Monthly Archives: May 2021

Destroy Camping One Fuel At A Time?

Posted on 31 May 2021 by E.M.Smith

Are Camping Fuel Follies a microcosm of the assault on American fuel choices? Looks like it. Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, Emergency Preparation and Risks, Energy, Political Current Events | 22 Comments

Ever Wonder Why Juno, Gold, Sword, etc? D-Day Names.

Posted on 31 May 2021 by E.M.Smith

No one wanted to die on a beach named “Jelly”, and “Band” was optional. So why “Sword” and “Gold”? Or “Utah” and “Omaha”? A peculiar bit of W.W.II history and names. Continue reading →

Posted in History | 25 Comments

Harbor Freight Santa Clara Screwed Me

Posted on 30 May 2021 by E.M.Smith

I decided I wanted that $60 solar “briefcase” from Harbor Freight that was shown in the video in this article: https://chiefio.wordpress.com/2021/05/29/compact-portable-solar-power-inverter-battery-kit/ So I looked on line. Found it at the local Harbor Freight: E. San Jose, CA 1775 Story Rd … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparation and Risks, Energy | 28 Comments

Do NOT feed Brie Cheese to Dogs!

Posted on 30 May 2021 by E.M.Smith

Do not feed your dog any Brie cheese, OK? I mad mine very sick by giving her a “treat”… Other cheeses are fine. Stick to them. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Human Interest | 10 Comments