It's nice to keep up with people who are on their way to and learning to be more SS. I like to read when somebody is learning to make soap, cull chickens, etc. it helps me learn to. We also do a lot of venting on here, which is good for the soul! :)
I ran the ditchwitch (backhoe) today!! Dad showed me how to operate it and I pulled a bunch of tree roots up and smoothed the dirt back over! I'm so excited! :weee Now I can replace the collapsed culvert at the driveway! :celebrate
I also put my Californian rabbits together during the hurricane...
1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? I live in southeastern VA. 2 hrs from Nags Head, NC and/or Va Beach. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter...that's how I like it. I lived in So Cal for 6 months and missed the change of the seasons. I love to...
62 quarts of pears!!! :ep Goodness!! Good job. :thumbsup I'm going to school (two classes, started with three then and dropped one this semester), taking care of our small "farm" and raising two kids while DH is gone most days with his own school and work. It's tough....I know your pain!
DH is out collecting truck loads of FREE firewood, courtesy of Irene! :celebrate Now we just need to finish getting the wood stove installed. :rolleyes: I had to submit plans and the manufacturer's installation directions to the County for a permit. I just submitted a hand-drawing of the...
Does your groomer pull the hairs out of your dog's ears? If so his ears might just be sore from that. I had a Bichon Frise and I saw the groomer grab a handful of hair and yank it out of his ears! Ouch! I'm sure it doesn't feel good!
I GOT THE PIG ON THE TRUCK ALL BY MYSELF TODAY!!! :celebrate
I went out this morning and set the ramp up and baited it with donuts and, with a lot of patience, got her up the ramp and in the truck! Then we drove the 1.5 hrs to take her to the butcher. Next time we are going to do the butchering...