tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50855912011-12-16T13:24:41.422-08:00Helping families and individuals prepare for emergencies and achieve a safer independent lifestyle. Please visit SOLARprepared.com or SOLARforemergencies.com for more information.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-84968589958902690912011-12-02T16:06:00.000-08:002011-12-02T16:09:44.203-08:00

On the onset of the great recession about three years ago I put together a rather negative report for my family, employees and closest associates about potential threats to our food supply. It is easy to come up with negative things about our present day society, and the list was long. Until the last few years I have been a rather optimistic person, believing in the good in all people and

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-6185421519028306762011-08-18T15:21:00.000-07:002011-08-18T15:26:35.214-07:00

Vegas Trailer Supply is still looking for a part-time sales person. This position could turn int a full-time job when things get better. Bring your Resume to the store. Heck, if you don't have one just make a simple one page resume. I like them better than a sterile application. All the best. PS A new up-n-coming online RV parts store is looking pretty good: RVing Essentials

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-35452576808182315572011-08-17T15:54:00.000-07:002011-12-16T13:03:47.918-08:00

I have been testing 120 VAC LED bulbs at the house for the last several years. A few months ago I purchased several different bulbs at Sam's Club at a pretty good price but they do not seem to be re-stocking them. At the store I go to the stock has been dwindling down and the shelves have not been re-stocked. It is a shame because the bulbs that I found at Lowe's and Home Depot are pretty

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-51891015407435950972011-08-12T13:06:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:29:30.133-07:00

On Wednesday a crew from local station 99 representing Anthem at Sun City came to the store to film solar stuff. We had the large Villager Sun Oven cooking a couple loaves of bread and a large pork roast. We also had the small Global Sun Oven cooking a nice fat chicken. The film segment will be for the folks at a community in Henderson/South Vegas. During the interview with Store Manager Mike

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-33235024057686047822011-07-06T15:48:00.000-07:002011-12-16T13:24:41.437-08:00

Over the last decade LED light bulbs have had much to be desired when it comes to quality of light. Until recently the nice warm white color of an incandescent bulb for general lighting has not been technically possible. We’ve all seen the blue/purple tint of so-called white bulbs over the years. Until recently, LED bulbs have been perfect for low energy use stop lights and signal lights but they

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-38254860870319342502011-04-08T11:54:00.000-07:002011-04-08T11:55:46.496-07:00

Vegas Trailer Supply has an immediate part-time opening for an experienced RV parts & accessories sales person. The applicant needs to have a minimum one year experience selling RV parts and accessories at an RV parts store or dealership. Those with low voltage electrical and RV plumbing experience who own or live in an RV (or travel trailer) will be considered.Pay is based on experience. This

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-58322001052891774542011-04-02T13:41:00.000-07:002011-04-02T14:43:17.793-07:00

A Solar Cooker is probably the greatest preparedness item for cooking food. It has many other advantages and uses as mentioned through the following links. Though home-made solar cookers work moderately well, the commercial Sun Oven is about the best on the market for many tasks besides cooking great tasting food. My family has used the Sun Oven for over 13 years and I find that it is my most

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-15120774556011176722011-04-01T10:15:00.000-07:002011-04-01T11:27:21.155-07:00

For nearly ten years I have been testing LED bulbs for low voltage systems as well as 120 VAC for household use. I have never been real happy with these bulbs for general lighting, until now!Last night I took home the small 12 volt wedge bulbs shown above. I have several LED bulbs in my outdoor pagoda that is hooked up to my small solar system. Wow, was I impressed! These bulbs were bright enough

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-34216988827784946212011-03-14T12:16:00.000-07:002011-03-14T12:34:22.606-07:00

My heart goes out to the people of Japan and their many problems. I am frustrated because I see the terrible situation and as a person I don’t know what I can do to help their suffering. I may not be able to help the Japanese but I can do something to help my family prepare for a similar emergency or natural disaster. I can’t help feel that there is one aspect of Japan’s troubles that could

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-44614318899535744612011-03-12T13:48:00.000-08:002011-03-12T14:17:52.605-08:00

Our hearts and prayers go out to Japan during this troubling time. I noticed on television that the great efforts Japan has made to protect themselves from major earthquakes definitely paid off with this terrible quake. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much that could have been done to prepare for the Tsunami that followed.When it comes to preparedness this terrible event makes one feel

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-9240038247266256542010-12-22T14:45:00.000-08:002011-03-14T14:48:21.762-07:00

"Each year some 48 million people become sick due to foodborne illnesses related to foods eaten in the United States, according to a December report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among those, 80 percent are from what the report calls 'unspecified agents'."Read more at MeatPoultry.comNOTE: This report certainly makes a good case for independent living. Almost everything in

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-3635383993995469632010-10-29T14:06:00.000-07:002010-10-29T14:33:00.992-07:00

A few weeks ago Paul Munsen of Sun Oven's International visited Las Vegas for a few seminars on cooking with the sun. During his visit we discussed that over the years many people had purchased the Global Sun Oven for emergency back-up cooking but did not use them. I found it hard to believe, because my family has used the Sun Oven regularly for over 12 years. I would be hard pressed to know how

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-89807965684642245432010-09-24T12:13:00.000-07:002010-09-24T12:24:56.174-07:00

