What If the Battles That Shaped History Were Fighting for Something Far Bigger?
I’ve always been fascinated by the pivotal moments in history where everything hung in the balance. Gettysburg. Little Bighorn. But what if I told you those battles weren’t just about nations and empires? What if they were part of a war stretching across alternate timelines — a war for Atlantis itself? That’s the question at […]
What If Everything You Knew About Consciousness Was Wrong?
That question drove me to write The Fifth Floor. I’ve always been fascinated by Julian Jaynes and his radical theory about the bicameral mind — the idea that ancient humans didn’t think the way we do, that the voices they heard weren’t metaphors but actual neurological events. What if that theory held a darker truth? […]
The Truth Has Been Hidden for Ten Thousand Years. Until Now.
When I started the Area 51 series, I had one question: what if everything we’ve been told about human history is wrong? What if the mysteries of Stonehenge, the legends of Atlantis, and the secrets buried beneath a military base in the Nevada desert were all connected—and the truth was more dangerous than anyone imagined? […]
3 Key Survival Items You Must Have
A short but important post: 53% of people do not have a three-day supply of water, thus: 2 cases of bottled water per person in the household. This will last six days. More is better. Ever notice how the first thing brought in after a disaster is usually water? Many disasters disrupt the flow of […]
When the Simulation Becomes Real: Inside Dragon Sim-13
What happens when a war game stops being a game? That’s the question I built Dragon Sim-13 around. As a Green Beret, I spent years training for missions that we hoped would never go live. We rehearsed, planned, and war-gamed scenarios with deadly seriousness—because the line between exercise and execution can vanish in a heartbeat. […]
Free today through the 25th and 3 new books
Bodyguard of Lies is free through the 25th of this month. One of my favorites. It introduces Hannah and Neeley who go on to do some pretty wild stuff. Also, Ive got three new Little Black Books out this month. The second books in the New York City Little Black Book series and in the […]
Independence Day: Free Through the 21st
Independence Day (Time Patrol): Free Through the 21st. July 4th. The day that defines freedom. Six dates across history. One mission: Stop the Shadow before independence itself is erased. The Shadow launches its most audacious attack yet—targeting July 4th, Independence Day, across multiple timelines. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to a daring […]
Book of the Day: What If The Second Coming/Armageddon Is Something No One Expects?
**History’s most reviled figure holds the key to humanity’s survival—and the secret of the Second Coming.** For two thousand years, the name Judas Iscariot has been synonymous with betrayal. But what if everything we’ve been told is a lie? I, Judas: The Fifth Gospel Deep in the Amazon rainforest, where the rivers converge at Devil’s […]
Publication Day for Life’s Little Black Book II
Since the first book in this series was well received and I received a lot of positive feedback, here is a second book. Life’s Little Black Book II. 100 Experience-Tested Hacks That Save Time, Money, and Your Life Life’s Little Black Book 2 cuts straight to what matters: practical solutions that actually work when you need […]
Happy New Year; Celebrate With FREE Books!
The biggest sale of the year! Okay, it’s only the first, but I did schedule this big sale to coincide with the New Year. Particularly with The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide and The Green Beret Guide for Success both free. There is no better time than now to prepare. Think of the peace […]
2026 Retreat Openings and Life’s Little Black Book
We’re opening up our cottage and cabin for reservations for 2026. If you have a desire to get away from it all and want to unwind in 5 acres of country, a good portion of which are gardens, drop me a line and I’ll send more information. It’s not just for writers. A quaint cabin […]
Would The Military Conduct A Coup?
