Prices are up. Again. Checked the local Walmart, and .22lr can't be had much cheaper than $13 for a brick of 550 rounds. These were $9 a year ago. 9mm is up as well--the 100 round Winchester White Box is up to over $18, last year they were down around $13-$14. Local gun shops are more. I could find 9mm for $6/50 last year. Those deals are past...sadly. Will prices come down? Probably not.
Now these prices weren't exactly a surprise. We were warned about rising ammo prices all last year; we knew these were coming. Now that the jacked up prices are here, I'm sure we're all wishing we'd bought more. I know I am.
Freak out, suck up the prices, and buy more? Probably not a bad idea, if you're not squared away (I know I'm not). Prices will stay high for the foreseeable future, so you won't be losing out on anything. Just don't kick yourself too much for not buying earlier...I know I am.
Of course, the higher prices get, the more attractive reloading gets. I'm pretty darn busy and space is at a premium in my apartment, but as soon as I've got a little more space, I'll try to get together some coin for reloading gear.
2/19/08
2/12/08
Jericho Returns tonight!
Tune into CBS tonight for the return of Jericho. Give it your support, we need more shows like this on the airwaves!!!
2/11/08
Survival Lighting, pt. 2
Alright, so headlamps are king for all-around use. Hands free, long battery life, all that good stuff. But, hey, they SUCK for tactical use. Yep, not exactly the best idea to run around a firefight with a big light on top of your head. No good for momentary lighting--flashing an area quickly. And nowhere near the brightness of today's tactical flashlights--we want retina-melting lumen count here.
Here's where your second light comes in, the high-intensity, hard-use tactical light. Typically they run on CR123a's, and typically blast out close to a hundred (or more) lumens, and have a "clickie" tail cap for momentary on. They're blindingly bright; all the light you'll need in a tough situation. They're specifically designed for combat and abuse, hardened to survive impact, and reinforced to handle the recoil of a firearm.
Surefire is the big name in the tactical flashlight market, and they have a bunch of solid products. They've recently begun an update of their line, switching over from xenon bulbs, which can burn out and break, to high-output LEDs, which will last for 100k+ hours of use, and also have a better run time. If you're in the market for a new flashlight, make sure it's an LED light...the xenon bulbs are quickly being phased out in favor of new, better LED technology. Worrying about bulbs burning out, needing to carry replacement bulbs...ya, lame. LED's all the way.
While Surefire is the top name, they've got a number of competitors who are nipping at their heals, and often times, releasing cooler, more cutting-edge lights. Fenix is the name that first comes to mind. I have a little AAA light, and E1, that has been great. Fenix has some very impressive offerings, and they're usually about half the price of Surefire's. They're made in China, but in my experience have been very solid quality. There are, of course, dozens of other manufacturers of lights. The Candle Power Forums offers more information than I could ever hope to cover.
An issue with most "tactical" lights is that they run off CR123a's, which are easy to find on the Internet, but harder to find locally, and run $1-$4 a pop, depending on where you get them. They have a shelf life of 10 years, so buy in bulk, online, for the best deal. Most of your other gear will probably NOT run on CR123a's, meaning you'll have to stock up on at least 2 different kinds of batteries. There are a few good lights on the market that run on AAs. I'm looking at the Nightcore Defender Infinity, but there have been troubles with the manufacturer getting these out to market. A cool light though, by the look of it.
The most easily available lights would probably be the Surefire G2 LED and the 6P LED, which are both sold at Lowe's hardware, amongst other places. Both are good quality lights. I've heard some very good things about the Brinkman lights sold at Wal-Mart, I believe, but I have no experience with these lights.
If the headlamp is your all-around, utilitarian light, the tactical flashlight is your panic light. This is your emergency light, the light you turn to when you NEED a handheld spotlight, right away. Keep it close and quickly accessible, ready for use.
Here are some great videos on YouTube covering Low Light tactics, from the Surefire Institute:
Low Light Technic 1
Low Light Technic 2
Low Light Technic 3
Enjoy the background music!
