The Deadliest Decision You'll Ever Make

[@RawSkit1977]

I stay away from crowds; PERIOD!

[@TinaMarie869]

Same 😊

[@keyfitter]

I’m not a people person anyway and avoided crowds long before this country started turning into a slaughter house.

[@tonylawrence1814]

@@RawSkit1977 I go early before too many ppl get there

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

I live in Queens NYC, hard to avoid crowds…

[@Stayingalert]

The next 19 days will be difficult. Keep your heads on a swivel and God Bless everyone on this channel.

[@michaeltaylor-xf6yo]

19 days? More like the next 100 years to get rid of this destructive ideology

[@ryanlight1013]

Prayers!

[@jackieperez9922]

Many prayers.

[@mikepurdy3952]

Everyone celebrating the New Year,,, I will celebrate on Jan. 20th

[@diannemc3179]

@@mikepurdy3952 you got that right👍🏻🇺🇸

[@terrynance3673]

That's the reason I celebrate in my pj's sitting in my recliner... at home!

[@TinaMarie869]

We are watching a movie in bed and most times do not make it to the end😴😂

[@Cthomas5678]

Same here I took a long hot shower shaved and did my own pedicure at midnight lol and my Jammie’s never felt better ❤ my granddaughter got me a very nice warm and comfy pj’s for Christmas, she said grandma you always let us open a present on Christmas Eve and it was always a pair pj’s❤ i loved hearing that because I can bet she’ll carry on that tradition when she has children. My mom did the same for us kids then I did that for my daughter too!

[@greybone777]

Plenty of Walmart shopper's in their pj's in the Omak Washington Walmart 😅

[@Cthomas5678]

@ 🤣🤣 I’ve never done that and probably never will!! I’d be afraid of running into to someone I knew lol I’d be mortified. I retired from nursing last year and we’d have some of the young girls wanting to come to work Wearing them 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@johnpoole8321]

@@greybone777 Yup, self respect is gone with a lot of people in this day and age. Their is a lady with a YT channel showing all the get ups these clowns wear to Walmart. Half way between gross and unreal.

[@TXJan0057]

My momma always said nothing good ever happens in public after midnight. 😊

[@tundranomad]

My Dad said the same thing.

[@BuddyH69]

Your momma was smart

[@shelahogletree7711]

My mom said 11 pm, but I was sheltered.

[@lorih9182]

My mother's advice as well. RIP, mom.

[@countrysister700]

I thought the same thing when I heard that happened at 3am

[@sunshine6729]

Yes, it happened to me and my husband 2 months ago. My mother had to have heart surgery and then 6days later had to have another surgery. She was down 2 months, during this time my husband had an injection in his eye which is a normal thing for him. This shot was a different brand, same medication but, his eye rejected the medication! During this time I am on FMLA ( not being paid and husband can’t work) We had our preps! We are just now getting back to normal. Mom has recovered and husband still is having a small issue with his eye but he is no longer blind! God is good!

[@johnevans1969]

God is Good but this world isn't

[@undercover5596]

Glad are are well and you have each other. Sounds like you and your husband both have wonderful spouses. LOL

[@shirleyyoung1941]

Wow scary! My husband had catoric surgery, then on second visit check Dr noticed a piece of plague broke off lodge in his eye,Dr said he was so lucky it didn't go to his brain and kill him instantly, Gods hand stopped it in eye! Then as follow ups they tested and he has gulcoma A blessing how it was discovered! He now has drops daily, I pray he won't have to have shots! We just never know , the good news is he didn't have a stroke and God always in charge! John 3:16 ,very thankful for this outcome.

[@sunshine6729]

@ amen

[@pionus3651]

@@shirleyyoung1941🙏🙏🙏

[@DG-dk4oi]

He's right. I prevented myself from being robbed last night by simply paying attention. He looked at me when I locked eyes with him and my body language basically said I'm ready and he decided against it and walked the opposite direction. Defended myself without firing a shot

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Yea ok. 🙄.

[@DG-dk4oi]

@miketheyunggod2534 Smh

[@christinanapolitano6837]

Good job

[@ronhanks4610]

I have been in a similar situation myself, situational awareness and training is the key to survival.

[@DG-dk4oi]

@@ronhanks4610 glad it ended well for you

[@pjm8183]

I shudder to think if what they have planned for us over the next 20 days and beyond.

