The Evolution of a Survival Blog

Well, since I've started doing this blog, not that long ago, I have made a lot of changes for the better. This has been made possible by a person whom I met online and who I see as somewhat of a blogging guru.

If it wasn't for this person, you would be seeing a much different looking blog than what appears now, only a couple weeks later. If you're interested, you can see what the blog looked like in the early stages and what exactly was done, step by step.

I'm not saying that it is totally complete by any means but I'm very happy with the changes so far. To check out the article about my blog, go to Blogging With Success where you will see this blog featured, from almost the start to finish and pick up on many useful tips for optimizing your blog.

I was lucky enough to be referred to this expert blog builder and author of the blog for all bloggers, SBA. So, if you want to check out this premiere site on blogging, click the link. You will not be disappointed. It is packed full of all the information you will need to build a great blog and even has an excellent, free newsletter that you will be able to sign up for.

The New Economy

The new economy is going to have quite a different face on it in the not too far off future. The old ways will not continue working as they have in the past. High and middle end restaurants may not do as well as they have been at all and we can probably plan on seeing a lot of empty buildings where they once stood. The "dollar menu" type of fast food places will more likely than not still be around, however.

If someone were to be looking to start up a restaurant in the future, there will still be a demand for quality at a reasonable price though. For example, a place known for an excellent steak sandwich at a decent price would probably do OK. The word would get around and people will still need to get out of the house once in awhile.

Bicycle shops are going to do okay when gas starts going back up where it will make last year's highs look like a really good deal. As will auto repair shops and auto parts stores. With all the money going to gas to get to work (if anyone has a job) and food, most people will have to keep their old clunkers running because they won't be able to afford another car.

Another sure-fire winner will be second hand stores for obvious reasons. A lot of the lower cost outlets for new clothes and other items are going to have trouble getting the mostly "made in China" brands that now fill most stores and, even at the low-end for new products, the prices are going to be very high in hyperinflated dollars. Yard sales that are easy for people to get to will probably be picked over in the first few hours of opening and you may see people lining up ahead of time like waiting for tickets at a rock concert.

In the last Depression, products of extremely high quality were still in fairly high demand as common folks would rather scrape and save for a product that was going to last rather than spend a little less on those with failure built-in, like most things these days.

Survival Guest Post Link

Here is a article of mine you are sure to enjoy on the Be A Survivor site, an excellent place that, not only preppers, but everyone should visit. Go there and find out all of the news not available elsewhere.

It is a very well researched article and packed full of useful information on many topics. Don't worry, it won't take you long to get through. I kept it short enough to get through quickly and still inform on the most current developments everyone should be aware of.

Depression 2 Coming This Fall

The current Depression is going to become very evident in just a short time. In the next one to three months is when things will be coming to a head and preparations should be in place. And around the second half of October will be a situation of devastating consequences yet to be revealed.

The job situation is getting worse as time goes on and bank failures are at all time highs when the number of branches and atm's are thrown in the mix. From this time forward it is going to be a much different world than the one people have become used to. Its looking like hyperinflation will be the order of the day, with food, gas and other costs going through the roof. This will be reminiscent of the Wiemar Republic and the situation in Zimbabwe. Fiat currency, the money we use, will be all but worthless and bartering will become more common. And this could all begin as early as the end of next month.

Those that tell us that they have the answer to avoid or reverse this situation in reality have no answers. Not immediate ones at least. The next few years will have to play out while we go through the rough road ahead and come up with a completely overhauled system or paradigm. Those that have the most will not want to relinquish their power and holdings and will do whatever possible to try to keep the old but antiquated system in place. In the mean time, imagine a worse case scenario and you probably will not even be close to the reality that lies ahead.

Unfortunately most people will not agree and, therefore, will not be able to foresee the train wreck that is the economic situation, which is upon us. But those that can read between the lines and think outside the box will be able to be ready and weather the storm much better. No one knows exactly how bad things will have to get before they can start to get better but it is the old ways of thinking that will only prolong the agony that is about to unfold.