SeminarsWe are revamping our solar living seminars to start a new series of seminars and demonstrations. If you would like to be on our mail/email list please stop in to Vegas Trailer Supply and sign up. Employment - RV Parts SalesWe are accepting resume's for a full-time position on our sales floor selling RV parts and accessories. There is a minimum of one year experience with preference given

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-16111508827728412382010-08-13T15:03:00.000-07:002010-08-15T18:54:07.618-07:00

Most of us call them bulbs, but electricians call them lamps. I usually call them bulbs, even today.Fluorescent bulb life is shortened by turning on and off repeatedly and operating for short periods. They also don't like to be turned on in very cold weather. On those firigid days it may help to turn on your furnace to let the light warm up before turning on the fluorescent lights. (Good luck

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-24716726622983548402010-07-31T09:28:00.000-07:002010-07-31T09:45:47.113-07:00

We have started a new blog for new RV owners. It is a new world of RV ownership and we have found that more and more people are using recreational vehicles, either motor homes or travel trailers, as a permanent or temporary home. If one is new to living in a travel trailer it can be daunting. Yes, it is a home on wheels, but much of the plumbing, electrical, appliances, and accessories are

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-24335445347548496632010-07-28T11:32:00.000-07:002010-07-28T12:04:01.916-07:00

Greetings;Here are a few blog topics that you may be interested that have been posted over the last few weeks and months. SunDanzer Releases Battery Free Solar RefrigeratorSunDanzer Releases New 4 cf Upright Solar Refrigerator110 VAC LED Light BulbsA Years Supply of Fuel?New Ideas When Using the Sun OvenPeople Need to PrepareDisaster Preparedness Mobility KitsPower Outage after HurricanesBaking

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-40833431258671810412010-07-24T10:43:00.000-07:002010-07-24T11:07:07.793-07:00

Avoid battery and charge controller costs with SunDanzer Direct-Drive solar refrigerators. These high efficiency refrigerators are made for direct connection to your solar panel, eliminating the need for expensive deep-cycle batteries, charge controllers, and battery maintenance. As a stand-alone application, the direct-drive solution can provide reliable refrigeration at greatly reduced cost for

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-60637006634236440392010-07-15T15:32:00.000-07:002010-07-15T16:02:52.656-07:00

It has been a long time coming, but SunDanzer has recently made available to us a small four cubic foot upright refrigerator/freezer unit. All of the SunDanzer units are ultra energy savers, using low power - low voltage compressors with very thick insulation to save energy. This is a combination unit with a 19 litre (.7 cf) freezer compartment and 115 litres (4 cf) of refrigerator space. The

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-85047033437719082042010-07-10T14:43:00.000-07:002010-07-29T13:09:27.043-07:00

Over the years we have tried to test LED light bulbs for use in RV's, cabins and other low voltage situations. We have also reported on a few 110 volt AC LED lamps with fairly negative reports because of the bad general lighting they usually produce, and their cost made them almost prohibitive to use.A couple of weeks ago I saw some 110 volt LED bulbs (lamps) in Sam's Club at a great price. I

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-58889946907816074412010-07-01T16:45:00.000-07:002010-07-01T17:06:49.885-07:00

Tuna Recall"Chicken of the Sea" brand 12 oz cans of tuna have been recalled in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Colorado, Indiana, California and Oregon. To get more specifics on the cases of tuna that are affected read this FDA press release.Katrina TrailersThe toxic FEMA trailers used to house Katrina survivors are now being used to house Gulf cleanup workers. Read more

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-76331019328592930402010-04-30T21:36:00.000-07:002010-05-01T11:34:27.294-07:00

Nearly 20 years ago (1991), I gave a class on options for storing a year’s supply of fuel in the event of an extended national, regional or personal emergency. The class was meant for those who thought it prudent to add fuel to their family food storage and preparedness program.At the time I did not know about the amazing Sun Oven and the huge contribution it would have towards that goal. I did

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-13133193681766319352010-04-28T18:32:00.000-07:002010-04-28T19:21:24.756-07:00

We had two great seminars today that went well, but there were few attendees and the local press did not take an interest in this fascinating topic.Paul Munsen, President of Sun Ovens International spent the day, mostly with the employees of Vegas Trailer Supply, teaching us about the many uses of the family sized Sun Oven. It was a rare treat because the last time he visited Las Vegas was nearly

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-4355585865190875852010-04-21T20:11:00.000-07:002010-04-21T20:33:30.747-07:00

We've got the Villager Sun Oven out on display for Earth Day. We will also have it on display on the day of our two seminars on the Essentials of Sun Oven Cooking which will be held on Wednesday, April 28th at 10 AM and 2:30 PM. We don't have a lot of participants for this "once a decade opportunity" so sign up soon. The president of Sun Ovens International (they who make the Global Sun Oven),

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-22081565635474667952010-04-07T09:37:00.000-07:002010-04-07T09:44:54.559-07:00

An increasing number of families have obtained a SUN OVEN to have on hand in the event of an emergency and have been pleasantly surprised by improved taste of sun cooked foods and the lifestyle advantages of cooking with the sun. Paul Munsen, of SUN OVENS International, will teach on how to harness the power of the sun to bake, boil and steam foods. He will show how practical and easy it is to

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-37265257994256244342010-04-05T15:38:00.000-07:002010-04-05T16:22:06.811-07:00