Here's where your second light comes in, the high-intensity, hard-use tactical light. Typically they run on CR123a's, and typically blast out close to a hundred (or more) lumens, and have a "clickie" tail cap for momentary on. They're blindingly bright; all the light you'll need in a tough situation. They're specifically designed for combat and abuse, hardened to survive impact, and reinforced to handle the recoil of a firearm.
Surefire is the big name in the tactical flashlight market, and they have a bunch of solid products. They've recently begun an update of their line, switching over from xenon bulbs, which can burn out and break, to high-output LEDs, which will last for 100k+ hours of use, and also have a better run time. If you're in the market for a new flashlight, make sure it's an LED light...the xenon bulbs are quickly being phased out in favor of new, better LED technology. Worrying about bulbs burning out, needing to carry replacement bulbs...ya, lame. LED's all the way.
While Surefire is the top name, they've got a number of competitors who are nipping at their heals, and often times, releasing cooler, more cutting-edge lights. Fenix is the name that first comes to mind. I have a little AAA light, and E1, that has been great. Fenix has some very impressive offerings, and they're usually about half the price of Surefire's. They're made in China, but in my experience have been very solid quality. There are, of course, dozens of other manufacturers of lights. The Candle Power Forums offers more information than I could ever hope to cover.
An issue with most "tactical" lights is that they run off CR123a's, which are easy to find on the Internet, but harder to find locally, and run $1-$4 a pop, depending on where you get them. They have a shelf life of 10 years, so buy in bulk, online, for the best deal. Most of your other gear will probably NOT run on CR123a's, meaning you'll have to stock up on at least 2 different kinds of batteries. There are a few good lights on the market that run on AAs. I'm looking at the Nightcore Defender Infinity, but there have been troubles with the manufacturer getting these out to market. A cool light though, by the look of it.
The most easily available lights would probably be the Surefire G2 LED and the 6P LED, which are both sold at Lowe's hardware, amongst other places. Both are good quality lights. I've heard some very good things about the Brinkman lights sold at Wal-Mart, I believe, but I have no experience with these lights.
If the headlamp is your all-around, utilitarian light, the tactical flashlight is your panic light. This is your emergency light, the light you turn to when you NEED a handheld spotlight, right away. Keep it close and quickly accessible, ready for use.
Here are some great videos on YouTube covering Low Light tactics, from the Surefire Institute:
Low Light Technic 1
Low Light Technic 2
Low Light Technic 3
Enjoy the background music!
2/10/08
Survival Lighting, pt. 1
Anyone who has ever been camping or through a blackout knows just how important a good source of light is. Technology has brought flashlight technology ahead by leaps and bounds over the past several years, with LED technology leading the way. The prepared person has a wide variety of options to look into.
In my opinion, the best, most all-around versatile light is the headlamp. They might look a little goofy, but they're functional and hands free lighting. Setting up a tent, working on a car, lighting a fire, and more other camp chores require use of BOTH hands. Holding a flashlight in your mouth gets old, fast. Most headlamps these days use LED lights and run for dozens of hours on a set of batteries.
In my personal kit, I rock a Petzl Tactikka Adapt XP.
It's a great light. The red filter can be slid on and off--red light is more easy on the night vision, less visible from and distance, and also good for spooking out friends and family. The "Adapt" part means that it can be detached from the headband and used on a belt clip or a special adhesive mount, which can be attached to helmets, etc. The versatility is worth the extra couple dollars over the Tactikka XP model. It's night amazingly bright, but provides more than enough light for work and hiking. A boost mode can provide, well, a momentary boost of light when needed. The headband is also surprisingly useful for hanging the lamp from a branch or tent ceiling to light an area. I've found the headlamp to be comfortable to wear for extended periods, something that concerned me before I'd tried one out.
