tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post8689040372700336923..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: The Line Has Been DrawnFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-435096763335356002016-01-19T07:01:19.596-06:002016-01-19T07:01:19.596-06:00Hang in there, Joanna, and you will pass this test...Hang in there, Joanna, and you will pass this test. Frank and I have wondered lately about some of the challenges we have faced. I get the feeling that we are being prepared for the difficult times to come, kind of some practice runs, if you will. You will be stronger for the trials. Draw on that strength as you need it. God is always there. Blessings, FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31941456930997067312016-01-17T17:47:13.862-06:002016-01-17T17:47:13.862-06:00Hi, not sure if you will see this since you have s...Hi, not sure if you will see this since you have shut your blog down. I just wanted to comment on the mental stresses. My husband and I moved to our bare bones 'retreat' property June 2015. We are building it is taking a while, but we are making slow progress. I have been really struggling - too many changes in too short of a time frame. Not sure all of the components that are affecting me so badly. I thought I was pretty strong. I am not. My husband has been a great comfort and strength for me. I'm not sure if my faith is being tested, but God has been rather quiet during this stressful time. I'm not sure if I did something wrong or lacked some training to prepare for this, or simply you can never know what you're made of until tested. Yes, the mental component is too often skimmed over. Blessing to you both. Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-26814029190441413132015-12-31T10:52:47.275-06:002015-12-31T10:52:47.275-06:00Indeed, I finally woke up to what was going on aft...Indeed, I finally woke up to what was going on after I visited the Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London. There is no rational explanation for that evil, and I was forced to accept that evil is real, and is an active force in this world.<br /><br />1 Peter 5:8 is another verse I have come to understand.<br /><br />Each time this happens, people wonder how it can happen. Deny that it can happen. Won't accept that it is happening. But evil is real, and there are people on this earth who have given themselves over to evil. The descent into totalitarianism has happened before, it can happen again, and it is happening again. There is no rational explanation for what they are doing, any more than there is a rational explanation for the death camps or the Katyn forest massacre.<br /><br /><a href="http://callofthepatriot.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/the-red-and-black.html" rel="nofollow">Patriot's Corner: The Red and The Black.</a>Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91410962360268467552015-12-30T12:23:58.273-06:002015-12-30T12:23:58.273-06:00I wonder whether our real first concern will be th...I wonder whether our real first concern will be the government. I am more concerned the government will encourage anarchy for a while, refusing to protect the masses until enough of them have eliminated one another. Will the unprepared hoards or the well equipped gangs be allowed to have their way for a time (as occurred in the recent unrest (read riots) in Baltimore. After enough people are eliminated or become dependent they will step in to "help" the remnant. The government may just sit on their hands an wait for the outcome.<br />CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-53469323587433395612015-12-29T18:38:11.240-06:002015-12-29T18:38:11.240-06:00Hello. Thank you for the scripture. We have always...Hello. Thank you for the scripture. We have always had evil. Something recently has been loosed. It is very sinister. Pay attention. Be vigilant. Pray for the ability to see. Thank you again.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-62976806004002885622015-12-29T18:35:48.634-06:002015-12-29T18:35:48.634-06:00Hi, Marty. Interesting quote, I will file that one...Hi, Marty. Interesting quote, I will file that one.<br /><br />There just aren't enough of them to do the job. I don't believe the local homegrown boys will take away their grandma's weapon. That is just not going to happen. There may be isolated cases where we hear about it on the national news. There will be some local politicians huffing and puffing and blowing steam. It's just not going to happen. These guys have families, they have mommies, daddies, and cousins. They have babies, and they want to come home at night. But they did it in Australia, didn't they? And they can try to do it here, too. And I think they will try.<br /><br />I worry more about the Judas type. The type that will turn in his neighbor for a government favor. Remember, lose lips sink ships. And it may be your favorite cousin, if put under pressure by some authority, they will talk. Thank you for your comment. Take care.