ZombieAxe's Ramblings...

Wow great deal. Seriously wanting to get a backhoe...

2010-03-28T20:01:33.142-05:00

Wow great deal. Seriously wanting to get a backhoe and I do need a scrape blade.

Cool on the rake and bush hog at the same time. Anything to make things quicker!

Ya just can't beat a Kubota! I have a BX24 wit...

2010-03-28T17:56:04.056-05:00

Ya just can't beat a Kubota! I have a BX24 with the loader and backhoe, acquired a bush-hog, post hole digger, 5' scrape blade, 5' landscape rake, and built my own "thumb" for the BH and a 4' rake that I attach to the front bucket (nice to have a rake AND the bush-hog on at the same time! She's a work horse!

I like you came from the mindset, that HAM Radio w...

2010-03-04T12:19:16.378-05:00

I like you came from the mindset, that HAM Radio would be a valuable asset to my preparedness plans.

I actually got involved in SKYWARN, and CERT before I got into HAM Radio.

I've found as a hobby, or a prep essential, it's an easier sell to some more than others as the immediately see the value of incorporating HAM into their routine.

I do admit though that I don't get on the air near as much as I should or want to, especially since I got my upgrade to General class. I need to remedy that.

As a pre-newbie to ham...I agree! I'm all set ...

2010-02-28T10:39:14.560-05:00

As a pre-newbie to ham...I agree!
I'm all set up radio wise, with 2m equipment, but have yet to take the test.
Since you (ZombieAxe) are not my next door neighbor, I think my best course of action is to tag along with the local ham group. There, I will hope to find at least one local member that's willing to work with me, at my speed, while I learn.
Hate to say it, but it can be intimidating when the lingo flies faster than this 50 year old can comprehend.
Kudos to you ZombieAxe...you've hit the nail on the head!

Thanks I D!!! Yeah, lighting is where it is at! L...

2010-02-18T21:36:35.590-05:00

Thanks I D!!! Yeah, lighting is where it is at!

Looking forward to maybe shooting some more this weekend.

Later,
ZA

The reason the red laser shows up better with the ...

2010-02-17T03:52:52.455-05:00

The reason the red laser shows up better with the night vision device is because the red is closer to the wavelength of IR which your night vision picks up. An IR laser would be even brighter. The green laser has an IR filter, but your eyes are more sensitive to green light so it appears brighter despite them both being 5mW lasers.

Nice shooting... some of those photos will really ...

2010-02-16T05:09:07.700-05:00

Nice shooting... some of those photos will really pop once you get the lighting figured out for them.

Yep it is Matt, but I have many more I DID NOT men...

2010-02-06T00:00:12.166-05:00

Yep it is Matt, but I have many more I DID NOT mention!!! LOL Thanks and keep up the excellent podcasts!!!

later,
ZA

That's a lot of podcasts Zombie! I'm glad...

2010-02-03T23:53:44.305-05:00

That's a lot of podcasts Zombie! I'm glad you enjoy the show, and I appreciate the support!

Thanks for the kind words LH! We look like we migh...

2010-01-28T12:45:00.743-05:00

Thanks for the kind words LH! We look like we might be getting some winter wx again as well. Glad I got 3 days off, come on 5 pm!!! Lol

later,
ZA

ZA- Glad to see you are keeping it real! This is a...

2010-01-28T07:24:03.569-05:00

ZA-
Glad to see you are keeping it real! This is a very good, practical review, and the photos say it all. You continue to provide useful and valuable tips & techniques that are of real value, unlike many of the johnny-come-lately poseur blogs that have crept up of late. Your use of personal photos validates what you write; keep it up. We are getting ready for the potential of a little ice ourselves this weekend...
Take Care,
Long_Hunter

You are welcome Dan, and thanks for following the ...

2010-01-27T20:57:17.169-05:00

You are welcome Dan, and thanks for following the blog :)

IMHO, yes, I think the CC oven could easily replace a Coleman stove. However, my main use is to have a stove at the homestead if and when the power grid fails.

The Coleman 2 burner stove works quit well for a vehicle supported bugout and camping. The CC oven would work but is very bulky, and would require to be packed carefully since there is glass involved...

Hope this answered your questions...

Later,
ZA

ZA- Thank you for your great post on the Campche...