The day after the Saints won the Superbowl I was in a Doctor's waiting room listening to a man describe to another patient how he watched his brother die on a bridge during Katrina and how his mother drowned within yards of him. He described how he didn't get a drink of water for 4 days and didn't get a morsel of food for 7 days. It was heartbreaking to listen to him tell his story. As tears

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-30323248986244029612010-02-02T13:25:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:00:49.411-08:00

This morning I heard on NPR radio that crews were waiting to enter Haiti to evaluate the disaster so that they could better understand what could be done for better disaster preparedness. One thing they readily acknowledged was the fact that the long-time thought that everyone should have 72 hours of food, water and supplies is probably not sufficient for many disasters.I have been telling people

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-32034577549080340612010-01-19T17:32:00.000-08:002010-01-19T17:46:32.646-08:00

– A few bucks worth of Good InsuranceI’ve heard them called Bug-Out Bags, Flight Bags, 72 Hour Kits, Go Bags and Mobility Bags. Whatever you call them they can be life savers. With Katrina we saw how a small backpack of basic essentials “at the ready” could have saved lives, or at least made life in the aftermath of a disaster barely tolerable. Life without these critical items became a hell on

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-58197004889049999312010-01-18T09:06:00.000-08:002010-01-18T09:17:15.631-08:00

Yesterday we received this email from Sun Ovens International. It contains information on how you can help distribute more Sun Ovens to the people of Haiti. Larger contributions should be sent direct to the address below. We will accept change and smaller contributions at Vegas Trailer Supply which will be forwarded to buy more Sun Ovens for Haiti. Paul tells us that 100% of the contributions

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-28993547753072705822010-01-15T16:05:00.000-08:002010-01-18T09:05:56.585-08:00

We all are grieved over the calamity that has befallen Haiti. Over the years Paul Munsen of Sun Oven's International (SOI) has spent countless hours and expense to help the good people of Haiti. Because of the severity of so many problems Paul and his crew realized years ago that solar cooking could help these people on many fronts.Here is some information that was found on his web site. It is a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-15411170311701619222009-12-22T15:31:00.000-08:002009-12-22T15:59:54.132-08:00

It is hoped that you are having a great holiday season. Traditionally our store is very un-busy during the holiday season. People just don't want to buy RV stuff for presents! Oh well. The typical busy retail days do not apply to us.Anyway, if you are needing a couple of last-minute ideas for Christmas gifts, I have a couple of ideas for you with a little discount not available unless you mention

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-67515653626806690142009-11-27T11:08:00.000-08:002009-11-27T11:14:43.478-08:00

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!The links to the individual topics in the 35 page booklet are still not active. My web software still will not work. Looks like my laptop will need to be wiped clean before I will be able to activate them. The link to download the entire booklet is still active.You can find the link to download the pdf file on the download page of solarprepared.com. I hope your

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-62026066374347853642009-11-07T14:14:00.000-08:002009-11-07T14:59:55.947-08:00

I apologize for not keeping up with this blog lately. Been real busy with the smaller crew we have at VTS. We all are taking on more responsibilities to keep afloat in this economy. We are finding a huge growth in first-time users of RV's because of the mortgage crisis here in Las Vegas. People have to live somewhere!For several months I have wanted to find a place where I can get whole rye grain

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-56361204165534455072009-07-31T14:15:00.000-07:002009-07-31T14:54:17.825-07:00

A representative of a great old book contacted me today with information that their formerly retired book/directory "Making the best of Basics" will be republished soon. I believe the last publication was in 1999 and we had an ad for Vegas Trailer Supply in it.If it sticks to the same format there will be a lot of valuable preparedness information in it as well as where you can get specialized

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-41944540587764936612009-07-06T13:07:00.000-07:002009-07-06T13:39:31.585-07:00

This morning a great little bit was on NPR about changing our eating habits to save money during these hard times. There is a lot to be said about looking back at how our society ate in yesteryear, though it is a bit hard to make the needed transitions. Here is just a couple reasons why it is good to "get back to basics" when it comes to food;1. Using whole grains and other basic ingredients are

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-54562562951736949002009-06-20T11:01:00.000-07:002009-06-20T14:26:12.110-07:00

Today's front page of the Review Journal, our local newspaper, has an article about Ug99, the fungus "stem rust" and the threat it could impose on the world's wheat supply. We talked about this several months ago on this blog, but this article from the Los Angeles Times has some more current info that might be interesting to you.Preparing our families for possible food shortages can be quite a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-17490964410582288302009-06-10T09:25:00.000-07:002009-06-10T09:56:39.594-07:00

I am really having a problem with the new FoodSaver bags marked "FREEZER" in a blue stripe on the box. I have tried to voice my concerns to FoodSaver on their web site but their comment program is not user friendly so I will have to write them a letter.I have been an avid FoodSaver vacuum machine fan for several years and have tried competitor brand bags and rolls and always go back to FoodSaver

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-26728061205179338302009-06-03T12:25:00.000-07:002009-06-03T12:43:01.434-07:00

Robert (Bob) RirieI learned today that our long-time friend passed away this last April. Over the years Bob was a frequent visitor to Vegas Trailer Supply to teach us about the thrills of Dutch oven cooking. He taught many seminars about using Dutch ovens for simply great cooking. He also stressed that the unique aspects of Dutch ovens lend themselves well to the task of emergency cooking. We