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-14625296842893893762015-12-29T15:43:23.982-06:002015-12-29T15:43:23.982-06:00Welcome, Richard. We hope you enjoy your time here...Welcome, Richard. We hope you enjoy your time here.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-63303386280408473642015-12-29T09:24:59.132-06:002015-12-29T09:24:59.132-06:00Yes, gun confiscation on a national scale would no...Yes, gun confiscation on a national scale would not happen, I can envision the government engaging in it in a localized area, and using threats and bravado telling people that they will give a "amnesty" to those who "turn them in".<br /><br />During the hunt for the "Boston Bomber" a section of Watertown, Mass was essentially put under Martial Law, and the "authorities" went door to door, entering homes looking for the Jihadi, with police department SWAT teams from through out the region, they were not able to locate him with their search because he was outside their grid, they just did not have a large enough force to lock down more that a small section of one small city, (they eventually captured the Jihadi because of a citizen tip). So the idea that there could be wide spread martial law style gun confiscation is not impracticable, however the "authorities" could use the threat of such confiscation combined with "amnesty" to coerce "voluntary" turn ins.<br />I remember a story my uncle told me. At the end of the European war, he was about to embark on a transport ship back to the US, during a formation before they boarded the ship an officer told them that they were going to check for contraband weapons, so my uncle who had several German weapons he had picked up in North Africa tossed them, however they never did check his or anyone else's gear, there were simply too may men, not enough time. <br /><br />Point is no matter what.Never turn them in. If and when they come to take away our God given rights, and that is exactly what it would be, God help us, I do not know how I would react, however this quote from<br /><br />Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn comes to mind<br />“And how we burned in the camps later, thinking: What would things have been like if every Security operative, when he went out at night to make an arrest, had been uncertain whether he would return alive and had to say good-bye to his family? Or if, during periods of mass arrests, as for example in Leningrad, when they arrested a quarter of the entire city, people had not simply sat there in their lairs, paling with terror at every bang of the downstairs door and at every step on the staircase, but had understood they had nothing left to lose and had boldly set up in the downstairs hall an ambush of half a dozen people with axes, hammers, pokers, or whatever else was at hand?... The Organs would very quickly have suffered a shortage of officers and transport and, notwithstanding all of Stalin's thirst, the cursed machine would have ground to a halt! If...if...We didn't love freedom enough. And even more – we had no awareness of the real situation.... We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.” <br /> <br /><br />Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483792328409191566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-71114225686786000802015-12-29T00:48:27.914-06:002015-12-29T00:48:27.914-06:00Ephesians 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh ...Ephesians 6:12<br /><br />“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-39734262881989124372015-12-28T16:05:55.133-06:002015-12-28T16:05:55.133-06:00Congratulations! 53 years is a long time.
Our con...Congratulations! 53 years is a long time.<br /><br />Our conversation about CB radios took place on the article called 'Please Enjoy the View', here is the link.<br /><br />http://thoughtsfromfrankandfern.blogspot.com/2015/12/please-enjoy-view.html<br /><br />Happy Anniversary from us to the two of you.<br /><br />Frank & Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-44040580579994810592015-12-28T15:56:51.861-06:002015-12-28T15:56:51.861-06:00Hi Frank, after reading through the comments again...Hi Frank, after reading through the comments again, I finally saw your question about the CB's. Then I spent the next two hours going through a bunch of your topics on the side bar trying to find the post where I asked you about them. No Joy! getting dumber the older I get. OBTW, been married to the same wonderful lady 53 years today, and we still talk to each other in a civil way!!ELittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614884616908281632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-21514736245297765032015-12-28T15:06:33.950-06:002015-12-28T15:06:33.950-06:00Hi, Marty. Lots of information, very well put, and...Hi, Marty. Lots of information, very well put, and I appreciate you sharing it. Our readers need to read these type things.