Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag

Send us Fan Mail This time I will have new Class information, thoughts on how you can free up  2 hours a  DAY for things that matter, an unsettling discussion with my son on plate carriers, and what's going on in Salem on July 24th  All that and I'll dip my big toe in the waters of dating and  CHL. Your suggestions and input is welcome. Drop me an email at bill@wits-and.com. Please share...

Send us Fan Mail Think of this current problem as a near miss. Now what is your plan. You have had the good fortune to not  get taken out in the first wave. Has this  changed how you will be planning  for the future? New listeners are invited to visit Season One  for some of the basics, and Ill be  going after the Reference section with a vengeance for out next show. Best of all, a local restauran...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'll be talking  about Max Headroom impersonations, microscopic  weasels and how  important it is to remember this won't last forever. The psychological aspects of the current crisis are  wide spread. I'm seeing new business models and options, and new sources for supplies. It involves going outside of your  comfort zone. We are all in this together people...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk to you about where NOT to get your health advice, something to stock up on to eat in addition to toilet paper, and a refresher on setting priorities. We are complying with all guideline on meetings. So now is a good time to  make some plans for down the road. Reach out to Phil to schedule classes and trainings for the future. Your ideas and suggestions are...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back!  We are more on schedule and you should be seeing one of these every other Monday. In this episode we clear up the schedule, Cancel a Class and tell you about some field testing I did. Also a  heads up for me when I totally messed  up on a purchase. It ended well and I got new information on solar Plus lets  find time to work on our Immune system. I let you know wher...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2.1 I'll be sharing both news and information on what is to come in the months ahead. I've updated this information as of Feb.7th I start out with two big events. One is the Bug Out Bag Workshop we are having. I'm moving the date to Sunday, March 15th from 2-5 pm and updating the content on the podcast. The other is ominous legislation in Salem whi...

Send us Fan Mail Time  to wrap up Season One. We have 22 Podcasts for you to review and put to use. They are based  on 1000's of pages of research and  hours of study to create content to share with you. I'll continue to  update the links and  I'll also be doing some product reviews in July. I'm taking  a break to focus on  the current insanity in Salem with the out of state fu...

Send us Fan Mail A Call to Action on pending legislation in Salem on April 2nd, upcoming classes and what to expect in the weeks to come. Anyone interested in getting together in June to talk about this 1:1?  Let us know. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Email to : podcast@wits-and.com C.Refuse to be a Victim:Personal Protection Training 2019 All rights reserved. This program may...

Send us Fan Mail The first in a series of interviews with our very own Sandra, a certified Homeopathic Specialist with  some thoughts and ideas on things you can use when traditional  medicines may not be available. We are planning a June  workshop and if you are interested, or have comments  and questions, drop us a note at podcast@wits-and.com. Please  follow up with OFF regarding the pending le...

Send us Fan Mail Phil joins us for the highly requested completion on our series of  stretches and simple exercises to promote flexibility and strength. Classes will be added to the schedule and next we, we  have a commitment from Sandra to join us for her  special session on Naturopathic solution for  wellness. I'm also throwing down the gauntlet to all gun owners to become active in a posit...

Send us Fan Mail A look at  how the  bad weather events this past week impacted folks around the area, and ways that could influence them in the future? Also some plans to get on track with prepping. I'm still interested in  a Class in June. How about you? If  so, let me know by dropping an email to  podcast@wits-and.com . Please feel free to share this with framily, friends and co-workers fo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we look at testing some of the products I have purchased, and then discuss some of the attitudes and psychology of prepping.  What we think will happen versus what will actually happen can have a powerful impact in a real life situation. Are you ready? Take a moment and check out the Class Offerings Link on the front page too. Send  suggestions, ideas and comments to pod...

Send us Fan Mail I got  to sit with a new friend we will call "Bob" who I consider an expert in the area of Preparing to  be Self Sufficient. I came away with a sense of purpose and some good information to share with you. It has also spurred me to  try and nail down our interview with Sandara , amember of our staff who is also an expert in the area of Homeopathic medicines. All that plu...

