Category Archives: Rants, Raves and Ramblings

Change……

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

There comes a point in everyone’s life when one takes a step back, takes a good hard look around themselves – and finally gathers up the nerve to jump into the void of ‘change’. There’s a certain amount of miserable … Continue reading →

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Do over part 2: Homesteading harder

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

There are only so many hours in a day.  I have to tell myself that – often.  This year in particular I’ve finally tapped out on available hours, and discovered that there is a price to pay for running out … Continue reading →

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Do over – grab a coffee, long post.

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

It’s been a hectic year.  Very hectic.  Hectic to the point I began to get that dizzy ‘got my sea legs and now I’m back on land’ dizziness – only I’ve not been on a boat.  I’ve not stopped moving … Continue reading →

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Almost Jackpot

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

I’ve been messing with this ‘quick farm cheese’ recipe – off and on for several months. I’m trying to achieve a cheese that is sliceable, grateable, melts…..and can be made with a minimum of attention, minimum of pressing, ready same … Continue reading →

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The chickens are confused…..

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

This – is what my back yard usually looks like before I go to work. This is what it looks like this morning. Just a little apocalyptic…. There are currently a hundred or so forest fires burning in this province … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar Chaos: not for the squeamish.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

We are in the middle of an epic – and I mean EPIC, tent caterpillar infestation.  They happen every ten or twelve years….and although the north has been under attack for a few years, I’ve a sneaking suspicion that our … Continue reading →

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Blogging Again ….. ish…. A glimpse into the life of….

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

Well.  I knew it had been awhile, but really?  Where has the time gone and why is it that there never seems to be a spare minute to sit down and write? Spring is here.  Sort of.  Today it’s sunny, … Continue reading →

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