It is a sad state of affairs when you are so stupidly busy that you cannot get around to shooting all the guns you have been buying as of late. I used to make fun of someone who would buy guns, put them in the safe, and never get around to shooting them. I am becoming that guy. (Well, in some ways, anyway.) My biggest problem is that I have absolutely zero self-discipline to manage my time efficiently and to my best interest. Then again, I have always been my own worst enemy.
2020 is approaching. I am dreading it. Historically, years that were divisible by five have been very bad for me. I expect 2020 to have no shortage of kick-to-the-jimmies episodes. But, I think that for 2020 I’m going to create a ‘goals’ tag and be a bit more diligent about tracking progress of some vaguely defined goals I have. Biggest is to finally get the bloody house paid off. If I can stop spending stupid money on guns, and exercise some self control (see paragraph one), there’s no reason I can’t get the house paid off next year. And, really, that should be the highest-priority goal since once thats paid off I can take the money I was normally funneling to house payments and start chunking it into my Roth. (With a smaller percentage dedicated to precious metals.)
And, of course, 2020 is an election year. I still think Fake Indian Woman will get the nomination, BUT… I’m starting to think that if Joe Biden continues his slow dementia-induced spiral into self-destruction it will be just the impetus for Hillary to jump in as a ‘savior’ for the Democrats. Perhaps as Bidens VP. Who knows. Regardless, the faster I get the bloody house paid off the faster I can get Palmetto State to send me a case of $350 AR’s to stockpile before the election.
Other goals for 2020? Well, some career advancement wouldn’t be unwelcome. I’d also like to upgrade to a newer vehicle. Preparedness goals are easy: more guns and ammo, more silver and gold, more food, and eventually….Commander Zero’s Post Nuclear Bunker O’ Love And Lingerie Proving Ground…I mean, every survival retreat should have a catchy name, right?
Hmm. Thats interesting. Let’s run that up the flag and see who salutes: What catchy name do you have in mind for your happy little hideout?
Camp Snoopy, with HQ at the Castle Anthrax.
My goals for this coming year are simple. While my days of buying firearms are gone thanks to the plans of the Liberal government that was just re-elected, there are things that I want to with the firearms I already have to make them better. To this will be the obligatory additional stocking of ammo, more food and other necessities.
Considering the climate up here in Canuckistan, I’ll be keeping a very low profile starting with this post. Up here the Liberals preached vicious anti-gun rhetoric in Canada this past election promising to ban and buyback assault rifles. This is something I expect will take place, so I’m going to mitigate the loss. Sadly, being a law-abiding firearms owner these days in Canada is like being Jewish in Germany back in the thirties waiting for the axe to fall.
So the reason you remain there is….?
The reason I remain here is the same reason that you remain in the United States, Canada is my home.
“Where liberty dwells there is my country.” – B. Franklin
Come a little south, man. You’re the kind of immigrant we actually need & want. Maine feels very much like Canadia , but with more rapid-fire.
Actually, I have a few friends in Maine, Vermont and Texas so the idea is tempting. Just this past weekI was offered places to stay, but Canada is my home. So, no thanks, I’ll stay up here. 🙂
B-POD. Bison Pit Of Doom. Given by a reader, for my underground hovel ( dig a big hole, cabin in the middle supporting an insulated roof ). Not a real underground house, perhaps, but cheap and much better getting through the winter in the high desert than the RV.
Already achieving my main 2020 goal. Moving to Montana! Will complete the current house sale end of the month. 🙂
Good on you – congrats!
“That old, abandoned septic tank”
Which is none of the above, but the name has stuck, it is the only way I refer to it, and manages to kill any interest in what I am talking about pretty quick.
(I also tend to mention things like “long term composting” instead of stashing supplies.)
This! Excellent idea!
Whatever the opposite is of sexy and exciting-sounding.
Nudder Happy Canuck, with our new minority Liberal Govt. I expect to see a delay in the push to ban handguns and AR/AK style rifles. I’m hoping the opposition will push for a non confidence vote. It will cost us money for another election but I think it will be worth it. The problem is the gun grabbers never stop. They have a bleeding heart agenda and will say or do anything to achieve it. I don’t have a fancy name for my retreat, I just call it home. TTFN
Fight back hard and dirty! Jews for the Protection of Firearms Ownership (JPFO) has good material. Everytime they bring up registration or confiscation quote Hitler(1938 firearms registration),ask when they are going to start the executions,how many are they going to add to the 170,000,000 victims of gun control,crush them,they are vermin.
The Frost Pocket Bolt-Hole… I’m in Wisconsin, so gotta mention the cold in there. A “bolt hole” is place someone can hide and my place is a tiny place where I can hide away from the world.
Things are kicking along just fine.
Picked up a new bike a few weeks ago, Surly Bridge Club 27.5 which I’m digging. I’ve got it set up with fenders and racks and a hitch for a BOB trailer. Great for hauling stuff, but still fairly nimble.
Will be taking a couple more health care classes (central services tec) at the local voc-tec in January. More skills!
“Farnham’s Freehold” With a nod to Heinlein…
Regards
“If I can stop spending stupid money on guns… ”
Ummm, yeah, no.
Went to gun store a few weeks ago they had a minty looking M1socom CQB on consignment 999$ case and all paperwork.
Fortress of Solitude always sounded cool and might help keep too many from trying to invite themselves. New home in 2020