Category Archives: Survival Skills

Current Events, Agenda 21, a Guide for our Children?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by George B.

Amazon Books… Is this the better place to learn which way the wind blows? We know of people who sift through the past in an attempt to understand how a civilization met its demise and why.  But how many study how … Continue reading →

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DIYer, Critical thinking, and a must read..

Posted on October 18, 2012 by George B.

I bring this topic up quite a bit, and I do think that the experience we gain with ‘hands on’ does cause us to experience the consequences of NOT thinking! Can’t we all recall that last big mistake we made? … Continue reading →

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Musings on Solar PV.. watching the cycles, and buying low. Is it time?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by George B.

As I look back on my journey through life, I think about those neat little cars we had in the late seventies. One of my favorites was the Mazda push rod 1200 cc commuters that sold for about $1800. According … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News, Survival Skills, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged | 5 Comments

The cost of looking weak?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by George B.

It may be equal to actually being weak !! Here’s a great article.. Another reason to trust in yourself… read the quote.. “Many of these countries who are moving away from the dollar no longer view America as a stable … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Power Quality Now in Trouble?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by George B.

Yes, Merkle has attempted to Warn German Citizens that they need slow down, and make measured adjustments to their power grid, but we’ve seen her branded as the Devil for doing so. Is it time for industry to flee Germany? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, CHP/ Co Gen, Critical Thinking, Strange Stuff, Survival Skills, The New Green Movement | 15 Comments

In Search Of The Best Fuel/KWH ratio

Posted on August 11, 2012 by George B.

FOOD FOR CRITICAL THOUGHT IS ALL AROUND US.  A look at a newer engine from China now on the assembly line.  I have been getting calls from a certain off girder who has become obsessed with the idea of fitting a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Engines, Generator Realities, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Survival Skills, Trusted Vendors | Tagged , | 62 Comments

The Worst Cabin Design I’ve seen

Posted on July 15, 2012 by George B.

July 15th 2012, another trip to the Cowiche Mountains I’m back from a wonderful four day stay in the Mountains some 30 miles due west of Yakima. Four wonderful and peaceful days used to reflect on lessons learned, and mistakes … Continue reading →

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Hands on DIYer off Grid Power, Dave Clough, Joseph OR

Posted on July 9, 2012 by George B.

Joseph Oregon is one of those Towns where it pays to be handy. It’s not so easy to find that high paying job in paradise, but who needs the big money?  The natural beauty of the Area  attracts tourists, but like most small towns at … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning, A report from Fantasy Island, GM90 failure

Posted on March 25, 2012 by George B.

I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Noel Douglas (ON Left)             Noel’s Parents immigrated to the Fijian Islands from Scotland  some where in the later forties I’m told.. I remember having a Fijian born customer drop by … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Engines, Inspirational People, Off Grid Power, Outings & Adventures, Questions & Answers, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Survival Skills, Things I like, Utterpower's Friends | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments

The New World run by Google and Lisa Jackson

Posted on March 2, 2012 by George B.

We know the majority of people are riding along through life as if they were on an escalator, no need to move your feet, and no need to seek your own direction. We are different, and yes there’s people that don’t … Continue reading →

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