[@Neal-z9g]

Buckle up it is a coming. I have friends in my local sheriff department. Every sheriff office in every county and every state have been briefed on what is coming down the pipeline. I can't go into much detail here, but I will tell you it is not going to be good, pleasant and the sheriffs told me you need to be prepped food, water etc. ESPECIALLY GUNS AND AMMO!! That is what my sheriffs have been telling me and the people that are choosing to back the sheriffs.

[@nextxit]

That’s the main reason why I don’t like to be in crowds of people. All it takes is one crazy person to ruin other peoples lives.

[@mark8964]

Hey neighbor hope you are well❤😊

[@MemawPrepper976]

Agree!

[@lisabeam8315]

Oh, you're so right, and the older you get, the more you see,bad stuff happens to you and everyone, it does.

[@mhammer5]

I will be 70 in June. In all of my years I have never gone out on New Year's Eve. I have never had the urge.

[@willsmountainhomestead]

You make a very good point in that bad things do happen and can be unexpected. My husband, 47yo, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in August. I am a stay at home mom, and it really can be a strain financially if you are not prepared. Medical bills add up, so do travel expenses, and therapy treatments. Had we not been prepared by way of keeping our expenses low and having a fully stocked pantry, we would have been struggling. But God is good and my husband is doing great and after 2 major surgeries, he is said to be disease free. He is taking immunotherapy, so we will still have travel expenses, scans, and many appointments for this year. My advice is to grow a garden, learn to preserve your own food, and pay down debt. Happy New Year!!

[@reneehailey4462]

Look into ivermectin and fenbendazole. It kills cancer!!! You must be aggressive in your medical world.

[@Scott-Lindell]

I told my better half when she asked me if “I was going to stay up to see the new year come in”, nope, I’ll get up in the morning and see what it looks like.

[@Gina-de8gb]

Yup , never trust anyone , THANK YOU PINBALL

[@debbywelchel3893]

The only thing to do before anything MEET JESUS as you SAVIOR. So when GOD calls you home we are ready to meet JESUS. That's no. One then I pray and prep like Joseph. I pray for all to have a safe year and pray for all who are in turmoil. I stayed home and enjoyed the evening. I am getting ready for the snowstorm right now. I always say why not me. That keeps me on my toes. I am 72 and live in the country with my husband who is not healthy. My lists are long but at the top is JESUS. Thank you so much for everything Pinball.

[@PaulaDavis-e2p]

❤

[@kathrynsmalley7480]

Amen ❤

[@angelsserenade1]

❤

[@carol622]

My spouse did die a year ago. All of us will die eventually. Thankfully I'm ok financially so far, but ill say that you cannot prepare for the loss emotionally. Every individual should be as self reliant as possible. My strength comes from the Lord. I can defend myself but two is always better than one. I have good adult children but my husband was in the military, very intelligent and irreplaceable in so many ways most of all I just miss him.

[@vetprep3883]

Sorry to hear that. Hope everything works out for you. God bless.

[@imeverywoman3582]

I am truly sorry. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and make His presence felt. 💞

[@lynnekirkup984]

❤❤

[@fionamcormac7786]

Dont be drunk when out and about...anywhere..

[@Condition_ONE]

Give us another captain obvious-level PSA 🤡.

[@freedomspromise8519]

@@Condition_ONEIt’s ridiculous to be an a**hole over a serious subject. I am guessing there are a few on this channel who drink and drive. Troll.

[@pssstitsme6037]

Fox News reporting name of terrorist as Shamsud-Din Jabbar 🙄, an ISIS flag was located in the truck (rented in Houston, TX), was a US citizen, and most likely wasn't working alone, as he didn't acquire/rent the vehicle utilized in the attack himself. This current administration must be held accountable for the (lack) of action that brought this nation into this state. ✌️

[@sheilamcclellan8693]

That was an act of terrorism

[@tonylawrence1814]

@@pssstitsme6037 2 ppl confirmed he is a u.s.military veteran 😒

[@TR-nv3if]

A mole ?

[@sheilamcclellan8693]

@@tonylawrence1814 so true, if so it fits the playbook of the terror attack on Ft. Hood Texas back in 2009 or 2010. Culture and spiritual warfare going on. They postponed the freakin Sugar Bowl today because of this NOLA terror attack. Of course they want to say it is homegrown, but now it is too big to ignore and sweep under the rug. They postponed the freakin Sugar Bowl y’all. How to tell me it’s terrorism by saying it’s not terrorism. The POS rented his truck in Houston Texas which means he came right through our area on his way to do this vile act. Find out who is funding this crap and cut out the cancer in our country. Homegrown and foreign grown. Buckle up everyone.

