tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post6348034168997965503..comments2024-01-03T17:26:32.872-08:00Comments on Our Subsistence Pattern: A Very Busy MayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-8102155171388641622010-07-09T06:29:22.391-07:002010-07-09T06:29:22.391-07:00Anonymous - Thanks for the heads up, I bet it woul...Anonymous - Thanks for the heads up, I bet it would be a very pretty place to run a marathon.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-48210206822444804132010-07-08T19:48:55.441-07:002010-07-08T19:48:55.441-07:00For a change of scenery and weather the St. George...For a change of scenery and weather the St. George, Utah marathon is the first Saturday in October.<br /><br />Your homestead looks lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-39020375927668127602010-06-01T06:27:43.672-07:002010-06-01T06:27:43.672-07:00Lorena - We had our winter coats on all weekend......Lorena - We had our winter coats on all weekend...rainy and cold. I have no experience with either solar panels or windmills although I must admit that a personal windmill for power generation does intrigue me. I have often thought that a windmill or waterwheel if one had a stream would be an excellent way to harness electricity for ones home.<br /><br />Right now we are hooked up to the power grid but can keep the electric bill very low as we heat with wood, only use our clothes dryer in bad weather, and really try not to waste power.<br /><br /><br />Carolemc - Thanks! I'm going to try hard to fit another garden type post in soon...if it ever stops raining long enough for me to take a few pictures.:) I was just looking at your blog and love the poly-tunnel and chickens. I've heard that the weather in some parts of the UK has been a bit chilly this year as well, hopefully the weather will warm a bit and we can all get our gardens well underway.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-28552118258464130132010-06-01T01:18:09.402-07:002010-06-01T01:18:09.402-07:00I was so glad to get back from a weekend away to s...I was so glad to get back from a weekend away to see your post! I'd really missed reading them -- you are such an inspiration. Glad to see that all is well with you and yours too.Carolemchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645655420662342704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-43077280114809091882010-05-31T07:25:27.590-07:002010-05-31T07:25:27.590-07:00I know what you mean about the cold,I still have m...I know what you mean about the cold,I still have my winter jacket out and feel lucky to have cut extra wood this year. Do you have any feelings on solar panels in snow country for electricity generation? or windmills? what do you guys do for electricity?I'm trying to get more self sufficient as well.ThanksLorenahttp://tailsfromtheshelter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-16176451589950229482010-05-31T06:35:08.180-07:002010-05-31T06:35:08.180-07:00Faith - How does that saying go "Make hay whi...Faith - How does that saying go "Make hay while the sun shines" or in our case in between rain storms. It's good that you already have your wood in this year as they are predicting that this next winter will be a La Niña for some of us northern folks with lots of cold and snow...or so I've read.<br /><br />Robbyn - Rowdy is growing fast. He can knock over my parents German Shepard that out weighs him by at least 50 lbs just through shear ferocity. Their poor dogs refuse to play with him at all anymore. He is definitely our wild child but surprisingly calm with the grandson whom he just adores. He also some how manages to stay pretty calm around his little feathered sisters.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-16465017223369225832010-05-30T20:53:01.972-07:002010-05-30T20:53:01.972-07:00Oh I love the video...Rowdy's really growing f...Oh I love the video...Rowdy's really growing fast. So funny to see the hens and the pup eating from the same trough :) Congratulations for completing the marathon, Mrs H! Looks like you guys are the most productive sort of busy...so neat to get to be outdoors together!Robbynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860870861321231048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-14635518291088100162010-05-30T09:56:09.841-07:002010-05-30T09:56:09.841-07:00Hi Mr. H. You and my husband both love the firewo...Hi Mr. H. You and my husband both love the firewood. He has put up all of our firewood already too. Every available morning he goes out and gets a load - birch mainly.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445590769325999127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-9330434615203642942010-05-30T06:15:03.558-07:002010-05-30T06:15:03.558-07:00KitsapFG - I agree with you about the heat, it jus...KitsapFG - I agree with you about the heat, it just feels different than other forms...warmer. <br /><br />villager - Wow, walking a half marathon it is pretty immpressive too. Actually, they say that walking is better for you than running anyway. Nice cherries!<br /><br />Johnny - My ramp dreams will have to stay dreams I suppose. I guess there is a reason I have never once found a wild ramp while out foraging.