This was BIG and spotted tumbling from very high up in the sky towards the earth.

The object, about the size of a full size pickup truck, made no sound as it fell through the sky above the Bahamas.

It wasn’t a balloon and almost looked as if it were, at times, attempting to regain stability and fly. Once it appeared to accelerate then sputter again.

Truly an enigma!


https://x.com/mrmbb333/status/2101005312400695668

Wheat exploded in price yesterday (limit up) after USDA forecast that over 8 million acres of HRW (Hard Red Wheat) will be abandoned in the Great Plains

That's 37% of planted acreage reported in the March Prospective Planting report, and means U.S. farmers this year will harvest their smallest wheat crop since 1972.

This comes on top of already record-low planted acreage heading into the season (lowest since 1919 in some metrics). Global supplies are tightening too.

Expect bread, pasta, baked goods, and processed foods to climb in the coming months — and pressure on livestock feed could push meat/dairy prices higher as well. This is another brick in the wall of rising food costs.

Grow your own food — that is the answer. Stock seeds, expand the garden, learn to preserve, and connect with local growers.

Get your houses in order. Use this weekend to check for holes in your preps. Learn new skills.

For anyone starting the climb, below is a list of the cost and estimated how long it takes to learn each hard skill.

Red Cross First Aid/CPR ✅ (1 day - $50)
Ham Radio Technician ✅ (45 days - $15)
Ham Radio General ✅ (45 days - $15)
Ham Radio Extra ✅ (90 days - $15)
Hunting License ✅ (2 days for online course, about $160 total including deer tags)
TCCC ✅ (2 days - $550)
EMT 📆 (4 months $2500)
Welding 1 & 2 ✅ (3 month night program - $1400 plus books & gear)
Beekeeping ✅ (1-2 months $150 + bees and equipment)
Forklift 📆 (2 days - need to get a job at Costco so manager can verify safety cert)
Pilot License (5 months - $15,000)
SpaceOps Master’s (2 years - $20k)

Start with low hanging fruit first…in my case I did lowest cost and shortest time to learn first and then highest cost and longer time to complete last.

MAKE A LIST
START NOW!!!!!

What classes can you take at your local community college to level up in 2024?

For anyone starting the climb, below is a list of the cost and estimated how long it takes to learn each hard skill.

Red Cross First Aid/CPR ✅ 1-2 days - $50
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lp/cpr-first-aid-aed-certification-new-hero

https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/heartsaver/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed-training

*Ham-Technician ✅ 45 days - $15
*Ham-General ✅ 45 days - $15
*Ham-Extra ✅ 90 days - $15

hamradioprep.com

Hamstudy.org

https://t.me/DOOMSDAYRADIO

Hunting License ✅ 2 days for online course, about $160 total including deer tags

https://www.fws.gov/initiative/hunting/purchase-hunting-license

TCCC ✅ 1-2 weeks -$550

https://www.crisis-medicine.com/

EMT ✅ 4 months $2500
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/emt

Welding 1 & 2 ✅ depends on local options: can range between 12 week night school & 9 month day program -1400 and up

https://www.awaweld.com/

https://www.uti.edu/programs/welding

Beekeeping ✅ 1-2 months $150 + bees and equipment. depending on local options

https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/

Forklift ✅ 1-2 days - $150

https://usforkliftcertification.com/

https://www.certifyme.net/forklift-certification-and-training-united-states/

Pilot License ✅ 4-8 months - 15-20k

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become

https://www.angleofattack.com/private-pilot-ground-school/

Start with low hanging fruit first…lowest cost and shortest time to learn first and then highest cost and longer time to complete last.

