Happy Paratus, my droogs!
As we have come to expect, today is the third Friday of September which means today is Paratus – the holiday of survivalists, by survivalists, for survivalists. And, if you’ve been reading this blog with any regularity…well…like it or not…youre probably a survivalist.
So, grab your new gear, get out there, and do some preparedness-related things…go practice, go train, go stockpile, review supplies, coordinate with friends…while you still can.
Enjoy the holiday!
Well, they’ll be a little late but Paratus cards went out today. What can I say? It’s been busy around here with the Beta SIte and all.
Paratus cards arrived today…later than I expected. Cards and gifts will be going out tomorrow and Thursday so your card might not show up on Friday but a few days after. :::shrug::: It happens. If theres anyone who got a card last year and your address has changed, better let me know in email in the next few hours.
Paratus, the holiday by, for, and of survivalists, is this Friday.
Cards are scheduled to be here Wednesday, which is cutting things a bit close, but I’ll do my best to have them in the mail the same day. If you got a card last year, youre probably still on the list for this year.
I’ve had a couple people send some early Paratus gifts, and for that I thank you greatly. It’s a bit heartwarming that most gifts come with a note about how the giver is heappy to read about the progress at the Beta Site and then add some words of encouragement. Thats pretty cool.
It occurs to me that this will be the first Paratus since I got the Beta Site…I guess it was a wildly expensive Paratus gift to myself 🙂
Anyway, Paratus is this Friday and, as always, I hope you take the time to observe it by getting out there and doing something purposeful to increase your level of resilience to whatever nightmare fate is brewing up for us.
Paratus is approaching, guys! In fact, at this point it is less than a month away.This year Paratus falls on September 18, 2026.
You can read all about Paratus, the holiday by and for survivalists, here at the Paratus FAQ.
This will be my first Paratus with the Beta Site. So…if you guys wanna get your buddy Zero a nice Paratus gift this year, well, an Amazon gift card code will go a long way to defraying the cost of power tools, sentry guns, and Swiss Navy.
I’ll be getting this years Paratus cards shortly and its not too late to get your name on the list. How do you do that? As deatailed:
How do I get on the Paratus card list?
It’s pretty simple and blatantly selfish. If you’ve signed up at Patreon, sent me a gift of any kind, are someone I know ‘in real life’, are an ‘internet friend’ with whom I’ve exchanged many emails, or otherwise have interacted with me on more than a casual basis…and you’ve provided an address…you’ll get on the list.
Simply emailing or commenting with your address and “Please send me a Paratus card” will not work.
A collection of previous Paratus cards can be found at the Paratus FAQ.
How was my Paratus? Well, I got some very nice and thoughtful gifts from a few people this year and I am very grateful, and very touched at the generosity. I got stamps, bullets, magazines, borescopes, cards, greenmail, and a few other goodies as well. (And if I didnt mention your generous gift there, its just me being too lazy to sit down and comprise a list…your gift is appreciated, thank you!)
I also got more than a few emails from various people saying that theyve been following the property purchase saga and how they bought their property 5, 10, 15, 20 years ago and here’s the lessons they learned and want to pass on. I’ve gotten several of those emails and I really do appreciate, and take to heart, every one of them. A broad section of advice from folks who have BTDT is a powerful tool, and I thank you for sharing your experiences.
This year’s Paratus, like every year, always seems to have something hanging ominously in the air…pandemic, war, economy, assassinations,etc. But thats one of the things Paratus is for…to remind us that we do the things we do in order to be prepared against the unknown. We all know it’s going to happen, we just don’t know when…so, we prepare. Paratus is a day to recognize our efforts and maybe pat ourselves and our friends on the back and say ‘good job…you’re on the right track.’ And its a good time to re-focus, re-group, and re-engage on those things that maybe we haven’t been paying as much attention to as we should have.
So…that was Paratus 2025. On to 2026!
Happy Paratus, guys!
Today is the holiday for, by, and of survivalists. Bask in your uniqueness! Spend time with your fellow bunker-dwellers! Exchange gifts, go shooting, and have a good time!
Like any other holiday, its what you make it…so make it memorable!
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Its been a bit of a hectic week and while most peoples Paratus cards went out Monday, there are still three or four packages sitting here that I’m not going to be able to get out until tomorrow. So, better late than never, I suppose.
One other item of interest was brought to my attention by a couple of people this week. A couple folks emailed me to let me know that they were getting warnings about malware or security certificate issues from this website. Unfortunately, I know nothing about that sort of thing so I suspect I’ll be having to spend a lot of time with Google and WordPress to try and see what the issue is without accidentally burning this place to the ground. Wish me luck.
Paratus, the holiday of survivalists, by survivalists, is next week. A few people have sent early Paratus gifts which is quite thoughtful. To my surprise, there were some very thoughtful gifts and I offer my sincere thanks to those who sent them.
Paratus cards/gifts will go out on Monday, so if youre on the list…keep an eye on your mailbox.
So…get your Paratus events and plans laid out. Its your holiday!
In other news, Im still researching that property I mentioned last week. Still haven’t made an offer…I need more background detail and hopefully will have that info soon.
Just a reminder, guys… Paratus is September 19th this year. We are about four weeks out. Get your shopping done early. Don’t forget a little something for your internet buddy Commander Zero. If you got a card last year, odds are good you’re still on the list. If you got a card last year and your mailing address has changed….dude, ya gotta let me know.
Cards have been ordered and will be going out around the beginning of the third week of September. How do you get on the Paratus card list? Glad you asked….
Please read the Paratus FAQ to learn more about this holiday of, by, and for survivalists everywhere.