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-30318350691109518172009-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:002009-05-29T15:11:28.579-07:00

RV101Times are changing. We are seeing a lot more people in RV's for the first time. We are even seeing people living out of their cars and vans. Many of them come to our store for help and advice. Families who are evicted from their homes have to live somewhere so many of them are buying a travel trailer or motor home at a good price. It is a buyers market when it comes to RV's because most of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-339037170361053512009-04-24T13:20:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:43:18.847-07:00

Earth Day: Solar Cooking Oven Sales Up 400% Due to High Fuel Prices and Concerns for Cleaner EnvironmentSolar Cooking Technology Used in the Developing World is Now Being Utilized in the U.S. Earth Day Demonstrations at U.S. Department of State Exhibition and New York Central ParkELBURN, IL (PRWEB) April 21, 2004 -– Sun Ovens International Incorporated announced today that solar oven sales in the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-81094329133498469142009-04-22T16:11:00.000-07:002009-04-22T16:52:21.797-07:00

Hope you are having a good Earth Day. Normally we are showing off the large Villager Sun Oven at the local earth day celebration but this year we are going to have it at the Boy Scout Jamboree at Sunset Park on Saturday. Why is everything on the Saturday after Earth Day? Supposed to be at a celebration at Boulder City too.Kenny B. is going to show off the Villager and his smaller Global Sun Oven.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-13378059846188227472009-04-15T13:43:00.000-07:002009-05-29T10:43:03.767-07:00

We've had a lot of people download the pages of our booklet that has information on using solar for emergency preparedness. I had hoped that this information would be a larger publication by now but it will have to do for now. I know it is hard to prepare for emergencies, but if you have a mind set about the importance, then often things fall into place.For example, I have been concerned lately

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-20503462807821556122008-12-19T15:46:00.000-08:002009-01-06T16:53:15.725-08:00

For a limited time you can download the new 35 page booklet on using solar for emergencies and safer living. This is a compilation of many posts in this blog and other critical information that will be a valuable addition to your library. I have promised this for a long time and now we have a preview edition available. This is the foundation to a much larger publication with a lot more

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-25546362970484123222008-08-08T11:28:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:36:17.704-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:The lowest energy consuming refrigerators and freezers in the world are now available in Las Vegas. These ultra efficient refrigerators and freezers, made by SunDanzer ®, are built chest style to conserve the most amount of energy. They are available in 3 sizes and operate on low 12 or 24 volts DC. One size refrigerator and one size freezer has an option that allows them to

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-51534248706922784152008-08-05T12:54:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:19:52.135-07:00

The year before Hurricane Katrina, Florida was hit by 4 hurricanes. Power outages throughout the state were widespread. Numerous Floridians turned to gas powered generators to keep their refrigerators and lights operating. Sadly, many negative results occurred as a consequence.During this period of widespread power outages I received many emails and phone calls informing me of the various

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-80743456171513540982008-07-10T15:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:00:13.232-08:00

If you have been thinking of getting one of the ultra energy saving SunDanzer refrigerators or freezers, well now might be a time to think a little more.We have in stock a new refrigerator and a new freezer that not only runs on 12/24 volts DC, they also run on 120 volts AC! That's right, I said AC. This is the first time in many years of carrying the SunDanzer that we have been able to sell

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-2053148834097868072008-07-01T15:00:00.000-07:002008-07-26T14:30:09.580-07:00

A key secret: Use a Sun Oven. There's more secrets: read on!The staff of life is bread and there is nothing better than home-made bread. It is healthier than store bought and it is cheaper and better tasting. Here is a recap of my method of making fresh ground whole wheat bread using the Whisper Mill, Bosch Mixer and Global Sun Oven (or a regular oven).The way I make bread was taught to me by a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-91711029879321225332008-06-29T11:38:00.000-07:002008-06-29T12:02:43.315-07:00

Recently my thoughts have been centered around providing my family with wholesome goodness just in case there is a deep recession around the corner. Of course my Sun Oven plays center stage in any emergency (and regular) cooking, no matter what food I am cooking. When it comes to baking bread the Sun Oven does something almost magic to the bread. I think it is the higher moisture environment that

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-55716678560274504082008-06-26T13:12:00.000-07:002008-06-26T13:40:35.123-07:00

We all know that everything is costing us more, not just gasoline. I was especially surprised that wheat has increased in price so drastically. Last year I paid $19.50 for 50 lbs of wheat at our local Bosch Kitchen Center and this year it is $35 for red and $45 for white.I like to grind my own wheat and make a few loaves to cook in my Sun Oven every so often (less now that the kids are gone) so I

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-32175787802535967452008-05-22T13:06:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:00:14.452-08:00

Imagine baking food with no energy costs. Imagine baking in summer months without heating up the kitchen or house. Imagine baking food that tastes better than almost any form of cooking. You’ve imagined a whole new way of cooking... With Sunshine! Solar Cooking is Fun and PracticalBake wonderful bread, cook delicious roasts or cook perfect rice every time. Food cooked with a Sun Oven stays moist,

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-7984424279998343282008-05-08T09:25:00.000-07:002008-05-08T09:44:32.280-07:00

