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Episode 23 – Part 2 – About the Cost of Energy
Jan 11, 2010 Economics, Oil and Gas Related Leave a comment
Hydrocarbon fuels are exceptionally cheap and are the underpinnings of wealth. Consider the total amount of pollution we have and fuels we use area 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.
Episode 22 – About Peak Oil and Canada
Dec 14, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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!
25% Off at Ledge Outdoors for CanadaPrepared.com Members!
Dec 13, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a comment
Here’s the deal of the year! You get to join CanadaPrepared.com for FREE. Sign up in the forums. Then, you can e-mail me and ask for the code to get a 25% discount off of everything in the Ledge Outdoors online store!
Why is that such a good deal? Here’s why. One day, these kinds of offers are only going to be made to members that help financially support this site. You will still be able to join for free, but the work to get the deals will be for those that help support CanadaPrepared.com.
Ledge Outdoors has some amazing products and the prices are better than most places in Canada, even with the US exchange rate. Then take off your 25% and, well, it’s just exciting!
Personally, I’m getting the Alaska 0 King Size Sleeping Bag. You know I’m a big guy, about 275 pounds. So to cuddle with my sweetie under the stars I need a big sleeping bag! You could easily fit me, my wife and another person into this HUGE bag. But we don’t roll that way.
Remember, the temperature ratings are in Fahrenheit as well. So Ledge’s 0 rated bags are good for about -17 deg Celsius!
Good podcasts, great friends online, wicked discounts on amazing things. Seriously, why haven’t you joined yet?
Episode 21 – About the Cost of Energy
Nov 19, 2009 Uncategorized 4 Comments
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.
Episode 20 – About Motivation and Goal Setting
Nov 3, 2009 Philosophy Leave a comment
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.
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