A Forging we Will Go; Building the Perfect Fixed Blade Knife
I never worked a forge or done any blacksmithing, but that's all going to change. Now I just have to decide what to make.
Wow, Talk About a Busy Day
They say that when it rains it pours. That was the case today when all the livestock we had ordered months ago showed up on the same day.
The Chicks and Bees are on their Way!
Work continues between the rain drops as the chicken coop and beehives await their new occupa
Prepper Diary May 28: When is a Weed not a Weed
With the weather improving and the sun shining again, we embark on a host of gardening and other outdoor activities
Ending our Weekly COVID-19 Report with a Victory
When Charlie Sheen famously said "Winning!" it came back to bite him, but we're still declaring victory over COVID-19. For now, at least.
Prepper Diary May 8: Chicken Coops, Bee Hives, and Cold Weather
The weather interferes with our plans, but work progresses on the homestead as we continue to ready for our chicks and bees to be delivered.
The Chicken Coop Moves One Step Closer to Completion
The weather turned warm and sunny, allowing us to continue to work on our bee projects and our chicken coop. We are now ready if the bees come early. The coop needs more work.
Building and Tracking Bee Equipment
With cold weather bringing a halt to work on the chicken coop, I worked in the shop assembling bee hives until it was finally warm enough to paint them.
How to Avoid Losing Your Authentic Self and Getting Carried Away
Did you leave the rat race only to find you moved it to your backyard? I see this in YouTube creators who drift away from their authentic selves in pursuit of subscribers and the all mighty dollar. Avoid this trap and get back to your roots.
The Best Time to Start Stocking up on Firewood
The winter is almost over and we have not used our wood stove for a week, but that doesn't stop the firewood deliveries.