FREE through the 14th. The Line. Would the military ever initiate a coup? A secret, powerful group of West Point Graduates, known only as The Line, is going to do just that. Publishers Weekly: “So convincing, that by the last page, readers may doubt the official version of the last 50 years.” They killed Patton […]
Christmas Gift Ideas
When you’re trying to get something for the person who has everything, do they have the critical gear they need in case of an emergency? On my gear page, I list a number of items that are not just useful in emergencies, but also day to day life. There are also tabs for vehicle gear, […]
Weekend Book Special and Publishing Plans
Today I have a plethora of free ebooks on my Freebies page. Duty, the first book in the Duty, Honor, Country series. If you enjoyed HBO’s Rome and love history, you’ll love this series. Eternity Base. A Green Beret thriller where I used my experience in Winter Warfare. The Kennedy Endeavor, a thriller steeped in […]
A Thriller Steeped in History- with amazing facts you didn’t know
The Kennedy Endeavor. And it’s free today through the 24th. For 13 days in October 1962 the world came the closest to nuclear Armageddon. On 22 November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. On the 25th of November, as Kennedy’s body lay in state at the Rotunda in Washington, Anastas Mikyoan, Khrushchev’s top adviser, presented the […]
The Ultimate Covert Weapon?
One of my Shadow Warrior books is free today through the 22nd: The Omega Sanction. It’s a standalone thriller focusing on a unique delivery system for a weapon of mass destruction. Also free today are The Ides of March, a Time Patrol story featuring six mission on the Ides into the past. The one involving […]
The Most Terrifying Book I Have Ever Read
This book makes a Stephen King novel read like a romcom The title is a hint: Nuclear War: A Scenario. By Annie Jacobsen. Thoroughly researched, this is what I would call speculative non-fiction. As a fiction writer, I write books based on “what if”. What happened in this book is that Ms. Jacobsen thoroughly researched […]
Welcoming Boo to the family and free books
Boo, a 1.8 pound kitten who is a literal rescue (we won’t discuss her tragic back-story) is now part of the family. This morning is her first in the office on a pile of pillows at the window where she can lie in the sun. Maggie is mothering her; Earl, unfortunately is at the vet […]
Videos posted and free books
I’ve started doing daily short videos from Maggie’s Farm. I try to not go over a minute each. I usually feature a book amidst the flowers and fauna and dogs and ducks (yes, 6 ducks) and now a kitten (more on all that to come, although Maggie is quite taken with her), although I will […]
FREE today New York Minute; first two Green Beret Books & Fall Foliage
New York Minute, the first book in the Will Kane series is free today through the 14th. Also, the first two books in the original Green Beret series, Eyes of the Hammer and Dragon Sim-13 are also free. I think I’ve gotten most of the wrinkles smoothed out on my new web site. I’ve tweaked […]
Newly Updated Survival Slideshows For Free
I’m updating my survival slideshows, one a day, and posting them. Here are the ones I’ve done so far. They’re on Slideshare and you can look at them for free. If you want to start preparing, start here. Survival Essentials You Must Have! https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/four-survival-essentials-your-must-have-for-under-55/283227839 20 Things You Should Have In Your Day Pack– making it […]
Free today through the 28th; D-Day
Free through the 28th, take a Quantum Leap through History on D-Day with the Time Patrol. ‘Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’ Winston Churchill From the New York Times bestselling author of the Area 51, Nightstalker and […]
The Green Beret Guide For Success is Free Today
I took the strategies and tactics we used in Special Forces and put them into a Cycle of Success anyone can use. The Green Beret Guide For Success is free today through the 24th. Also free the same time period is Equinox: Time Patrol. If you haven’t read any of the Time Patrol books, […]
Atlantis Free Today
The first book in my Atlantis series, which was a #1 bestseller on Amazon, is free today through the 17th. Life’s Little Black is also free. I guarantee you will find one life hack in there you find will find useful. And today only, discounted to .99, is Honey Pot Plot as a Kindle Daily […]
Rocky Start is FREE today thru the 13th
For the first time, and only time in the next year, Rocky Start is free for five days. The first book in the Rocky Start series. It’s also in Kindle Unlimited. The audio is also out now. Phoebe and the Traitor is discounted to .99 or Kindle Unlimited. And my Reader’s Guide is free; if […]
What If The Rich Used A Pandemic To Solve Climate Change
I wrote Z: Final Countdown years ago after reading The Hot Zone. It’s free through the 6th and in Kindle Unlimited. As a fiction writer we always “what if”. So I what-iffed a pandemic. How do you solve the problem of scarce resources and over-population with one devastating act? Publishers Weekly: “The action is crisp […]
New Web Site, Free Books, And Fall Is Coming
I’ve finally, after many years, updated my web site. There’s a lot there and I still need to go through it all. Feel free to take a look and let me know if you see any issues. It will take me a while to learn to completely use it. But hopefully it’s a bit better […]
FREE Today until the 5th: The Preparation and Survival Guide
This is the best preparation guide on the market. It walks you through what you need to do, one step at a time. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide. I’m making it free today through the 5th because I think we all need to be prepared. This book can save your life. My new […]
First In Series Free: New York City 1977, Ex-Green Beret . . .
