It seems silly to try and recap 2016 since it will always be known for basically just one thing – the presidential election that many people did not see coming. But…here we are..

2016 was a quiet one around these parts. No major events happened and a happy little status quo of electricity, hot water and food was maintained. I call that a victory.

Since it was an election year, the supply of magazines was somewhat improved upon, and very few additions were made to the household armory. (Most notably an HK91.)

Food stores remain relatively unchanged, as none of the long term stuff was used (nor added to), and the short- and mid-term foods were, mostly, replaced as they were used.

Very little in gear was added. A few odds and ends, but nothing remarkable. Right now things are at the point where the only absolute ‘must have’ items (as I see them) are the hideously expensive ones……vehicle, property, etc.

From a preparedness standpoint, 2016 was a good year in the sense that there was no crisis that required using anything that was stored, what was used in normal use was replaced, and a few things were added to. That’s a win as far as I’m concerned.

2017? Who the heck knows at this point. My most fervent hope is political gridlock. But, at this stage, with the players that we have, it’s anyone’s guess whats going to happen.