http://www.canadaprepared.com Beyond Surviving and On To Thriving! Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:47:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Copyright © 2010 CanadaPrepared.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ guy@guymcdowell.com (Guy McDowell) guy@guymcdowell.com (Guy McDowell) Training, Preparedness, Survival, Self Sufficiency 1440 http://www.canadaprepared.com/wp-content/uploads/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.canadaprepared.com 144 144 Welcome to CanadaPrepared.com - Prepare for anything, need for nothing. Prepare for anything, need for nothing. This is preparedness living with a Canadian flavour. preparedness, emergency, disaster, relief, survival, survivalist, canada, self sufficiency, nova scotia, new brunswick, pei, quebec, ontario, manitoba, saskatchewan, alberta, bc, yukon, inuvut, newfoundland, labrador Guy McDowell Guy McDowell guy@guymcdowell.com no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/225/episode-29-survival-gardening-for-absolute-total-beginners-by-peter31/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/225/episode-29-survival-gardening-for-absolute-total-beginners-by-peter31/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:39:48 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=225 http://www.canadaprepared.com/225/episode-29-survival-gardening-for-absolute-total-beginners-by-peter31/feed/ 0 23:21 One of our excellent members, peter31, has done a video talking about his approach to survival gardening in his part of the world. I think ... One of our excellent members, peter31, has done a video talking about his approach to survival gardening in his part of the world. I think you'll find his methods well thought out and well explained. Especially simple, yet really intriguing, is using Rubbermaid bins as raised garden beds to get plants off to a good start. Seems so obvious. There's a bit of wind, so you might miss a few words, however I'm sure you will get the entire meaning as well as some sparks for ideas of your own. I'd love to see your garden and gardening ideas in the CanadaPrepared.com forum. Come check out what my wonderful wife has done! She can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. For further thoughts on gardening check out Episode 24 – About Home Food Production – Gardening. Really, there is never a bad time or place to start growing your own food. preparedness, emergency, disaster, relief, survival, survivalist, canada, self sufficiency, nova scotia, new brunswick, pei, quebec, ontario, manitoba, saskatchewan, alberta, bc, yukon, inuvut, newfoundland, labrador peter31 no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/185/episode-25-preparedness-talk-from-the-phillipines/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/185/episode-25-preparedness-talk-from-the-phillipines/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:59:50 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=185 http://www.canadaprepared.com/185/episode-25-preparedness-talk-from-the-phillipines/feed/ 2 65:18 CanadaPrepared.com member Roughrider_Fan has been overseas for a little bit and decided to sit down and chat with his brothers-in-law. One of them is Frodo ... CanadaPrepared.com member Roughrider_Fan has been overseas for a little bit and decided to sit down and chat with his brothers-in-law. One of them is Frodo - another CanadaPrepared.com fella. Listen in as they talk about their adventures in getting prepared (or not so prepared) for life. These guys have good solid thinking caps and a wealth of information and experience to share. It's a long one, yet you'll feel like you just sat down at Timmie's for coffee with the boys and learned some neat things. The only thing better would be to have been there. preparedness, emergency, disaster, relief, survival, survivalist, canada, self sufficiency, nova scotia, new brunswick, pei, quebec, ontario, manitoba, saskatchewan, alberta, bc, yukon, inuvut, newfoundland, labrador Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/180/episode-24-about-home-food-production-gardening/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/180/episode-24-about-home-food-production-gardening/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:29:17 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=180 http://www.canadaprepared.com/180/episode-24-about-home-food-production-gardening/feed/ 5 36:58 What happens if there's a truckers strike? Your grocery store could be empty in as little as 4 days. What happens if you have to ... What happens if there's a truckers strike? Your grocery store could be empty in as little as 4 days. What happens if you have to self quarantine for flu? Do you have a weeks worth of nutritious food? Gardening is much more than a hobby, it's a life skill. One that is in the blood of every person as every culture has survived and thrived through it. In this episode, I introduce you to different methods of gardening: row gardening, community gardening, permaculture, hydroponics, guerilla gardening, gleaning and aerogardening. Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/173/episode-22-about-peak-oil-and-canada/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/173/episode-22-about-peak-oil-and-canada/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:40:46 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=173 http://www.canadaprepared.com/173/episode-22-about-peak-oil-and-canada/feed/ 0 29:23 Here's another great podcast by one of CanadaPrepared.com's members, Peter. It's very clear and concise and well researched. If you're a Canadian and you've heard ... Here's another great podcast by one of CanadaPrepared.com's members, Peter. It's very clear and concise and well researched. If you're a Canadian and you've heard of this Peak Oil concept, you need to listen to this. Also, I introduce to our listeners the excellent deal provided to CanadaPrepared.com Forum Members by Ledge Outdoors. 