"We'll likely face very extreme situations, and few people will be prepared for them. We'll need all the help we can get, so better to build up mutual trust relationships beforehand than facing anons dealing with people when everything has just turned chaotic. In the history of societal disasters, collapses, and radical authoritarianism are commonplace. Those who stood alone were easy prey to people who had built gangs. Remember; Apes alone strong, but Apes together are invincible."

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Caught up with the law? Are you innocent? Be careful, tactics used by detectives both modern and from days of old can implicate you on charges you have nothing to do with. Tendencies of suspects on the hot seat, even innocent can correlate with behaviors of suspects who are actually guilty. Detectives provoke survival instincts through coercion and fear based tactics to seek a confession without disclosing alleged evidence. Understand, do NOT speak with law agencies on any level no matter what; especially without legal council by your side. Remain silent, the less you say, the lesser of a chance you have to implicate yourself for a crime you did not commit.

How to navigate the land with compass and map:

1. Aquire waterproof topographic map of your area and high quality transparent compass with sighting mirror
2. Determine your bearing whether on the map or your surroundings
3. Adjust for true north if necessary and follow your bearing
4. Never be lost again


https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Navigate-with-a-Map-and-Compass/

It is vital that you know how to navigate the land with basic tools like a compass and map. But sometimes navigating the land can require physical tools and knowledge; especially in an off trail situation. Knowing how to tie various knots will not only make setting up camp a breeze, but can also save your life if you need to ascend or descend a ridge. I always carry about 120 ft of climbing rated rope and a couple carabiners just in case.

Fig 8 can be used as:
- Stopper
- Eye
- To join ropes
- To attach to something
- Friction hitch


Alpine butterfly can be used as: 
- Eyes in middle of the rope
- 'Y' hangs


Reef knot can be used for:
- Joining 2 ropes


Sheet bend can be used for:
- Joining 2 ropes of different sizes


Clove hitch can be used for:
- Attaching a rope to something


Round turn and 2 half hitches can be used for:
- Attaching a rope to something


Prusik Knot can be used to create a:
- Friction hitch to grip rope

If you have a printer, make yourself a cheat sheet. Print out some infographics 4"x6" and laminate them with clear tape. Take your booklet to the field and practice this stuff. I have always found the best way to learn is by doing. Leave the phone at home and go play with sticks, compasses and knots in the woods, it's more fun than you think.

Buckwheat is fast growing, high protein, hardy, pseudocereal crop that bees love. It prefers sandy loam with a pH of 5.5-6.5, in well drained, sunny areas, but will grow in a variety of conditions.

Sow buckwheat 2-3 weeks after the last frost, or 10-12 weeks before the first fall frost. It should be planted 1/2 in deep (or even scatter them on mulched soil) and 2 in apart, in rows 12-18 in apart. Thin to 4 in later. You can plant every 1-4 weeks if you desire.

In 3 weeks, edible leaves are produced, and flowers around 5 weeks. The actual buckwheat seeds mature in about 10 weeks. When 3/4 of the seed pods turn brown, harvest and thresh. Allow the seeds to dry indoors before storing in airtight containers, where they should keep for up to 3 months in a fridge and up to 6 months in a freezer. Grind them into flour at your convenience.

Buckwheat grows well with cabbage, kale, and brussels sprouts. After harvest, the stalks can be turned under and allowed to compost.

How to secure your gate.

Sad reality of living in South Africa.

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