tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post5247931535537474382..comments2023-12-27T02:17:54.831-08:00Comments on Minnesota Preppers Network: Baby Coon Hound's Preparations...APNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846941621460730009noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-47443122498366985442009-03-21T20:10:00.000-07:002009-03-21T20:10:00.000-07:00Actually, I don't know about EMP PROOF, but I do k...Actually, I don't know about EMP PROOF, but I do know that the ignition is a critical part that WILL zap out if it gets enough of an EMP shot. Did you ever see in the movies (The Day After comes to mind) when there's an EMP attack and suddenly all the cars moving along just die and come to a stop? As I understand it, that would be because their ignition fried.<BR/><BR/>Keep in mind that it also means that many other parts fry that might be pretty important and might also make the thing go tits up (alternator, battery, and others)...but electronic ignition would in my mind be at the top of the list.<BR/><BR/>That's why a lot of preppers/survivalists encourage people, when choosing a BOV, to pick an 80's or earlier diesel vehicle. No electronic ignition and, in the older ones, not much of electronic anything. When stuff isn't electronic, EMP doesn't hose it up so bad (though it can still do a number on non-electronic electrical systems).<BR/><BR/>Related note: if you have reason to suspect an imminent EMP attack, throw the main breaker on your house immediately. That'll give you at least a fighting chance of not having every single thing in your house fried. Of course, it'll only do you any good if you have an alternate power source in place, as after an EMP, there won't be any electricity coming in through that breaker for a very long time. It's also not a bad idea to disconnect any long wires that are leading into your house, such as ones leading to radio or TV antennas or alternate power sources like windmills or solar panels (which will likely also fry, so it's good to have backups), as they can act as energy collectors that will bring in lots and lots of volts really fast. It might be kind of a futile gesture, but you should also have any important stuff plugged into a surge suppressor, as that can provide some protection as well.<BR/><BR/>I'm also a dumbass about electrical and electronic systems, but I've forced myself to learn this much because I'm a little afraid of them (seems a little too much like magic or something) and you should always know your enemy as much as possible in my philosophy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-72311074041445804052009-03-21T07:01:00.001-07:002009-03-21T07:01:00.001-07:00EGADS! Without electronic ignition, it's EMP proo...EGADS! Without electronic ignition, it's EMP proof? Veddy intristink.<BR/>Seriously- thank you, Anon: what I know about motors wouldn't make you blink if it was dust flying about.<BR/>Thanks.<BR/>ShyShy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-63380567762083992882009-03-21T07:01:00.000-07:002009-03-21T07:01:00.000-07:00Anon, I'll defer to your superior wisdom, as I'm a...Anon, I'll defer to your superior wisdom, as I'm a complete dumbass when it comes to cars/engines. My dad helps me out to fix things and I know how to do the things he's specifically shown me, which most definitely does NOT include diesels.<BR/><BR/>I DO know that the few diesels I was able to look at were not only out of my budget, but festooned with a bunch of electronic crap I'm not interested in. I guess I assumed that included the ignition, and I guess I assumed wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-88056686415717812472009-03-20T23:51:00.000-07:002009-03-20T23:51:00.000-07:00hmmm.....last I checked,a diesel doesn't have an e...hmmm.....last I checked,a diesel doesn't have an electronic ignition...at least when I worked at GMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-47923521215396223582009-03-19T19:26:00.000-07:002009-03-19T19:26:00.000-07:00Oh, and as far as formatting the post, if you real...Oh, and as far as formatting the post, if you really want to, you could probably copy and paste it into notepad, remove all the erroneous carriage returns, and then copy and paste it back into blogger. That usually removes the gremlins that email programs like to insert into things. Doncha just LOVE "helpful" software?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-73626355496380351222009-03-19T19:19:00.000-07:002009-03-19T19:19:00.000-07:00RE: the guns, I went and checked out that post at ...RE: the guns, I went and checked out that post at West Virginia, and the guy seems to have had a peek at my future armory. I hope this weekend to pick up a pump-action 12-guage and my .30/30 is even a lever action. And yes, the ammo costs dear, but the gun was available when I needed one quick to go hunting. My .22 is an old Ruger semiautomatic that my Dad had for years and never shot.<BR/><BR/>Both the guns I have, I came by through gift and private sale, and they both happened over a decade ago. The one this weekend (if I buy it) and any future handgun will also be private sale from people I trust.<BR/><BR/>Watching the administration trying desperately to figure out a way to make it politic to try some sort of gun grab really has my antennae twitching. I've been picking up extra ammo here and there a bit at a time, too. I don't shoot a REAL lot lately, so it's starting to pile up, which is fine by me.<BR/><BR/>I'd recommend the same for anybody else who values the second amendment. They WILL NOT take away my guns before they kill me. The fact that they're promising so effusively not to makes me even more paranoid.<BR/><BR/>Dirtbags.<BR/><BR/>And yanno, I don't think a lot of those anti-gun DC types spend much time out here in the hinterlands. If they think they're going to get the guns from all the good ol' boys out here, they should probably reconsider. If they ordered an immediate recall of all guns tomorrow on pain of death within a week, I don't think they'd get a 10% return rate around here. People seem to be sitting tight to see what they try. And this is in the People's Republik of Minnesotastan! I can't imagine how much they must be laughing at the idea of turning guns in in REAL states like Idaho or Wyoming or Texas. Heh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-3426812293897511232009-03-19T05:28:00.000-07:002009-03-19T05:28:00.000-07:00Baby Coon HoundGreat post and it sounds like you h...Baby Coon Hound<BR/>Great post and it sounds like you have a good plan. I think you are well on your way my friend. The firearms are great choices also!!! I found a striking resemblance to the post by nitewalker on a basic battery on a budget, over at the West Virginia network and what you already have. It is great to see so many new people getting involved and I believe you will find this network very useful. <BR/>God Bless from the Wild and Wonderful<BR/>Santa <BR/> <BR/>SHY <BR/>Wish I could help as I also messed a guest post up when I cut and pasted it from the email. Still learning myself???<BR/>Santawvsantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426695488133457766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-77084673621460824922009-03-18T06:47:00.000-07:002009-03-18T06:47:00.000-07:00A Big Canadian Welcome to you Baby Coon Hound - wh...A Big Canadian Welcome to you Baby Coon Hound - what an excellent first post - and thanks for being so willing to share your ideas!<BR/>I really enjoyed this post - it got me thinking about some things and also gave me a few chuckles ("I feel like a minor-league rock musician describing my influences" - bahaha!)<BR/>Anyway - just a couple of things to add - first - YES - engage your brother-in-law in that conversation - he has seen and been through what we all might be going through soon - he probably has a wealth of information to share with you (and then you can share it with us!)<BR/>And secondly - have you told your wife about the APN and CPN and Prepper.org? There are some really great posts out there by a variety of very experienced female preppers (Katie at Alaska, Tracy at Alabama, Marie at Idaho, MMpaints at Illinois, Ernie at Indiana, Herbalpagan at Massachusets and Jennifer at New Mexico to just name a few!) - have her look through some of their posts - it might make all of the difference to her!<BR/>Anyway - again - welcome - you are in very good hands with Shy and Publius!kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061434109947679705.post-63714866839075047602009-03-18T05:10:00.000-07:002009-03-18T05:10:00.000-07:00EGADS! What'd I DO to get the post to look like th...EGADS! What'd I DO to get the post to look like this? <BR/>Baby Coon Hound, I apologise for the appearance of your post. <BR/>If anyone can tell me how to fix this, I'd really appreciate it.<BR/>ShyShy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.com