Here's a few more thoughts and tips about using the Global Sun Oven.PizzaIf you like pizza with the cheese just melted then you better turn on the gas oven. The Sun Oven cooking chamber is small so only a small pizza will fit. When cooking pizza the cheese needs to be burning a little (bubbly and getting dark) so that you can be sure the dough in the center of the pie is cooked.RiceOk, how many

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-65687427003605654422008-05-05T11:27:00.000-07:002008-05-05T11:45:59.328-07:00

A few thoughts and tips about using the Global Sun OvenBy Michael Little, Manager, Vegas Trailer Supply (vegastrailer.com)Earth Day was a windy success. Though the winds usually pick up on Earth Day, this was the worst in a decade! I cooked some wings for lunch then cooked a chicken which I took home for dinner. Steve R. from SolarNV, the local solar organization gave a solar cooking demo at the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-90369959411372660822008-04-18T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-18T14:39:17.637-07:00

If everything goes right I will be at the Earth Day celebration with the giant Villager Sun Oven.I say if everything goes right because last year everything didn't, so I didn't make it. Most of the problem this year is my health. Can't do too much standing with the arthritis that has gripped me the last few months and the bout I had with a Bakers Cyst has made things worse. Anyway, enough about

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-70526616158010269942008-03-04T13:22:00.000-08:002008-12-10T22:00:14.702-08:00

Here is a chart that was refered to in the posts on batteries. Please note that these diagrams are for 12 volt systems. Refer to a battery professional for diagrams regarding other voltage battery banks. Click on the chart to get a larger picture that you can copy and print for your files. When wiring a battery bank a common mistake is made when multiple load or charge connections are made at

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-19890716464064232842008-03-04T12:07:00.000-08:002008-03-04T12:14:43.183-08:00

3-way charging.A 3-way charging system does several things to extend the life of your batteries. First, if the batteries are low then the charger charges at a higher rate to get the batteries full. Typically the Freedom series inverter charges at a rate of 100 amps to get the batteries in the “safe zone” quickly. This high rate diminishes as the batteries get close to full. When the voltage of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-27003370096493314602008-02-02T11:31:00.000-08:002008-03-29T10:09:14.411-07:00

6 volt batteries are taller.Batteries like to be discharged slowly and charged slowly as well. The size of your battery bank in relation to the charge/discharge rates can be an important factor. As a general rule, more batteries are better than less, but many RV’s don’t have room for more. When changing from 12 volt group 24 or group 27 batteries to heavier duty 6 volt golf-cart batteries, you

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-84781694359205164352008-01-24T11:44:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:20:02.001-08:00

It's almost 5 years since this blog started and we have discussed a lot of different topics. I have run into some rather critical health problems lately so my evaluation of wattage draws of home appliances came to a stand-still.Also we have sent two of our children off to distant lands for schooling. In the last two weeks our youngest went to Hawaii to continue her education and our oldest moved

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-52757777267996818492008-01-11T13:22:00.000-08:002008-02-02T11:45:36.144-08:00

Have you ever wondered what the wattage was of those 12 volt bulbs in your RV, cabin or rig? With the invention and popularity of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) and more recently LED bulbs, we are becoming more and more aware of the power that our lighting consumes. It's easy to determine wattages of 110VAC incandescent bulbs because they are generally written on the bulb itself. It's not a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-54712844873203169672007-10-18T16:16:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:00:15.057-08:00

Over the last few years we have not been too impressed with the performance of LED bulbs (lamps) for general lighting but some recent changes are promising. We know that when it comes to these ultra-energy saving LED light bulbs technology will soon catch up with our expectations but you may want to check them out now. Recently one of our employees (Tony) at Vegas Trailer Supply has been testing

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-59269688845578913362007-07-30T08:29:00.000-07:002007-07-30T09:34:46.148-07:00

During the last 24+ years that I've been working with solar energy I've often used the WBAN information that is available to help people understand just how their solar panels will perform in their specific location.The information is available on the web in spreadsheets but the easiest way to digest this information is found in the downloadable pdf files located on this page:http://

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-64560228164894003502007-06-04T10:33:00.000-07:002007-06-04T10:44:58.146-07:00

The word is not out yet, but we're hoping that soon we will have information on a new 115 VAC adapter for the 12/24 VDC SunDanzer refrigerator.This will be a great addition to the popular chest refer that will run on solar panels (with batteries).As soon as I get positive info I will pass it on in this blog.Sorry I haven't been posting for the last several months. We have been busy at the store

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-78700466043265748422006-12-06T11:41:00.000-08:002008-12-10T22:00:15.437-08:00

It appears that the family who was recently found snow-bound in the mountains of Oregon was not adequately prepared for an emergency in a remote area. Through the years many have advocated that anyone attempting such a trip include in their trunk a 72 hour kit with emergency water, food, first aid and other emergency supplies. We have heard time-and-time-again that a simple thing like a cell

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1160001615127352982006-10-04T15:29:00.000-07:002006-10-05T16:18:53.700-07:00

They're checking in our new lodge order right now and I couldn't wait to post an announcement about the new stuff!We received the small 2 quart 8" Camp Oven (Dutch oven) that we have not been able to buy for several years. It's a small one and a lot of people have wanted it to add to their collection of cast-iron stuff. Just in time for hunting season and the holiday season. We also got in our

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1159220085555935752006-09-25T14:30:00.000-07:002006-09-25T14:34:45.576-07:00