<br /><br />I don't know if they'll come to the houses that have CCPs or not, but even if they want to, who is going to come? County sheriff? Not remotely close to having the man power. I don't think the local sheriff's office would do something like that. These guys are local, for the most part, born and raised here. FBI, ATF? Even less man power. It's not going to happen. Some people watch way too much television.<br /><br />I appreciate your heads up, but in the mean time, keep your head down.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-67389659975975869412015-12-28T14:57:20.481-06:002015-12-28T14:57:20.481-06:00Action is an interesting word. It actually require...Action is an interesting word. It actually requires that somebody do something. <br /><br />I live out in the middle of no where, and I can look out my window and see three flags. Two of them are at elderly ladies' homes, both of their husbands were WWII veterans. The other is at my house.<br /><br />As mentioned in a previous comment, my flag is very special to me. I really hurt for those that don't have what it takes to fly the flag of the Untied States of America. <br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-17870258942418280982015-12-28T14:51:03.968-06:002015-12-28T14:51:03.968-06:00Hello. Welcome home and thank you for your service...Hello. Welcome home and thank you for your service. <br /><br />Lots of people say stupid things. Most of the time they really don't mean them and they don't know what they're saying. They're just repeating an idiot that is repeating an idiot. It's a cycle. Oftentimes in private these type folks don't really believe what they said, they're just trying to be cute and fit it. You know, stupid.<br /><br />I think you're right about the elections, I have felt this for years. I don't know the reason they will use, but I think we've seen our last national election.<br /><br />Again, thank you. Peace.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-38048491056682701432015-12-28T14:45:06.238-06:002015-12-28T14:45:06.238-06:00Thank you.
FrankThank you.<br /><br />FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-77267806051208318752015-12-28T14:43:55.671-06:002015-12-28T14:43:55.671-06:00Hi, Savannah, welcome to the blog. I literally pra...Hi, Savannah, welcome to the blog. I literally pray everyday that Fern and I are a couple of blind fools, swayed by some subculture marketing technique. And it could happen. Savvy marketing techniques sell folks things everyday that they don't need and will never use. Since the vast majority disagree, then it would be easy to be seen as a blind fool.<br /><br />We discuss this possibility on a semi-regular basis. But what we see, hear, taste, feel, we are not blind fools. I also pray for those that can't see. Be vigilant, prioritize, and get all done that you can while we still have the ability to do. <br /><br />Read back through the comments on this article and you will feel a general theme. These are people from all over and various walks of life. Could be all be wrong? Certainly. Look at the millions that buy plastic junk at Wal-Mart that they will never use. We are just a literal drop in the bucket. <br /><br />Prepare now, and every day that you still have light to see. When everything we have is gone, be thankful for the time that you had it. Take care.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-68463833982056136612015-12-28T14:29:32.482-06:002015-12-28T14:29:32.482-06:00That is a concern granted, however the reality is ...That is a concern granted, however the reality is that they TPTB would already know that you have a firearm from the "back ground check" paperwork, yes they are supposed to destroy it, but they don't shocking I know that the government would lie, and disobey the laws that we are expected to obey, but it is true, look no further than the DC "sniper" case where they used the 4473 form as a de facto registration. Which is why they are so opposed to Gun Shows, it breaks the chain of title for them, but even with a private purchase gun show fire arm unless you live in a constitutional carry state you need a CHL<br /><br />Now don't get me wrong, I believe that every state firearms law and every federal gun control act, since the NFA on forward is unconstitutional and morally void, however just because a law is unconstitutional does not mean it is not enforced, I also believe that the CCP/CHL is a must.<br /><br />For right now, in the period when things are disintegrating but have not totally unwound a fire arm concealed (to follow the laws on the "books" and for OpSec) is a must, one of these flash mob riots could break out any where, and being in one and un armed is not a pleasant prospect, and especially for a women, carrying concealed is a must, the (Former) USA will start experiencing the problems that are now plaguing Europe, such as the onslaught of the rape Jihadist emissaries of the "Religion of Peace" as is happening in the Islamic Republics of Sweden and Germany.