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    Electric Fence?

    We have a crazy border collie who must herd, all day, every day, rain or shine, dark or light, feast or famine. The problem is that we have NOTHING currently for her to herd. Thus she has become the Great Escape Queen who insists on herding every vehicle that passes our house. She has been...
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    What Magazines Do You Subscribe to?

    I was just wondering what magazines you all subscribe to that are focused on self-sufficiency. I just got a subscribtion to Mother Earth News. I saw an ad in this magazine for another magazine called Grit. Just wondering, what you read and what you recommend.
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    So how is your year going?

    We are well into the traditional school year now. I was just wondering how everyone's school year was going. Has your kids got back into the swing of things? Are you happy with your curriculum choice for this year or are you already looking for other options for next year? What has been...
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    NC Louisiana, SC Arkansas?

    Anyone from northcentral Louisiana or southcentral Arkansas? I saw on page two that someone posted from Northern Louisiana, but s/he only posted once to the site and that was back in July. Just curious if anyone else is around?
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    Wood burner insert?

    We have one of these in our house and sadly have never used it. We are wanting to use it this year. Is it really economical, since the blowers run on electricity? We really have no idea where to start? How important is getting the chimney cleaned? How does the flue (sp?) work? How much...
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    Hello!

    I was directed here from a member of backyardchicken forums. We are a homeschooling family of five (ds11, ds10, dd6, and twins 1) looking to become more self sufficient. We started there looking to add chickens to our backyard. With the current economic crisis, DH is finally on board with...
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