2010-01-25T12:24:35.938-05:00

ZA- Thank you for your great post on the Campchef Oven. I'm very interested in it! I've been debating getting one for some time, and I've been scouring the internet trying to find reviews of the top burners. Can you give me your impression on the stove portion? It seems 5300 BTU's is pretty low compared to it's coleman cousins... will the CC oven replace a Coleman stove?

You are welcome, the Zippo hand warmers are more c...

2010-01-04T23:42:34.698-05:00

You are welcome, the Zippo hand warmers are more cost effective in the long run. I'd go broke using the disposable kind! LOL

Later,
ZA

Great post. Lesson: Always have cash, Yac Trax, an...

2010-01-04T20:32:14.257-05:00

Great post. Lesson: Always have cash, Yac Trax, and a sense of humor. Thanks for the tip about the Zippo hand warmer.

Love me some Gore-Tex. I need to re-treat my boots...

2009-12-04T05:56:17.894-05:00

Love me some Gore-Tex. I need to re-treat my boots now that I'm thinking about it after reading this post.

CG, I totally agree! Take a look @ Cabelas and l...

2009-12-03T21:48:49.078-05:00

CG,

I totally agree!

Take a look @ Cabelas and look for Granger's Garment Cleaning Kits
Item:2UG-98120

This cleans the pores of the gore-tex and also treats the nylon shell to again repel water :)

Here is the direct link:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_922759&id=0064086981207a

Later,
ZA

Gotta love Goretex! I have had boots made by Cabe...

2009-12-03T16:45:51.531-05:00

Gotta love Goretex! I have had boots made by Cabelas in Gore Tex for several years now. I cant agree more how dry feet can really make a difference! Any cleaning and treating products you recommend for Gore Tex?

Gore-tex for the Win! The stuff is awesome. I sw...

2009-12-03T06:37:09.694-05:00

Gore-tex for the Win! The stuff is awesome. I switched from nylon waders to Gore-tex waders some years back for my warm weather fly fishing. Holy Crap what a difference!! No sweating inside my waders. Absolutely awesome stuff.

I really do need to get some Gore-tex outer wear.

You really can't beat the traditional Victor m...

2009-11-17T00:53:29.091-05:00

You really can't beat the traditional Victor mouse and rat traps. Simple. Effective.

I use Peanut Butter (Smooth) to bait my traps. Easier than cheese, and you only need a little dab in the trigger to get the desired results.

Heck, I wish Surf Fishing was this easy!!!!!!

Lol chewie! I like the skewer idea... As long as y...

2009-11-12T12:23:03.266-05:00

Lol chewie! I like the skewer idea... As long as you don't have 'three blind mice'!

Later,
ZA

Hey ZA! Very appropriate post! My wife and I hav...

2009-11-12T11:33:41.320-05:00

Hey ZA! Very appropriate post! My wife and I have declared WAR on mice when we discovered "evidence" of their presence at the foot of our bed and even more "evidence" in our pantry last week. We bought several packages of the old fashioned VICTOR wooden traps. So far we have trapped 7 mice this week alone. Once they are dispatched, I toss the carcasses on our roof for the hawks and owls.

I thought about putting the carcasses on bamboo skewers and putting them outside the house as a "message" to other mice. Then I figured that would be too much... :-)

You get 'em ZA!! I have to second this sentim...

2009-11-02T09:38:14.807-05:00

You get 'em ZA!!

I have to second this sentiment. Even getting your license doesn't really prep you for using amateur equipment. You have to USE the equipment. IMHO the test does little to teach you how to operate the gear as much as it simply tells how you are allowed to operate it per FCC rules.

Nothing beats hands-on, practical experience when it comes to Amateur Radio.

Dag Nabit ZA! Now I'm going to HAVE to buy on...

2009-10-20T18:15:29.659-05:00

Dag Nabit ZA! Now I'm going to HAVE to buy one of those.

Curse you County Comm and all of your stuff!!!!

Thanks silence, The strobe feature is very nice b...

2009-10-19T09:48:27.426-05:00

Thanks silence,

The strobe feature is very nice but it is not a must have. The strobes main benefit is said to be that it will disorient those that you use it on and thus give you time to get out of the line of attack, or defend yourself.

I like the use of the strobe as a signaling device myself. In a survival situation it would come in handy.

It is just a nice feature but one that is not neccessary. I rather have a high lumen count (90 or better) as that should get the job done.

Later,
ZA