Monthly Archives: January 2012

Around the Campfire – 1/09/12

January 9, 2012

I’ve decided to re-launch my political blog Red Alerts which I expect to be up and running in about a week. I’m also getting ready for my spring plantings, and starting lots of new projects for 2012. With our economy … Continue reading →

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The Lewis and Clark Girandoni Air Rifle

January 8, 2012

This NRA video discussing an interesting piece of firearms history shows that air rifles had, at least during the black powder era, significant advantages over other firearms. Though this weapon has very little in common with the Crossman or Gamo … Continue reading →

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Basic Map Reading

January 6, 2012

This old Department of Defense video goes over navigation the old fashioned way – using maps. In our GPS dependent society many of us have lost this basic, and essential, skill. This deals with military maps, which are pretty widely … Continue reading →

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A Historical Trekking Medical Kit

January 5, 2012

Le Loup has put together a medical kit for historical trekkers who want to stay “authentic” but still want to ensure they can take care of minor or moderate medical emergencies in the field. His small handy kit is also … Continue reading →

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Anti-Malaria Drug produced by Tobacco Plants

January 5, 2012

All you small farms that still like to grow the traditional crop may see a new market open up:

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