Thinking the best years are behind me is very true. Me and hubby are 62 and 67. Yet we work still on our homestead like we're in our 40's. We know hard times are coming. So we keep moving to be able to withstand the hard times. We are planning to move closer to our children when we can't do this work so much. Regardless of age people need to wake up and realize that these times are right around the corner or one disaster away. People have quickly grown complacent after the last 5 years. We don't travel long distances. We don't take vacations. We don't spend money on needless things or entertainment events. We live frugal. Save money. Work hard. And enjoy the fruits of our labor. But all around me I see people struggling to pay bills. Yet they buy new cars, sports event tickets, take vacations, eat out often and such. Deeper and deeper into debt they go. I just dont get it.

It's coming. Whatever it is, it is coming. Prepare, prepare, prepare.

Hard times are already here for a lot of people, with the housing crisis and inflation, some people are literally surviving with the use of credit cards, those surviving with use of credit cards won't be able to prepare for what's coming.

All the years that Noah worked on the ark people didn’t want to think about a shtf either.

I know a lot of people who think that talking about these things is depressing and stressful. They want to talk and think about only fun and happy things. But the truth is that it's better to discuss these things now when times are still relatively okay than to ignore reality and wait for it to hit you ten times harder right when it'll be impossible to prepare for it. Talk about stressful!! Well, that'll be ten times more stressful!!

I just got done foraging dandelions and plantain's. I dehydrate them, grind them up and use the powder as a nutrition booster in almost every meal and smoothie 💯🙌🤩

It really feels like some people no matter how bad it gets will never admit there’s a problem or that we are on a downward trend as a country.

Hey from Plum Valley. I'm 60 and my wife calls me the youngest Great Depression survivor.

Like this topic. Food is just about everywhere. People look at their lawns and see the weeds. I look at their lawns and see salad. (If they don’t spray).

Back in 2010 I remember it being said food shortages are coming. I had already started my edible landscape.. thank goodness I have been building it up along with medicinal plants.. but.. I have scoped out from what I can see from the road within so many miles of my home.. wild apple trees, mulberry, elderberry, blackcaps, blackberries, raspberries, ramps, black walnut.. learning this has help me put up lots of pie filling, juice, jam and jellies, medicine. I have been planting veggies on and off for the past 7-hrs. I will continue to plant over the next week.. watching the blackcaps closely since we have had so much rain, sun and heat looks to be a bumper crop this year with almost all the berry bushes. I keep learning new skills because I know hard tomes are already here for most of us.

I completely agree about hard times coming. I feel times are difficult already, but they will get so much worse. I felt since the beginning of covid hitting that things would never be the same and would get remarkably worse. I started back then adding a bit extra to the pantry. I already do what gardening I can, preserve anything I can get my hands on, forage on our property, and go to our local farmers market. At 61 years old and husband being 65, we drive team truck and do what we are able to on our property to set ourselves up. Even with my bad health problems and my sometimes clumsy nature (fractured my big toe last week), I am still out there pushing hard to get done what I can. Wild grapes are starting to bloom here in west central Wisconsin and the blossoms smell amazing!! Looking forward to wild grape jelly!!

Whenever out foraging, it's common for people to ask about what I pick. Berries are obvious, but many don't know about all the garlic mustard and wild amaranth. Some don't pick it, but at least they know now.

If you see someone in need, then help them. Because this are terrible time's!

All the preps, no matter how much is gathered, will run out at some point. We will have to figure out how to fend for ourselves. Everyone really will need to Cooperate with one another & be United so that we can fend for ourselves better. We Must UNITE.

Funny how you say that you think the best days of your life are behind you - my mother (born 1926 during the depression) used to say that she was glad she was born then because her life only got better as time went on. Thanks for giving some more things to think about.

Thank you sir. Agree 100%. Our way of life today is so fragile one small issue causes a huge ripple in the chain. Know for a fact just by talking with friends family and coworkers that they are completely blind to what's going on. Y'all need to start getting ready and praying. Have a blessed day.

Thanks for this "hard" for some, but much needed message! Our country needs a reality check. Many won't survive hard times. I feel sad for those that can't see (don't want to) or won't admit that not so good things are happening, and only to get worse. All we can do is be vigilant and be prepared for anything, at any time, as much as we can.

I have so much information saved on my computer...whether its training in various healing modalities, info on nutrition, homeopathic software needed for solving cases, extensive info on prepping stuff of all kinds, and on & On & on. At some point I need to print out pages & pages....books & books. I've already switched to taking notes on trainings, videos, etc, with pens/pencils & have a notebook for each topic......Because of the threat to our infra-structure. Also, this info needs to be saved for those of future generations.

Yep, methinks you're correct

You are so right! Most people are not clueless. But, WILLFULLY clueless. I have family members that way. My sister is raising one of her grandchildren. I said...what about her (the grandbaby)? She doesn't have a choice if you don't want to live in a world like that. That is so selfish and unfair. But, that's the selfish world we are living in now. If you have small children depending on YOU and you do nothing because "you don't want to think about it", YOU are SELFISH! My opinion. Sorry for the rant.

