Category Archives: General

I got a Husqvarna MZ-52 Mower To Review

Somehow I got selected to be part of a group of people given Husqvarna mowers to review.  At first I tried to get an Automower that would mow the lawn for me, however my ground was too rough.  I never … Continue reading

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13 Skills

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I Got A New Axe

Having 7+ acres of wooded land that has been fallow for 30+ years means there will be a lot of wood cutting in my future.  It will take my years to just clean up all of the downed trees, plus … Continue reading

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Thoughts on a Deep Pantry

In medieval times there were several rooms devoted to food storage.  They went by such names as pantry, larder, buttery and each stored a different type of food.  Of course the larger a household them more storage you needed and … Continue reading

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Venison Anyone?

While I’ve never been much of a hunter it is basically because I’m not interested in doing it as a hobby.  I don’t want to go sit still in the woods for hours on the chance I can shoot a deer.  However … Continue reading

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Podcast About Building an Online Business

Lately I’ve been listening to a business podcast about building an online business.  If it is something you are interested in doing you might want to check it out.

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We Made Fire

It has been one of my son’s goals to build a fire with the flint style sparking rod.  We did have a wad of paper about the size of a softball, but us two city boys were successful!  Oh Happy Day! … Continue reading

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Funny Video Of Our Cat Missy

Now for something funny.  For some reason our cat Missy decided she had to fight to the death with an un-moving ankle weight.  I find it amazing how fast she strikes with her left paw, it is almost too fast … Continue reading

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One-Match Fire

My son is starting to get interested in bush craft/outdoor skills, mainly around building fire and shelter.  Of course what boy (aged 5-95) doesn’t love fire, especially a son of mine.  So far we have been starting fires at our property … Continue reading

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Sign Up For E-Mail Updates

{EAV:856f2e90603fa689} Hello, This is more of an administrative post.  For those of you signed up previously for e-mail updated I encourage you to sign up again.  Look in the upper right hand corner and you will see a new sign … Continue reading

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