New: blurtconnect-ndAll contentburnbotkrblurtactifitzzangamesburnpostr2cornellinstablurtphotographycurationbeblurtblurtgermanfrankbaconblurtafricablurtlatamblurthispanoblurtindiajapanblurtblockHotTrendingNewDAppssmithlabs in blog • 2 years agoLast Sunday was the homeless meal, then things got serious!We set up for the monthly homeless meal last Sunday; and we were doing well...we fed 105 people! The weather was brutal with 27 °F temperatures, ice and wind. We fed spaghetti, chili, macaroni…smithlabs in vaccine • 2 years agoThe CDC still supports mass murder, ignoring hard science!The CDC is still defending the indefensible, and screaming from the rooftops that there is NO problem with the Covid vaccines! But the hard numbers, with these numbers having been highly washed to…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoSome thoughts on what prepping really encompasses.I started this as a simple recommendation for a free addition to a bug out bag, but a conversation by email made me realize that more needs to be discussed! Prepping is not a camping outing, with…smithlabs in photography • 2 years agoMy Christmas tree decoration was a little unusual this year.I couldn't put up a tree this year, so I decided to decorate one out in the wild. This is what I ended up with: This was taken about noon, and the moon was mostly full. It looked pretty cool…smithlabs in news • 2 years agoWords of wisdom from the POTUS....Most of the time I try to ignore what what joe has to say; but once in a while he says something so amazing I have to comment! He raises a good point here: Joe Biden 12/25/2022: Let's go…smithlabs in christmas • 2 years agoT'was the night before Christmas and all through the homestead...Sometimes life happens, and plans dissolve. So I had a trunk filled with electronics, for the solar system to deliver to the homestead; then life intervened. I never made it out to the homestead…smithlabs in politics • 2 years agoClarification of the true purpose of the Second AmendmentI want this guy for a neighbor! The politicians don't look too happy, but the audience is clapping hard! This guy nails it perfectly! Our Founding Fathers were very direct about the Reason that…smithlabs in politics • 2 years agoWhy we are a Republic, and Not a Democracy!Some truths are timeless! This is a 50 year old video that is accurate to the smallest detail! YouTube recording from an FBI agent: This transition to tyranny has been in process for a long…smithlabs in photography • 2 years agoMy Son sent me a new grandbaby picture.I raised him right, ROFLOL Here's what I got: For some reason, now he wants to go to the gun club.... Also: Of course one like this must have a folding pistol brace! Now he needs a red…smithlabs in photography • 2 years agoA monster rises from the mist....About noon it was still Very foggy, and I stopped by golden pond to relax and eat a little lunch. Then a monster began to rise from the mist: Fog this late in the day was a surprise Moving…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoWhen prepping redundancy comes along at a significant discount, grab it with both hands, ASAP!When I run across a really good prepping deal, it gets my attention, but when I find two in the same day.... I bought them both; I have enough radios to set up the network we need out on…smithlabs in news • 2 years agoArizona continues to suffer from blatant voter fraud, during the recent election!Arizona elections continue to hit the news! The deliberate criminal activity by those who are supposed to ensure accurate counts; has raised enough questions that the officials that are tasked with…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoI'm Prepping with cherry tomatoes I found on sale.I found cherry tomatoes 3 pounds for two dollars, so I bought 9 pounds. Pretty nice tomatoes 🍅; I bought 6 of these. First step is to cut each tomato in half; This cost me a little time…smithlabs in food • 2 years agoSome observations on chili rellenos.One of my favorite foods from South of the border in chili rellenos, or simply stuffed peppers! But there is nothing simple about this dish! These are made of any type of pepper, but the most…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoStorage room can be a problem when prepping.The core of prepping is regularly add smaller quantities of supplies, in order to build up larger inventories of prepping supplies over time! My primary food storage area is becoming too full:…smithlabs in second-ammendment • 2 years agoI went to the largest gun show in the world today.Here in Tulsa, they have a gun show twice a year; that is the largest gun show anywhere! It looks like this inside: This is from the middle of the building, and shows a little over 5 acres on…smithlabs in medical • 2 years agoI've been offline due to a medical problem, but I'll try to post more often!She got very sick Sunday with no warning, and became incoherent in a few hours. Since she crashed so fast, I called for transport to the ER. Two different doctors told me I waited too long! I told…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoThe last major repair on the Gator at the homestead is done.Today we modified and installed, some motorcycle shocks to fit the front suspension for the Gator. It came out well: The white springs are part of the new install. The shock is adjustable, and…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoFree prepping help from the grocery store.Sometimes prepping can be less cash if you outthink the groceries. I was buying a load of canned goods (yes everyone stores some) to add to my storage inventory; but I, like everyone else don't have…smithlabs in food • 2 years agoWe have started the cooking for the homeless meal tomorrow.October's homeless meal is tomorrow afternoon. We are short handed, and two cooks are out for health reasons. But we proceed anyway. The food costs to feed a hundred people have almost doubled in…