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Back in May, I finally found a filtration system to remove the magnesium that was causing my water to be a disturbing orange-brown color. Not only was it undrinkable by County standards, but everything it touched also became the same nasty, orange-brown color –… Continue Reading “THE PINK STUFF IS … MAGIC!”
What are some of the things you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #2? “You were involved in a car accident. You have some bumps and aches but were not seriously injured physically, however you have lost your memory.” There are so many situations… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2”
“You were involved in a car accident. You have some bumps and aches but were not seriously injured physically, however you have lost your memory.” While this is a terrible thing to think about, this and many other scenarios where you are out of… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #2”
With fall, comes pumpkins. While I am not planning to process any pumpkin or pumpkin seeds for the humans in the household this year, I did still pick up one at the grocery store yesterday. It is a favorite chicken treat. Not only do… Continue Reading “CHICKEN TREATS”
We started this fine Fall day by moving the chickens back into the coop. “Fine” is relative – it’s nice and cool but stormy. They’ve had a grand adventure being in the tractor and did some good work on the yard. They got to… Continue Reading “FIRST DAY OF FALL”
What are some of the lessons you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #1? “A train derailment caused hazardous material to spill into your local water source and it is contaminated. You are unable to use the water from your faucet.” When you practiced… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1”
As promised a couple of weeks ago, here is our first emergency to practice is this: “A train derailment caused hazardous material to spill into your local water source and it is contaminated. You are unable to use the water from your faucet.” If… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #1”
Last weekend I told you I was done with watering, and I was leaving it to Mother Nature. Mother Nature didn’t water either. Nevertheless, when I went to clear more plants this weekend, lo and behold I picked another two gallons of tomatoes, peppers,… Continue Reading “THEY WON’T STOP”
I know it’s been a while since I posted, but I promise I’ve been busy. This past week or so, I have been clearing out spent plants, and harvesting and watering the plants that are still producing. I’m done with watering though. I am… Continue Reading “RAMBLINGS”
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