[@1Happygranny]

Heard same he served 10 yrs so America paid for this terrorist ​@@tonylawrence1814

[@billdubois56]

It can happen to any of us at any time and any where ..

[@beckyhoffman9423]

I am 63, Lost my husband so trying to navigate through life the best I can. Sister was killed in car wreck scared to death to drive too far scared of being in a wreck. Still see what I can’t unsee hope nobody else has to go through that

[@CynthiaWilliams-v5h]

Praiseing and worshipping Jesus breaks them chain's. Jesus has helped me Thur 5 suicides in my family. I'm 60 I'm whole because of Jesus. Praiseing and praiseing and praiseing. Sending love and light to you

[@nancygrogan6082]

Praying for you

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Awe Becky, my heart breaks for you. Sending you Healing hugs. Recently lost a son, hubby, sister and her daughter...., neice was only 48....leaving an Autistic son. "Shit happens every day", 😒 😢😢

[@RobinRicks]

Prayers for you. God is a good, faithful Father and will always be with you if you just ask. He will direct your steps and strengthen you in all things.

[@SuLaDean]

I am surrounded by people who don't believe "it could happen to them". They think I am unnecessarily paranoid

[@miketheyunggod2534]

I live in Arizona. Nothing happens here. Nothing.

[@katie7748]

Yep. Lots of them even here. Sigh.

[@reneeconley4994]

Back when walmarts were open 24hrs. I worked nights and had gotten off work early, around 2:30 am. When I came out of Walmart, a guy in a big expensive truck pulled up behind me sideways, blocking my car. (I was parked facing the store at the buggy retrieval area). He asked for $2 so he could get his diabetes medicine at CVS. Although there are 24hr CVS's in the area, all pharmacies within the pharmacy closed at 9pm and reopened at 8:30 am. Told him to refinance his truck. Then drove over the sidewalk to leave. In the rear view, I saw him go park in the same row of parking spots he left to block me. Scammed, or worse.

[@JS-px3et]

Smart move. But I bet you were still shaking g in your boots when you got home.😊

[@Rld1962]

Im uncomfortable just going to the local Walmart.

[@toomuch2do470]

Me too

[@monikas5125]

Same here

[@janiceggg185]

Me too

[@mrsrut4christ]

We carry. Don't take paper from strange men, ladies, it's a new thing for predators

[@jamestboehm6450]

That is why I try to stay on the edges of the store. If you need to get into the center take the most direct route, get what you need and move on.

[@tonylawrence1814]

My wife & i always go together..One shops, or whatever, & the other one runs security..This applies to whatever, & wherever 😊

[@lewis9888]

At 69, retired and single, I have to have my head on a swivel when I go anywhere.

[@tonylawrence1814]

@@lewis9888 I'm 67, Army Vet

[@chesterricherson3565]

Marine Corps, special operations veteran, when I go to the grocery store, if the parking lot is full, I will go somewhere else and come back later, ....

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

​@@tonylawrence1814 hugs to you, thanks for being You. ❤

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

​@@chesterricherson3565 Great idea! Thanks for your service and for being you.

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Always watch your surroundings.

[@chesterricherson3565]

ALWAYS!!

[@jamey7381]

We were in New Orleans the night before last on canal and my husband wanted to walk over on bourbon street and I said no it's too dangerous. Well he doesnt think I'm such a party pooper anymore

[@bettyir4302]

We went to NO when we were first married. Bourbon Street was dangerous way back then. Creepy freaks in every doorway following us almost demanding we come into their, uh, establishments. Even seeing I was there so hubby didn't swing that way. We finished out the week doing nothing but getting pizza delivered to our friends' house. We've had to drive that direction since but have taken detours around NO.

[@darla2142]

My New Years tradition is to go to bed early, get up Jan 1st say my prayers 🙏, balance my checkbook, polish the wood floors and exercise. It's hip to be square.