There are sections in the USA where the sewage pipes are falling in already. There are sections in NYC where flood pipes, as well as, normal waste water pipes fall in Every day for a number of years already...& the city goes out to fix them. Also, in the western states there are sections of plumbing that are made of Wood & will be rotting out (NYC too....Wood pipes!)

Sometimes I’d like to burry my head in the sand & not worry what’s happening, but I live in reality & prep. People who refused to prepare will be trouble.

Your title reminds me of that old April Wine song hard times. When the college professor has no class And the quarterback would rather pass And the pump jockey complains of gas It's hard times, hard times When the taxi driver he can't hack it And the tennis player can't stand the racket When allies refuse to pack it, it's hard times Hard times, hard times, real hard times

Bad events rely on the element of surprise: Pearl Harbour, 9/11, Nazis taking over Europe, etc. If we prepare ourselves, then the bad times are lessened and can even be enjoyed! Like Winter snow storms, we know Spring is coming again so get the hot chocolate and marshmallows out, enjoy the process and the changing of seasons

Good points. Can't disagree with you. Wish I could get through to my family members. They think everything is just fine and going to be even better in the future. People who only listen to main stream media are so brainwashed and clueless. Even worse, they're told not to listen to us because we're nutjobs. My son lives 500+ miles away and I'm thinking about stocking a storage unit close to his home. Going to keep praying for wisdom, good health, & safety for all my loved ones. Blessings 💙

Thanks brother. Much appreciated

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !

Modern refugee I really do enjoy your words of wisdom. As a child I was brought up by my Nan who had lived through the 2 wars looking back she was a great at prepping an I didn’t see it in those early years, she once said I hope you don’t have to go through what we did but fear some time you will remember what I taught you! We would walk miles in woods an visit a old small holding site no longer there but meadow an orchards were laden with plums apples an fruit,bags full returned all rendered down an we had jam all winter an jelly’s, marrows ripened potatoes stored an beans stored in salt kept us going in winter. I wish I had taken more in 50 years ago but I think you are doing a great job nudging our memories. Stay safe an have a great Sunday and thanks again for your time an great content.

Yes indeed... thanks MR 👍👍

I agree completely, people are to busy to notice what's right under their noses. I love to explore new places and try to see new things short distances from my home. Stay safe

MR, I have to agree. 10 days ago my Docs were giving me the dismal look. One way ride to Hospital. Appears though I have lived through the experience. Now back to getting ready for calamitous tultumatious dark difficult & interesting times. At 74 yo I have a lot of good years to survive. From the 👍. Best

Hey MR, It is amazing what wild edibles are out there. If they are in season. Just like the ticks and chiggers.😢.

I live in a tourist town here in northern Michigan, I hope shtf happens after they leave

I’m in Australia. On the news last week they said to do your Christmas shopping now because of potential supply chain issues later this year. I’m more concerned about it affecting food than I am it affecting gifts and stuff that people don’t really need.

Yessir I think you are correct buddy I’ve been trying to prep more and more I was at my off grid cabin for a week with one of my grandsons and trying to show him how solar and the rain water catches work too we ate like kings off of the grill I’ve got 500 gals of propane but I’m saving it for now it doesn’t go bad lol and I don’t think our society is far from failing so hang in there and people like us will make it I think 🙏🏻😎🇺🇸

True, modern Refugee. Really bad, way to urban. No skills

well Sir!!! You are correct it is coming and some are waking up! Yet most might aware but have decided to bury their heads in the ground. Everyone today is looking for the easy way out period !!!! Most are blind and believe our governments will help us. On another note the amount of blossoms up here is record amounts that alone is a sign .. Please keep doing what you are doing you are helping .. thank you so much again

Whatever may be around the corner, and we do our best to be prepared, it is highly possible it will be something we never even considered, and getting blindsided would be the result. Prepping requires logical thinking but we could end up dealing with something totally illogical.

Mike & Cindy from Eearts sent me here, glad to have found you. ✋ Subscribed 😊

Thank you for the info. God bless you and yours. So ay safe.

Thank you for this video. Your message was well taken and so right on the mark!

Thank you

Thank you sir! We appreciate your help and sharing this wisdom! Keep up the good works and May our Father keep you and your loved ones safe!

Suspicious observers please watch !!!!

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I agree 100% with you on everything you said

Here in Australia where I live black Berry is rampade here along the road sides

There are also some who have at least *some* idea about all this but adopt a more nihilistic, fatalistic attitude towards it. It's hard to watch people being so pessimistic and hopeless, even if you understand why they feel the way they do.

Part of modern man's problem is we don't think about how life was when we lived in caves. Most of our thoughts were of finding enough food & water to survive & avoiding being part of the food chain or being killed by another clan. Then there were accidents, illness, protecting the family, & untimely death to worry about. Civilization, as we know it, only came about from cooperation, innovation, & remaining in high defensive mode.

been prepping since about 95'. just seeing what I might need extra here and there. I would have thought that it would have happened a while back. some things that are "extra" are planting seeds in the forests around you. its obvious now that the food supply is in trouble. people can assume why but the assumption won't feed you. plant seeds on paths then learn what you can eat. PRINT information. don' rely on electronics' to teach you. final is so important is to practice. you have a tent but never put it up. you can build a rocket stove with cinder blocks but never tried to light a fire...