Free today through the 23rd of August: New York Minute How far can a good man get pushed? Who has the deadly skills to stand up against evil? The last time former Green Beret Will Kane was involved in killing someone it made the cover of LIFE Magazine. Eight years later he’s getting pushed to the […]
Something You Must Have That Can Save Your Life
The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free today through the 21st of August: Download the kindle version and have it on your phone. You can also get the print version and stick it in your glove compartment, a kitchen or desk drawer and in your Grab-n-Go bag.
First Time Ever SALE: One In Vermillion
Today through the 7th. One in Vermillion is only .99 or Kindle Unlimited. Also, Rocky Start is only .99 or Kindle Unlimited on Amazon UK. Nothing but good times ahead! Bob
Two Things You Must Know About Your Vehicle—One I Just Learned
We don’t think of these two things unless something goes wrong. And that’s the worst time to figure them out. The first is where your spare tire is (if you have one) and where the jack is. You should not only locate the spare, but get it out at least once as it might not […]
BUILDING A BUNKER? THE INVERSE RULE OF SURVIVAL SECURITY
When I consult with clients about the Area Study and preparation for disastrous events, I often run into those who favor a fixed position for their Bug Out Hide Site. In fact, there are people who’ve poured millions of dollars into such a place. There are many advantages to a fixed location. There are also […]
YOUR SURVIVAL A-TEAM
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try to make it on their own or join forces with others. There are advantages and disadvantages to a team, which also change depending on whether you have a mild, moderate […]
What Books Should You Have In Your Survival Library
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to farming to animal husbandry to metal working. Others can help show the way. A sustainment library should be both electronic and physical. An electronic library can be sustained given solar […]
How to Prevent Getting Lost
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” While I’ve done a lot of land navigation, both day and night, and spent considerable time working off of maps during training and on deployments, there […]
Stop Thinking Someone’s Going To Rescue You
I wrote this post after there was a snowstorm on the east coast and thousands of drivers were trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in Virginia. A number of circumstances collided to produce this; one of them being a lack of plow drivers and emergency personnel due to record Covid numbers. How many of those […]
Hot Weather Preparation and Survival
Hot Weather Preparation and Survival Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or other breathing problems. Hundreds in the US die each year during heat waves. It is estimated that number will only grow higher as temperatures continue, on average, to increase. Your […]
Prepare for and deal with Flash Floods
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful natural disasters that can occur with little to no warning. They pose a significant risk to life and property, making it crucial for individuals and communities to be prepared. By […]
First Five Things To Do In An Emergency
Every situation is different and this is a guideline. Always make sure your priority is safety for yourself first, then others. You can’t help others if you don’t take care of yourself. First: Do a First Aid triage of yourself. Breathing. Bleeding. Broken. Are you stabilized? Can you move? Assess the immediate situation. Take charge. […]
Crowd Crush Is Not A Stampede
WHAT TO DO IN A CROWD CRUSH – it happens fast and in varied venues. Even if you think this will never apply to you, taking a moment to learn what to do in this situation could save your life and the lives of those around you. An informational thread. Crowd Crush is not a […]
An Important, Life-Saving Book Is FREE
Because understanding the possible threats and dangers where you live is so critical, as evidenced by recent events, I’m giving away my Green Beret Area Study Workbook today and through the 26th on Amazon. That is all.
Can You Do Five Days Without Power?