[@kllyc6327]

After a certain age, you don't need alcohol to wake up with a hangover 😂 Happy New Year

[@FloridaGirl-]

🤣

[@lindabopp6579]

Will be staying home as much as possible in the next few weeks. Brrrrr it's cold out. Thanks Pinball and Mrs Pinball 🙏❤️🙏

[@thesoapingllamas5131]

I never ever go to events where there are big crowds. Its too risky

[@TR-nv3if]

Me neither. I don’t like shoulder to shoulder crowds…usually a lot of obnoxious people in them

[@TR-nv3if]

The most unsafe area I’ve been in was a year ago, my husband was in the hospital for a surgery..I had to leave by myself in the pkg far.. which was the most dangerous area in our city, I always parked as close as possible and carried my spray “ on the ready”. Head on a swivel.., in and out as quickly as possible..all was fine but the place was creepy..( this is terrible but true, but right after my husband was released, we heard an immigrant walked into the maternity ward after 1O:30 and assaulted two women, then in another area, assaulted an older woman..so don’t always think security is handling it..

[@cindyeasterling6917]

Between two tornadoes Saturday evening. No power until Tuesday. Husband had two generators going, electric charger station, grill, preps and food at the ready. Still see gaps in the plans, though. More work to do. Never stop prepping.

[@lewis9888]

Retired, I have nearly 50 years of Preps and I still have holes in my preps.

[@paularobinson2352]

What holes did you encounter?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I was sick too! We got power finally Monday tho, TY Jesus I just wanted a cup of tea for my burning fire throat! Where I am there’s no preps. They just live in never-never-land.

[@royallioness6282]

I'm a firm believer in Murphy's law, "Anything that can go wrong, will."

[@chesterricherson3565]

Stay with that belief, it's SELDOM wrong!!

[@katie7748]

Yep. That and the fact that it can ALWAYS be worse...be grateful when it's not.

[@private7884]

Have you found that the younger generation has never heard of Murphy's Law?

[@ladyluger8698]

Great advice!! My family and friends just can't understand why I keep so much food on my shelves and in my freezer.

[@jeffday2574]

I bought two old Ford diesel pickups 86 and 89 conventionally aspirated no computers. They will run just fine in an emp. It's important to have something that will burn alternate fuels these will burn used oil so maybe not real green but I won't care. I like the idea of mobility myself it's important and these trucks are pretty reliable and I can fix them. We raise our food and we raise livestock on our place. We are both proficient with firearms and reloading munitions and we both shoot regular. We both hunt and fish she makes clothes I weld can run equipment fix anything that breaks. But still I prepare for everything so do my neighbors and tho they are all different than us they get reliance on each other. We help each other watch each others houses and make sure their kids are safe. Their kids know to head to our house if something is amiss or if their folks tell them to. We are always home and we make sure they know we are around to help if need be. It's important we help each other it's how we make it. All of us have skills and if we pool our talents we will survive. I just bought four radios in case cell don't work and handed out to the neighbors for emergencies we can cover a huge area. At 40 bucks apiece I may get 4 more. Communications wins battles. Makes things possible with a small force.

[@chesterricherson3565]

You, sir, are a wise individual!!

[@dodsonarmsco]

The three deadly delusions: 1) it can not happen to me, 2) I think I know, 3) I can handle it.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I does happen to me I do know And I can handle it, yep Been 60 yrs now this way

[@MaryStorer55]

Left for farm/ranch store yesterday. Needed new mucking boots and snow boots. Always strapped. Counted 16 people, mostly men, with nine’s on their hips.

[@hearing.last.trumpet]

Sounds like you live in a good area 🙂

[@MaryStorer55]

@ with the influx of the west coast, we sure have had a rise in crime. Always vigilant, Always have my wireless hole puncher. Have my enhanced carry, so if a state doesn’t allow my puncher, then I’m not coming.

[@larryh3267]

2024 I had emergency by pass surgery 45 days later a storm hit we lost our transportation and part of our house and 72 hours later my wife passed away trust me It can happen to you

[@phyllisyoung8047]

So sorry for all your losses.

[@MemawPrepper976]

Prayers 🙏

[@LynnDavisHathaway]

I’m so sorry. 😢

[@johnevans1969]

Life is so hard sometimes, Blessings be put upon you friend 🙏

[@ericarnaud7983]

Afternoon Pinball. Agree, we are our own first responder.

