Abram has been wanting his own dog for a long while now... he has been patient and has saved his money and waited on a long waiting list to get exactly what he wanted. My Sister and her family raises quality Labrador retrievers, and Abe put his name on the list a long while … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Farm, Mack!
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SNOW
Yesterday morning, I woke up a bit disappointed... I had really hoped I would wake to a beautiful blanket of white. It did not happen.BUT... as the morning progressed the snow started to fall and before long the ground was gloriously white with humongous flakes!It was only a … [Read more...] about SNOW
Brrr… winter is HERE!
It is so very cold here in the south... I know Northerners would read that and flat out laugh! Our cold is like autumn temps for you guys, but for us, it feels VERY cold! Especially, with the wind that is howling outside! The front that is moving in this week was supposed … [Read more...] about Brrr… winter is HERE!
Avocados! For now and later!
Have you ever been in the grocery store (they do not grow around here) and found avocados at an exceptional price and thought, "Man! I sure wish I could buy these to save for another time!" I know I have... Well, you can! With a vacuum sealer, bags, and a freezer, you … [Read more...] about Avocados! For now and later!
Water Glassing Eggs!
Water Glassing Eggs... have you ever heard of this? It's an old fashioned way that is still very handy to use in our modern homesteads! It's not pickling or boiling, the process is taking fresh eggs and preserving them in a lime/water solution and making them shelf … [Read more...] about Water Glassing Eggs!