We recently had a tornado touch down here. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without power for half a day. Not a big deal and I spent most of that time chainsawing the tree. A neighbor came by with his chainsaw and offered to help and we […]
Bugging Out? Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
If an evacuation has been called, such as for a hurricane, you evacuate as soon as possible. For some situations, smart people evacuate before the formal announcement. For example, wild fires are unpredictable and can move fast. Better to be safe. There is a big difference between an evacuation and bugging out. An evacuation has […]
An Area Study Can Save Your Life
The Area Study focuses your preparation efforts and saves time & money. An Area Study will not only help you prepare, it will also make you much more aware of your situation and improve your quality of life. It assesses your own, and your team’s, assets and liabilities. It can be useful not only […]
A Water Alarm Can Save Your Life
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump pump in the basement. After all, we have smoke and CO2 alarms. Water can very dangerous as well. During the recent floods , many people were shocked awake after flood […]
What You Need To Know About Food Expiration Dates
Excerpted from: First, there are several terms stamped on the food. This is what they mean: SELL BY: How long a store should display the product for sale. This is a guide for the store. It is optimum quality date, but food is still edible for a while after. BEST IF USED BY OR BEFORE […]
FREE today through 20 July: The Elements Little Black Book
The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. There are 118 elements. They are the building blocks of our reality. But how much do we know about them? Every element is covered. How it was discovered. What is unique about it. What it can combine with. Trivia. How do they combine to […]
Are You Prepared? Floods, Wildfires, and more
Most survival books focus on the survival aspect. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide has that, but first, it focuses on preparation. What to do, step by step. Baby steps. With tasks showing you clearly what you need to do. From page one, if you do Task One, you will immediately be more prepared. […]
Can You Do Five Days Without Power?
We recently had a tornado touch down here in Knoxville. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without power for half a day. Not a big deal and I spent most of that time chainsawing the tree. A neighbor came by with his chainsaw and offered to help […]
20 THINGS EVERY HIKER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR DAY PACK
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a person should put together to be prepared. This list makes a basic one. I have a slideshow on my free slideshow page with more info on GnG bags. Whether it’s […]
Grab-n-Go Bag– a priority
If you need one piece of preparation gear, get the one that has a lot of pieces. Frankly, after researching, there’s nothing wrong with buying a pre-packaged kit if you don’t have the time to do an Area Study and then selectively pack one. I bought this for my son in San Diego since it […]
Very Nice Funerals is FREE. And more. Of course.
For the first time ever, Very Nice Funerals is free on Amazon; it’s also in Kindle Unlimited. Also, after doing research, we discovered the audiobook version of Don’t Look Down was never released. It came out this past week. There are other books for free and discounted on my FREEBIES page, as always. Stay safe […]
A Post About West Point Graduation On Social Media
There is a post making the rounds that cadets didn’t want to shake Trump’s hand at graduation and that’s why he left early. It doesn’t pass the smell test. As a West Point graduate I find this post questionable as best. Did the author really talk to these people? When? Frankly, I don’t buy it. […]
Number 24: An Excellent Drama of Resistance and the Price It Exacts
Sometimes movies and tv shows and books are poorly marketed. Number 24 is one of those simply from the image they use; of a soldier firing his weapon. It is a war movie, but not one in the usual sense. It’s a Norwegian movie about the most decorated member of the Resistance during World War […]
Mobland: Real Criminals Mirroring Political Criminals
Guy Ritchie seems to be England’s answer to Taylor Sheridan. His dramas are more cerebral and focused on psychology than the American shows, though. Mobland is about two crime families going to war. The key to the show is the Helen Mirren character. Spoiler alert. She plays the wife of Pierce Brosnan, the head of […]
“Spellbinding!” Terry Brooks
The first book of my Atlantis series is free today through the 22nd. The full blurb is: “Spell-binding! Will keep you on the edge of your seat. Call it techno-thriller, call it science fiction, call it just terrific story-telling.” Terry Brooks I think this series gets better as it goes on as I use dual […]
Worst Case Scenario: Slow Societal Collapse Without A Purge
Popular media is full of post-Apocalyptic shows. Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Earth Abides, etc. The same with movies showing Apocalyptic events where a disaster happens and everything collapses and billions are killed right away. The story is always about the small band of survivors. In both cases there are two constants: It happens […]
Our First Collaboration: Don’t Look Down is on sale today.