When the five year mark of 9-11 came around I decided to do a little more concerning my family's emergency preparedness. I think the hardest part of food storage and 72-hour kits is keeping the food stuffs rotated, so I got out the 72 hour kits (mobility bags, evacuation kits, etc.) and took out the old soup and other dated food items. I replaced them with some freeze-dried light weight camping

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1156279547373672402006-08-22T13:45:00.000-07:002006-08-22T14:02:35.553-07:00

Although I am not a fan of cooking with charcoal, I am a fan of Dutch oven cooking and preparing for emergencies.A few years ago I remember seeing on television people waiting in long food lines after the San Fernando earthquake hit California. Many of the people in the damage zone spent hours in breakfast lines, then long lines for lunch, then a repeat for dinner. They had to spend many hours a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1150589441946936072006-06-17T17:03:00.000-07:002006-06-17T17:12:12.373-07:00

Well, we're needing a Service Writer for our RV parts store in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's that time of year when we're hot, busy and needin' more help. If you know a thing or two about RV parts and wanna work in Sin City, send me your resume. We're also looking for some part-time help as well. If you're retired or in school and wouldn't mind working in a pretty tough retail environment for

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1148430904002379842006-05-23T17:28:00.000-07:002006-05-23T17:38:31.446-07:00

It is amazing that hurricane season is knocking at our door. Will it be a bad season, or won't it? There's a lot of controversy on this one, but regardless, there is something that can be done to prepare your business and family for the worst.I visited a link on the SFE website (solarprepared.com)that had some great info on preparing for natural disasters, especially hurricanes. Have a look:Risk

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1147200664349313462006-05-09T11:32:00.000-07:002006-05-09T11:53:44.996-07:00

Below are a few links to topics relating to this preparedness web log. They are from the Whitehouse concerning Bird Flu and high energy costs. You will find links to pdf downloads on these pages if you so desire. Please make a comment on your thoughts to this blog, or visit the new Prepare America discussion group. Whitehouse: National Strategy for Pandemic InfluenzaWhitehouse: Implementation For

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1146605094087971652006-05-02T14:14:00.000-07:002006-05-06T13:10:19.673-07:00

Well, a picture says a thousand words. This picture is of a battery that was part of a system on a horse trailer that we replaced. We don't know what started the fire, but the owner is darn lucky his battery bank of 6 golf-cart batteries didn't blow up in his face. This one caught fire, which the owner put out with a fire extinguisher. The other 5 batteries wouldn't hold a charge after this

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1145643084788465302006-04-21T10:51:00.000-07:002006-04-21T11:11:24.800-07:00

We will be showing the world's largest Sun Oven, the Villager, at the Summerlin Earthfaire tomorrow. If you are in the neighborhood, stop by to get a cookie or two that is baked in the Sun.We will be showing the Villager Sun Oven as part of the Solar NV group. Solar NV is the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. Solar NV will be the largest group at the Earthfaire.The

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1141841392400622462006-03-08T09:44:00.000-08:002006-03-14T16:55:25.026-08:00

There are many options when it comes to portable solar battery charging. New technologies have created some pretty amazing solutions to charge electrical devices when away from the grid. We have a link to Global Solar on our Solar for Emergencies (solarprepared.com) web site because their line of high quality foldable solar battery chargers are an important part of emergency preparedness for

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1140899909876715962006-02-25T12:24:00.000-08:002006-03-01T03:57:54.996-08:00

The NPR.org site has the downloads of the 3 government reports on the Hurricane Katrina response. The downloads are reports from the Whitehouse, The House and GAO. They are in PDF format and a heck of a lot of pages. You can find links on this NPR page.Happy reading! (You didn't want to do much this weekend anyway). I haven't had time to plow through them yet, but I hope there is enough real meat

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1140823269627881902006-02-24T15:20:00.000-08:002006-02-25T11:31:36.466-08:00

I've put this chart here on the blog because I am constantly handing it out to RV owners, solar owners, and everyone else who has a wet cell battery (isn't that all of us??).Click on the above picture for larger graphic.Copy it, paste it, print it, laminate it, save it, tape it up where you won't lose it, and then you will someday memorize it. Hope this helps, if not, give it to someone who needs

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1140651414392653842006-02-22T15:36:00.000-08:002006-02-22T15:38:03.436-08:00

The new RV catalog has been published with 900 pages of RV stuff in it. In the electrical section there are several solar products that you might want to consider. Perhaps the biggest sellers of small solar panels is the Sunsei (formerly ICP) line of products. You can find the Sunsei line starting on page 104. On the top of the page in the blue section you can hit "next page" or simply type in

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1140552224863589282006-02-21T11:49:00.000-08:002006-02-24T15:30:12.153-08:00

The news today was not good about Radio Shack. The top guy resigned and they are going to close a few hundred stores. Well, they are still a good source for shortwave receivers and emergency scanners.We are not an affiliate with Radio Shack, but here are a couple of links to their radios that can be used in emergencies:ScannersShortwave ReceiversAlso we have added a couple of links to the ARRL

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1139377321770223922006-02-07T21:41:00.000-08:002006-02-24T15:27:35.630-08:00

