary changes to our plans, and to do all those things we only occasionally need to do, but are easy to forget to do). 

End-of-Year Assessment 

How prepared are you and your family for a really bad 2024? With multiple wars going on around the world, a bitter election coming up in America, continued inflation and supply chain problems, uncontrolled borders, rising crime, and a possible recession in the making, 2024 is shaping up to be a really bad year, indeed. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you assess your current state of preparedness:
  • Do you have a Disaster Preparedness Plan?
  • Is it written? Or do you keep it "in your head?" 
  • Are you and your spouse in agreement on your preparedness plans?
  • Have your circumstances changed (births, deaths, marriages, divorces, long-term illnesses or disabilities, moves, job changes, and so forth, within both your household and extended family/tribe), and have you modified your plans to fit your new circumstances?
  • Do you have a Family Communications Plan? (see article
  • Do you have a fully stocked first aid kit at home? In your vehicle? 
  • Have you taken a first aid course recently?
  • Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home?
  • How is your emergency fund holding up? Do you even have one? (see article
  • How are your vehicles holding up? Are they "bug out ready"? Do they need new tires, brake jobs, or other maintenance? 
  • Have you planned for your pets and any livestock in an emergency? 
These are just a few considerations for your family preparedness assessment. For a more detailed look at this topic, see my article Personal/Family Preparedness Assessment.

End-of-Year To-Do List

▢ Check and change your water storage if you haven't done so recently. Also, check to make sure your water storage containers don't have any slow leaks. I had trouble with this in the past, as ALL of my Ozark Trail 6-gallon water jugs developed slow leaks. Do you need more water storage? I now use the 7-gallon Aqua-Tainers by Reliance (available on Amazon) for most of my water storage and have never had a problem with them. For other ideas on emergency water storage, see my article on the topic

▢ Check your food storage. Make sure your rotation plan is working and you don't have any problems with food going bad. Make sure all canned foods are not swelling or leaking. Check dry foods for signs of mold or infestation. (See also: How To Tell If Food Has Gone Bad)  Restock any food storage that you're running low on. If your family/group has grown in the past year, make sure you add to your food storage to take into account the new people. 
 
▢ Check all medications and first aid supplies, and replace any supplies that you have used up during the year. Many medicines are safe to use past their expiration date, but some do grow less effective over time, and a few can become toxic. Do your research, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, and use your best judgment. Also, consider if your first aid or medical needs have changed (new additions to the family, new illnesses or health concerns, etc.) and adjust accordingly. (Click here for first aid supplies from Refuge Medical, and automatically receive 10% OFF at checkout!)

▢ Check all batteries to make sure they are okay. Check all stored batteries to make sure none are starting to corrode or leak. Also check all batteries currently "in use" to make sure they are still working. It is especially important to check the batteries in gear that you don't frequently use, such as in flashlights, headlamps, or radios sitting in your bug-out bag, a toolbox, or the glove compartment of your car. I personally have lost more than one seldom-used flashlight over the years due to the battery going dead and corroding for weeks or months before I realized it. Learn from my mistakes!

Note: Battery testers are relatively cheap - the one I use is available on Amazon for less than $7 currently.

▢ Change the batteries in your smoke/fire alarms if you haven't changed them recently (many folks change them with the twice yearly time changes). Better to "waste" a good battery by changing it too soon, then for it to be dead when you really need it. 

▢ Do any needed vehicle repairs or overdue maintenanceInspect your bug-out vehicle. In fact, now is a good time to do this for ALL your vehicles and tractors! Are there any repairs that need to be made? Is it time for an oil change? How do the tires look? Are all the headlights, taillights, and turn signals working? Is your battery getting old? Be sure to inspect the brakes. (see article on vehicle maintenance)

▢ Rotate any gasoline storage you may have. If you have gasoline storage (please do so legally and safely), remember to keep it rotated. Gasoline slowly starts to go flat (lose energy) after about six months or so. STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer may help gasoline last up to two years, but remembering to rotate your stored fuel is probably the easiest and best way. 

▢ Do a home safety inspection. Check for fire hazards, tripping hazards, poisonous or toxic materials that aren't stored properly, overloaded outlets, frayed electrical cords, expired fire extinguishers, non-functioning smoke detectors, and so forth. Some fire departments will do this type of home safety inspection for you for free or low cost. Call your local FD and see if they do. 

