I’m going to open with “any improvement is still improvement.” I didn’t get as much done as I wanted š I spent time in the garden today, it only took three hours of bushwhacking to get to my northernmost bed. I seriously need to do something about all the wireweed growing out there. Maybe 1-800-Rent-a-Goat? […]
Category: self sufficiency
Low cost dishwasher detergent (and a bonus Easy Fruit Leather recipe)
Riding on yesterday’s post, I’m following with the recipe I used to make a batch of powdered detergent for our dishwasher (the appliance, not the wife). As I read her this opening line, she smirked and replied, “Speaking of dishwashing detergent, we need some more.” I guess that means it, too, was a success. If […]
Low cost laundry soap
Walking through our local big box bulk store, I starting having fits thinking about spending $40 on a couple months worth of soap for clothes and dishes. I was about to go in for surgery, and would be out of work (no pay) for at least a couple weeks, so wasĀ stressingĀ about cutting costs. I had […]
What’s in Yours?
In your pocket, that is. Or rather, what makes up your “EDC” or “every Day Carry” items. I swim for a living, wearing swim trunks and a rash guard (fast drying shirt) every day. I only have a single pocket, so am limited to what I can carry. When I’m not at work, I prefer […]
Ideas on Small Scale Pork Production in an Urban Environment
First, let me state that this may offend some of you. I don’t really care. Not that I’m trying to be antagonistic, I just don’t lose sleep if something I say as a statement of what I believe is possible offensive. This is all theory and conjecture at this point, and even if I am […]
No Man is an Island
The title should be “No man should try to be an island, or he’ll perish”, but that just doesn’t flow. I’m sureĀ thereĀ is a way to make it sound better, to flow, but its beyond me….maybe I should ask Anne Ramsey. (Let me know if you get the reference). While I was down and out, I […]
Post-Op Ramblings…
I’m feeling much better today, able to move around with a lot less pain. Now to get back into a more “regular” sleep pattern. I’ve been sleeping most days and up most nights for the last few days, throwing off everyone’s daily routine. My posts have been irregular at best, and I’m feeling like getting […]
Baby Duck (NOT the wine!)
We had a recent addition to the back yard – ten baby duck hatched out last Saturday! Not a bad result from 13 eggs that were in the nest. Unfortunately, we’ve already lost two, I think they slipped into the neighbors yard and became doggie snacks. When IĀ firstĀ saw the nest, I was happy, and started […]
Life Happens – Are YOU ready for it?
I lead a fairly active life, more than most, but probably not as active as I should be. My work consists of heavy lifting, bending, twisting, and can you believe it, swimming. My physical health is an important part of my work, so if I get ill for any reason, I cannot work, and being […]
On my todo list: Recreational Shrimping
For Florida: Recreational Shrimping Regulations Bag Limit: Individuals can takeĀ 5 gallons, heads on, per harvester per day. Possession limit of no more than 5 gallons, heads on, per vessel at any time regardless of the number of persons onboard. I’ve gone fishing, set trotlines, jug fishing, clamming, spearfishing, lobstering, seining, turtling (for freshwater ones not […]