Author Archives: Stephanie

New Drain…

Living in an old house has it advantages… You never have to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.. there is always a breeze.  You don’t have to worry about finishing your basement, you can’t… it’s dirt, or in our case cement … Continue reading

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Ginger

Well, Ginger is at it again.  The other day she made it back into the house and strolled through the kitchen.  She sauntered through the dining room. She quizzically looked into the boys room, where she saw…… Daniel’s bed and … Continue reading

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Updates… finally..

We’ve been busy here on the farm… There’s been clean up from the hurricane There’s always an audience when there is work going on We’re getting our wood supply up from the woods We brought in the wood rack We … Continue reading

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this little piggy…

One of our pigs had a litter last week. This pig of ours has a history…. This pig wasn’t born here, nor did we buy her…. we sort of “acquired” her.  One day last year a guy randomly stopped at … Continue reading

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Sir Lics’alot

Or, Mr. Licker…. In reality, his name is really Mal… Or Cap’n Mal… or Malcom(e)… Anyway you call him.. he’s a licker!! Mal is our new stud and we are soooo excited about him!  He’s everything you want in a … Continue reading

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illusion?

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Almost time…

It is almost time to process our Pastured Poultry.  Having done this before we are super excited to have just about finished our WhizBang Chicken plucker!! There are many videos on YouTube of them in operation if you are curious … Continue reading

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Let there be light…

We honestly did not think that hurricane Irene was going to be a problem…. well, about 10 years ago it wouldn’t have been!  Alas, our fair state has let the road maintenance go and have allowed the trees to grow … Continue reading

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Future Canner??

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You say tomato….

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Today was our 3rd, or was it 33rd?? canning marathon for tomato sauce! We started with umpteen bushels of these : Did some processing.. ie: heating up the house on a hot August day, right before a hurricane is going … Continue reading

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