If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear: March 2011

THE GRASS HOPPER

The Ant and the Grasshopper
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "We have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger - while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for days of need.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Wilderness cooking

videos
smoking

Monday, March 14, 2011

Car Kit

ƒ Car Emergency Kit ƒ Water ƒ Food (canned, dehydrated, snacks) ƒ Sweater or jacket, extra clothing ƒ Comfortable walking shoes ƒ Money (coins and bills) ƒ Flashlight (extra batteries) ƒ Blanket ƒ First Aid Kit (bandages, gauze, etc.) ƒ Pocket knife ƒ Matches (waterproof) ƒ Flares ƒ Fire extinguisher ƒ Work gloves ƒ Jumper cables ƒ Pencil and paper ƒ Tools (screwdriver, pliers, wire, crowbar, rope, etc.) ƒ Emergency phone numbers, including your contact person ƒ Maps of your most often traveled routes ƒ Personal items - eyeglasses, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, tissues, hand wipes, toilet tissue, etc. ƒ Special needs - medication, diapers, infant formula, etc. ƒ Favorite book, crossword puzzles or games