Seems forever ago we wrote this, starting with just the premise of a female film director and a Special Forces guy. Don’t Look Down is on sale today as Amazon says at 92% off. Since St Martins controls the pricing it actually is discounted pretty steeply and it’s never been in Kindle Unlimited. So grab […]
Free Today: The Green Beret Preparation & Survival Guide
You need this book. I say that in all seriousness. The first half of it walks you through basic preparation in a step by step manner. Even if you just do the first task on page one you will be better prepared than you were. The Green Beret Preparation & Survival Guide Lots of these […]
The Last of Us has seen The Last of Me
Spoilers ahead. Intentionally. I watched the first season and was good with it (liked Fallout a lot better; loved Peripheral but it got canceled for being too smart); until Joel went on his shooting spree. I sort of got that, given his own history, etc etc but still. Pretty unredeemable. Which the second season starts […]
A Different Kind of Alien Invasion. FREE today
Area 51 Invasion is free from 18 April through 22 April. While this book is far into the Area 51 series it can be read as a standalone. The Swarm, also known as the Ancient Enemy has found Earth. And is determined to Reap it. Chthulu, Naga, Kraken, Dragons and other creatures of myth and […]
Adolescence: A Scary and Mind-Blowing TV Series
First, as a writer, watching an hour-long episode with zero cuts is stunning. I’ve had to watch several videos of how they achieved this, the camera always recording, always moving and following the story. I’m still wrapping my brain around what was done here. Simply outstanding. It strikes me that what makes this different from […]
The Conclusion of the Rocky Start series published today!
The climactic book of the Rocky Start series, The Honey Pot Plot, is live today in ebook on all platforms (paperback tomorrow, audio in May). This is our 9th collaboration. Nothing but good times ahead as we are currently arguing about our next series, which tentatively is about art crime. Or aliens. Or zombies. Something. […]
Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But Can It Buy Survival? What the Rich Get Wrong
I “what if” for a living. What makes Special Forces elite is our planning before the actual mission. Planning for all possible contingencies, on top of the actual mission. I did it as an A-Team leader, as a battalion operations officer responsible for deploying 15 A-teams around the world, and as an instructor/writer for many years at […]
A thriller set in New York City in 1977. FREE
I remember this summer. So I wrote about it. New York Minute is the first book in the Will Kane Green Beret series. He’s sort of a realistic Jack Reacher, flaws and all. But he gets things done. New York Minute. As usual there are other good deals on my freebies page, including the first […]
The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide Is FREE
From today through the 24th. It’s a good resource to download to your cell phone and have on hand in case of emergency or disaster. On my FREEBIES page. As usual there are other deals today, but I wanted to get this out there so people have an opportunity to take advantage. Stay warm! Bob
Valentines Day Special! Two Crusie-Mayer First in Series Free and Discounted
The first books in our two new series are on sale today. Lavender’s Blue is free for the first time ever until the 18th and Rocky Start is a Kindle Daily Deal today only at .99. Both are, of course, in Kindle Unlimited if you prefer going that route (and we get paid a pittance, […]
Life After Life: A Review. Book and Series
I really enjoyed the book, Like After Life, by Kate Atkinson. We didn’t know a mini-series had been made out of it but found it by randomly searching on Amazon Prime. Essentially, the story is about a woman, Ursula, who experiences, you guessed it, life after life. At first she dies in childbirth, umbilical cord […]
American Primeval: A Review of History Garbled in Transmission
We binged American Primeval yesterday and while it had its good moments, it left a bad taste in our mouths. Yes, spoilers ahead, but also understand some of the show is loosely, very loosely, based on actual history, one of them a key event I incorporated in my own work of fiction. The show has […]
Earth Abides: A Review
I was looking forward to this series based on the classic book. After all, Earth Abides was partly the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Stand. I liked it so much I use the title in my Area 51 series for the most recent book. The first episode starts slow, very slow. Especially in this day […]
Happy Holidays and a Special Gift, First Time Ever Free
One in Vermillion is free on Kindle Unlimited today 22 Dec and tomorrow 23 December as our holidays gift to you. There are two other cool books free today: D-Day from my Time Patrol series and The Gate, a standalone thriller that is based in history. I hope everyone has a joyful week. Nothing but […]
Rest In Pink is only .99 today!
