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To add a comment, if the grid goes down, I have bought books, puzzles, starting new hobbies, and bought a battery operated DVD player for entertainment, to keep me sane. Little things will help. Church and friends are also a great part of prepping.
Love your ideas. Where did you get a battery powered DVD player? I got a ton of DVD’s used from the thrift store. Will have more time to watch movies if no power!
I needed this video. A cat turned on my kitchen tap (faucet) the other night @ 0200 and my dogs went nuts. My wife thought there was someone in the house and I had to run downstairs to take them on. I was totally unprepared to take on an intruder (or a cat)
People who have their well-stocked bunkers tend to forget about cabin fever. A lot of people who bragged about their bug-out shelters lost their doo-doo during the COVID lockdowns.
I just started reading classic fiction & I gotta say, Mark Twain is a blast to pass time with lol. We’ve been getting a ton of the oldies dirt cheap at yard sales. Lots of fun. 😊
One item we spend some time on within our little group is how we handle stress, small disasters and bad situations in the here and now. Does a vehicle that cuts you off in traffic or a line cutter at the store ruin your day, raise your blood pressure?--then you better get that under control b/c SHTF will be much, much worse. Already five minutes late for work, you go out into the garage to find a flat tire or dead battery and it sends you off seeing red?--again, it needs working on b/c TEOTWAWKI will be hundreds times worse and last a lot longer. I'm not suggesting yoga just suggesting that it's something to work on, keep in mind and it really does come down along with one's blood pressure and negative outlook on things.
One of the best things you can do is begin acclimating to abnormal and uncomfortable environments and/or situations. The worst is getting caught off guard in a foreign situation.
@diypreppertv Least I could do. Thank YOU brother. Your time and effort are surely not futile! (Probably saving a life or 2 a week if your subscribers pay attention!) 🙏🏼 🇺🇸🫡
Oh JR you are so spot on! I do have a binder and slowly prepped I am now fairly prepared and am looking to be ready and WILLING to help others with restrictions and smartly. Really really like your channel.
There's a fiction series called the Nantucket Trilogy in which the island is transposed in time and cut off from everything it has known. The first book mentions the mental struggles everyone has, lots of suicides, and losing the will to live. So it's just not about losing technology but as you said the will to live. i have a lot of cheap yarn, so for crafts and good use I can make gloves, socks, blankets, and so on.
Thank you so much for this video and information. Everyone needs to be prepared for anything that might happen. It might be an illness, job loss, or whatever. Having a clear head will help. I strongly believe that 2020/2021 was a test run.
jr, I agree! I think you have to have time to think, re-set, and take time to access your preps and primarily spend time off. I've been guilty lately of hoping I don't live long enough if things continue to go sideways. I've had to find things I enjoy and take my mind off fear. You're doing great! I enjoy your videos, and I'll watch whenever you have them available. You keep going, young man, and blessings to you and your family.
Great video JR as mental resiliency will be paramount in an SHTF time. Always valuable to look within to ensure preparedness. Thanks for sharing buddy. Cheers from Alberta!
Thanks for this video JR. Though I am much older then you, I will say that you have your head screwed on very tightly and am on the ball. I am a Facilities Manager for a very large facility in a medium size city and I recently gave them 2 weeks notice that I was resigning! Why? Because the stress is life threatening being on the go non stop and on call 24/7. So, otherwise, I agree with all your points in this video. Good one JR, keep up the good work and videos!
You have the best videos. I thank you for your time. Time is also so important. You are doing great. So don't worry about taking time off the family needs you too.
