Recent content by Martyg

I live in NC and I'm sure it was both the government checks bouncing - and our founding fathers rolling in their graves. How many times will I go through an earthquake - AND a hurricane in one week? Never again I hope.

I've learned the best thing to keep my breathing problems at bay are air cleaners. I bought 2 at Goodwill, and they run 24/7. One is in the kitchen/living area, and one beside my bed. I don't buy the expensive filters for them. I cut down a regular (good) filter to fit, and use the type they...

I'm in North Raleigh, in the darn "city" so I don't have farm animals to be concerned with, or loss of water. I do have two older inside cats, and a 9-month old Dobie I'm training as my service dog. It will be interesting to see who gets wetter when it's time to get her outside to go potty...

My cat has developed horrible skin allergies. I was taking her to the vet every month for a shot, but have put her on a grain-free food (dry)- bathed her, and am using over-the-counter cortizone spray. It is keeping her comfy. Either way I don't think she'll grow back all the hair she's lost...

I boil a chicken, then skin and debone it. I then boil the skin and bones, wing tips, back, etc. and make stock. You can strain it - or not if you are making soup later. If you want the chicken stock to be clear, strain it. It freezes well. I usually put it in the frig overnight so I can...

My grandfather would put them in a pen for a week or two and feed them table scraps. Then he would clean and dress them, like you would a rabbit, and bake it, with sweet potatoes. I never tried it although I did eat rabbit, deer, and a neighbor made great squirrel chowder. I also had some...