[@victoriabenjamin6484]

I'm 61 yrs old and my whole life I can remember struggling to go to sleep on New Years Eve because of the fireworks going off for hours past midnight. This is the first year that no one was celebrating...speaks volumes about how people feel!!

[@acctestlasttest3398]

Yes, and it not cheap to but shooting guns

[@GGsGarden]

I noticed the same thing this year.

[@Desert1776]

The Arizonans in my neighborhood didn't get that memo lol.

[@lewis9888]

I heard some fireworks but less than years past. I blame the economy. People could not afford the fireworks

[@mistymountainmiss]

There were fireworks in my neighborhood last night here in WV. We're talking the big ones with a grand finale. Obnoxious lol

[@carolynl4553]

I am eating leftovers from last year.😁

[@phyllisyoung8047]

Funny!

[@johnevans1969]

Right, me too

[@coloradopackratprepper]

I bet they're down right tasty!!!!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

I bet theyre down right tasty!!!!!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

I bet theyre down right tasty!!!!!

[@mickeymch876]

Nearly 11 years ago I was sitting in front of the TV when smoke drifted past my face. A fire had started in the garage (no smoke detctor required by code in the garage), I didn't know there was a fire until the fire breeched the laundryroom wall, the smoke drifted past my face and a minute later the smoke alarms went off. We made it out into the snow (I had socks, sweat pants and a t-shirt, nothing else). I was out of the house for 18 months. Bad things happen and it's usually an unwelcome surprise.

[@huskerdeedee]

I NEVER CARRY A PURSE. DO NOT BE A TARGET

[@charlescoleman4115]

Morning Pinball and community 🙏

[@foggymountainman9138]

Good morning Charles, and happy New years 🤝

[@brianveitenheimer4492]

You are so right about planing. I made the decision to have Pre 2000 vehicles with manual transmissions because I can fix them. I bought a rusted out truck like mine and stripped it for spares. It’s a lifesaver. Average transmission cost on a 2010 up vehicle is $5-7000.00. We can’t afford anything near that. I usually buy $1500.00 units, fix them, drive them for a year and resell for double.

[@reidcrosby6241]

Amen. I have a farm and keep numerous spares here (full vehicles) 1980/90s Mostly 300 six trucks, a few jeeps

[@TR-nv3if]

You have a gift (skill). Thats great!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

That’s unusual talent u have that 90% of other do not

[@rakamas]

Thank you Pinball ✝️❤

[@serenitysealed485]

Happy New Years Pinball, Mrs P, PBJ. All subscribers. May your year be joyous, happy and safe. May God bless you according to His will for you.

[@chesterricherson3565]

Thank you!!

[@IFoundWaldoAgain]

Almost everyday now I say, "If I just stay home....that wouldn't have happened to me".

[@buckeyedav1]

Those are valid points that people really should think about I am on a social security site and so many people are caught off guard when a spouse dies or they divorced before the magic number date that they would have been eligible for his social security when he dies. A lot of variables and a lot to think about went through this when my husband passed away in 2023 can not stress it enough make sure you have all your legals in order.. Will, Durable Power of Attorney the whole packet people put that off till "tomorrow" and all of a sudden tomorrow is here.. very thankful my husband and I got that taken care of ahead of time. Anna In Ohio

[@lindaledbetter9635]

Hell it can happen to all of us just keep prepping and praying

[@questioneverything9535]

4 iconic buildings were struck by lightning last night. The Capitol, the One World Trade Center, the Washington Monument and the Empire State Building.

[@Neal-z9g]

And those idiots were out there in that weather. No thanks.

[@Rose-ht3xc]

That's gotta be a sign for something...and probably not good!

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

We're having Hoppin John and garden greens. Today, we'll continue prepping. This month I'll be pulling apart my long term pantry, cleaning shelves and reorganizing. It's way over due. We're heavily stocked. But there's food I'll be rotating to pet food. We went to a community New Year's Eve party. It was packed, with people packing. 😉 Thanks Pinball. Wishing all a safe and blessed New Year's

[@rebelsixtynine1]

Hopping john?you lost a lot of people that don't know what that is.

[@paulawinstead5660]

@@rebelsixtynine1 I know when I run across something that is unknown to me, I google it. 😃

[@HopefulEmpath]

I love Hoppin’ John! It used to be my NYE tradition. Today I’m having a ribeye and scallops for an early dinner. I’m pretty well stocked and ready for possible winter events. Happy New Year!