Wondered where you where but your back now so hope you had a good break (we all need to get away from whatever now and again) looking forward to new vids from you love to you and yours btw
Great practice for decision making under stress... CONCERT SECURITY. I did it for many years. Loud chaotic environment with crazy drunks and "normal" people who need help or protection
@@diypreppertv my wife almost left me after a woman in a crochet bikini tried to use her "charms" to convince me she deserved to go backstage. Didn't convince me but my wife was extremely unhappy
GREAT post JR. I agree 💯. Keeping our faith in God & Jesus will absolutely relieve some of our stress & worries while we continue to do the best that we can. This works in good times as well as bad. Take care of yourself & your family, be happy 😊
I pass out when I feel extreme fear. 🥴 We were in the mall taking our kids to see Santa years ago. We heard what sounded like a machine gun. Everyone started running. People left their bags and ran. I got lightheaded and felt faint. My husband, being a police officer, knew it wasn't a gun and just sat there looking at the runners. He said it wasn't a gun. It ended up being a broken ice machine at one of the food vendors. Guess I just faint under extreme stress. 😅
Hi Steve! That nugget of joy actually happened in Amarillo, in broad daylight, on a Sunday afternoon. I do know what you mean about Houston though. Lol
Never hesitate to take time off to relax and spend time with your family. Burn out is a reality in our hectic lives. Protect yourself and your family from over working.
Thanks Karl! I’m usually fine with them, but I didn’t know that one was there until I bent down and pulled on the pepper. It was hiding inside the plant. I think I was afraid it was a wasp or something. Lol
Don’t visit Tampa The lighting capital of the world If you do, take extra pairs of underwear lol Enjoyed this video, different Thing is men in particular don’t seek mental health care when they should Two main reasons being society stigmatizes it. The old, men are supposed to be 💪 In blue states any mental health intervention can interfere with your ability to acquire a CCW - I know makes no absolutely no sense Band leader! I played guitar for many years until the military took the best of my hearing from me Now my daughter sings on Broadway and my son plays at least seven instruments I taught both my boys guitar Peace brother ✌️
That’s awesome! I actually got to perform at Carnegie Hall while I was in college. There was a national collegiate group set to perform there, and they were short handed. One of their guys knew my college band director, so around 14 of us got to go so they’d have all the parts covered.
@@diypreppertvCarnegie Hall, very cool and I’m sure an opportunity you will never forget Been there many times My daughter performed there multiple times as well She has been performing since around 12 years old. She is 22 now She has sung with all the best singers on in musical theatre in many Broadway shows She’s sung with Idina Menzel, Sara Bareilles so many I can’t even name them She was truly born with a god given talent I recognized it in her when she was as young as 7 and I would play guitar for her to fall asleep at night It all started when I caught her singing to herself in the mirror when she was 7 She started winning contests within 3 years Sang Idina Menzels frozen at 11 without ever taking a voice lesson, nailed it and won first place One of the judges, a Juliard trained voice coach with three Grammys took her under her wing and taught her for free that’s how good she was They are still best of friends the two of them to this day I always told my daughter growing up that talent is distributed evenly but opportunity is not That what she had was a god given talent and it was her obligation to share it with the world And so she has My son, at 19, has perfect pitch plays guitar and has already recorded music on several well known bands albums and makes his own music which has caught the ears of such players as John Mayer and others My oldest son is the youngest digital editor of People Magazine a truly talented writer after his mother I am surrounded by talent I’m just too deaf to appreciate it like I wish I could now 🤦♂️ That’s ok, I know the part my life was to play now I was never meant to be what they have become I was meant to be the one to support their passions and contribute to their successes I’m good with god on this Peace brother ✌️
My biggest threat and stressful time is when I wake up at 6 a.m and realize Commie Kammie is a candidate for president and I may spend four years being ruled by BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street. Frightening.
Yay! A video! Appreciate the explanation but not necessary. Glad everything is ok. Thought maybe you were just getting some extra prepping done in light of the world seemingly falling apart. Very poignant video. We definitely go through patches of feeling overwhelmed!
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Avoid conflict but be battle ready.
Or as oden said, a wise man doesnt go looking for war, but, he is always ready to fight if one comes to him.
@justjenn9011 Amen! Couldn't have said it better myself!