The Tactikka's will run for a manufacturer's claimed 120hrs on low mode. Real-life use will vary, but they will run a LONG time on one set of batteries. One complaint that I do have is that they run off AAA batteries. I'm a big proponent of standardization in preps, and MOST other lights and electronic devices out there seem to run on AAs or CR123A's. Keep that in mind while you're shopping around, especially if you're already planning on carrying AAs as backups for GPS, radios, and so on. For me, it's not a deal breaker. AAAs are at least tiny and easy to pack.
I'm going to interject here with a slight complaint: glow sticks. Sure, they are good in SOME situations. No spark, no chance of blowing anything up by lighting them. Work underwater. Provide light for several hours. Disposable, can use for marking trails and so on. BUT, for their space, most people would be better off stocking up on BATTERIES. For starters, your glow sticks will hit their expiration LONG before your batteries do. A fresh set of batteries for a headlamp will give you, say, 50 hours of useful, on-demand light. A glow stick provides a few hours of constant, but fairly dim light, and then is useless. They've also got that annoying, crinkly wrapper. It just seems like a no-brainer to me: batteries win. If you're worried about needing a backup light, HAVE ONE!
Petzl and Black Diamond are two of the better brands of headlamps. I have no experience with Black Diamond, but can whole-heartedly recommend the Petzl Tactikka. I've got some posted in the TEOTWAWKI Blog store, and they're available at most major sporting goods stores and places like TAD GEAR.
If you're one of those holding out against a headlamp b/c they seem stupid or goofy looking, then you've got to try one out. Really. Go camping. Wait until dark to begin setting up your tent. Try it with a normal flashlight. Give up in frustration and humble yourself to the pure utility of a headlamp. There's no better tool for all-around lighting tasks.
In my opinion, the best, most all-around versatile light is the headlamp. They might look a little goofy, but they're functional and hands free lighting. Setting up a tent, working on a car, lighting a fire, and more other camp chores require use of BOTH hands. Holding a flashlight in your mouth gets old, fast. Most headlamps these days use LED lights and run for dozens of hours on a set of batteries.
In my personal kit, I rock a Petzl Tactikka Adapt XP.
It's a great light. The red filter can be slid on and off--red light is more easy on the night vision, less visible from and distance, and also good for spooking out friends and family. The "Adapt" part means that it can be detached from the headband and used on a belt clip or a special adhesive mount, which can be attached to helmets, etc. The versatility is worth the extra couple dollars over the Tactikka XP model. It's night amazingly bright, but provides more than enough light for work and hiking. A boost mode can provide, well, a momentary boost of light when needed. The headband is also surprisingly useful for hanging the lamp from a branch or tent ceiling to light an area. I've found the headlamp to be comfortable to wear for extended periods, something that concerned me before I'd tried one out.The Tactikka's will run for a manufacturer's claimed 120hrs on low mode. Real-life use will vary, but they will run a LONG time on one set of batteries. One complaint that I do have is that they run off AAA batteries. I'm a big proponent of standardization in preps, and MOST other lights and electronic devices out there seem to run on AAs or CR123A's. Keep that in mind while you're shopping around, especially if you're already planning on carrying AAs as backups for GPS, radios, and so on. For me, it's not a deal breaker. AAAs are at least tiny and easy to pack.
I'm going to interject here with a slight complaint: glow sticks. Sure, they are good in SOME situations. No spark, no chance of blowing anything up by lighting them. Work underwater. Provide light for several hours. Disposable, can use for marking trails and so on. BUT, for their space, most people would be better off stocking up on BATTERIES. For starters, your glow sticks will hit their expiration LONG before your batteries do. A fresh set of batteries for a headlamp will give you, say, 50 hours of useful, on-demand light. A glow stick provides a few hours of constant, but fairly dim light, and then is useless. They've also got that annoying, crinkly wrapper. It just seems like a no-brainer to me: batteries win. If you're worried about needing a backup light, HAVE ONE!
Petzl and Black Diamond are two of the better brands of headlamps. I have no experience with Black Diamond, but can whole-heartedly recommend the Petzl Tactikka. I've got some posted in the TEOTWAWKI Blog store, and they're available at most major sporting goods stores and places like TAD GEAR.
