Category Archives: Miscellaneous

And here is the “catch all” category for stuff that doesn’t have its own.

Steven Konkoly – Books and Site

by Woodsbum

Gunguy talked me into reading one of Steven Konkoly’s books called The Jakarta Pandemic. It was actually quite good and got me started on his Perseid Collapse series. Until I got started on this genre from Gunguy, I was mostly a biography and nonfiction reader. This series really surprised me and I found it to be a great distraction from my normally boring selection of reading material. Although informative and educational, my reading selection immediately before Steven’s books was The Adams-Jefferson Letters. Honestly, the letters were not as entertaining.

Come to find out, Steven Konkoly actually has a blog that he runs. On this blog I found out that he opened up his storyline to other authors as a setting for additional stories to be written. I have yet to finish his original Perseid Collapse series (currently on the 4th book), but I must say that I am looking forward to what other authors have done.

On his blog there are also many resources and interviews that you may find interesting. He also has done several blog entries on such things as homesteading, survival, and even writing resources. It contains a broad spectrum of subject matter and his writing style is quite captivating.

Once I finish up with the Perseid Collapse and the associated writings based upon that world, I think I am going to start in on his Black Flagged series. It appears to be a thriller based upon a covert operatives and government conspiracy. It should be quite interesting.

Take some time and poke around his site. I think you will find at least something to catch your interest whether it be homesteading, survival, tactical operations, or just entertainment.

Gunfight Veteran Bob Stasch

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Bob Stasch – Interview with a Chicago Police Department Veteran of 14 gunfights

Traditional Finnish Log Home Building

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by Woodsbum

I have been waiting for what I considered “the perfect time” to post this video It is about log home building in Finland. Their use of hand tools is simply amazing. I can only dream of ever getting as good with an axe as these guys. Their ability to hack out HUGE chunks of wood with such precision makes this one of my favorite videos.

Hopefully you find this video as fascinating and enjoyable as I do.

EZY Repellent Hanger

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by Woodsbum

Every late summer and early fall, I spend a good part of my day hanging out in a tree stand in hopes that a deer will pass beneath me. This is a wonderful past time, is relaxing to me, and very little can really make these type moments anything other than pure enjoyment. I get to watch squirrels racing around. Birds buzz right past me due to curiosity as to why a ground walking human would be 20 feet up in a tree. Then it starts to cool off and the potential for unpleasantness occurs. Mosquitoes and biting insects suddenly come out of nowhere and try to mug me for my blood. Until now I used 550 cord to tie my Thermocell to my safety strap, but I will have to do that no more. In yesterday’s mail came my EZY Repellent Hanger!!!

EZY Repellent Hanger

This device is nothing really to look at, but it does its job quite well. As you can see from the picture it just allows your Thermocell to slide down into the brackets and sit there doing its thing. Here is a picture of how it comes in the mail.

EZY Repellent Hanger

All you really do is screw it into the bark of a tree and use it. It is very simple, isn’t too heavy and I really can’t wait to use it this fall. For those of you in places like Alaska, you might consider buying two. My Navy buddy up there says that mosquitoes are the Alaska state bird.

Just so you get a good look at the instructions and the actual hanger here is one last picture for you.

EZY Repellent Hanger

I have a couple other EZY products on order so I will screw them into a tree when they all arrive so you have an idea of how they all work. For the price, functionality, and ease of use I am very happy to spend the money on this little field luxury.

RIP Chuck Buck

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by Woodsbum

Well, it appears that another legend has passed away. Chuck Buck was the grandson of the Buck Knives Company founder Hoyt Buck. It appears that he passed away Friday evening (Feb 6th, 2015). I saw the notification on Buck’s Facebook page.

“It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform everyone that we have lost a legend. Chuck Buck, Chairman of Buck Knives, passed away Friday evening. He was an industry icon and friend to all. Please keep his family in your prayers.”

Here is what Buck has about Chuck on their company website:

“Chuck is the son of Al Buck and grandson of Buck Knives founder, Hoyt Buck. From a young age,he worked his way up through the company serving as President and CEO for many years, before handing over the reins to his son, CJ. Chuck now serves as Chairman of the Board.

“My grandfather, Hoyt Buck and my dad, Al Buck founded this company on a simple premise, to make a better knife. Our longtime, best-selling knives reflect that tradition. But we also recognize the importance of keeping pace with changing times. As we look to the future, you can be assured that the same attention to quality, performance and craftsmanship will continue.

I spent a lot of my time traveling the USA to various events, meeting our customers. It is fun to hear the stories of how you received your Buck Knife. I can always tell when a knife is pulled out, the blade is sharpened to almost nothing, the handle has dings from years of use

and your face lights up at the memory of the first time you used your knife – that your knife has been your friend. I also enjoy your letters so please keep sending them to me.”

– Chuck Buck, Chairman”

I grew up with Buck and Gerber knives as the “go to” tool for any cutting job. My children’s first hunting knives were Buck and my wife got a Buck 119 as part of a Valentine’s Day package one year. Even though I have moved to more expensive and custom knives over the last several years, Buck knives will always be a part of our family’s outdoor history.

My heart and prayers go out to the Buck family.