A couple of years ago a customer wanted to power his 3/4 horsepower swamp cooler with solar power 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Often I get customers who want to run their airconditioner on solar power here in the desert (Las Vegas area).The gentleman who wanted to run his swamper on solar was astounded when we worked out the number of solar panels and batteries that he would need to accomplish

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1138814088453163832006-02-01T09:10:00.000-08:002006-02-21T12:24:29.340-08:00

During the winter months, employee absenteeism escalates when the influenza virus strikes. Costs can reach as much as $700 per worker for unplanned absences during an average flu season.This season could be especially costly for organizations as experts warn of a possible Avian flu outbreak. This flu is often referred to as the ‘bird’ flu, since it is spread from contaminated poultry. The Avian

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1138740635919109372006-01-31T12:33:00.000-08:002006-01-31T16:33:31.543-08:00

This morning I received an email requesting information on a solar candle that I refered to in one of my earthtoys.com articles. It has been a couple of years since I bought mine and a few for my family so I couldn't remember if I purchased them at Home Depot or Lowe's home center. Well after a quick check with both web sites, I found the small LED solar candle at Lowes.com for under 12 bucks.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1138392942849156672006-01-27T11:56:00.000-08:002006-01-31T12:21:16.040-08:00

Often relevant posts get hidden deep within a blog, so here are a few posts that may be of interest:Battery ConditionPreparedness Discussion GroupGenerators and DisastersChina - Energy Black Hole?Dig out those old Y2k booksSolar is Perfect for RV's!People in Blackout don't have Radios!Wheat Mills (Grinders)Mother Earth NewsBackwoods Home MagazineFood Storage Shelf LifeWanting People to be

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1138148984804554182006-01-24T16:24:00.000-08:002006-01-25T23:17:08.630-08:00

Getting serious about solar energy? I've found a site that has some great prices on solar energy products. They carry all sorts of systems, panels, windmills, even composting toilets. The Alternative Energy Store has a huge selection of the hard lines of solar power. Their site is also a good reference for solar documents and information. Just navigate through their site to products that interest

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1137870113069077522006-01-21T10:57:00.000-08:002006-01-24T15:40:28.546-08:00

Yes, you read that right - solar backpacks! I just can't believe some of the things that they are coming up with. Well, it doesn't take much imagination to see how a backpack with a solar panel and a battery can help before, during and after an emergency or disaster situation.Listen, everyone needs an emergency plan. One of the critical components that FEMA, the American Red Cross and countless

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1137801377745948262006-01-20T14:57:00.000-08:002006-01-21T10:56:18.753-08:00

The new PowerFilm 10 watt foldable solar battery charger is now available from Sundance Solar.These chargers are the worlds lightest and most compact solar chargers. Weighing only 9 ounces, these foldable solar chargers were originally designed for the military but are now available to retail customers.Perfect for users who need lightweight portable and remote power for laptops, cellphones,

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1137621966096967282006-01-18T13:51:00.000-08:002006-01-21T10:56:57.693-08:00

A site that you should definitely visit is Sundance Solar. They have a lot of the best solar items that you can use every day as well as during/after emergencies. Of course, cell phones and iPods are extremely popular now and Sundance Solar has a high quality solar charger for these devices. Now you can always have your portable device fully charged in 3 or 4 hours! I think this will be a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1137535995949925992006-01-17T14:02:00.000-08:002006-02-24T15:32:49.866-08:00

Saturday I met with David Burrows, owner of Solar Developments at www.solardev.com. He sells an award winning solar water heating system for your home or cabin. He also sells solar pool water heaters. We are working out an arrangement with him to stock and sell his culinary systems in Las Vegas. His site has a lot of information on it and through the years I have sent many people to his site for

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1135277586511867292005-12-22T10:27:00.000-08:002005-12-22T10:53:06.523-08:00

I heard on the radio this morning that there are thousands of travel trailers waiting for occupancy by those in need. It seems that there is no place to put them because the infrastructure is lacking for the portable homes. The common thought is that water, sewer and electricity needs to be in place before the trailers can be placed. FEMA listen to me! This is not so! Get it together!I don't have

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1135276014957736562005-12-22T10:07:00.000-08:002005-12-31T21:35:53.213-08:00

This is a busy season for all, it is especially so for my family as my wife has been very ill and in the hospital this last week. Christmas will definitely be different for the Little Family this year. No tree, no time for shopping, etc. But we are blessed as she came home last night. I had the first good nite's sleep in over two weeks. Perhaps this explains my lack of posts lately for this blog.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1134861159823124792005-12-17T15:10:00.000-08:002006-02-05T08:21:35.696-08:00

We’ve had some article submissions to Solar for Emergencies that we will be unable to publish. These articles need to deal with the topic of this blog, or a related topic. I don’t mind doing some advertising for other companies or sites, but some of these submissions are totally not related. I have to ask whether or not the submitters even looked at the topics on this blog!? Some of these article

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1134088624483958332005-12-08T16:17:00.000-08:002005-12-09T11:17:54.750-08:00

As I see it, there are aspects of a disaster that we CAN control. First, there is EMERGENCY PREPARATIONOk, you've been beaten over the head a thousand times about preparing for emergencies. Heck, you have a spare tire and insurance don't you? It is not rocket science here. Water, a little food, a first aid kit, some bedding, some spare clothes, and a few devices you think will be important. This

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1133562191090728322005-12-02T14:09:00.000-08:002006-02-21T12:12:14.706-08:00