Our super-fantastic-wonderful book Rest In Pink is only .99 today. or Kindle Unlimited here. There are other free books today, too. One could possibly save your life, but at the very least will save you a lot of misery. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide is also free. A stand-alone science fiction title, The […]
A Great Stocking Stuffer—Try For Free
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time here with our son and grandsons. They traded the city life of San Diego for our little homestead for several days and really enjoyed it. The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free on kindle today through the 4th of December. Download […]
The Day After JFK Mistress was killed, Khrushchev resigned
FREE today and through the weekend: The Kennedy Endeavor. A thriller based on facts. Below is Mary Meyer, whose husband was in the CIA. She was also Kennedy’s lover while he was president. “Today, every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longer be habitable. Every man, woman and […]
Bad Sisters: A Review. Not Sure What It Is, But It’s Great
The series Bad Sisters is funny at times. But it’s also shocking. And sad. I really can’t pigeonhole this series, which I really like. I love it when something defies genre. That’s something I’ve done my entire writing career and what we see with my current collaborations with Jennifer Crusie. They tend to get slotted […]
Winter Is Coming: Be Ready
I served in the Special Forces Group oriented to mountain and cold weather operations. In my first six months commanding an A-Team I went to International Mountain Climbing School and my team went through Winter Warfare Training in the Rocky Mountains. I learned a few things. With winter approaching there are things we should all […]
The PreOrder of The Honey Pot Plot is now live
The Honey Pot Plot Due to popular demand, we’ve made the pre-order live on all eBook platforms. The date listed is in May, but we plan on having it published much earlier than that, hopefully by the end of January. We just want to cut ourselves some slack because we’re too old and too tired […]
Veterans Day. First Area 51 book on sale all month.
50% off. The screenplay has been written by one of the originators of Alien franchise. AREA 51. Our history isn’t what we believe. I keep the events of history the same in this series; but the reasons WHY things happened are much different. I’ve continued this series beyond the original nine books with 4 news […]
Area 51: Invasion is free
This was a fun book to write. I’ve always believed that if aliens did invade, we’re pretty much screwed since they have the technology get here and we haven’t even been able to get people back to the moon for a very long time. I also like plumbing our collective subconscious and wondering where these […]
Lavender’s Blue is only .99 today. Area 51 is 50% off
Lavender’s Blue the first book in our bestselling Liz Danger series, is only .99 today; Area 51 the first book in the three million copy selling series is 50% off Area 51: Invasion, which can be read as a standalone, is free. It’s about an alien invasion by a species called the Swarm that manifests […]
Surprise, Kill Vanish: A review
Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins The author uses recently declassified material and extensive interviews to delve into the history of our country’s covert operations. Having served in Special Operations I knew a lot of this history and some of the people involved. Nevertheless there were surprises. Behind […]
Publication Day: Very Nice Funerals
I think Very Nice Funerals is my 90th book published give or take a few. Given the success of the first book in this series, Rocky Start, which still boasts five stars, we’re very excited about it. Also, discounted for the first time ever, One in Vermillion is only .99 or Kindle Unlimited. As usual […]
Very Nice Funerals is on pre-order and publishes in less than 2 weeks!
Yes, it is finally here. We’re doing a short fuse on this pre-order since the book publishes on 25 October on all ebook platforms and in print. Click HERE to find your platform. I want to remind people that my Preparation and Survival Guide is the best way to prepare for emergencies in an easy, […]
Welcome To Fall And More Good Deals And The Latest News From Bob Mayer
Things were almost chilly this morning when I went outside to throw a tarp over the load on the trailer I have to haul away. Yes, I have a trailer now. And a barn. And about five acres in west TN. It’s been two months and we’re almost settled in. We have a cottage and […]
What You Can Learn From The Current Disaster . . . .