To add a comment, if the grid goes down, I have bought books, puzzles, starting new hobbies, and bought a battery operated DVD player for entertainment, to keep me sane. Little things will help. Church and friends are also a great part of prepping.
Good ideas!
Love your ideas. Where did you get a battery powered DVD player?
I got a ton of DVD’s used from the thrift store. Will have more time to watch movies if no power!
@@Travelgirl0224 I bought it on Amazon a couple of years ago. I buy DVDs at thrift stores, too!
I needed this video. A cat turned on my kitchen tap (faucet) the other night @ 0200 and my dogs went nuts. My wife thought there was someone in the house and I had to run downstairs to take them on. I was totally unprepared to take on an intruder (or a cat)
What a nice video! Never feel bad about taking time for yourself and your family. We'll be here when you are ready to come back.
Thank you Kimberly!
People who have their well-stocked bunkers tend to forget about cabin fever. A lot of people who bragged about their bug-out shelters lost their doo-doo during the COVID lockdowns.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just started reading classic fiction & I gotta say, Mark Twain is a blast to pass time with lol. We’ve been getting a ton of the oldies dirt cheap at yard sales. Lots of fun. 😊
Nice!
One item we spend some time on within our little group is how we handle stress, small disasters and bad situations in the here and now. Does a vehicle that cuts you off in traffic or a line cutter at the store ruin your day, raise your blood pressure?--then you better get that under control b/c SHTF will be much, much worse. Already five minutes late for work, you go out into the garage to find a flat tire or dead battery and it sends you off seeing red?--again, it needs working on b/c TEOTWAWKI will be hundreds times worse and last a lot longer. I'm not suggesting yoga just suggesting that it's something to work on, keep in mind and it really does come down along with one's blood pressure and negative outlook on things.
Thanks for sharing!
One of the best things you can do is begin acclimating to abnormal and uncomfortable environments and/or situations.
The worst is getting caught off guard in a foreign situation.
Thanks for sharing Corey!
@diypreppertv Least I could do. Thank YOU brother. Your time and effort are surely not futile! (Probably saving a life or 2 a week if your subscribers pay attention!) 🙏🏼 🇺🇸🫡
Oh JR you are so spot on! I do have a binder and slowly prepped I am now fairly prepared and am looking to be ready and WILLING to help others with restrictions and smartly. Really really like your channel.
Thank you Diana!
Sir, you described me! Buying all the "stuff" at discount. BUT NO ORGANIZATION & NO PLAN. You have inspired me!!!!😊😇😇😇😇😇😇
Glad I could help Robert! Thanks for watching!
This is a very important topic. Prepare for hard times ahead of time and build on it.
Thank you Gilbert!
Good to clear your head with all the craziness going about !!!
Thank you Joseph!
missed the vids jr! never feel bad about taking a week or 2 off to be with the family! stay safe brother
Stay well. Take all the time you need. We will still be here. Thanks for all you do.
No apologies needed. Thanks much for all your input.
Great video. Lots of things that ppl don't think about or prepare for
Thank you so much for this message. I'm glad you got refreshed. Prayers help alot too.
They do! Thanks Georgina!
There's a fiction series called the Nantucket Trilogy in which the island is transposed in time and cut off from everything it has known. The first book mentions the mental struggles everyone has, lots of suicides, and losing the will to live. So it's just not about losing technology but as you said the will to live. i have a lot of cheap yarn, so for crafts and good use I can make gloves, socks, blankets, and so on.
Sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video and information. Everyone needs to be prepared for anything that might happen. It might be an illness, job loss, or whatever. Having a clear head will help. I strongly believe that 2020/2021 was a test run.
Thank you Shannon!
jr, I agree! I think you have to have time to think, re-set, and take time to access your preps and primarily spend time off. I've been guilty lately of hoping I don't live long enough if things continue to go sideways. I've had to find things I enjoy and take my mind off fear. You're doing great! I enjoy your videos, and I'll watch whenever you have them available. You keep going, young man, and blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Millie!
