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  1. modern_pioneer

    Sufficient Self 15 year in report, no pics, just pioneering.

    I started at 20% Self Sufficient when I bought this Homestead in 2006 and by 2009, bent on and headed to 80%-87%. In 2012, I closed my SS Journal here to focus on myself, my PTSD was running wild, and I needed to address many other issues.... The good news is, I am glad I did that, and it...
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    I found some Garlic starts, need advice...

    I rotate beds, and have a strip row I use for onions and garlic. This is used because deer won't eat them. I stopped using the bed.... I am in zone 5. While out looking for ramps, I passed by it and noticed I must have missed a couple at some point. So now, they're 6 inches tall, and in...
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    Making some soap, and guess what? Pics...

    I made some pressed/chopped ham soap.... I suppose it could be called spam soap... :lol: and I did make some great soap too... so all is not lost...
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    FREE dehydrator contest....

    I found it to be in a conflict to post this on my journal. I think it is a frugal idea, perhaps there is a conflict and the mods will be on this. Wait for it..... No it isn't a conflict to get free stuff if you visit to win a prize. http://www.facebook.com/ModernPioneer/app_228910107186452...
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    Earth Day 2011 video, come see the world through my eyes..

    Well.... I didn't win :hit , but I really did in many other ways. :) There are a couple editing problems, and the quality wasn't as good as some of the others [hd] but I had a great time working on this video. What you are about to watch is the world seen through my eyes. The video and music...
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    SS Garden thread 2011, post your pics here!!

    Well its getting to that time of year, again!!!! It was a short wearing 52 degrees today, and I am going to start planning my garden this weekend!! There is still inches of snow on the ground here.... I will be soooooo happy getting back to my life, I miss it so much. After all I have been...
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    Post your "this isn't right" photos, SS Gone Wild Only on the Internet

    There are those times when you come across things that "just aren't" right. There are no boundaries for subject matter, and these things present a sense of humor like no other. My goal is to give everyone a place to belly up and share strange/funny photos to make everyone who reads the post...
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    Double Down Suicide What do you think?

    How or why would anyone eat that? http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/04/alt-text-suicide-cuisine/ That isn't a man burger is it?
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    Window Farming with pictures, do it yourself project!!

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125504307 WOW!!! How neat is it?!?!!!!
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    Tree shaper site nedo!!

    http://www.pooktre.com/ :woot
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    Earth Day 2010 party thread!!! Post your tips!!

    I am thankful to Mother Earth; When sunshine hits me in the face after winter. When the sunshine warms my face, and I see the blue sky, it warms my soul. When the rain stops and the sun says hello, and the rays of the sun heat the ground. When children play after the winter and forget as...
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    Earthday what a fun game!!

    http://earthday.net/footprint2/flash.html I was visiting one of my fav sites this evening when I noticed they put up a new game. No need to leave your email address or anything go play!!!! I was shock by my results!!!! going to do it again!!
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    Opinions; Boy at first I was mad.. Compliment?

    Some one, a company in China has taken and purchased pay per click for my company name. At first it did make me mad, or would you consider it a compliment? http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=the+metal+peddler&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=bcdf8cbbf06dc4f Wise marketing I will give them...
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    Hush puppy recipe please...

    I like both the sweet ones and with onions. I don't have one will you share yours... Thanks
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    All lots are gone, enjoy and hope they helped everyone!! Thanks!

    I have free seed so send out shipping cost is 1.00 each, please feel free to PM me or email me today. No one person can have more than 2 lots. You can paypal me the the money or send me it by snail mail. Send me your name address and I will send it to you in the next day or two when I get rid of...
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    Rated PG The Murder of Old Man Winter

    Post your pics!!! :weee
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    To GATHER or not to GATHER?

    Would it be SS to gather some up that weren't broken? Looks to be a lot of gathering needed.
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    Healthy Fried Chicken or a good Fried Chicken recipe?

    Now that bread making is out of the way, I have to be honest I never had/made a good fried chicken. I sure would like to try some of your recipes mild or hot/spicy. Also do you use the same recipe for chops?
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    Should I purchase this?let me know right away!! SCORE!!! PICS!!!

    I have this holding for me right now (funny how Debbie was talking about it just now, and I got a call from a friend at lowes) so they called and said they have one that was damaged marked down 50% but is easy to repair...
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    SS own villagers homes/jobs/community support/bartering.

    During my visit to Phipps Conservatory I came across several villages "toy" that reminded me of this place and some of you. If your not included, don't be upset with me as I only thought of the following. However if you would like to include a "toy" village scene feel free to add one(I still...
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