<br /><br />There will be a total collapse, of that I am sure, but at that point it will be difficult for the "authorities" to single out CCP holders, they will probably use a door to door style gun confiscation dragnet. <br /><br />There is the down side of driving in a state like Maryland, which while it does not recognize any other states CCP is allowed to download the database of permit holders, and uses that combined with tag registration to violate the FOPA on a daily basis. But my solution to that is to avoid those fascists states like Maryland, NJ, NY et al, all together, they are well know and best avoided Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483792328409191566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-40742554564952049342015-12-28T13:19:46.614-06:002015-12-28T13:19:46.614-06:00I echo Grammy's sentiment that I feel as I wil...I echo Grammy's sentiment that I feel as I will lose my mentors if I lose the ability to read this blog. Frank and Fern, while my husband, daughter and I are in the very beginning of our prepping journey, your thoughts and reasoning has kept me motivated, vigilant, and prepared. I thank you for that. I have hope that these things do not happen, but I don't have so much hope that I'm displaced from reality. <br /><br />Thank you again for sharing with us. Savannah @ Budget Prepshttp://budgetpreps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-58071499730574279082015-12-28T07:35:14.664-06:002015-12-28T07:35:14.664-06:00Frank and Fern: Most people don't have a flag....Frank and Fern: Most people don't have a flag. Hardly anyone is flying a flag on their property anymore. Almost everyone will have to purchase a flag. Furthermore, we are under attack! But, a good reality check has let me know that this idea will never catch on because it requires action. Thanks for your time and wish you the best. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31362038363551140372015-12-28T04:37:14.295-06:002015-12-28T04:37:14.295-06:00Our elders will be the teachers. Have you looked a...Our elders will be the teachers. Have you looked at the up and comming? In bootcamp the D.I is not much older than the boot, it was the older guy's who kept us alive. The been there done that type. God bless and stay safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701829805020108815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-87729267270392929762015-12-28T01:10:30.520-06:002015-12-28T01:10:30.520-06:00Probably the best post that I've seen re: wher...Probably the best post that I've seen re: where we are at. Many thanks! <br /><br /> As noted by another, those who replied appear to be an exceptional bunch of folks. I have several family members of that caliber but most choose to be oblivious &, over the years some have made comments such as : "F" the guys who died in Vietnam" - "I could be a good communist" - "Parts of communism aren't too bad" - "Sex in the oval office isn't a problem". Guess who ISN'T getting in the door when they show up with two days of food & 50 rounds of ammunition. As I've seen on another site: "The stupidity/ignorance of family & friends can get you killed." Choose wisely when/if you open the door.<br /><br />As a Nam infantry vet who saw/experienced way too much, I can honestly state that where we are going will most likely make the Nam look like a picnic. It won't be fun but it will be interesting.<br /><br />As for the 2016 election --- I don't think it'll happen. They'll go full-blown commie & stir the pot in upcoming months to the point where their comfortable declaring "We can't have an election under these conditions!" <br /><br />Guess that I could write a book but will simply stop with --- God bless you & yours & God bless America. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-79843698611214411942015-12-27T22:38:25.178-06:002015-12-27T22:38:25.178-06:00Wise words that all should heed. Wise words that all should heed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-40375140501235205172015-12-27T21:56:37.415-06:002015-12-27T21:56:37.415-06:00Agree with all above except for the CCP. If you re...Agree with all above except for the CCP. If you really believe what you are saying, why would you give the government notice that you are armed? Can you tell me where in "shall not be infinged" is the requirement for a government "permit?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-5881932702345177292015-12-27T21:09:26.494-06:002015-12-27T21:09:26.494-06:00Hello, Toc. I guess that is one way that older fol...Hello, Toc. I guess that is one way that older folks can be useful. I don't think it would be my first choice or my recommendation. Hopefully, there would be better ways to utilize an older person.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-29368603128054752572015-12-27T21:06:08.104-06:002015-12-27T21:06:08.104-06:00Hello, Richard. Please come back often, any commen...Hello, Richard. Please come back often, any comments you have will be appreciated. We're all in this thing together.<br /><br />FrankFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.com