Evening JR. To subscribers and casual watchers, both channels have great information, practical ideas and information we can actually use.
Thank you Eric!
Great video JR as mental resiliency will be paramount in an SHTF time. Always valuable to look within to ensure preparedness. Thanks for sharing buddy. Cheers from Alberta!
Thank you!
Thanks for this video JR. Though I am much older then you, I will say that you have your head screwed on very tightly and am on the ball. I am a Facilities Manager for a very large facility in a medium size city and I recently gave them 2 weeks notice that I was resigning! Why? Because the stress is life threatening being on the go non stop and on call 24/7. So, otherwise, I agree with all your points in this video. Good one JR, keep up the good work and videos!
Thank you! So many jobs are becoming dangerously toxic. The employee and employer relationship had degraded immensely over the past couple of decades.
I really appreciate your feedback JR. I have been a Prepper over 40 years and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you. Keep up the great work!
Cicadas can be scary! Lol Love your video. Great info on the mental part of prepping and defense. ❤
Thank you! Normally they don’t bother me. This one was a sneak attack though. Lol
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Glad you are back, JR!
You have the best videos. I thank you for your time. Time is also so important. You are doing great. So don't worry about taking time off the family needs you too.
Thanks, JR; taking some time to smell the…roses is a god idea. Blessings!
Thank you Robert!
Excellent video thank you so much! Needing time off to catch-up and spend time with your family is totally understandable! Take care and God bless.
Thank you Fabienne!
Thanks for the information! Glad you took the time off you needed. ❤
TY for this Chris
Found your channel while reading comments. Subscribed again!
Great information, JR. Thanks
You’re welcome Paul!
Wondered where you where but your back now so hope you had a good break (we all need to get away from whatever now and again) looking forward to new vids from you love to you and yours btw
Thank you!
Thank you!!
You’re welcome Andi! Thanks for watching!
My extra actively things to do is build Pill boxes.
Now there’s an idea. Just added to my list of life goals. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you
You’re welcome Michelle! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jr
You’re welcome Nick! Thanks for watching!
Great practice for decision making under stress... CONCERT SECURITY. I did it for many years. Loud chaotic environment with crazy drunks and "normal" people who need help or protection
I imagine so. I’ve never done that, but I know a guy who delivered drinks to venues. He had some interesting stories.
@@diypreppertv my wife almost left me after a woman in a crochet bikini tried to use her "charms" to convince me she deserved to go backstage. Didn't convince me but my wife was extremely unhappy
I bet!
Thank you.
GREAT post JR. I agree 💯. Keeping our faith in God & Jesus will absolutely relieve some of our stress
& worries while we continue to do the best that we can. This works in good times as well as bad. Take care of yourself & your family, be happy 😊
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
great vid !
I pass out when I feel extreme fear. 🥴 We were in the mall taking our kids to see Santa years ago. We heard what sounded like a machine gun. Everyone started running. People left their bags and ran. I got lightheaded and felt faint. My husband, being a police officer, knew it wasn't a gun and just sat there looking at the runners. He said it wasn't a gun. It ended up being a broken ice machine at one of the food vendors. Guess I just faint under extreme stress. 😅
Definitely not ideal. Lol. Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you!
Discretion is the better part of valor.
Sometimes the best thing is to discretely remove yourself from that situation
JR, I read into your gas station story, stay clear of Houston! 😂😅
Hi Steve! That nugget of joy actually happened in Amarillo, in broad daylight, on a Sunday afternoon. I do know what you mean about Houston though. Lol
@@diypreppertv LOL. Okay, I would not have guessed that one! Poor George Straight must be shaking his head now. 😅
Never hesitate to take time off to relax and spend time with your family. Burn out is a reality in our hectic lives. Protect yourself and your family from over working.
