Humanity’s annual reminder that we live on – and with – Planet Earth. Earth Day was first proposed by activist John McConnell in 1969 and was introduced to the world in 1970. It’s a day filled with hope and hypocrisy, but it should be celebrated by all those who hold Mother Nature dear, not justContinue reading “Earth Day, Serfdom, Foraging & Tanuki”
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Poor Fox With Scabies Scratches Itself – mangy vixen in my garden
his poor fox vixen has had scabies (mange) for several months now. Both she and her dog fox partner are daily visitors to my garden.Last year many fox cubs were born in my area – and I’m talking many – but most didn’t survive long because they all seemed to hang out around roadsides. TheContinue reading “Poor Fox With Scabies Scratches Itself – mangy vixen in my garden”
Not Getting Views On YouTube? Here’s Why…
Is nobody or only a few watching your videos and you don’t know why? Simple Youtube Skills For Getting Views And Subscribers.Have you started a Youtube channel or are thinking about starting one? In this video I explain the basic skills and techniques to grow your channel. When your videos get zero or only aContinue reading “Not Getting Views On YouTube? Here’s Why…”
Reality Check – Real Life Problems Paid Me A Visit – Self Reliant Lifestyle
Hypothesising and philosophising is great when life gives you a moment to yourself to reflect. But then life, especially if you live a self reliant lifestyle, rings the alarm and wakes you up, reminding you about the here and now. Then it ladles lots of urgent issues on your plate and somehow you have toContinue reading “Reality Check – Real Life Problems Paid Me A Visit – Self Reliant Lifestyle”
Start Prepping Now! Fuel and Food Shortage, Financial Crisis, Supply Chain Crisis, Energy Price Rise
The S is really about to HTF. From multiple angles, our ways of life is about to be torn apart by restrictions, limitations, high expenses and perhaps even rationing. We began the long crawl to 2030 in 2001, but last year saw TPTB kick it into high gear. In order to survive the coming drasticContinue reading “Start Prepping Now! Fuel and Food Shortage, Financial Crisis, Supply Chain Crisis, Energy Price Rise”
Firewood from the Forest – Real Country Cottage Life in Eastern Europe
This is the reality of rural living, especially in such a remote area as the Carpathian Mountains of East Slovakia. Winter is fast approaching and it’s a last minute rush to get in as much wood as possible to provide heating during the cold months. Last Winter lasted much longer than expected – until May,Continue reading “Firewood from the Forest – Real Country Cottage Life in Eastern Europe”
Future Artisan Society – crafts and cottage industry as the option to automation and unemployment
Mass unemployment due to automation – this has been an upcoming problem predicted for a long time due to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. What to do with the millions of factory workers, office workers, farm workers, shop keepers, even general practitioners, and other professions who will suddenly find themselves being replaced byContinue reading “Future Artisan Society – crafts and cottage industry as the option to automation and unemployment”
Red Deer Fawn is a Secret Land Rover Fan
Red deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) use my neighbour’s abandoned property as a nursery, as it’s safer than being out in the forest with wolves, lynx and bears when raising their young. Now it’s rutting season, and many hunters are also out and about searching for the giant red deer stags which bellow night and dayContinue reading “Red Deer Fawn is a Secret Land Rover Fan”
Why Are We Here? – 3 Scary and Strange Theories for Our Existence
Have you ever wondered what’s the point in existence? Were we created or did we evolve? Schools and churches give different opinions on the meaning of life, and we’re supposed to follow those ideas – or perhaps reject both and state that there is no point.BUT. What if the real reason for our existence wasContinue reading “Why Are We Here? – 3 Scary and Strange Theories for Our Existence”
Survival Shovels, Folding Shovels and Entrenching Tools
They dig. They defend. They chop. They saw – well, theoretically at least. They can even be used to open bottles. Survival shovels and entrenching tool have been a military staple for centuries now, whether for digging fox holes or for close quarter combat in trenches. For the survivalist, prepper, bushcrafter and outdoor person, theyContinue reading “Survival Shovels, Folding Shovels and Entrenching Tools”
Carpathian Adventure 