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Have you ever explored the idea of a "wood burning refrigerator?" There actually IS such a thing. The principle is based on heating ammonia gas in a confined space...it causes it to cool which then is circulated through a coil and refrigerates your food. Just as an aside, as long as you still...

Good News... 1. The sun has finally conquered the cold (at least for today) Yesterday it was 70F here. Hard to believe but I actually went outside and experienced it for myself. 2. Sounds like they caught the guy who did the bombing in Boston. Not a nice person. Apparently, his mother and...

Still no sign of spring around here. I guess I may as well put my clubs and spikes away for a while. Does anyone have any thoughts about this bombing in Boston on PATRIOT'S DAY? Seems kind of strange to me. Maybe these guys are trying to tell us something. I think it is kind of creepy...

Wow, this new job is kicking my backside. I have been cleaning stuff for the past three weeks. I have never seen so much dirt and grime all in one place.:( Then to top it off, the weather isn't all that "Springy"...if you know what I mean. One of these days, I am going to get on my wheels and...

That would be about right. Zone 4. It gets cold here but it does have 4 seasons. Spring appears to be rather elusive for now. It is snowing rather badly in places but fortunately I didn't get any of it. I am NOT disappointed to have been missed by the snow.Folks up in Zone 3 are getting...

Well, it is STILL winter here...O my. I woke up to 14F this morning and Blizzard warnings till 1 AM. How about sharing just a little of the sunshine with us poor folks? The snow is still covering the garden. The wind is howling. So where is this "spring" we were promised? I'm getting...

What happened to Spring? It is 24 degrees out my back door. eeeewwwww it is still cold...

Spring is finally on the way. The birds are singing today. I heard them as I got out of my car on my way to work. How beautiful they sound. Work has become more difficult lately. It seems that I have taken on a whole lot more than I had realized with this new job. Hopefully, it will work...

Thank you all for such a warm reception. I guess I should have done this quite some time ago, but you know how it is. Some things just take a little time to adjust. I guess for now I'd just like to know more about this group and how it works. TTFN

Here goes.... 1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? USA... 4 seasons, short growing season.Farming/rural area 2. How many people are in your family? Marital status? Does this matter? 3. How would you define self sufficiency? Being able to live on your...

Thank you. I guess old habits die hard!

Hello, I've noticed there are a lot of interesting people here. AFter a long "lurk" I decided to join you Seems like when you make a change in life, it takes a while to accept it. I hope to be able to "fit in" so I will try to write what is going on in my World...such as it is. ...