If you're one of those holding out against a headlamp b/c they seem stupid or goofy looking, then you've got to try one out. Really. Go camping. Wait until dark to begin setting up your tent. Try it with a normal flashlight. Give up in frustration and humble yourself to the pure utility of a headlamp. There's no better tool for all-around lighting tasks.
2/9/08
Ramblings...
Well, I'm a little ticked. Outbid at the last second on a Katadyn Pocket up on Ebay. Would have got it for under $100 before shipping. Dang good deal...but alas, outbid by $1 in the last few seconds. I've started going through some of my old stuff, gathering dust, posting it up on the Bay, and then directing the funds towards preps. Haven't made a lot yet, but every little bit helps.
Spent some time wandering around a local Sportsman's Warehouse the other day. Ended up buying a Byrd Raven to give as a present. Nice little knife for around $20. I EDC a Benchmade Mini-Grip, but I'm thinking about getting a Byrd to carry around as a beater knife. I find myself hesitant to use the Mini-Grip on messy jobs. May pick up a Byrd Cara Cara sometime soon...I would like a bigger knife, too. The Kershaw Junk Yard Dog II is a smoking hot knife, too...but I'd probably go to easy on it.
Sportsman's also had what looked like a copy of a Surefire E1E for about $15. LED, good looking construction...really had to resist buying one. Anyone have any knowledge about these?
Spent some time pricing out a new vehicle this week...no deals to be found, really. We'd like a small SUV, but the prices are horrendous on anything with less than about 100k miles on them. We did see a tricked out Toyota FJ Cruiser that had both my wife and I drooling. Lift, aftermarket rims, ARB roof rack, all kinds of niceness. If only we had $38k lying around to be wasted. Car prices are really bad, though...like down payment on a house. Or several Class III weapons. The house and machine guns will at least hold or appreciate their value, though.
I'm leaning towards keeping our current vehicle and driving it into the ground. It's not exactly an ideal BOV, and it's pricey to get work done on. I'll probably venture into doing some of the repairs/maintenance myself, which will be an adventure. I'm pretty much a total novice/noob/fool when it comes to working on cars...guess doing is the only way to learn, though!
We'll keep shopping around too...prices will only come down as the slow economy hits the dealerships, even more than it already has. I overheard a manager at one dealership telling someone they'd only sold 3 cars all week...not so good for them.
Spread the word about TEOTWAWKI Blog, guys! If you have a blog or website and would like to swap links, shoot me an e-mail at teotwawki.blog @ gmail.com. If you've got any questions you'd like answered, issues you'd like raised, or material you'd like reviewed, just like me know and I'll be glad to oblige!
Thanks again for dropping by the blog, stay safe!
Spent some time wandering around a local Sportsman's Warehouse the other day. Ended up buying a Byrd Raven to give as a present. Nice little knife for around $20. I EDC a Benchmade Mini-Grip, but I'm thinking about getting a Byrd to carry around as a beater knife. I find myself hesitant to use the Mini-Grip on messy jobs. May pick up a Byrd Cara Cara sometime soon...I would like a bigger knife, too. The Kershaw Junk Yard Dog II is a smoking hot knife, too...but I'd probably go to easy on it.
Sportsman's also had what looked like a copy of a Surefire E1E for about $15. LED, good looking construction...really had to resist buying one. Anyone have any knowledge about these?
Spent some time pricing out a new vehicle this week...no deals to be found, really. We'd like a small SUV, but the prices are horrendous on anything with less than about 100k miles on them. We did see a tricked out Toyota FJ Cruiser that had both my wife and I drooling. Lift, aftermarket rims, ARB roof rack, all kinds of niceness. If only we had $38k lying around to be wasted. Car prices are really bad, though...like down payment on a house. Or several Class III weapons. The house and machine guns will at least hold or appreciate their value, though.
