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So, I am so excited, I am almost ready to BURST!!! I am within an inch, almost literally....of getting my pair of American Guinea Hogs!!!!!! I found a place to get them "cheap" and now have the funds. I am calling the guy tomorrow to make sure he still has them, and if so, I SHOULD have my...

BB, I have never "personally" owned a milk cow but my grandma had one....she always told me the way to keep a sane milker is to talk softly and always place your head into her side while you milk, Let her know you are still down there an busy. Also, when she swipes her tail, it hits the back of...

What a great thread. You know.....every day, as I walk up the drive from the mailbox...as I gaze around our humble homestead, I than God for allowing us to be the care takers of this little piece of land, and for all the help he gives us in doing so. However, every Thanksgiving day...before we...

So, I was hit hard....by STREP! UGH! I have never in my adult life had this. How HORRIBLE!! I was on my back for 2 full days...sleeping...drinking ice water..taking ibuprofen..and feeling like death would be the better option. I still had to get up and care for the animals...of course..but would...

So yesterday, as I went out to do the morning chores, I notices poor little Fred, by pygmy buck, was soaked to the skin, and cold. We have gotten so much rain, that his shelter was surrounded my a moat, he didn't want to cross to get into his shelter, so he was apparently out in the mornings...

Yikes, I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Wow, lots of great ideas, maybe I will make a medley of several things. :D

Those all sound wonderful! Thank you!

Oh, those sound yummy, and easy! :)

OK, so we will be going to my sisters for Thanksgiving dinner, Saturday the 19th. I have to bring appetizers for about 15 people...I need something easy, pretty, and YUMMY! HELP!

Yes, someone gave me several large sealed cans of them. :) I am blessed!!

Sounds like Trooper found the perfect home. I am so happy for you and him!! Altho, I have to admit..a little sad...I WANT A PUPPY!! :/ I know, patience...when the right one comes along, I will know, and it will happen. UGH! I am just so impatient!

I am sure that a "real" mill would make the flour more...fluffy?? I don't know.....but it was good! Can only do a little at a time, but...we don't really use that much flour..so, it works for us. Now, when I go to make bread, I will probably dig out the big guns! So, this evening...I headed...

Your young friend is definitely in my prayers.

Well........now thats sorta embarrassing..I used a coffee grinder. :hide I have a big, HEAVY electric grain mill...but I didnt want to drag it out just yet. The coffee grinder worked well!!!!

So, today is BLUSTERY! The winds are kicking in at 20 to 30 mph, and gusting to 40. Batten down the hatches...we are going to blow away! After getting all the animals settled for the morning, I came back inside...just can't deal with those winds! So, I have to make a confession here....I was...

Oh my goodness....he is Sooooooooooooooo cute!!! I wish I were closer, I would DEFINITELY take in this guy. Just what I need here on the farm. :D He DOES need a better name.... Badger Mason Scamp Either way, he is a CUTIE PIE!!!!!!

Another frosty morning here. Brrr, 26 degrees. First things first, got the wood stove going. Hoping to keep the furnace from coming on...it is set at 65, it was on when I got up this morning. Hearing that furnace run, sounds like burning money. UGH! ( propane furnace) So, get the fire going...

WOW!!! What a list!! I am still winding down from this year, I cant even start thinking of next year....yet..I have to get through the Holidays first. LOL

Rathbone, that "list of deliciousness " is a great idea!! And, for you to try to make one thing from the list every weekend?? Outstanding!! What great memories you will have to share, make sure you put laminate on that list, and put it in the family album.