Recent content by valmom

What?? And I thought having a "view tax" was a money grubbing way to fund the town.

Ooh, I just found this thread. I really want to learn fly fishing this summer! There is a free 1 day introduction at Orvis (expensive yuppy fishing and hunting store) about an hour away from me. I was going to last summer, but wasn't really settled enough to learn anything new.

I would love to find someone to house share. Except that I asked the tax preparer at H+R Block about it and the tax requirements are arcane. Totally put me off legally renting out my upstairs.

I have toyed with the idea of getting cashmere goats- there is a farm in my town that has them. They are supposed to be triple threat goats- milk, meat and amazing fiber.

I tried to get leftover produce from our cafeteria where I work for the chickens. They are not allowed to hold food over from meal to meal unless sealed and packaged (like pre-made salads). I was told there was a waiting list! I love living in the country!

I like the idea of a Skills forum where people can ask questions about things they want to learn. Or even to find things that they might be interested in learning but didn't want to ask. And, please change the Roll Your Own name, LOL!

@Farmfresh - you have Katahdin sheep? What do you do with the fleeces? Do you sell them? I don't have one of that breed :)

Now I have to re-connect the brain cells to remember who is who on here and on FB.

I am putting in many pumpkin and butternut plants this year. I love winter squashes, and I have found that butternut stores pretty well into January in my basement. The dehydrated pumpkin sounds like a great idea. I love squash/pumpkin soup and it would be perfect!

I am putting in a large garden this year and need to get more serious about dehydrating things! I tend to do fruit in season mostly.

Hm. I consider myself a jack of all trades rather than a real "expert" at anything. I am pretty good at most livestock. (maybe except pigs. They are delicious but scary. I will pay someone to raise them!) I spin, knit, crochet and weave. I water bath can a little bit- still haven't gotten over...

Wow- so many recognized names that bring smile filled memories. Glad to be back!

I am back, too :) Spending the day spinning alpaca with a friend (who is going through radiation for breast cancer). I have big plans for this black alpaca yarn.

There isn't cake?? :drool Now I need to do something about my username. Valgrandma just doesn't have the same ring.

My molds produce almost 4 ounce bars- 3.8 to 4. I am thinking of getting a box that holds 2 lbs of soap since all the boxes for loaf soap are for bigger batches. I found one online, but it is almost $70- but it's nice. Made out of plexiglass. From what I have read you can cut it with wire or...