During emergencies or disasters most electrically operated communication devices shut down. They need power to operate, but with a little preparation, most communication devices can come alive when they are needed most. Solar panels or small wind generators generate power, batteries store power, and inverters will power or charge the communication devices. Though not readily available, small 12

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1132427534610620262005-11-19T10:36:00.000-08:002006-10-17T19:11:03.680-07:00

A few questions: Is your 12 volt deep cycle battery fully charged when it reads 12 volts? What state of charge is your battery bank when it measures 13.4 volts right after a charge cycle? When is your battery completely discharged?There is a lot of confusion when it comes to knowing exactly the state of charge of your RV or solar batteries, or for any 12v battery. Almost every day I talk with

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1130973925036038042005-11-02T15:17:00.000-08:002005-11-05T09:59:39.910-08:00

We've turned on the comments feature of this blog. Spam comments that have no bearing on the topic have been rampant lately, so we turned off comments for a while. The topic of emergency preparedness and using solar for emergencies is important to many of us so we will try to add the feature again.To limit spam posts, we've activated a "word verification" feature that eleminates automated spam

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1130288092813681212005-10-25T17:37:00.000-07:002005-10-29T15:18:32.313-07:00

Years ago I was introduced to whole wheat bread making from Toni, then owner of Bosch Kitchen Center in Las Vegas. Toni's little finger knew more about the benefits of baking with whole wheat bread than I will ever know. Anyway, Toni recommended the Whisper Mill for wheat grinding, so I bought one.Well, I really don't know the difference in wheat grinders but I did have an old stone grinder with

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1130004131701226042005-10-22T10:24:00.000-07:002005-10-25T13:49:58.980-07:00

In our continuing quest to deliver quality self reliance links we turn to a great resource: Mother Earth News.I'm sure you've been to their site with hundreds of valuable articles. They cover such topics as; Home Building, Renewable Energy, Organic Gardening, DIY, Natural Health, Homesteading, Food and Cooking, Forums, Green Homes and a lot more.Here's just a few links you might be interested in:

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1129846116370042002005-10-20T14:54:00.000-07:002005-10-21T13:07:06.540-07:00

This resource promises to be a wealth of reading on self-reliant living. Many articles from past issues of Backwoods Home Magazine are found free on their Article Index. Not all articles from past issues are listed for view. You have to buy their magazine to read everything, but a lot of good reading is online.Topics include; Americana/History, Animals, Building Tools, Commentary, Country Living,

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1129667577326276442005-10-18T13:06:00.000-07:002005-10-18T13:32:57.333-07:00

One of the biggest problems that I have found with food storage is properly rotating the can or box of food before it expires. A few years ago I stored some of my food storage improperly and several boxes of food stuffs got ruined. I threw out a small mountain of food & supplies because I did not rotate it and I stacked cases of liquid bleach, water, vinegar, syrup, etc. that LEAKED! Had I

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1129408273211687192005-10-15T13:16:00.000-07:002005-10-15T13:31:13.216-07:00

Key Links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):CDC Home PageCDC Emergency Preparedness and Response SiteAvian Influenza (Bird Flu)Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) VirusEmergency Preparedness and Response Preparation & PlanningEmergency Preparedness and Response Training and EducationEmergency Preparedness and Response Preparing for a

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1129317054218530112005-10-14T11:33:00.000-07:002005-10-14T12:17:47.266-07:00

Please send us your survival story. We would like to put them on this blog and the SOLARprepared.com site. Sharing your stories will help others to prepare better for emergencies.How did preparedness items help you?How did the lack of preparedness affect your plight?What could you have done to better prepare?What do you recommend to others?Did you have any solar items that helped?Could you have

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1128969965208042782005-10-10T11:36:00.000-07:002005-10-15T22:33:42.320-07:00

Tsunami, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods, Terrorism - Reasons to Prepare?Yes, and SOLARprepared.com will help you do it! New links and pages are being added daily to our new "Solar for Emergencies" site with information and products to help you prepare for many types of disasters.Millions of people are taking heed of the "signs of the times" and taking steps to get their family better prepared

Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1128646190070883322005-10-06T17:03:00.000-07:002005-10-15T22:35:02.366-07:00

I've been following the current bird flu situation a little over the past few months, but the story I heard in NPR today disturbed me more than in the past. A discussion of the good news and bad news about the virus is listed on the NPR site.How does this topic relate to this site? Plenty!If this thing takes off like many fear, millions will die. I don't want to be a purveyor of doom, but don't

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1128190788456565212005-10-01T11:06:00.000-07:002005-10-15T22:37:08.916-07:00

EarthToys.com has published the past six articles on using solar for emergencies. You can find them on their October Newsletter page. These articles were re-published in light of the devastating hurricanes that have hit the Gulf. It is hoped that some of these ideas will help survivors and those who must live without power for the next weeks or months until utilities are hooked up.I also hope

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085591.post-1128020677782238972005-09-29T11:15:00.000-07:002005-10-15T22:38:08.456-07:00

I received a phone call from the editor of earthtoys.com (a reputable alternative energy site) yesterday that they decided at the last minute to change their next newsletter. Because of the devastating hurricanes that hit the Gulf they decided to republish the six articles on using solar for preparedness in their next bi-monthly issue due to be published the first of October. Space was made for

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0