Hello to all... I am Dirttime Dude... Dude McLean , I live in SoCa... I am a former U.S Marine, All my kids are grown up and gone. I have grand kids.
I am a writer for Wilderness Way magazine where Im a field editor and photog as well.
I have studied , participated in and lived survival for over 50 years. My kids were raised to be self reliant. And they are.
I learned many skills from my Dad and his goofy friends, read, loners in the woods.
Since the late 70s. I have consulted with familys, groups, churches, and others on and about survival.
I had a great career in the music biz as well. I was a record producer and a music publisher for a really long time.
I have worked with many of the top acts from the 60s until right now.
Being in the music biz gave lots of free time to be in the bush. Im a hunter, fisherman, trapper, solo camping nut. I have been solo for over 90 days at a time.
Lots of solo treks for a 4 days, 2 weeks, 30 days, etc...
I have had gardens for 35 years. I like square foot and raised beds.
I may know some of you from other forums.
I am a partner in "Dirttime" with Alan Halcon and Christopher Nyerges.
Great to be here. Hope to learn from you and perhaps I can add to the mix as well.
Oh, and Im too immature to be this old.
Dude...check yer6