Great video, thanks so much but what is SHTF, I know I must be stupid as I have watched many survivalist, canning and self energy videos, everyone using SHTF catch phrase, but I don't know what that means? thanks
Great video! Knowledge along with practice and implementation are the keys to success. And also having as my grandad put it "something in your back pocket" incase your plan has to be changed on the fly.
@Caseman12468 I learn something new everyday. Unfortunately there are many more stupid people in the world than knowledgeable ones. Share your knowledge and perhaps you will even save a life. Thanks for the post.
Great video and great advice. Knowledge is by far the most important thing. You can have all the money, gear, food stores, and any thing else needed to survive, but without the knowledge to use these things and to survive everything you have is useless and there just taking up space.
@Webtime96 We are on the same page my friend. I am a bit of a minimalist at heart but I seem to have a mess of stuff just in case. Stay awake this year, it is going to be a bumpy ride. Happy New Year.
Great video steve, Love your house, my brother, One thing i have thought of for food storage would be a root cellar, I know an aunt had one that was about 900 square feet and she canned everything, and then stuck it in the root cellar, Her husband had built a couple tables, for onions, and potatoes, and what they didnt use over the winter, come spring they get chopped up and stuck in the ground then in the fall you have a ton of potatoes. onions too,
@TheSonofthunder7 Great post! Thank you first for the kind words. The root cellar is an essential for self reliance. I hope you gleaned some knowledge from your aunt to apply in the coming turbulent times. My root cellar is approximately 280 sf and I know how much I can keep in that one. My hope is to dig one outside this year that is twice that size but the one I have is great for our present needs. Thanks for sharing & stay safe.
good video, i found the home is the number one important thing to protect. yours is wood and a fire can bring it down fast. mine too. so i bought fire abc extinguishers and i broke down and picked up air tanks incase of unbreathable air of some type
@glynamus Valid point. Yes it is best to have fire extinguishers on hand and I too have the abc type. Every room in my house has a window for a hasty exit if needed. An air tank is a great idea though. Thanks for sharing!
this is very realistic and similar to how i think too. many preppers act like this is a game. talking about bringing their glock 17 or their AR-15 and a backpack that weighs 80 pounds and just trek to places till things are back to normal. i spend alot of time trying to learn native teachings like how to make rope from tree barks and catch fish without a pole. good vid btw
If we lose the power grid we are really screwed. I do not see anywhere a comment on what will happen to all the nuclear power plants. They do have backup systems but only for a short time. After two years of not power, it would be a nuclear wasteland.
@bleaupearls Right you are. It is happening in Japan as we speak. If I lost power for an extended period of time it would be a minor inconvience. I set this house up to function without power other than well pump but I have a system to do that as well. Radiation poisoning will be the worst problem.
@sebagosteve I forgot to mention I love that stove. Also I did not just mean you not mentioning the nuclear thing. No matter what you read about potential disaster anywhere the reality of nuclear shut down because of the power grid is ignored. We cannot afford to have a power grid failure for very long nobody is addressing that issue. Also Japan is over it's wore than Chernobyl. Pray for the children. Merry Christmas.
We are - and MUST be- fit, trim, and stay in shape for just such a time as a shtf scenario, if at all possible.True, friend. I still stand by my opinion that living in the wilderness, away from the general population is best and that, mileage-wise,the expanse of Maine is much too cramped for my comfort, I applaude your efforts to be equipped to do what works for you & yours.Hopefully, it will be a moot point, but if there is collapse, show up at our place & I'll apologize over a cuppa joe.
@baffledoverit We agree to disagree. My door is open for the opportunity to exchange ideas as well as a cup of coffee. I could survive just fine in the wilderness by myself. Unfortunately I have a wife to think about and she would perish very quickly. I have to take my chances and stay put. If I ever did bolt, I can step out my back door and in 2 days of hiking be in the Appalachian wilderness and never see another person. I do like that for option #2. Stay safe & keep your eyes open.
Great Cabin. Reminds me of my Uncles Cabin in upper Ontario Canada. Lot of fond memories for me. I have fishing across the street, and hunting, (tons of Rabbits) and deer where I live in North Central Mass. Plus a springs running on both sides of my property. I would say after the vicious weather this year..I'm glad i'm getting my wood stove finally installed. I would add..that nothing beats having a wheeled cart.