water purification Udemy links:

https://www.udemy.com/share/107spe3@MhVnBxxEVs6QiT1bLXAfNhvIwzlGNpgEUFGPWTz2teUv4tqLrzxvT5Krad80-3MSMQ==/

https://www.udemy.com/share/105cZA3@sD4xB9pSt7UEg-4IZ7VWZJKDT9p86FPU0Xo4ArBIt_8Du3Ww2T3gbtKhJ34zqq8eOg==/

https://www.udemy.com/share/101O733@8ttIIMD02KXIsgeF-0pMZaa4jVTT7f3MRUBYdZvVIQhvXWomqZazlsQDpHaWO4j1zw==/

https://www.udemy.com/share/1087ri3@QwPdg5Pehd0trHA0hgsST3ueNOhpvwxVMmCt0I93c-kZ1bciWKmpTKYkEDi1VG8SEg==/

YouTube water purification classes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxvIJ_qThfU&pp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS2bH7-Z1lY&pp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfqrg_hSbjw&pp

Standby for part 2 of the Steel Rain list

Part 2A of the Steel Rain List
In the spirit of nuclear conflict for those on the climb wanting to add more unique skills specific to this particular timeline.

Below are very useful hard skills to learn assuming you already have the hard skill essentials such as all 3 Ham Radio certifications and CPR/First Aid, TCCC, etc. Also assumes you already have MOV.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Drone Operator License - $199 + test/fees
⁃ https://groundschool.com/remotepilot

Solar Panel Certifications
⁃ https://www.nabcep.org/certifications/nabcep-board-certifications/
⁃ PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification
⁃ PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Board Certification
⁃ PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Board Certification
⁃ PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Board Certification
⁃ Solar Heating Installer (SHI) Board Certification



SOLO SKILLS THAT FEED INTO ONE ANOTHER

CBRN
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/chemical-weapons-1/
⁃ https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-262
⁃ https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32065-ATP_3-11.74-000-WEB-1.pdf
⁃ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myGYGobQo7g
⁃ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AbzkLFrAJk
⁃ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YebQaZg26xQ&pp=ygUNQ0JSTiB0cmFpbmluZw%3D%3
⁃ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8My6NxwOFw&pp=ygUNQ0JSTiB0cmFpbmluZw%3D%3D
⁃ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKCtzJ5-ueg&pp=ygUNQ0JSTiB0cmFpbmluZw%3D%3D
⁃ https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/PER-271-W (similar to TCCC which is accredited certifications)

Circuit Electronics & PC Design - $109 🔂
⁃ This class is comprehensive that teaches theory and practical applications of DC circuits and soldering, which is a solid primer (pretty long 100 hours) for setting the stage to “30 Days lost in Space”
⁃ Also gives additional context for Ham Radio Amateur Extra License which covers DC circuits and schematics.
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/crash-course-electronics-and-pcb-design/
⁃ List of all circuits and PCB courses
https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Circuits+and+PCB+design

Solar Panel technician
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-solar-energy-course-beginner-to-advanced-level/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-solar-energy-course-for-electrical-engineering/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/renewable-solar-energy-panels-and-installation/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/off-grid-energy-systems/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/the-ultimate-off-grid-solar-energy-course-become-a-pro/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/solar-energy-systems-configuration-wiring-grounding/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-pv-solar-system-with-pvsyst-excel-autocad/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-to-design-your-solar-home-systems/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/a-to-z-design-of-hybrid-rooftop-solar-system/


Hydroponics/Auqaponics
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/guide-of-home-hydroponics/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/mastering-soilless-farming-a-comprehensive-guide-to-success/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/home-hydroponic-farm/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/aeroponics-design-farming-and-gardening/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/aquaponic-gardening/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/introduction-of-aquaponics-with-andrew/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/aquaponic-system-design-course/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/atoll-introduction-to-aquaculture/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/agriculture4/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/uap_learn-aquaponics-farming-gardening-design-case-study/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-organic-aquaponics-from-a-commercial-aquaponic-farmer/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/hydroponics-vs-aquaponics/
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/fundamentals-of-aquaponics/

Food Preservation 🔂
https://www.udemy.com/preppers-guide-to-food-storage

Potatoes Farming
⁃ Since potatoes can grow in more harsh climates this is an essential skill to have
⁃ https://www.udemy.com/course/irish-potatoes-farming/

Thank you Steel Rain for part 2

Part 2A & 2B of the Steel Rain posted

Keep climbing Motherfuckers keep climbing