I'm leaning towards keeping our current vehicle and driving it into the ground. It's not exactly an ideal BOV, and it's pricey to get work done on. I'll probably venture into doing some of the repairs/maintenance myself, which will be an adventure. I'm pretty much a total novice/noob/fool when it comes to working on cars...guess doing is the only way to learn, though!
We'll keep shopping around too...prices will only come down as the slow economy hits the dealerships, even more than it already has. I overheard a manager at one dealership telling someone they'd only sold 3 cars all week...not so good for them.
Spread the word about TEOTWAWKI Blog, guys! If you have a blog or website and would like to swap links, shoot me an e-mail at teotwawki.blog @ gmail.com. If you've got any questions you'd like answered, issues you'd like raised, or material you'd like reviewed, just like me know and I'll be glad to oblige!
Thanks again for dropping by the blog, stay safe!
2/6/08
How to Hide Anything by Palladin Press
People concerned with S&P are often a paranoid lot. I mean, preparing for the apocalypse takes a certain pessimistic outlook on the future. With that quasi tin-foil hat outlook occasionally comes the desire to cache, stash, hide, and conceal items. Food, firearms, ammo, and other tools are amongst the most common items to be hid. Firearms especially, in fear of jack-booted thugs going door-to-door, seizing guns as part of a Hitlery-esque campaign to rob citizens of their 2nd amendment rights.
How to Hide Anything, written in 1984, covers, well, how to hide anything. Many of the hiding places seem to be intended for use in hiding one's "stash" of drugs; if you're worried about someone finding your precious crack stash, you've got more immediate problems than surviving the coming apocalypse. Tiny stashes include the fridge and freezer, under baseboards, drilled out chair legs, behind electrical outlets, and inside piranha tanks.
More useful are the sections on hiding larger items and personnel. Dummy pipework is one of my favorite ideas; unless someone with a good knowledge of plumbing takes a close look at the setup, it can be used to conceal a fairly large amount of preps. Cheap and relatively easy to set up. Creating hidey holes inside sheet rock walls is another interesting idea. Building false walls and ceilings is also discussed. The ideas for hiding personnel include concealed interior rooms and camouflaged bunkers and holes. This size of concealed space may be of most interest to the S&P crowd, in order to pre-cache a stash of supplies on a bug-out land or establish a hideout to use during a bug-out situation.
How to Hide Anything contains illustrations of many of the ideas discussed. They're not detailed diagrams by any means, rather a demonstration of how the idea could be used. It wouldn't surprise me if several of the larger "construction" ideas were structurally unsound. Do your research or check with an expert before making any drastic changes to your home. The book is largely a source of ideas and inspiration for creating your own hiding places, and provides a good starting point for anyone looking to stash a few preps.
How to Hide Anything, written in 1984, covers, well, how to hide anything. Many of the hiding places seem to be intended for use in hiding one's "stash" of drugs; if you're worried about someone finding your precious crack stash, you've got more immediate problems than surviving the coming apocalypse. Tiny stashes include the fridge and freezer, under baseboards, drilled out chair legs, behind electrical outlets, and inside piranha tanks.
More useful are the sections on hiding larger items and personnel. Dummy pipework is one of my favorite ideas; unless someone with a good knowledge of plumbing takes a close look at the setup, it can be used to conceal a fairly large amount of preps. Cheap and relatively easy to set up. Creating hidey holes inside sheet rock walls is another interesting idea. Building false walls and ceilings is also discussed. The ideas for hiding personnel include concealed interior rooms and camouflaged bunkers and holes. This size of concealed space may be of most interest to the S&P crowd, in order to pre-cache a stash of supplies on a bug-out land or establish a hideout to use during a bug-out situation.
How to Hide Anything contains illustrations of many of the ideas discussed. They're not detailed diagrams by any means, rather a demonstration of how the idea could be used. It wouldn't surprise me if several of the larger "construction" ideas were structurally unsound. Do your research or check with an expert before making any drastic changes to your home. The book is largely a source of ideas and inspiration for creating your own hiding places, and provides a good starting point for anyone looking to stash a few preps.
