Well, folks, it looks like it’s going to be another hot day in Tennessee… a good day to go to the river swim, and or just relax while floating around on an inner tube while sipping a cold drink and soaking up the surrounding beauty.
How do you like to enjoy your summer days? What do you like to do for fun and relaxation?
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Okay, now what did I do to prep this week…
Well, folks, that’s it for me this week… what about you…
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Puppy power
Puppy has started pointing, strange for a GSD. He tried to climb the fence last night, stranger danger. All the other dogs n the neighborhood were barking too. Maybe a coyote was near……
Charged all rechargeable batteries.
Cleaned and oiled firearms.
Cut more firewood.
Went to doctor’s and had blood test for high blood pressure meds.
Went to dentist and got a bite guard for night time.
Mrs went to dentist, she needs a crown/bridge.
Bought 3 cases of water.
Bought more SPAM.
Bought 20 lbs of rice.
Bought more peanut butter.
Bought more plastic freeze bags, storage bags and garbage bags.
Rain barrels are full.
Garden is growing like crazy.
Garden experiments…..garlic is doing great, avocado still hasn’t started but the Mrs gave me 3 more seeds to start. LOL
MD, nice looking firearms, but don’t sweat them……..
Raised bed looks good tomatoes and what type of pepper is that?
Fun in the summer consists of kayaking, biking, hiking and sitting around the fire pit cooking and relaxing like you said, with a good drink…….LOL
Thor1,
I’ll try not too. But they are awfully hot so I don’t know. I need to turn off auto correct and start proofreading before I hit publish.
MD, I know, that autocorrect can get funny sometimes.
I have an M77 in 30-06, real nice hunting rifle…….
Thor1,
Looks like you were first again; but, I’m pretty sure I’m dead last, since the day was spent away at a ham radio flea market followed by a small family reunion. So can dead last be the new first? LOL
TOP, we don’t use that common core stuff here….LOL
You can however, get a participation trophy…… LOL
Nope TOP,
I’m last, still in moderation. Worked OT yesterday.
HI again I have a “REMINGTON” 270 BDL I have for years and years + WHY I like it the recoil is not that bad ! It has help put food on the table 1
MD Creekmore.
I forget to look before I post also. It is a common malady. More so before coffee in the morning. Seems like I post in another language sometimes.
Axe, I posted something in German below……LOL
My puppy had to spell it for me…..LOL
Took puppy out for a walk with his bugout bag on. He heeled nicely and soon the Mrs will be able to walk him. She weighs 110 and puppy weighs 100 so got to be careful.
Thor,
Avocados are really easy to grow. Did you peel the skin from the seed? You need to peel the skin so the seed won’t rot. I just peel the skin and set in a glass of water with toothpicks.
Bam, yes that’s what I did. We’ll see if it works…..
I’ve never peeled one but that skin is usually cracked. My easiest ones have come from the compost bin.
Gar, I got the info from you tube: Project Diaries. Good channel !!!
MORNING from SEATTLE,WA. I have “KITTY POWER ” ! I have a BENGAL cat he is a good watch cat I take him for walk to the park on a lash I have to say he is one hell of a hunter ! (BETTER THAN ME)
Sarah,
But, is he willing to share the catch, LOL. We’ve had dogs & cats that all hunt; but, only the dogs would retrieve the game and bring it back to me, while the cats only bring back the few pieces they don’t want.
Growing up, we had a cat that my mom locked in the kitchen at my grandmother’s house one night, because my mom kept hearing something. It took two nights, but the mouse was placed at my mom’s place on the kitchen table.
MORNING from SEATTLE ,WA sounds like the cat is showing you he is a ‘GOOD” hunter ! My son has a dog that is 1/2 the size of “CAT” and the dog cant do nothing and scared of my kitty ! I well say my cat is a hand full
Sarah, I had a cat and its like TOP said, it would leave a bunny head, some intestines and a foot. My front yard looked like a bunny zombie Apocalypse happened…..LOL
My wife was horrified and thought it was such a sweet Kitty…… LOL
WELL my cat did the last 2 chickens in DAMN LITTLE SHIT! (HE IS NOT LITTLE) at over 1 year old he is 18 lbs. he even got a black bird no lose there ! he try’s to keep the birds out of are cherries tree! he has no problem climbing up the tree even jumping a 6ft fence a friend told me having a ‘BENGEL” cat is like having a 2 year old this summer I well take cat out on camping trips to see how well he does he does not mind being in my van
Sarah, my Grandfather put a GSD down for getting in the chickens and it only killed one. Once they get the taste of blood, they will continue to kill chickens.