No offense, but all this prep is worthless in the long haul. Geographically, you're simply & instantly F***ED in a shtf goes down. The proximity of others - and, for God's sake, in MAINE - you're virtually stacked upon one another. You will be prey for desperate predators. A gun doesn't mean s***. The more distance you have between you and other people, the better chance for survival you have. Do all the pompous posturing you want & waste your #, but ur still f*****. Move out to the wilderness.
@baffledoverit I respect your opinion but it is just that, an opinion. It would be a fool, a dead fool to think they will be able to prey upon the inhabitants of this dwelling. Apparently you have never been to Maine either. As for living in the wilderness, unless you are a very skilled woodsman, fit and trim, you will be just a statistic. I'll take my chances with my community of like minded people.
@sebagosteve oh your accent sounded funny. no offense. i just noticed it was alot different, im just a country boy im just used to the more southern accent
@Survial9999 In October I will be hunting Moose and I plan on canning alot of the meat. I will video it and post it so you can see. Yankeeprepper has a video out on salting meat that you might want to check out. Later this fall I wil be deer hunting and I will salt some of the meat so you can see. Stay safe.
Hey Steve love your vids want to talk to you about fruit trees and getting one of those pups. Let me know if you are willing to meet at a place of your choosing . I am in Windham Me.
Thank you for the sub. I went back down to the cannery on Thursday and you are right, they are running out of several items. I am glad I got the bulk of what I needed the first trip. The round trip cost me $121.35 in diesel fuel! $4.10 per gal. OUCH!!!!
Knowledge is a great item to include. None of us to know everything, but we can go buy books that are still preserving the knowledge from the old ways. Many times you can pick up books at a discount book store for just a few bucks that might save your life someday. You tube is fine but if the power goes out, you won't be able to watch a video telling you what wild foods are edible or how to make a snare. Books will still work fine.
@monstaquest Well said. I am self taught so I have an extensive library of books. My quest this year is foraging for wild edibles and medical uses of plants and trees. Thanks for viewing and be safe.
I'm not an expert but I think water should be number 1.
egs5555 3 days ago
Great video, thanks so much but what is SHTF, I know I must be stupid as I have watched many survivalist, canning and self energy videos, everyone using SHTF catch phrase, but I don't know what that means? thanks
91fatboy51 1 week ago
@91fatboy51 Fecal mater hits the fan is what it stands for. Thank you for the kind comment and the view. Stay safe.
sebagosteve 1 week ago
Great video! Knowledge along with practice and implementation are the keys to success. And also having as my grandad put it "something in your back pocket" incase your plan has to be changed on the fly.
Erik22552 2 weeks ago
@Erik22552 VERY well said! I like your grandfather.
sebagosteve 1 week ago
This was excellent! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together!
Im4hm 2 weeks ago
@Im4hm Thank you for the kind words and the view.
sebagosteve 1 week ago
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matthockleeyvictoria 3 weeks ago
good vid i like that stove
MrVTHILLBILLY 1 month ago
@MrVTHILLBILLY Thanks Jim!
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Very informative. We all need to get our kids back into scouting!! Did me well.
vincehollaway 1 month ago
@vincehollaway I could not agree with you more. Thanks for posting.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
None of these things will save your soul.
yoshihawv 1 month ago
@yoshihawv True however having your soul saved does not keep you breathing.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Dam Smart Video!!!
wolfwind371 1 month ago
@wolfwind371 Many thanks!
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Good Vid.
noblinger 1 month ago
@noblinger Thank you.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Great advice, I've been learning things I need to know over the last 2 years and this is another great tool.
Caseman12468 1 month ago
@Caseman12468 I learn something new everyday. Unfortunately there are many more stupid people in the world than knowledgeable ones. Share your knowledge and perhaps you will even save a life. Thanks for the post.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Love the Wood Burning Stove!!
daretohaveorangehair 1 month ago
@daretohaveorangehair Thank you. It is a very functional piece of equipment that looks great.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Great video and great advice. Knowledge is by far the most important thing. You can have all the money, gear, food stores, and any thing else needed to survive, but without the knowledge to use these things and to survive everything you have is useless and there just taking up space.