Great SurvivalBlog posts
Thought I'd direct readers to a couple great SurvivalBlog posts from JWR today. First is from the SurvivalBlog archives. The second is on barter items. Some exceptional food for thought today on prep lists and barter items.
I do have to say I disagree with JWR on using ammunition for barter, unless it's done very quietly and with those you trust completely. In fact, any bartering in a disaster situation should be handled very carefully--if word spreads that you've got a big surplus on needed items (food, ammo, tools, medical supplies, etc.) you could wind up with some unwanted trouble.
I do have to say I disagree with JWR on using ammunition for barter, unless it's done very quietly and with those you trust completely. In fact, any bartering in a disaster situation should be handled very carefully--if word spreads that you've got a big surplus on needed items (food, ammo, tools, medical supplies, etc.) you could wind up with some unwanted trouble.
2/5/08
Economists: Recession is here
Stocks took a big tumble today, and some economists are saying that the U.S. economy is in recession.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/05/news/economy/recession/index.htm
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/05/markets/markets_wrap/index.htm?postversion=2008020518
A bad service sector report sent stocks on their biggest fall in three months, over 370 points.
Looks like there may be rough economic times ahead. I'm guessing, though, that most of my readers are conservative spenders and won't be amongst the hardest hit if a recession is truly here on our doorsteps. Savings, avoiding unnecessary debt, establishing a food supply, and reducing reliance on the "grid" will help the prepared through tough times. If you haven't put anything back, start now. Food is a good start.
If you've got cash to spare, if could be a very smart time to put it into precious metals and hard-goods, firearms and ammo specifically. The Fed is worried about inflation, and we've been seeing it happen around us. Precious metals, firearms, and ammo will retain or increase in their value. With recessions usually comes increased crime, and with a very good possibility of a gun-banner in the White House next year, firearms could be a very, very wise investment.
Expect the value of the dollar to further decrease if recession comes rolling through. My concern here is the Chinese cash/investment holdings...imagine what would happen if they decide to switch over to Euros while the U.S. was in the midst of a harsh recession...not good at all.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/05/news/economy/recession/index.htm
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/05/markets/markets_wrap/index.htm?postversion=2008020518
A bad service sector report sent stocks on their biggest fall in three months, over 370 points.
"This is the most unequivocal sign we've had that the economy is weakening," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at RBS Greenwich Capital. "We've had data pointing in that direction, but they've been all over the map and it always seemed like there was a silver lining in the weak reports."
"There is nothing in this report that was redeeming," he added. "It's simply terrible."Looks like there may be rough economic times ahead. I'm guessing, though, that most of my readers are conservative spenders and won't be amongst the hardest hit if a recession is truly here on our doorsteps. Savings, avoiding unnecessary debt, establishing a food supply, and reducing reliance on the "grid" will help the prepared through tough times. If you haven't put anything back, start now. Food is a good start.
If you've got cash to spare, if could be a very smart time to put it into precious metals and hard-goods, firearms and ammo specifically. The Fed is worried about inflation, and we've been seeing it happen around us. Precious metals, firearms, and ammo will retain or increase in their value. With recessions usually comes increased crime, and with a very good possibility of a gun-banner in the White House next year, firearms could be a very, very wise investment.
Expect the value of the dollar to further decrease if recession comes rolling through. My concern here is the Chinese cash/investment holdings...imagine what would happen if they decide to switch over to Euros while the U.S. was in the midst of a harsh recession...not good at all.
Valentine's gift idea
If you're not afraid of your significant other using it on you, Doug Ritter at Equipped to Survive has a Valentine's Day gift idea...
Diamonds are boring--if you truly want to spoil your wife, do it with S30v steel.
Pink Mini-RSK Mk-1s can be found here.
Diamonds are boring--if you truly want to spoil your wife, do it with S30v steel.Pink Mini-RSK Mk-1s can be found here.