GA Red,
Great story. I have an inside cat. He hunts at night. In the morning, I wake up with random socks from on top of the dryer.
Bam Bam – I used to have a cat that thought socks were serious treasures – especially the wool socks the hubby sleeps in at night.
Give you a id about cat ? I call him “ Napoleon “he was the runt of the litter he was a little less than the other kitty’s ! Being the runt they would not give me the papers on him , that was ok I what a pet no show cat ? he does have a attitude ! Ok I am a cat lover
Sarah Querry,
Cat pvers here,too.
All cats have an attitude as part of their nature. You know what they say about small pets. “Dogs have owners and cats have staff.”
Our outside herd is down to about 6 from a high of nearly 20 and we still have 2 in the house that are both good animals who often seem to think they are people.
Can’t say I did much this week . Added a few more canning jars and set the trellis for the brand . Now I need to go work on some roof before it gets to hot.
Fixit,
Question.. Only one I could think of that might know….
RE:sorrell seed, How would one need to process it to use for flour? Have you tried it and how did it work out for you…. D.o you have any idea how the seed turn out…as in a gallon of seed will give how much flour?
As far as yield per gal. if seed i can not tell you . Here is what I do know . You would want to first put them in a low heat oven for an hour to dry out before grinding . The seed will have the same sour taste as the rest of the plant and so would not be good as a line flour but perhaps as a addition to other flours to make them go further. Might have to play with this as I have a patch that has seed tops right now.
Thanks, will be watching for any results… I have some more to pick as well. probably 2-3 more gallon.. will replant several areas, and take someback to parents place for back up green patch… .
What i can’t eat/secure , the chickens love.. So can’t have too many.. I like them best small but also dehydrate some for adding to soups and stews..Love the things with eggs(like turnip greens).
Have you experimented with any of the wild grass seeds? was an article from somewhere I read this week…
Possibly borrowing someone’s hammock in the shade with a good book , but we are having cool weather here rain this weekend.our rivers are still pretty cold to get in .
So my weekend is some work then just hanging out doing nothing,that is a good deal for me being on the run all the time with multiple jobs,just doing nothing is good ,maybe a nap later lol
N W,
I agree. Doing nothing every once in a while is good. That’s what I’ve done today. Washing a few clothes for work this week.
We went camping and fishing this week and came home with 54 pounds of filets. I also bought some fish breading, and friends gave me several jars of mayhaw jelly. The garden did well while we were gone and so did the weeds. I know what I’ll be doing next week.
Stay safe. Be prepared. He’s in charge.
Prepared Grammy, hi! Hope you are good!
Hi, Jesse. I am. How are you?
Doing pretty well thank you!
Prepared Grammy,
I suspect I know also, like us, it’s probably the seemingly endless job of mowing the grass. With the rain I think some days if you listen closely, you can almost hear it growing, LOL.
I am real bad about my garden I have strawberry’s growing they never made into the house I eat a big handful of fresh STRAWBERRYS is so good! I even got ment growing good with tea !
Sarah,
Lucky you. Our strawberries are done for the year.
Mine got overgrown by blackberries… Oh well.
Living in the north west Seattle,Wa. It is cool and rain like today it is 59 ! July are Aug. then we well see hot weather like 70s are 80s! Are blackberrys. Are starting to come out love black Berry’s make a bunch jam with them
Almost There,
Ours never made it; but, we did get a few blueberries. Still hoping to plant some cold weather varieties like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts; but, our mulberries are now starting to come on so there’s still hope for some fresh fruit. Our local farm market just started up last Thursday so my maple sugar candy lady should be there along with more fresh veggies.
A VERY LOVELY “TEDDY BEAR” TUESDAY yes MY , broccoli IS so slow growing IF the crows well stay away ! and in a few week my Bing cherries well be read to “EAT” ! yesterday I made some cat food in the crook-pot for my BENGAL cat chicken and brown rice he love it
Hunted down some more elderberries this week. Made syrup with it this time! Also made up 2 pounds of chèvre goat cheese yesterday to try to sell at the farmer’s market (a friend has a booth there and is selling it for me). Will see how that goes over. It might be a way to convert extra milk into $$$. I also made a few jars of cowboy candy yesterday to use up the extra jalapeño peppers. I had to buy another case (or two!) of canning jars. I’m certain I need an intervention….
Harvesting yard-long beans, a few tomatoes, and figs. Life is good on the farm! Blessings to you all.
Hi. I’m Grammy and I’m a jaraholic.
LOL Granny I have been told by a few that I have a “problem” with jars myself…..but I’m ok with that, No intervention need! 😀