I had completely forgotten about it, and was reminded by someone who commented that they saw the notice over at SurvivalBlog, but today is he 22nd anniversary of the blog.
Thats just … incomprehensible.
I would be remiss to not take advantage of it by saying if you’ve found this blog useful or, more likely, entertaining over the last two decades (five presidential administrations!) please wander over to Patreon and give your ol’ buddy Zero some lovin’.
I’d also like to point out, in a very good naturedly petty way, that I just barely beat out ,Rawles in getting into the blogosphere. In fact, I recall when I discovered he had started blogging and saying to someone “Hey, that guy that wrote that book? He’s got a blog now!” Ah, good times.
And, for giggles, how many apocalypses have we gone though in that time….lets see….I count at least eight or nine, not including the perpetually right-around-the-corner Peak Oil drama. And yet, here we are.
And, like every election, when these anniversaries roll around I feel like “Yeah, but this year is the year that will be worse than all the others.” And yet….still here.
How much longer will this blog keep posting? Beats me. Some people might say it jumped the shark years ago and is now just a fading starlet trying to vainly pretend she’s still glamourous. Others might think its ben pretty consistent over the year (good or bad). Regardless, Im not planning on going anywhere but life moves pretty fast. Anything can happen.
Anyway, for those who have been along since Day One, thanks for following. And for those who haven’t been around since Day One but have still become regulars around here, thank you for your interest. And, finally, for those who actually have ponied up a few bucks here and here , or sent me cool stuff in the mail, mucho thanks.
I’m recently become a daily follower of your blog. It’s at the top of informative, educational and interesting reads.
Survival Blog dropped off my daily read, now I check it every week or two. There’s rarely any new useful information.
I stopped reading JWR years ago; he has a specific set of ideas in mind, most of which are VERY dated at this point and the rest of which are inaccurate.
Last I checked, he pretty much refused to consider he was wrong in anything and couldn’t see that some of his pet locations conflicted with his criteria…
Hey Commander, First off, Happy Anniversary! I have been here for only a couple of years and JWR led me to this site. I do enjoy it and please keep it going. The crises tabs are brilliant. My divorce has set me back financially, but I do plan on donating soon.
Does the 2010 Horizon BP Gulf Oil Spill count as an apocalypse too? I live close to the mouth of the Rio Grande and we were freaking the freak out. For about a week, worries of Gulf rain storms drenching the inlands of several hundred miles would render the land as inhabitable. As many oil rigs that are out there, I don’t recall anyone mentioning that kerfluffery.
thank you.
Happy anniversary, Commander! I appreciate that you don’t force yourself to write daily, rather posting only when you some info, observations or outbursts you think are relevant to this particular audience.
I’m enjoying the blog. Thank you.
Mazel tov!
Many happy returns of the day!
BTW, that means your blog is now old enough to drink.
What’s it having?
Second thoughts, mostly.
Hoppes Number Nine
Happy blogiversary. Glad you’re still around.
Twenty two years? As my Granddad use to say on his wedding anniversary every year “You don’t get that for Murder!”.
Congrats my man.
You are truly a voice of reason in a wilderness of insanity.
Only found you a few years ago, but you are part of my daily check-in.
Congrats on 22 years. Hell, 22 years ago I didn’t even own a computer, or know what the interweb was. I was still getting all my info from “American Survival Guide” magazine.
Congrats CZ! I have been following you a long, long time. I enjoy your sense of humor, & the deals you pass on- I have picked up a few items along the years. I hope you find your ‘bunker of your dreams’ soon!
Only been here for a few years, but I’m grateful for what you share. It has helped guide some things I’m doing.