I had to press three or four times to give you a thumbs up just now… maybe it’s my phone or maybe it’s THEM🤷‍♂️ I enjoy your content, keep up the good work and try to remember that you’re light years ahead of most people and it’s all going to be alright… or it won’t 😆

I agree with every word you said, I'm in a crappy urban section. So tell me my friend where can i possibly store rations safely from looters. just found your channel and very informative, I consider myself a survivor , Yes we're in for a hell of a ride, especially the way thins have gone in the past and are going now and will be going. my saying , TRUST NO ONE.

I was very busy for this whole 3 or 4 years, Getting Ready.... Last year i went heavily bad into Canning and 3 freezers full. One freezer i filled 2 times and SMH events in my house trashed them all! Organic, meats, flour, you name it, ALL ruined. I got Teed Off and bout 2 other freezers... My Ex was "helping" by weed whacking and cuts an extension cord hoing to my pool? Shorts all power to garage AND blew the motor on my outside freezer! 😮 So i got another Used one for there and have it filled with large boxed things from a Supplier and loads of peppers. Then things got moved around out there? And the freezer is burried under masses of heavy flooring boxes! I cannot get in it, without unloading all of it! 😂 (Means theives cant either!) I am concerned about the seal being ruined, by the excessive weight... Some will ask, So why don't you take it off then? Because i AM Crippled. My leg cant handle weight! I already unloaded ALL those boxes and stacked them myself. It broke more off my.busted leg! I Pay very heavily, when i Try to BE like a Normsl person! Defy Odds. My time to Defy Odds ended years sgo, BY Defying odds in Stubborn Superwomsn Style! 😢 So i know it needs moving. Actually they need Installing in house! But try to find anyone Willing!!! I try and try. I have a trashed Bathroom, because i was being Scammed Again! Stopped them midway in a Reno! No door, flooring, tub, drain connection to sink and hole in the wall, plus pipes sticking out all over! IF i was Able too? I would have finished it myself!! I know how to Do some things... Knowing does not Help when you cannot Do! Anyway, the result is, i have a lot of Preps and Equipment now..Foods. Make my own vinegars and Cleaners. Have been making salves for my leg and tinctures for the rest of me. Exploring plants right on my property! I dont use Pesticides.... Added to my.Food Forest with blueberries, Saskatoon Berries, Apple Tree. Found out the trees and bushes are edible and medicinal. All the weeds are awesome! I have lots of that! Lol

Make sure you have a vehicle that an older diesel you can always filter use motor oil and cut it with gas or diesel and run it it's called black diesel in case anyone wants to get into it

Hard times been here hard times been here since the day I first started working

It could be doom and gloom soon from anything, or it could be nothing much different in the immediate future where we just keep on keeping on. Still, really good to be prepared, with good advice about knowing your immediate area. Thanks MR.

Love this format of video!

Good chat. Thanks

Yes, learning as much as you can about your local area is always a good idea!

I thought this was going to be a scenario video lol

Fred have you tried locust flowers? I wanted to last year but they didn't flower with our drought. I've heard they are awesome.

I think we are heading for third world status, &, yes, a lot of casualties due to the loss of basic infrastructure.......whether or not war comes into USA.

I'm just now coming off a 5 day power outage. Heaven help us if we have a major one.

You can plant in hay and straw bails so why not grass clipping thats what hay is grasses so I am growing potatoes in in a card board box. And its working to grow food so I only have to worry about getting light but I put newspaper in the middle so sunlight will be blocked.

Never ever ever get on the bus.

For sure there’s this feeling that bad things are coming, it’s just hard (impossible) to tell how bad so each person has their interpretation. As a prepper born and living in the Third World, I believe it will be hard just not as gloomy much less a doomsday, I’ve come to realize that modern civilization is more resilient and flexible than we think. No doubt it has its flaws and everything is overstretched but this is a transition period, a few steps back while humankind prepares for a new era of prosperity. We should prepare for the inevitable shocks coming from these changes, but it’s never as bad as we imagine.

MR, with my bad hearing, I couldn’t hear how long you’ve had your channel. How long now? Thanks!

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Don't forget your acorns

Eats zebugs 🐛! Y’all!

You should be propagating all of that and bring it back to your homestea.

0:01 / 8:32 Hard Times Are Coming. no shit.... that's why i live in florida and have a sailboat and a home in another country...and residence permit there too. . ours is gonna die a horrible death. sorry to the people who stayed behind. You were, and continue to be warned. 12 o'clock strikes and its too late. think Germany, as a jew, 1938...the clock is ticking. faster than fuck, faster than you are willing to believe....look back and apply the historical template to your life...then pack and run with gold and food....goodluck