I was out to take paddle board pictures of my wife and my buddy, Andy. Arriving in typical FloridaHillbilly style (late), I only got there in time to see the boards loaded back up. Ah well. Hanging out turned into an offer to go get some lunch to catch up with my friend. Knowing I […]
When I was a Kid in WV: The Mystery Monster in the Cave Part I
This is a true story from my childhood. Collecting ginseng was a way for us to raise a decent amount of money for what appeared to be very little effort. In the mid-80’s it was selling for around $200 per pound, if memory serves me. Whatever the price, it was a way for “the Boys” […]
The Price of Freedom, or FloridaHillbilly Goes to the VA Hospital
Healthcare is a front page story item, and probably will be for a long time. Whether we’re talking about the implications of the health care reform tax credit, or coverage options, health care will be a hot topic for the foreseeable future. I’m a firm believer that the problem isn’t that we all should have […]
Confessions of a Bag Lady
I wanted to give db a break from writing, although he loves doing it, to add to his site. You may have heard (or read) mention of me as, “the wife”, from time to time in his posts. If you are reading this now, that means he has approved it. Yay, me! As a mother […]
“Just an Air Rifle”….That Changed History
BlueTang sent me a link to a video (see it below) regarding the Lewis & Clark expedition that talks about one particular piece of gear they carried, a repeating air rifle. A toy you say? Not worth mentioning, you say? How about a .46 caliber, 22 shot repeating rifle with the equivalent stopping power estimated […]
Coon Hunting: Stories from my Youth
I spent a little time with my neighbors, removing a couple stumps today. As I stepped in to take a turn at chopping out the stumps, I did what comes natural to me, I started talking. Some of you may not know this, but I come from a line of preachers, politicians, and used-car salesman. […]
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Muscovy Ducks – Yard to Table
For the faint of heart, and/or the vegans. Be warned that this post includes descriptions and video of animals being dispatched for food. If you don’t like the thought of facing your food, don’t bother to read any further. I’m not writing this to make friends, or enemies. I’m writing this because some folks want […]
Vinegar Experiment : Results!
Remember when I took a gallon of not-so-good homemade wine and tried turning it into vinegar? I didn’t for quite a while…in fact, I expected that from myself: “I like projects that thrive on neglect. I tend to forget about them for months at a time, a good thing when you are supposed to wait…this […]