http://www.canadaprepared.com Prepare for anything, need for nothing. This is preparedness living with a Canadian flavour. More than just surviving, we're thriving! Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:02:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Copyright © by Guy McDowell, 2009-2010 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 preparedness, emergency, disaster, relief, survival, survivalist, canada, self sufficiency, nova scotia, new brunswick, pei, quebec, ontario, manitoba, saskatchewan, alberta, bc, yukon, inuvut, newfoundland, labrador Welcome to CanadaPrepared.com - Prepare for anything, need for nothing. Prepare for anything, need for nothing. This is preparedness living with a Canadian flavour. Guy McDowell Guy McDowell guy@guymcdowell.com No no http://www.canadaprepared.com/wp-content/uploads/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.canadaprepared.com 144 144 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/ 0 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/ 2 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/178/episode-23-%e2%80%93-part-2-about-the-cost-of-energy/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/178/episode-23-%e2%80%93-part-2-about-the-cost-of-energy/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:27:01 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=178 http://www.canadaprepared.com/178/episode-23-%e2%80%93-part-2-about-the-cost-of-energy/feed/ 0 30:37 Hydrocarbon fuels are exceptionally cheap and are the underpinnings of wealth. Consider the total amount of pollution we have and fuels we use areanbsp; very ... Hydrocarbon fuels are exceptionally cheap and are the underpinnings of wealth. Consider the total amount of pollution we have and fuels we use areanbsp; very small percentage of that. Wealth generator and minimal ecological impact. What more do you want? What does this have to do with preparedness? Well, once you appreciate how much a litre of gas can do for you, you'll realize it's really an inexpensive commodity that you should have on hand. Roughrider_fan's foray into island economics will highlight for you just what a difference a litre of gas can make. I decided to forego any introduction on this podcast to let Roughrider get right to the meat. I really enjoyed this one as it's a bit of a lesson in economics as well. I hope you enjoy it too. 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/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/152/episode-20-about-motivation-and-goal-setting/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/152/episode-20-about-motivation-and-goal-setting/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:01:33 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=152 http://www.canadaprepared.com/152/episode-20-about-motivation-and-goal-setting/feed/ 0 33:52 If you're like me, well, sorry about your luck! But seriously, if you're like me, motivation can be hard to sustain. Even for things that ... If you're like me, well, sorry about your luck! But seriously, if you're like me, motivation can be hard to sustain. Even for things that you know are good for you! A big part of staying motivated is goal setting. Sometimes the idea of preparing for the little and big disasters or getting to the point where you can enjoy a self-sustaining lifestyle can be very daunting! Well, today I talk about breaking it down to bite-sized pieces and staying positively motivated. Resources to Come. Photo Credit: Bad Housewife Philosophy 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/127/episode-16-introducing-preparedness-to-your-kids/ http://www.canadaprepared.com/127/episode-16-introducing-preparedness-to-your-kids/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:57:44 +0000 CdnGuy http://www.canadaprepared.com/?p=127 http://www.canadaprepared.com/127/episode-16-introducing-preparedness-to-your-kids/feed/ 2 23:17 Preparedness is a family thing and as such, it can have it's good times and rough times. Especially if this is a new thing that ... Preparedness is a family thing and as such, it can have it's good times and rough times. Especially if this is a new thing that you are introducing to the kids. I talk about some ideas on introducing it to toddlers, the 5 to Tween crew, teenagers and grown kids. Hopefully this gets your grey matter spinning on bringing your kids into the preparedness fold - even if you don't have kids yet! Sound quality starts out good, then gets bad. I didn't notice when it changed, until I listened to it just now. My apologies. I forgot to unplug the computer. It's the inverter introducing that noise. Maybe I should get a better inverter. What's with the army baby? I just think he's cute and funny and it sort of relates to this topic. Family,Preparedness 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.nbsp; No list to run down,nbsp; 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/ 4 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