Webtime96 1 month ago
@Webtime96 We are on the same page my friend. I am a bit of a minimalist at heart but I seem to have a mess of stuff just in case. Stay awake this year, it is going to be a bumpy ride. Happy New Year.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Great video steve, Love your house, my brother, One thing i have thought of for food storage would be a root cellar, I know an aunt had one that was about 900 square feet and she canned everything, and then stuck it in the root cellar, Her husband had built a couple tables, for onions, and potatoes, and what they didnt use over the winter, come spring they get chopped up and stuck in the ground then in the fall you have a ton of potatoes. onions too,
TheSonofthunder7 1 month ago
@TheSonofthunder7 Great post! Thank you first for the kind words. The root cellar is an essential for self reliance. I hope you gleaned some knowledge from your aunt to apply in the coming turbulent times. My root cellar is approximately 280 sf and I know how much I can keep in that one. My hope is to dig one outside this year that is twice that size but the one I have is great for our present needs. Thanks for sharing & stay safe.
sebagosteve 1 month ago
good video, i found the home is the number one important thing to protect. yours is wood and a fire can bring it down fast. mine too. so i bought fire abc extinguishers and i broke down and picked up air tanks incase of unbreathable air of some type
glynamus 1 month ago
@glynamus Valid point. Yes it is best to have fire extinguishers on hand and I too have the abc type. Every room in my house has a window for a hasty exit if needed. An air tank is a great idea though. Thanks for sharing!
sebagosteve 1 month ago
Your 5 biggest fans love your channel. I am proud to be your daughter AND I am glad you are looking out for us all!
sebagodaughter 2 months ago 7
@sebagodaughter I miss you all. XOXO Love ya.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
this is very realistic and similar to how i think too. many preppers act like this is a game. talking about bringing their glock 17 or their AR-15 and a backpack that weighs 80 pounds and just trek to places till things are back to normal. i spend alot of time trying to learn native teachings like how to make rope from tree barks and catch fish without a pole. good vid btw
unphazed123 2 months ago 2
@unphazed123 I like how your mind works. It appears we are on the same page. Keep up the good work. Steve
sebagosteve 2 months ago
@sebagosteve thanks bro you too
unphazed123 2 months ago
If we lose the power grid we are really screwed. I do not see anywhere a comment on what will happen to all the nuclear power plants. They do have backup systems but only for a short time. After two years of not power, it would be a nuclear wasteland.
bleaupearls 2 months ago
@bleaupearls Right you are. It is happening in Japan as we speak. If I lost power for an extended period of time it would be a minor inconvience. I set this house up to function without power other than well pump but I have a system to do that as well. Radiation poisoning will be the worst problem.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
@sebagosteve I forgot to mention I love that stove. Also I did not just mean you not mentioning the nuclear thing. No matter what you read about potential disaster anywhere the reality of nuclear shut down because of the power grid is ignored. We cannot afford to have a power grid failure for very long nobody is addressing that issue. Also Japan is over it's wore than Chernobyl. Pray for the children. Merry Christmas.
bleaupearls 2 months ago
@bleaupearls Japan isn't over yet!!! Thanks for the post & merry Christmas.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
We are - and MUST be- fit, trim, and stay in shape for just such a time as a shtf scenario, if at all possible.True, friend. I still stand by my opinion that living in the wilderness, away from the general population is best and that, mileage-wise,the expanse of Maine is much too cramped for my comfort, I applaude your efforts to be equipped to do what works for you & yours.Hopefully, it will be a moot point, but if there is collapse, show up at our place & I'll apologize over a cuppa joe.
baffledoverit 2 months ago
@baffledoverit We agree to disagree. My door is open for the opportunity to exchange ideas as well as a cup of coffee. I could survive just fine in the wilderness by myself. Unfortunately I have a wife to think about and she would perish very quickly. I have to take my chances and stay put. If I ever did bolt, I can step out my back door and in 2 days of hiking be in the Appalachian wilderness and never see another person. I do like that for option #2. Stay safe & keep your eyes open.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
Great Cabin. Reminds me of my Uncles Cabin in upper Ontario Canada. Lot of fond memories for me. I have fishing across the street, and hunting, (tons of Rabbits) and deer where I live in North Central Mass. Plus a springs running on both sides of my property. I would say after the vicious weather this year..I'm glad i'm getting my wood stove finally installed. I would add..that nothing beats having a wheeled cart.
danieljh 2 months ago
@danieljh Good to hear that you are installing a wood stove. The way things are going we will be cooking on them as well. Stay safe.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
No offense, but all this prep is worthless in the long haul. Geographically, you're simply & instantly F***ED in a shtf goes down. The proximity of others - and, for God's sake, in MAINE - you're virtually stacked upon one another. You will be prey for desperate predators. A gun doesn't mean s***. The more distance you have between you and other people, the better chance for survival you have. Do all the pompous posturing you want & waste your #, but ur still f*****. Move out to the wilderness.
baffledoverit 2 months ago
@baffledoverit I respect your opinion but it is just that, an opinion. It would be a fool, a dead fool to think they will be able to prey upon the inhabitants of this dwelling. Apparently you have never been to Maine either. As for living in the wilderness, unless you are a very skilled woodsman, fit and trim, you will be just a statistic. I'll take my chances with my community of like minded people.
sebagosteve 2 months ago
OMG! That stove is BEAUTIFUL! I love your kitchen! That's a soap stone sink? Or is it just dark?
etonks 5 months ago
@etonks Thanks for the compliment. The sink is Granite and has held up VERY well.
sebagosteve 5 months ago
are you canadian?