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-66274374361275828322010-05-29T17:59:16.382-07:002010-05-29T17:59:16.382-07:00Too bad about the ramps. Some wild refuses to be t...Too bad about the ramps. Some wild refuses to be tamed I guess.johnnydesotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082932291968228647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-9096072983117772622010-05-29T11:07:23.398-07:002010-05-29T11:07:23.398-07:00I'll have to try that bread recipe. I love usi...I'll have to try that bread recipe. I love using spelt flour. I made some pita bread with it last week, and it turned out great. I love seeds in bread too.<br /><br />Congratulations to your wife on her half! Our running days are behind us now, but my wife and I have walked at least one half per year for the last 5 years, since we met. <br /><br />It is tough to find time to blog when so much is going on. I've managed to keep posting, but my reading is way down. Now I need to go check on the cherry trees. It's always something!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-15194399969054674412010-05-29T08:07:53.105-07:002010-05-29T08:07:53.105-07:00I have to agree with you about the smell of wood a...I have to agree with you about the smell of wood and the heat from a woodstove is so much better (in my opinion). We have such mild winters and our house is quite modest sized - so even though we heat predominantly with wood, a few cords last us quite a while. We have enough left in the wood pile that I don't think we will purchasing any this summer. We have some deadfall in our wood lot though that we need to cut up and get seasoning in the stack. <br /><br />Loved the video of Rowdy and his girls!kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-81460744909563289412010-05-29T06:47:20.522-07:002010-05-29T06:47:20.522-07:00Lynn - Micki is indeed getting to be pretty tough,...Lynn - Micki is indeed getting to be pretty tough, I'll have to watch my self around her...she punched me in the arm the other day and it almost hurt.:) I would love to stop by and pick up that wood but don't think our old truck would make it that far...and there is the whole 10 miles to the gallon thing.<br /><br />You should see how great our mossy front lawn looks.:( I'll try to fit some of our rock walls into the photo display one of these times. Notice how some of the iris are laying over thanks to Rowdy tromping through them. <br /><br /><br />Geno - It sounds like everything is going well for you and hopefully the weather will soon warm up a bit and your financing will go through....it's been a chilly spring, especially for camping out.<br /><br />Roasted Garlicious - Rowdy does love to eat with the chickens. We have a long way to go before we can fully trust him but so far he is doing splendidly.<br /><br />Mrs. Mac - Self-sufficiency in the heating department is a lot of work/exercise but a days worth of work will heat us for a month.<br /><br />Heiko - So, do you sing and dance while gathering the wood to or are the tights enough? We will both have to be more careful with our dogs or they might end up a little neurotic when they get older.:)<br /><br />Johnny - All my ramps died.:( Too cold, too wet...I'm not sure. We have had to do a lot of replanting this year as well, sounds like we have both had a few weather issues. <br /><br />Ohiofarmgirl - It is kind of a dumb saying as, in our case anyway, the wood heats us about six times before we are finally done processing it. <br /><br />Diane - That does sound like a country music song.:) How funny.<br /><br />As long as Rowdy stays away from the eggs he is welcome to dine with the birds.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-35835204821131758512010-05-29T03:22:22.324-07:002010-05-29T03:22:22.324-07:00Yes, you have been busy!!! Wow, Mrs. H can sure th...Yes, you have been busy!!! Wow, Mrs. H can sure throw a log! Congrats to her on the run!!!<br /><br />You almost had a country music song goin on there...somethin about a pick-up truck, a dog and a woman!! Then you trailed off.<br /><br />Love Rowdy eating chicken food!!! That is too funny, he has made himself right at home.<br /><br />I'm so far behind this year on my garden, I'm prayin for a miracle garden.Diane@Peaceful Acreshttp://butterfliesandbumblebees.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-49323587056273872062010-05-28T18:39:39.603-07:002010-05-28T18:39:39.603-07:00Great update! Isnt it funny how this "simple&...Great update! Isnt it funny how this "simple" life just isn't as easy as it sounds?? Excellent work on the firewood..but doenst that stupid saying about how it 'warms you twice' just get under your skin about oh... 3/4 of the way thru a chord?