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Survival Sunday: May 23, 2021

Happy weekend, friends!

Survival Sunday is a round-up of the week's news and resources for
folks who are interested in being prepared. This curated collection of
information is only available to email and Patreon subscribers.

Have a great week ahead!

Daisy

A Note from Daisy

 

All Governments Are Corrupt

I'm not sure if there's anything better than a dirty Jeep, covered in
mud. It's a sure sign you just went for a heck of a ride.

I've been getting everything organized to leave Mexico and I couldn't 't
resist one more spin through the mud before getting my vehicle all
cleaned up and ready for the trip.

There are a lot of things that I'm going to miss about Mexico. Yes,
there's some corruption - a great deal in fact. But I believe this is
true of every country, including my own. In some places we just hide it
better than others, but it's still there.

Here's an example. I needed a copy of my title for my Jeep and logged on
to the Virginia DMV. It said in bright red letters that my driver's
license had been suspended.

As I dug further, the DMV claimed that on Sept. 22, 2020, I did not have
insurance on my vehicle and I owed a $700 fine for this grievous error.

Only the error was on their part. I had both American insurance and
Mexican insurance. I contacted my insurance company and they quickly got
on the horn to the DMV and provided them with the necessary proof I had
been insured.

But the story doesn't end there.

I logged back on to find that my license was no longer suspended. It was
"invalid."

Why? You may be wondering. I know I certainly was. It was invalid
because I had not yet paid the $145 reinstatement fee.

Why on earth should I be charged $145 over their error? I was duly
insured, never had a claim, and have a perfect driving record.
Nonetheless, despite escalating my call to superiors and spending 2
hours on the phone (from Mexico to the US, so not cheap hours), I was
informed that unless I paid that fee I had no driver's license.

If I was traveling across the country by myself, I would probably have
just said "Eff that" and hoped for the best. But I'll have my two dogs
with me and the last thing I need is to get my vehicle impounded, my
belongings confiscated, and my pets taken to the shelter somewhere in
the middle of the US.

So, I paid the extortion and now my license is reinstated.

And it's not just me this has happened to. One of my best friends, who
lived in a different part of Virginia also had it happen to her and was
forced to pay the fee. That begs the question, how many times has this
occurred? How many $145 fees have they extorted from blameless people?

Let me repeat - our government is also corrupt. How is that really any
different from a cop in Mexico making a tourist "pay the fine" for
speeding to the cop directly?

Believe me, the story won't end here.

 

HOW RESILIENT ARE YOU?

I read a fascinating article on inner strength this week. Inner
strength, resilience, grit - whatever you want to call it, that is the
difference between success and failure in so many different situations.

We at The OP write about resilience quite a lot, because what else is
prepping and survivalism if not resilience personified.

Check out this article: Inner Strength. This Is The Research-Backed Way
to Increase Grit.

In a society that seems to laud victimhood, wouldn't it be nice to see
more people focusing on their resilience instead?

Some of the very strongest people I know, the ones who I most admire,
are the ones who have been through some of the worst experiences that
life has to offer. Don't get the wrong idea here. They didn't sail
through it without an emotional scratch on them.

They have come out damaged.

But that's what makes them all the more remarkable.

What they never lost was the resilience that pushed them to keep going.
They live with their damage, wrestle with their demons, and they keep
going. These are the people to whom I look for inspiration. They might
not always feel gritty, but they push on, sometimes moment by moment.

If you have been damaged and you're still putting on foot in front of
the other, no matter how small those steps may feel, just know, there
are those of us who see you and we are proud of you and humbled by your
strength.

STUFF TO READ
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* Will Summer Camp Guidance Be CDC's Next Surrender to Rationality?
 
Wow...um...that sounds fun?

* Tulsi Gabbard Slams "Abhorrent" Chicago Mayor's "Blatant Anti-White
Racism" - Demands Resignation

- Tulsi is one of the few politicians I have any respect for - and her
claim is completely accurate.

* Meat Eaters Hit Hardest as Inflation Sweeps U.S. Grocery Aisles

Of course it is because that's the new "climate change" target.

* A "Car Gun" for Riot Defense
One
of my favorite bloggers drops some inconvenient truths about dealing
with rioters surrounding your car.

What to Watch

Looking for a good movie this weekend? Check out this review to see if
this is the survival movie for you.

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What I'm Doing to Prep This Week

With just another week in Mexico to go, it was a busy one for me. I got
a physical (healthy as a mule), got a new windshield in my Jeep, and got
my dogs' health certificates so we can cross the border. All my gifts
and souvenirs have been purchased and I'm at that awkward stage of
partially packed where I can't find my black headband or the TV remote
and it would be too much of a pain to dig through and locate them.

Next week I have the dentist, the dog groomer, and a couple of other
appointments before I load up. You'll get one more letter from Mexico
before I hit the road. I'm taking a course I'm really excited about
while en route (I'll tell you more after I take it) and visiting some
friends along the way.

I added a Spetnaz Cold Steel shovel to my Jeep's "tool kit" - it's a
good addition for all sorts of emergencies. If ya know what I mean.

I have really loved the opportunity to spend almost a year in this
beautiful country. The people have been warm and generous, and Mexico
will always hold a special place in my heart.

This Week's Articles

The Organic Prepper
* Are You Ready for a Modern-Day Dust Bowl on Top of Everything Else?
by Robert

* Where to Get Expert Advice for an Uncertain Future

by Daisy

* Real-Life Survival Story: What Happens When Your Situational Awareness
Skills Are Insufficient?

by Will

* What To Do About a School System That Has Gone to Cr*p
by Daisy

* How to Grow a Successful Garden in (Almost) Any Climate
by Joanna

* Are You Ready for the EVERYTHING Shortage?
by Robert

* Skills I Never Expected I'd Have to Learn

by Jose

* We're ALL Targets of the Biden Administration's New PRE-CRIME
Surveillance Program
by
Robert

I apologize for the hiatus on The Frugalite. We will be back with brand
new money-saving articles in just a couple of weeks.

 

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