[@kempfreehold9450]

We are having Hoppin John too! With cornbread on the side

[@southerncatlady6680]

I'm 65. I have had these things happen. 1 Transmission go out 2 Lost my job 3 Had to make emergency repairs to vehicles and or home 4 Wrecked my vehicle (s)(more than once) and had to buy another one or rent one. They never pay you enough to buy equivalent vehicle even with full coverage. 5 Been in the hospital due to a sudden first time event. 6 Had to take my animals to an emergency vet. There is always something that can happen and it will eventually. Better to be prepared because I don't have a Mama or Daddy to help me. It would be wrong even as a young adult to ask for help so I prepared even as a young person. They are both dead. I'm an adult. Adults prepare. Countless other things have happened, but try to tell that to a less than thirty year old with the it can't happen to me attitude is exhausting. Our young people need to stop this madness! It can and will happen!

[@GGsGarden]

Had all except the job loss. Survived many corporate slice and dices. But with each one, I figure that my turn gets closer. I’m far from financially set for retirement, but am old enough that retire will be an option when I get the ax. Would need to develop a new income stream but it does feel good to know it would not be a day-1 emergency like it would have been years ago.

[@kookietherapy9398]

Owned a home at age 20. Had it all together. Got left for NOT in my home at age 40. Major damage to my body, health, life. Lost Everything. 25yrs of suffering and struggle. 65yrs now, renting since then. You never know !!! Best laid plans of mice, men, and criminals. Justice is a Hard one. Chin up.

[@southerncatlady6680]

@@kookietherapy9398 What does "got left for not in my home" mean?

[@anthonysuski9248]

Happy New Year Pinball!! 👍

[@michaelkaer]

I hatched a chick on Christmas night so I call it Nickie the Chickie. It has grown in a week and I hope for another hen but I am okay with it being a male if it is. I hatched a single egg at the end of November so Lil Nug is ahead of this new chick. I am grateful for farm fresh eggs.

[@SuperWhatapain]

❤❤❤

[@tundranomad]

That's awesome!

[@hamptom11]

🐣🥰

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Love to hear this , wish it was more of your hatching than sad things like what happened in New Orleans .

[@cathycomparetto6963]

Thanks for sharing this happy news!

[@texasredleg4924]

Excellent vid PB. All of these real world events, storms, attacks, etc…are yet ANOTHER wake up call to many. Learning & implementing defensive habits and practicing counter-surveillance measures are an absolute requirement today. It doesn’t matter WHERE, WHEN, or HOW.

[@C2yourself]

When leaving a store, restaurants, post office etc. Walk 10-20 ft, stop turn around and watch who's behind you. Take note, look in the direction of your car then proceed cautiously aware of what's around or near your car. Don't walk directly to your car walk one row away from your car then quickly turn and walk back. If someone is following you it's easier to spot and they won't be on your heels ready to shove you in the back seat. If there's a van parked next to your drivers side be extra diligent

[@pamelaporter3683]

Ask someone from the store walk back to your car with you.

[@foggybrow2]

I've had to do that also because a man was following me inside the store, then he was standing outside the door as I was leaving I sensed he was planning to grab my purse I ask for someone to walk me to my car. I don't carry a purse inside a store anymore. Use my pockets.

[@christinanapolitano6837]

Always check your backseat

[@DebraMorris-q6r]

Ladies get your keys out of your purse while in the store, digging around for them in the parking lot makes you vulnerable??? Watch who in the car parked next to you, watch everything!!!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

How do u live like this, waiting for evil to happen?

[@deborah5029]

By the grace of GOD, I made it home this early morning. ☝🏼🔥👑

[@Debbie-b1y]

👍🤗❤️🙏

[@ShortbusMooner]

Definitely more aware, for lack of eyes in the back of my head.. 🙄 EDIT: Did you see the low turnout for the Ball Drop? Can't imagine why.. 🤔😖

[@lilblackduc7312]

Too many "Newc0mers" lurking around.

[@janetdufresne4448]

We are relaxing at home. Watched a video last night . We don't drink . It's too important to stay sober and alert these days. We were almost killed by a drunk driver just going to the Walmart for snacks.

[@TXTeacher1111]

“None of this New Year, New Me stuff. You just survived the last 4 years of hell. Keep being that mutherscritcher.” -Tom McDonald (That last word changed for “family-friendly content.)

