Category Archives: Rants, Raves and Ramblings

Change……

Posted on January 30, 2018 by valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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 valbjerke

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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Old Rainey and the Well…..

Posted on February 6, 2014 by valbjerke

Well – finally – minus 33 this morning at my house!  Winter hasn’t let me down after all 🙂  Minus thirty is the magic number for letting the cook stove die out and lighting up the wood heater.  The cook … Continue reading →

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Installment 2….. Old Ignaus, and Squishy.

Posted on December 5, 2013 by valbjerke

Standing around work one day, just before the doors opened, drinking coffee, somebody got on the subject of what they would buy if they won the lottery. My boss figured he’d buy a bigger boat and spend his retirement years … Continue reading →

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This house of mine – Well…we need a well… installment 1

Posted on November 21, 2013 by valbjerke

Finally.  Today is the first day in I can’t remember how long, I can actually sit and do absolutely nothing and not still be staring at a mile long list of things that still need to be done.  I can … Continue reading →

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