Gas price hikes coming
From: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22919642/
"Experts are predicting pump prices, which jumped by almost a dollar a gallon in each of the last two springs in many parts of the United States, will spike again this year as refiners and gas stations switch from winter- to summer-blended fuels.
American's as a whole don't know how good their gas prices are when compared to other parts of the world (Europe), but gas increases are going to continue for the foreseeable future. Large trucks and SUVs will become even more attractive for the consumer--if you're in the market for one, hang on a few months and you'll be able to find a screamin' good deal. Expect more hybrid and fuel efficient cars hitting the marketplace as well, and an increased demand for ethanol as well.
"Experts are predicting pump prices, which jumped by almost a dollar a gallon in each of the last two springs in many parts of the United States, will spike again this year as refiners and gas stations switch from winter- to summer-blended fuels.
The increases, starting as early as February in southern California, could push the average national price to a record $3.50 a gallon or more by June.
That would be 17 percent higher than today's average of just under $3 a gallon, which already is about 80 cents a gallon higher than year-ago levels thanks to the surge of crude oil that took futures prices briefly to $100 a barrel. Prices in urban areas on each coast could approach $4 a gallon."
American's as a whole don't know how good their gas prices are when compared to other parts of the world (Europe), but gas increases are going to continue for the foreseeable future. Large trucks and SUVs will become even more attractive for the consumer--if you're in the market for one, hang on a few months and you'll be able to find a screamin' good deal. Expect more hybrid and fuel efficient cars hitting the marketplace as well, and an increased demand for ethanol as well.
2/4/08
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles "Heavy Metal"
Well, better than the last episode, but still something of a let down. Sarah and the gang uncover a previously unknown terminator and attempt to foil his plans to stockpile metals used in terminator manufacturing. A few good moments, but a little lacking overall.
SCC seems suffers from a case of lackluster writing, which is sad, as there is so much potential in the Terminator franchise. The episodes just feel flat and lifeless, with sparks of ingenuity and creativity. There are some great moments, but there's a big gap in the quality of writing when compared to Lost, 24, and Heroes when they are at their best. SCC sadly feels like a "B" list show; I really hope that changes as the season progresses.
That being said, SCC is still a pretty good show, with a lot of potential. The next episode promises to be "the most action packed of the season!" and I hope it lives up to that claim.
SCC seems suffers from a case of lackluster writing, which is sad, as there is so much potential in the Terminator franchise. The episodes just feel flat and lifeless, with sparks of ingenuity and creativity. There are some great moments, but there's a big gap in the quality of writing when compared to Lost, 24, and Heroes when they are at their best. SCC sadly feels like a "B" list show; I really hope that changes as the season progresses.
That being said, SCC is still a pretty good show, with a lot of potential. The next episode promises to be "the most action packed of the season!" and I hope it lives up to that claim.
New Episode of Sara Connors Chronicles tonight
Fox pushed Terminator: SCC fairly heavily throughout the Super Bowl last night. Nearly a hundred million people watched the big game, big exposure for SCC. A new episode premieres tonight, entitled "Heavy Metal." I hope it's a good one to capitalize on the audience brought in from the Super Bowl. From the SCC website, this synopsis:
John becomes separated from his mother and Cameron while the trio search for stolen cargo. Amid the chaos, he discovers the future may be bleaker than he imagined. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison’s murder investigation turns up a new lead.
The above screen shot is available on the website, the Terminator and Sarah chilling in some kind of bunker/fallout shelter.
An online game based on the show, "Evasion" is available here. I haven't had a chance to play it yet, but it looks fairly in-depth...
John becomes separated from his mother and Cameron while the trio search for stolen cargo. Amid the chaos, he discovers the future may be bleaker than he imagined. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison’s murder investigation turns up a new lead.
The above screen shot is available on the website, the Terminator and Sarah chilling in some kind of bunker/fallout shelter.An online game based on the show, "Evasion" is available here. I haven't had a chance to play it yet, but it looks fairly in-depth...
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