▢ Re-think your emergency and preparedness plans. Has anything about your situation changed in the last year that will require altering your plans, such as new family members (births, marriages), deaths, illnesses or disabilities, job changes, school changes, moves, or changes in your current community or potential bug-out location. Get input from everyone in your household / family / group that will be affected by your plan. 

▢ Review your emergency and preparedness plans with **everyone** in your family or group. Make sure everyone is on the same page and knows what to do, and when. 

▢ Update your contact lists. People change jobs, move to new addresses, get new phone numbers, and email addresses can change often. Now is the time to update your contact lists and communications plan. You do have a family communications plan, don't you? If not, work on one now (see my article). 
  
▢ Make sure you are addressing the needs of any family or group members with special needs. There are a lot of folks with special needs - the mentally or physically handicapped, the elderly, the disabled, people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, babies, and very young children, just to name a few. In fact, most families and groups are likely to have one or more people with special needs of some sort. Make sure you are addressing those needs! See my article Prepping For Folks With Special Needs.

▢ Review your bug-out plans and location. Is your bug-out location still available? Is it still a safe location? Does it require any work, repairs, or maintenance? Do you need to make any improvements? Do you need to restock it with food, water, or other supplies? Has your bug-out route changed due to road work, construction, or other circumstances? Do you have an alternative bug-out location? Do you even have a bug-out location? See my article Bug-Out Locations For People Without Bug-Out Locations.

▢ Re-think your EDC. How has the gear you carry everyday worked out for you? Are you carrying unneeded gear? What gear are you actually using? Have you needed something you didn't have? Now is a great time to make any needed changes to your EDC. For more thoughts on this topic, see my article: My EDC Pocket Dump - Only Useful Items, No Gadgets!

▢ Review your finances. The end of the year is a great time to review your finances, especially in light of any changes in your circumstances (raises, promotions, job loss or change, etc.) over the past year. Have your needs for insurance (auto, property, life, medical, etc.) changed? How goes the retirement savings? It is also a good time to reconsider your monthly budget and make any needed adjustments. Start an emergency fund if you don't yet have one. (see my article)

▢ Do a personal self-assessment. How have you changed during the past year? How have your concerns changed? How have your needs changed? Are you addressing any new concerns or needs in your planning? Is your health and fitness better, worse, or the same as a year ago? Have you gained weight, or lost fitness? What skills do you need to learn? Did you meet your goals this year? Do you need to set new goals for next year? 

▢ Is it time for any medical exams, for you are your family members? I've learned the hard way the importance of regular medical check-ups. The key to healing any disease or chronic health condition is early detection. I highly urge everyone to get regular physical, dental, and eye check-ups. If you haven't had one yet this year, please make an appointment soon.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Gift of Life!

By Tim Gamble

Looking for a great gift idea? Consider giving the gift of life in the form of first aid kits, supplies, and training. My recommendations: 

This website is affiliated with Refuge Medical and Refuge Training. All Dystopians (that's you!) will automatically receive 10% off at checkout when visiting the Refuge Medical store from links on this website. Refuge Medical first aid kits and medical supplies are high-quality, made-in-America products (no cheap China junk) that make great gifts for families, preppers, homesteaders, hunters, hikers, campers, and all other living people. Helps keep blood in the body and breath in the lungs during life's emergencies! 

Click here to be sent to their webstore and receive 10% off. Remember, you will automatically receive the 10% off at checkout. 

You may also be interested in a good first aid manual: 

ACEP First Aid Manual, 5th Edition
 - Everyone, prepper or not, should learn first aid. This first aid manual of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is much more up-to-date (2014) than the American Red Cross manual, which hasn't been updated since 1992. Available on Amazon


Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Avian flu spreading rapidly... 23 states in past 30 days...

By Tim Gamble

The avian flu has been detected in over 100 commercial flocks in 23 states in the past 30 days. The avian flu is also spreading in Canada and several European countries, as well as being detected in Asia and South America. 

For more information: See the article The avian flu virus is rapidly spreading through commercial flocks in the U.S. on the Food Safety News website.