Send us Fan Mail This week we look at those things we don't want to think about in  getting through  a major disaster. Some thought on where not go go, and  are they valid? Concerns on State issues and how to deal with them. Are you going to form a community or go it alone? There are strong  arguments on both sides. We are also thinking of holding  a Seminar in June. Are  you interested? If s...

Send us Fan Mail As promised, I am taking a closer look at issues that will impact you if you are in an Urban area, instead of a rural location when TSHTF. Also a suggested reading on Dealing with the Psychological Effects of Stress while involved in the situation. All that plus the very latest class news,including  some vacancies in the CPR class on the 16th of February,the upcoming Defense Scena...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part two with Phil Grammatica and  his simple, but effective fitness plan. Then a first hand report on how this program paid off in real life dividends when I crashed my bicycle. We also have class information and new on the upcoming CRP /AED Class In February. For you comments and questions, please click on this link: podcast@wits-and.com .  Feel free to share this pr...

Send us Fan Mail Our regular  "Check-In" as we  complete our third month of podcasting. I'll have shorter program this week that  invites  you to share  your ideas as well as give you a hint of what will be airing in the months ahead. We have updated the classes for the CHL and  Defensive Scenarios too. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome at podcast@wits-and.com . Program is C. R...

Send us Fan Mail Class information updates, a look at Solar power recharging resources and a poke a really bad Survival Videos , and thoughts on the right and left shooting themselves in the foot. All that PLUS new links on the web page. Seems we DO have space in the Feb 16th CPR/AED class. Sign up quick! Comments,Questions and  suggestions are welcome at podcast@wits-and.com Please share (and rat...

Send us Fan Mail So what items should you stockpile to Barter?  While almost anything you store is going to be useful for yourself as well as for trade,some items have more appeal. Some I hadn't thought of  until I researched it. We have class information and up coming program news as well. Feel free to share this with  your friends, family and coworkers. Your ideas, questions and input are w...

Send us Fan Mail A look at some ideas to try  as we move in to 2019. We have class updates and schedules, and  a take on  how a bicycle may be your BFF in an emergency. That plus  expect in the coming year. Your comments are welcome at podcast@wits-and.com Please share this program with your friends using the tool indicated in the upper right of this box, or simply share the link. Do remember that...

Send us Fan Mail We got the tech issues fixed and Phil Grammatica joins me to (again) discuss the first steps we take for  developing the right Mental attitude and beginning a simple stretching program to prepare to get fit. It's the first of the year. What better time? This will be the first in a series and we will be adding photos on the site to go along with these in the next few weeks. Th...

Send us Fan Mail We had hoped to have Phil Grammatica join us for a special session. He showed up, did a great   job as always, and then the recording didn't work correctly. Hear all about it and more, plus updates on future events. Please share these with your friends, and if you are listening or downloading on Apple, feel free to review us. We want to keep getting better. Comments and sugge...

Send us Fan Mail A look at the follow up and lessons we can learn from the  major fires that devastated California before Thanksgiving,and how that impacts our topic. We also have major announcements and a CPR First Aid class coming up on Dec 29th at 5 p.m. Plus next week the boss will be with here with me. Phil Grammatica will be sharing some tips on fitness and preparedness and we will be discus...

Send us Fan Mail At look at the impact of the Fires in California and how that  disaster applies to what we are discussing here. Never has the point been brought home so clearly than looking at the fact the  over 250 thousand people had to be evacuated. A special Thank You to the first responders and work crews working around the clock at great risk to themselves. Ill swing back and  report on a f...

Send us Fan Mail This week as promised, were going to be going in depth on the topic of water. Why? Because without water, everything else is simply irrelevant. I’m also going to look at the image of prepping over all. This is a result of a discussion I had with a coworker. I have some product recommendations on water filters and purification too.  Finally, I’ll be following up on my promise to te...