First off, what’s happened in western North Caroline and Eastern Tennessee in the mountains and adjacent areas is horrific. This will not be a quick recovery and fix. Two interstates (I-40 and I-26) are basically blocked. Between bridges out and roadways washed away, it will take a while to get them open. Having spent a […]
Survival 14: Your Survival Team. Team Communication. Do’s and Don’t’s
We rely on cell phones and the point has been made that they might be not be reliable. One thing to remember is that a text message has a greater chance of getting through than voice if the cell phone system is overwhelmed after a wide-spread disaster. Land-lines have fallen out of favor with many […]
The bad advice Voicemail Emergency Meme; And Some Good Tips
This meme makes the rounds on social media every few years for some weird reason; about putting your information in your voicemail if you are in an emergency. First thing: your voicemail is NOT on your phone. It’s on your carrier’s server. Thus, if you can change it, then you can call for help. Here’s […]
Survival 13: Your Survival Team. Preparing The Physically Challenged, Elderly and Pets
Keep on you a list of all medications, allergies, special equipment, along with the names and contact information of doctors, pharmacists and family members. Keep extra medications on hand. Keep emergency supplies within reach and if in a wheelchair, have a way to take them with you. Have a whistle to signal for help. During […]
Survival 12: Your Survival Team. Organizing Your Neighborhood/Work Place
This is particularly key in moderate emergencies. During natural disasters such as hurricane, flood, extreme weather, wild fire, etc. an organized neighborhood can be essential to survival. When I say neighborhood, I also mean your work place. On Nine-Eleven, offices in the World Trade Center that were well organized and had emergency evacuation plans with […]
Survival 11: Your Survival Team. What You Need And What You Might Be Stuck With
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try to make it on their own or join forces with others. There are advantages and disadvantages to a team, which also change depending on whether you have a mild, moderate […]
Survival 10: The Area Study: Evaluate Your Surrounding Region and Understand Terrain
This is basically studying the environment around you in more detail, but with an eye to what it would be like to traverse it (whether by car, foot, boat, etc) and survive in it. Climate: Note variations from the norm and the months in which they occur. Note any extremes in climate. Temperature: Know the […]
The Latest Exciting News From Bob Mayer
In the latest news, my wife and I have completed our move to Maggie’s Farm in west Tennessee, about 40 miles outside of Memphis. We’re out in the country and have a few acres and I even opened the barn doors this morning to do something. Yes, barn doors. The core of the main house […]
Survival 8: The Emergency Rally Point
Before we discuss the ERP, we need to consider when you would use it. The most likely scenario is if there is an event where you can’t get to your home or to the IRP near your home. A flood, wildfire, earthquake, etc. could cause this. Thus, you need a location where your A-Team will […]
Survival 7: Area Study 3: How To Avoid Getting Lost
How to Prevent Getting Lost We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” While I’ve done a lot of land navigation, both day and night, and spent considerable time working off of maps during […]
Survival 6: Area Study 2: Understanding GPS and Maps; Route Planning
GPS AND MAPS A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps. We are a society that is overly reliant on technology in many ways. Cell phones for communication are one. GPS for navigating is another. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. A basic understanding of GPS is useful […]
Survival 5: Area Study Part 1: Evaluate Yourself, Your Team and Your Home
Purpose. Delineate the area being studied—this applies to your home, your work, and any other locations you will likely be. We’ll start with you, your home and then expand outward. What special skills and background do you have? The people on your team? These include medical, construction, problem solving, military, the list is basically about […]
Survival 4: What Is An Area Study and Why You Need To Do An Area Study Now.
We’re besieged by advice, information and equipment to help us prepare and survive. How do you sort through it all? What is the most efficient way to focus your time and money? When my Special Forces A-Team received a mission packet while in Isolation, the first thing we did was an Area Study. We had […]
Survival 3: Why Listen To Me About Preparation and Survival?
If a disaster struck, who would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I submit that the overwhelming choice would be a Special Forces Green Beret. Someone trained in survival, medicine, weapons, tactics, communication, engineering, counter-terrorism, tactical and strategic intelligence and with the capability […]
Survival 2: Survival Situation Levels, Variables, The IRP and ERP
There are many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day-to-day basis and long term. To ensure we’re on the same page, let’s agree on some definitions. Three Levels of Emergencies. I’m going to define three types of survival situations/emergencies and will use these definitions […]