[@lilblackduc7312]

People who "Drop the F-bomb" three times in 2 sentences are overcompensating for the fact, they're insecure about it.

[@michelleboyke]

Happy New Year, Pinball! 🎉

[@mrsrut4christ]

We have prepped enough for this month, no leaving the Homestead.

[@HopeTE]

Happy New Year. I have started my New Year by vacuum sealing 2 hams I got on sale putting some sugar, flour, and dried beans in Mylar bags. Every little bit helps. You never know when you might need it.

[@Godspreparedwarrior]

That is absolutely right pinball! I am a biker, and I cannot get on the road and think or believe that everyone is going to do things right I literally have to not pay attention just for myself but pay attention for those people that are not paying attention on the roadand so I approach prepping in the same sense I have because no one else is gonna do it and that is the simple truth we have to take care of us what is gonna do it for us? We have to do it.

[@Paul-uw7us]

Been there. Cage drivers can scare the crap out of you.

[@byroncummings2952]

Whan I was a young man I used to New Years parties and have a blast. Now, with lunacy at every corner, I tend to be a hermit and stay to myself. Bad times we're currently in with no end in sight.

[@daveseibert9390]

ditto

[@TR-nv3if]

If you need, you can wear a zipping passport carrier as a necklace, ( sm pouch)under your shirt…you can store just the necessary $$ or ID. Men or women..

[@OneIncomeSuperSaver]

Many people still live on one income but we live below our means and are Conservative families

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

It can be done As long there’s SOMETHING coming in, u can do it If there’s nothing That’s hellish Ask me how I know

[@MDK1968Mimi]

Good afternoon Pinball Friends. ❤

[@valerier4308]

I lived in Las Vegas for 20 years and never went to the New Year's Eve festivities on The Strip. I never wanted to be in a crowd of a million drunks. I saw on the news that there were multi-car accidents blocking the freeways for hours in Denver New Year's Eve. That's why I stay home!

[@janekelly8708]

Spent New Year eve at the house had all my neighbors. Bonfire, fireworks and great food no need to go anywhere. We all can walk , oh ya we were all done by 11 all of us in our 60's. We had our toast at 10, it was a wonderful time. It's good to have great neighbors we are blessed in our tiny town.

[@moonlightgardener6305]

That is the mindset of my husband and daughters. Lucky for them their mom lives in reality and they will be provided for. This is due to you and your videos, I know it can happen to me. Thank you Mr. and Mrs P 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Damselfly54315]

I don't set myself up to fail with resolutions, lol... We just finished our New Years Dinner, now cleaning up, the sauerkraut I made this year was REALLY good! Weather here is sleet/snow mix... What happened on Burbon Street was a terror attack by a nut job😠 I'll never say never/can't! We have too many crazies in our country!

[@camilion5399]

Happy and healthy 2025

[@countrygirl23]

Amen! We have no idea what our future brings! Only God knows! Great pointers on all these things, Pinball! 👍💯🙏

[@mariayelruh]

My brother always said New Years Eve was amateur night. So over the years I have never gone to a party, unless it was a sleep over. Never drove after around six pm!

[@jake321able]

Too many people will not heed your good advice...9 years in an inner city ingrained in me to be aware at all times of my sorroundings...saved me many a time from harm...I carry my protection with me everywhere I go...it feels so comfortable and peaceful to know I can defend myself...well trained & 30-40 weekly visits per year to the range keeps me sharp & always improving . Life is good.

[@PaulAtreidesMuadDib]

We also need to be prudent in our exposure to risk. Something I have done for over 10-years is that I do not go crowded venues or locations at night or holidays because you are placing yourself in a target environment and because of the Illegals and drunks out driving at night we stay off the streets. There is risk during daylight hours too but visibility is better along your chances. My prepping lifestyle and the mentality that "NO ONE is coming to save you" I plan on taking care of everything myself. Not being a lone wolf but it you need someone to save you but don't prepare then you will be at the mercy of the situation.

[@gratefulprepsnj]

Thanks pinball. I work in NYC and avoid the subway as much as possible. I got a notification on my citizen app about the subway incident. The video did show him standing right on the edge of platform looking at phone. 3 guys jumped the turnstile and one of them just pushed him right as the train was coming. Horrible

[@deloresfishwick594]

People don't use good sense.