25% off! As good a reason as any to join our community. Joining is free and always will be! Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/163/25-off-at-ledge-outdoors-for-canadaprepared-com-members/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/163/25-off-at-ledge-outdoors-for-canadaprepared-com-members/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:00:28 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=163 http://www.canadaprepared.com/163/25-off-at-ledge-outdoors-for-canadaprepared-com-members/feed/ 0 http://www.canadaprepared.com/158/episode-21-about-the-cost-of-energy/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/158/episode-21-about-the-cost-of-energy/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:59:07 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=158 http://www.canadaprepared.com/158/episode-21-about-the-cost-of-energy/feed/ 4 24:51 This is a very thought provoking episode, done by a guest host. You might know him as Roughrider Fan from the CanadaPrepared.com forums. I put out ... This is a very thought provoking episode, done by a guest host. You might know him as Roughrider Fan from the CanadaPrepared.com forums. I put out the call to have some guest podcasts done, as I am very busy trying to get ready to do the challenge exams for the first and second year of my Instrumentation apprenticeship. Roughrider grabbed that by the brass ring and ran with it. Wow. Seriously, this is possible the best thought out and most concise podcast yet. What I'd like to see is what our other members have in them. I know they're mostly very well informed and educated - much moreso than myself. Come on folks! I'll tutor you on the task and do the editing. I also want to call attention to our first full-fledged sponsor - SafeCastle Royal. In the US, they operate on a very large scale with quality products and competitive prices. They now offer Mountain House freeze-dried, long term storage, foods in Canada! They are shipping from Ontario and can have your order to you in 24 to 48 hours. Now that's service! Normally, I would have asked for the opinions of our regular forum members before taking a sponsor, however SafeCastle Royal has been a long time sponsor of Jack Spirko's TheSurvivalPodcast.com that I didn't feel it was necessary. Good enough for Jack and the Moderators at his site, is good enough for me. I've had freeze dried foods before and you won't believe how good it really is! Or maybe you will. Ideally, you'll put down your own food and use different long term storage methods, and this is a great supplement to those supplies. Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/150/episode-19-thinking-about-storing-your-preserved-foods/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/150/episode-19-thinking-about-storing-your-preserved-foods/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:28:00 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=150 http://www.canadaprepared.com/150/episode-19-thinking-about-storing-your-preserved-foods/feed/ 6 24:55 So you've done all the canning, pickling, dehydrating and buying of storable food stuffs. Now where do you put it? Here's a few tips and ... So you've done all the canning, pickling, dehydrating and buying of storable food stuffs. Now where do you put it? Here's a few tips and ideas to get you thinking about that. Show notes to come. Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/147/man-lives-in-treehouse-in-england/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/147/man-lives-in-treehouse-in-england/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:46:54 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=147 http://www.canadaprepared.com/147/man-lives-in-treehouse-in-england/feed/ 0 http://www.canadaprepared.com/138/episode-18-about-earning-money-online/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/138/episode-18-about-earning-money-online/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:51:44 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=138 http://www.canadaprepared.com/138/episode-18-about-earning-money-online/feed/ 1 34:22 Notice the title says Earning not Making Money Online. Why? Because if you make money online, you will have earned it. There is no easy ... Notice the title says Earning not Making Money Online. Why? Because if you make money online, you will have earned it. There is no easy money. So, what does this have to do with preparedness and emergency planning? Well, debt reduction and creating an emergency fund are two things that come to mind. I'm sure you'll think of something to do with the extra scratch. There is no hype, no paid advertising in this podcast. It all comes from personal experience. I don't make much online, but I make more than if I sat on my bum watching hockey. You can too! Resources: Commission Junction ClickBank Jobs at ProBlogger Thirty Day Challenge Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/134/episode-17-about-situational-awareness/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/134/episode-17-about-situational-awareness/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:20:26 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=134 http://www.canadaprepared.com/134/episode-17-about-situational-awareness/feed/ 0 31:29 Being prepared is well and good, if you know what you are preparing for. A degree of knowing what's going on around you personally, around ... Being prepared is well and good, if you know what you are preparing for. A degree of knowing what's going on around you personally, around your town, province, country and world is very important as well. Knowing which way the wind is blowing helps you set your sails, to avoid the crashing waves and enjoy calmer seas. Nice analogy eh? I'm pretty fond of it. Resources: Optimist World Good News Network Guy's Canadian Commodities Google Widget