Copenhagen365 6 months ago
@Copenhagen365 No sir, I live in Maine.
sebagosteve 5 months ago
@sebagosteve oh your accent sounded funny. no offense. i just noticed it was alot different, im just a country boy im just used to the more southern accent
Copenhagen365 5 months ago
Beautiful home! The wood is lovely.Is that tile or slate floor in the kitchen?
mycomama 6 months ago
@mycomama That is slate. It is extremely durable and attractive as well. Thank you for the compliment.
sebagosteve 6 months ago
How do you can or salt meats?
I have read a little about canning meats but not tried yet.
Survial9999 7 months ago
@Survial9999 In October I will be hunting Moose and I plan on canning alot of the meat. I will video it and post it so you can see. Yankeeprepper has a video out on salting meat that you might want to check out. Later this fall I wil be deer hunting and I will salt some of the meat so you can see. Stay safe.
sebagosteve 7 months ago
great video, sound advice, glad I found your channel
EMSTac 8 months ago
@EMSTac Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe.
sebagosteve 8 months ago
Perfect!
Sheila6325 8 months ago
@Sheila6325 Thank you.
sebagosteve 8 months ago
Beautiful home. I just watched your food storage video and will be watching all of your others. You have your act together. Well done!
boat6868 11 months ago
@boat6868 Thank you for your kind words. Stay safe.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Hey Steve love your vids want to talk to you about fruit trees and getting one of those pups. Let me know if you are willing to meet at a place of your choosing . I am in Windham Me.
ceadeses 11 months ago
You have an amazing home. Thanks for sharing your insight.
revisualize 11 months ago
@revisualize Thank you very much for the compliment.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
@neacie71 Thanks on the home compliment. It took alot of years and dedication to achive what I have. Good luck on the lottery!
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Thank you for the sub. I went back down to the cannery on Thursday and you are right, they are running out of several items. I am glad I got the bulk of what I needed the first trip. The round trip cost me $121.35 in diesel fuel! $4.10 per gal. OUCH!!!!
sebagosteve 11 months ago
ooh Hey sebago just found your vids!
and missed you at the lds..they didnt have much in stock for packaged bulk.
Delivery truck never showed up!
Sub coming at ya!
rage340 11 months ago
very good......beautiful place you got
ironhead41 11 months ago
@ironhead41 Thanks Ironhead. Man I love your vids!
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Good info. Thank you.
brinkofchange 11 months ago
@brinkofchange Thank you for the view.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
@sebagosteve thanks for the New Englander point of view and good info brother!
minbound 11 months ago
@minbound Thanks for the view and comment.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Nice home brother great video keep it up
wncprepper 11 months ago
@wncprepper Thank you.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Knowledge is a great item to include. None of us to know everything, but we can go buy books that are still preserving the knowledge from the old ways. Many times you can pick up books at a discount book store for just a few bucks that might save your life someday. You tube is fine but if the power goes out, you won't be able to watch a video telling you what wild foods are edible or how to make a snare. Books will still work fine.
monstaquest 11 months ago
@monstaquest Well said. I am self taught so I have an extensive library of books. My quest this year is foraging for wild edibles and medical uses of plants and trees. Thanks for viewing and be safe.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Beautiful home!!!
bearlysceneranch 11 months ago
@bearlysceneranch Thank you. Not bad for a hillbilly.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
Excellent video!
Redundancy is an topic I take to heart in everything I do in prepping! Keep up the great work sharing the knowledge!
TheModernHomesteader 11 months ago
@TheModernHomesteader Thank you for your kind words. I don't do this well but I will keep trying. Be safe.
sebagosteve 11 months ago
This was an excellent video!! I think you hit the nail on the head so to say!! Nice place brother. Thanks for sharing.... ECP
EastCoastPrepper 11 months ago
@EastCoastPrepper Thanks big guy. I'm just an aging hillbilly with old fashion ways. Be safe and I will be tuning in tonight. Good luck.
sebagosteve 11 months ago