[@erikthered5539]

My head swivels so much I feel like a bobblehead, trying to teach my family to do the same. Never let your guard down!! 💪🏼✌🏻

[@heinzketchup4201]

Happy new year to all! Thank you🙏❤

[@kimtanz2889]

I guess Nana needs to start carrying again....Lord, have mercy on us.

[@txgal7572]

Making black eyed peas, pork chops, collard greens and au gratin potatoes for lunch.

[@MemawPrepper976]

Sounds delicious.

[@tastyhasty4747]

My pop always said the black eyed peas were the pennies, the collards were the cash,the sweet potatoes or your potatoes were the gold.....enjoy

[@betty8173]

Thanks!! Hope you and Mrs P have a great day

[@elgroucho7563]

I’ve been driving this message subtly but persistently for years along with lock the doors forever now with my family. I think after years it is subliminally sinking in whether they realize it or not. Gotta try and not let up or you pay a price

[@lb9031]

Happy New Year, Pinball and Mrs P.

[@midnightrider3318]

Nothing good happens after 9:00PM. I’m in bed way before that. The crazies clear the road by 6:00AM.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U get up at 4am?? I can’t imagine going to bed before 11. I don’t even get to sit till 8:30/9 lol

[@buckeyedav1]

I agree on the Situational Awareness. Here's a good one much as I tried to talk my niece out of buying a Kia? She bought one anyways.. when I told her about the high probability of it being stolen? Oh I live in a safe area of town. Hmm so you don't intend to go to Malls? They are planning a trip next month to Indiana to a Musical.. they have no idea about where they are going whether it's a safe area or where they will be renting a Air B&B how safe is the neighborhood? I would not be at all surprised to get a call from Indiana to come get them. Kids sigh.. she's 21. Anna In Ohio

[@questioneverything9535]

The city did not use the barricades they have installed to lock the street. The officials need to be charged with negligence.

[@crystalclear1969]

My husband and I are not buying any food for the month of January. We want to find out what we missed

[@BuddyH69]

Thank you for making this video.

[@robertwalters4676]

Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter, is indeed occupied by hundreds of pedestrians, especially at night when everyone is half drunk. It is the common thing to do.

[@jimmccoy1875]

I went to bed good nights sleep until I turned the news on this morning

[@kevinherring9290]

I was asleep at 7:30 last night, up early working in the yard today.

[@chesterricherson3565]

Me too!!

[@katreeves23]

Being in a vehicle after 10 pm on New Year's Eve is taking a big chance with the amateur drunk drivers. And then add in the acceleration of red light runners...

[@prayinggrandpa2263]

Just an example! The city not far from me that I move out of 6 months ago had a person killed last night by someone shooting their firearm into the air to celebrate and the bullet came down into someone else’s house.

[@terrysummers9424]

im in maggie valley, the people still living in tents will freeze to death

[@shelahogletree7711]

I’m “SURE” FEMA would never let anything bad happen to American citizens.

[@terrysummers9424]

@@shelahogletree7711 yeah babe, always trust FEMA , we are on our own, but thats ok

[@chesterricherson3565]

Yes, WE THE PEOPLE brought things that were needed, even cat food for beloved pets! My cats are NOT pets, they are my CHILDREN!!!

[@Rose-ht3xc]

Been praying extra hard for them especially with the polar vortex they say is coming. It's cold enough NOW as it is...

[@terrysummers9424]

@@Rose-ht3xc yeah,its beyond sad

[@CreepingThyme]

Been without power twice for 3 days due to tornadoes & 11 days for an ice storm. It was good practice. We were fine. The only thing we wasn’t prepared for was laundry. Not knowing just how long we were going to be without power, The water we had was too precious to waste on laundry.

[@Ricky-l4b]

Be prepared for anything and everything. Anything can happen at any place at any time , anywhere......

[@sueevans3492]

It has happened to me. My house burned, 1989 my spouse died, 2010 and many engines blew. 2023. All I can say you get through it. You survive. Yes, I am prepared to my best. I can. Have a good new year.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Husbands dying is the worst of the worst Nothing can devastate more Mine died at 25yo, in 1990. A lifetime ago.

[@charlottecmgh3791]

Excellent and timely video. Thank you, Pinball. Happy New Year to you and Mrs.P.

[@valeriewalker954]

This is why I never went to parties late at night alone unless I stayed overnight. Trust nobody anymore. 😢