Found this pretty awesome offline mapping application for apple iPhone
Maps.me
great for survival as it doesn’t require a data link and the maps are not too big .
Good supplementary mapping system to paper map.
Category Archives: Fun
Thinking about building some Tracks for my Car
When speaking with some of my friends from the 4×4 community, they were rather scathing of my choice of off road vehicle.
I have a 2001 RAV4 4WD as my hunting/general day to day car.
and apparently this isn’t very good in “real off-road” bashing
But, the thing is ..
I already own it.
Its paid off.
its in great condition and has done low mileage.
They are common as dirt and parts are still easy to get and cheap.
Its lighter on fuel than many others.
some down sides
no diff lock, only limited slip EBD/abs
not great ground clearance.
Tyres are more for road then off road as its in use mostly on road
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Nuclear War and Pandemic Survival tips
First off
get a Gieger counter NOW …. you can get cheap ones that will do well enough that plug into the audio jack of a cell phone .. and cost under $35.
Decide whether you will bug in and convert a basement room into a bunker, or setup a bug out fall out shelter far from your home either way Continue reading Nuclear War and Pandemic Survival tips
Investing in silver and gold
In the case of localised economic disasters
Gold and silver are excellent ways to preserve your purchasing power, when the economy crashes your silver will still be worth something to someone and so even when the Rand slides against the dollar physical precious metals still hold value.
Paper money and coins with a face value can easily lose value when inflation hits and can be devalued by the central banks — silver and gold bars cannot be.
Coins like the Mandela coin are based not on the value of the metal but the value people are prepared to pay for the face value – this is highly inflated.
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Scouts
Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
To help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law
Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean,
and Reverent.
Boy Scout Motto
Be Prepared!
Reloading my 9mm ammo
In South Africa reloading makes sense and cents
9mm Luger ammo goes for about R3,60 and up , a shot … the only thing cheaper is .22 the rest all cost more …
To reload cost me about R1.20 a shot … so it really makes financial sense
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Recreation Post Apocalypse
Recreation in a post apocalypse should be prepared for.
boardgames like chess or monopoly, packs of cards ( great for a bug out bag), musical instruments (I carry a harmonica in BOB) and books can offer some respite from the boredom that is bound to ensue after TV and other electronic entertainments have faded.
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