Thank you!
Best ever, keep it up./ God Bless.
Thank you Tim!
thanks
You’re welcome Lori! Thanks for watching!
I will in no way disrespect or ridicule you over the Cicada incident. Those buggers are *SCARY!* LOL
Best wishes, JR!! 👍
Thanks Karl! I’m usually fine with them, but I didn’t know that one was there until I bent down and pulled on the pepper. It was hiding inside the plant. I think I was afraid it was a wasp or something. Lol
@@diypreppertv And here, we seem to have plenty of wasps this season. CAUTION is recommended! Take care!!
THKS
You’re welcome David!
Had to get a new phone so all my UA-cam channels had to be found again. I was subscribed to your new channel but don't remember the name.
It’s called DIY Prepper Reloaded
What'd other channel
It's called DIY reloaded. It's more geared towards firearms. Good content so far!
Don’t visit Tampa
The lighting capital of the world
If you do, take extra pairs of underwear lol
Enjoyed this video, different
Thing is men in particular don’t seek mental health care when they should
Two main reasons being society stigmatizes it. The old, men are supposed to be 💪
In blue states any mental health intervention can interfere with your ability to acquire a CCW - I know makes no absolutely no sense
Band leader! I played guitar for many years until the military took the best of my hearing from me
Now my daughter sings on Broadway and my son plays at least seven instruments
I taught both my boys guitar
Peace brother ✌️
That’s awesome! I actually got to perform at Carnegie Hall while I was in college. There was a national collegiate group set to perform there, and they were short handed. One of their guys knew my college band director, so around 14 of us got to go so they’d have all the parts covered.
@@diypreppertvCarnegie Hall, very cool and I’m sure an opportunity you will never forget
Been there many times
My daughter performed there multiple times as well
She has been performing since around 12 years old. She is 22 now
She has sung with all the best singers on in musical theatre in many Broadway shows
She’s sung with Idina Menzel, Sara Bareilles so many I can’t even name them
She was truly born with a god given talent
I recognized it in her when she was as young as 7 and I would play guitar for her to fall asleep at night
It all started when I caught her singing to herself in the mirror when she was 7
She started winning contests within 3 years
Sang Idina Menzels frozen at 11 without ever taking a voice lesson, nailed it and won first place
One of the judges, a Juliard trained voice coach with three Grammys took her under her wing and taught her for free that’s how good she was
They are still best of friends the two of them to this day
I always told my daughter growing up that talent is distributed evenly but opportunity is not
That what she had was a god given talent and it was her obligation to share it with the world
And so she has
My son, at 19, has perfect pitch plays guitar and has already recorded music on several well known bands albums and makes his own music which has caught the ears of such players as John Mayer and others
My oldest son is the youngest digital editor of People Magazine a truly talented writer after his mother
I am surrounded by talent I’m just too deaf to appreciate it like I wish I could now 🤦♂️
That’s ok, I know the part my life was to play now
I was never meant to be what they have become
I was meant to be the one to support their passions and contribute to their successes
I’m good with god on this
Peace brother ✌️
Sounds like you have awesome kids!
1. Government
What's this about another channel?
It’s called DIY Prepper: Reloaded.
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Thanks for watching Ronald!
hi gtsy again
Hi Maria!
My biggest threat and stressful time is when I wake up at 6 a.m and realize Commie Kammie is a candidate for president and I may spend four years being ruled by BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street. Frightening.
Just 4 years?. Remember that saying u can vote socialism/ communism in but u can't vote it out.
DO shut up, Portia.
Thank you! If Trump doesn’t win, we’re in for a world of hurt in America. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Thanks for watching!
Yay! A video!
Appreciate the explanation but not necessary. Glad everything is ok.
Thought maybe you were just getting some extra prepping done in light of the world seemingly falling apart.
Very poignant video. We definitely go through patches of feeling overwhelmed!
Thank you!