My advice: Don't panic. Just be aware, and continue to work your preparedness plan (you do have one, right?), which should include stocking up food, water, and other supplies. Don't expect sharp increases in prices or shortages immediately, as it typically takes weeks to months for such problems to be reflected in the system. 

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Click here to be sent to their webstore and receive 10% off. Remember, you will automatically receive the 10% off at checkout.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

The Way, Issue 5 (Spiritual Preparedness for Believers)

By Tim Gamble
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -- John 14:6
Precepts of Biblical Survivalism

3- Read the Book. Do what it says. The Bible is the User Guide for Life, written by the Creator of Life himself. It is how we know what are God's ways. It is how we know God's Laws. It is how we know what Sin is (1 John 3: 4). It is Wisdom. It is absolute Truth. 
Jesus Speaking: "If you love me, you will keep my commands." -- John 14:15

 (From the article: Precepts of Biblical Survivalism.)

Scripture Readings For This Week

Genesis 41:1 - 44:17
1 Kings 3:15 - 4:1
Luke 24:13-29

Proverbs and Psalms

Try to read one chapter a day from both Proverbs and Psalms. 

Scripture Memorization For This Week*

Ephesians 6:10-17

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

* Feel free to memorize using whatever version you are comfortable with. The above happens to be in the New King James. 

Remember: You Only Fail When You Give Up

Missed a day (or several) reading your Bible? Got busy with life and forgot to pray yesterday? Having a hard time with the memorization? Don't sweat it! Just keep trying. Remember, you only fail when you give up. 
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Friday, December 8, 2023

4 Recommended "Beginner Books" for Preparedness

By Tim Gamble

The following books are especially great for beginners to prepping, but are still useful to more seasoned preppers. They also make great gifts for family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. There are, of course, lots of other good books for preppers and survivalists, but this is a good list for those just starting the journey.

Survivalist Family: Prepared Americans for a Strong America, by Pastor Joe Fox (aka Viking Preparedness), is a great guide to beginner and intermediate preparedness and survival for both short-term disasters and long-term emergencies. Highly recommended!!!  

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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times, by James Wesley, Rawles. Rawles is a well-known name within the survivalist community, and this book gives coverage of most topics within survivalism and prepping, not just food storage and bugging out. Sometimes the author uses a bit too much jargon, but this book is still accessible by those new to prepping. 


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ACEP First Aid Manual, 5th Edition - Everyone, prepper or not, should learn first aid. This first aid manual of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is much more up-to-date (2014) than the American Red Cross manual, which hasn't been updated since 1992. I consider this a CORE BOOK for all preppers.

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The Survival Medicine Handbook: THE essential guide for when medical help is NOT on the way, by Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy Alton. This is the second medical book to buy after a good first aid handbook (see above). I consider this a CORE BOOK for most preppers.






Wednesday, December 6, 2023

How To Join The E-Mail Lists

By Tim Gamble

Both of my websites have email newsletters, each with hundreds of happy subscribers. If you want to join them, it is simple: Just click the link below for the list you want to join (or join both!). A form from Follow.It, which manages my email lists, will open. Enter your email address where you want the newsletter to be sent, then click the Follow button. Simple. Quick. Easy.  


2) Click here to join the Dystopian Survival email list (preparedness, survival, self-reliance).

Again, just click on one of the two links above (or both). Enter your email address, then click Follow. That is all there is to it. 

But what if I am having problems signing up? 

Did you click one of the above links?  You MUST click a link for the form to open up. 

When you clicked the link, did the form open for you to enter your email address? If you did click the link, and the form didn't open up, then most likely your browser or security software is set to prevent all or some links from opening. You will need to adjust your settings to correct that problem. 

Did you enter your email address in the form? You MUST enter the email address where you want the newsletter sent. Yes, being on an email list requires you to give your email address. Don't worry, I personally will never give, sell, or otherwise share your email address with others. You may unsubscribe at any time. My email lists are professionally managed by Follow.It

Did you click the Follow button after entering your email address in the form? This is a necessary step. The Follow button is the large green button immediately under the field where you entered your email address on the form. 

If you successfully followed these steps, you have been added to the email list(s) of your choice. It may take a day or two before you receive your first newsletter. Welcome aboard!
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Click here to be sent to their webstore and receive 10% off. Remember, you will automatically receive the 10% off at checkout.