preparedness, emergency, disaster, relief, survival, survivalist, canada, self sufficiency, nova scotia, new brunswick, pei, quebec, ontario, manitoba, saskatchewan, alberta, bc, yukon, inuvut, newfoundland, labrador Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/115/episode-15-about-hygiene/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/115/episode-15-about-hygiene/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:47:09 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=115 http://www.canadaprepared.com/115/episode-15-about-hygiene/feed/ 0 31:29 This topic is one I haven't seen addressed that often, but I think is of great importance in preparedness planning. Mostly what I'm talking about ... This topic is one I haven't seen addressed that often, but I think is of great importance in preparedness planning. Mostly what I'm talking about is storing extra toiletries and looking at simpler ways of taking care of your cleanliness.  No list to run down,  just a prod to get you thinking about it and developing your own methods and plans. Resources: ClassicShaving.com TeachSoap.com - Soap making instruction The Many Uses for Baking Soda Photo Credit: Ypsy Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/108/episode-14-about-gold-and-silver-in-canada/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/108/episode-14-about-gold-and-silver-in-canada/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:52:24 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=108 http://www.canadaprepared.com/108/episode-14-about-gold-and-silver-in-canada/feed/ 6 35:19 This may be the most well organized podcast yet. I think I do better when I record them at home. What do you think? It's a ... This may be the most well organized podcast yet. I think I do better when I record them at home. What do you think? It's a brief overview of why a Canadian would want to have gold and silver bullion and coins, where to get them, what to expect and a couple tips on identifying them. If nothing else, you'll have a nice little Pirate Treasure to leave to the children or grandchildren. Resources: Kitco Bullion Pricing List Guy's Canadian Commodities Google Widget Food Prices in the 1950's Melt Value of Canadian Silver Coins - Halfway down page Canadian Dealer with Lots of Pictures and Information - This is NOT an endorsement. Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/101/episode-13-about-the-flu-and-the-economy/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/101/episode-13-about-the-flu-and-the-economy/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:17:06 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=101 http://www.canadaprepared.com/101/episode-13-about-the-flu-and-the-economy/feed/ 4 39:01 Yes, these topics are already flogged to death on every podcast about anything, and in any media outlet. My hope is that I can Canadianize ... Yes, these topics are already flogged to death on every podcast about anything, and in any media outlet. My hope is that I can Canadianize it somewhat for you. The focus here is on the flu, since that's the one thing we can do the most about. I do touch on the economy a bit more, however, I realize it's way bigger than a 30 minute podcast. I hope you gain some perspective on the whole Flu debacle and check out the resources I'm putting in the show notes in order to educate yourself properly. Read the information objectively. Ask yourself questions as you read it. Clarify terms and search out meanings on words you don't understand. Don't let them baffle you with BS. Resources: What's in the Vaccines? Types and Contents of Currently Approved Vaccines in Canada (PDF) Mercury Toxicity and How it Affects our Health Toxicity, Aluminum - WebMD Formaldehyde - From Wikipedia Article On Sqaulene at ChiroWeb Tell me more about H1N1 Public Health Agency of Canada H1N1 FAQ Notice how many times they don't actually answer the questions. Photo Credit: Esparta Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/94/episode-12-about-winter-home-preparedness/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/94/episode-12-about-winter-home-preparedness/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:15:38 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=94 http://www.canadaprepared.com/94/episode-12-about-winter-home-preparedness/feed/ 2 28:16 A bit of a ramble. I wasn't expecting to have any time to record today, yet had been thinking about this topic for awhile. So ... A bit of a ramble. I wasn't expecting to have any time to record today, yet had been thinking about this topic for awhile. So I decided to wing it without notes. The outcome isn't deplorable, but perhaps unintentionally humourous. Either way, I think you'll get something from it. Let me know in the comments or the forum! Resources mentioned: Umcka Cold Remedy Square Foot Gardening Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no http://www.canadaprepared.com/91/episode-11-about-winter-car-preparedness/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/91/episode-11-about-winter-car-preparedness/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:06:10 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=91 http://www.canadaprepared.com/91/episode-11-about-winter-car-preparedness/feed/ 0 38:38 More of a seasonal message than one of long term preparedness. Most Canadians should be up on this stuff, but you might find a nugget ... More of a seasonal message than one of long term preparedness. Most Canadians should be up on this stuff, but you might find a nugget or two of hard-earned wisdom here. Make a checklist of things to do on a weeknight and then set out to take care of them all on one weekend, if affordable for you. The earlier you can do this the better. Winter loves nothing better than catching Canadians off-guard. I've been deked out a few times. Hope you enjoy! Resources: Winter weather car kit checklist Winter car tune-up checklist Uncategorized Guy McDowell no no