<br />:-)Ohiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-35196811963531384092010-05-28T15:56:37.170-07:002010-05-28T15:56:37.170-07:00Man I wish I had all that free time..lol. I have a...Man I wish I had all that free time..lol. I have about 2 cords I need to get bucked and split too but have been so busy with work and getting the garden in that I haven't had a chance to get back to it. The garden here is starting to pump out also. I have grown weary of asparagus and am letting it go to fern, and now the snow peas and greens are coming on. This spring saw both extremes alternating between cold and very hot and constant wind. The onions had a hard time of it but are now established and starting to grow. Had to replant quite a few..good thing I had too many plants started :). Congrats on the marathon. Best I can ever do is about 15 or 20 miles a week before some injury besets, and then its a month or more getting over it.johnnydesotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082932291968228647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-6849266055792943592010-05-28T11:33:39.148-07:002010-05-28T11:33:39.148-07:00We are the lumberjacks and we wear tights! Well o...We are the lumberjacks and we wear tights! Well organised. I start panicking about September time! Our puppy seems to think he's a kitten.Heikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999245793961798308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-16081554214410443312010-05-28T07:48:17.408-07:002010-05-28T07:48:17.408-07:00Glad to see your post ... another inspiring one to...Glad to see your post ... another inspiring one to say the least. What a good workout! Self sufficiency at its best!Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-20459773841429867332010-05-28T07:40:58.060-07:002010-05-28T07:40:58.060-07:00yay Mr. and Mrs. H good to hear from you again......yay Mr. and Mrs. H good to hear from you again... and yes May is a busy month, i'm behind as well... cute video... all the roughage is good for a doggy intestine ;) as for being a chicken saviour, i doubt u have much to worry about with him...Roasted Garlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556028794687730410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-25872752091304070702010-05-28T07:04:48.212-07:002010-05-28T07:04:48.212-07:00Thanks for the update! It love being able to stay ...Thanks for the update! It love being able to stay busy like that. We are looking forward to doing all of this but are waiting for the financing to buy our place.Genohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797573058057503636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-36327955151778709802010-05-28T06:53:59.169-07:002010-05-28T06:53:59.169-07:00Micki is the Queen of Idaho Shot-Put -- UPHILL, no...Micki is the Queen of Idaho Shot-Put -- UPHILL, no less! <br /><br />Logger-Mike....yes I do see that in you. And we just wanna let you know that anytime you want a Virginia-vaca, we've got tops still down near the stream and we can give you a free workout anytime you want one. Bring gloves.<br /><br />Rowdy?? That's something our Effin would do. But Rowdy is polite around chickens and our Effin, well, he's not polite. He's a Retriever....Guess what they do? lol<br /><br />Seriously though, lovely stacked wood -- like a pot of gold to my eyes. <br /><br />I'm lusting for the mossy rock wall. Do share more photos of that zone -- it is beautiful!<br /><br />(And see how all your fans have missed you??!)LynnShttp://woodridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-36022088517254700852010-05-28T06:12:51.650-07:002010-05-28T06:12:51.650-07:00karenandjeff - I had to try and get at least one p...karenandjeff - I had to try and get at least one post in this month since I have been such a slacker in the blog department. Firewood is a good workout and a very productive too. <br /><br />ThyHandHathProvided - One of the reasons we really want to get the extra wood is because we plan on being very busy with certain projects again next year. It would be very nice to not worry about wood for once. I'll tell Mrs.H.:)<br /><br />Mavis - Mrs. H is pretty awesome and our dog is definitely a bit on the crazy side. His nickname is "Trouble" but all and all he is a pretty great little monster.<br /><br />Granny - You really must try the recipe as the bread was so very good and easy to make. You should see that sill dog of ours in the evening when I put the chickens to bed, he practically climbs up on the roost with them to say goodnight. The long term goal is for him to become a protector of the flock when we are not around...so far so good.<br /><br />WeekendFarmer - The saw is a Stihl, my old 1970's Craftsman is getting tired. I got the stihl last year and have had to repair it twice already, but it seems to be working good now. Yes, from the time we park the truck until it is fully loaded we give ourselves 4 hours or less to get the job done...that can be quite challenging as the trees are often quite a distance from the truck.<br /><br />Ayak - I'm don't think Rowdy thinks he is a chicken so much as the chickens think he is a rooster. A couple of them are quite smitten with him...chicken love.:) It would seem that most dogs, depending upon their breed and age, that are not trained or raised around chickens will chase them down and kill them as that is their instinct. Rowdy really wanted to chase the chickens at first but has learned not to...finally, but we still keep a watchful eye on him and it will be sometime before we fully trust him.<br /><br />vrtlarcia - The nice thing about wood is that is heats you so many times...cutting, splitting, and the actual fire.:) We have been having a great spring, but yes, very busy with outdoor activities. Your garden is looking great!<br /><br />Silke - We have to stay in shape somehow...and it really is good clean fun.:) Actually getting wood is quite a dirty task, especially if it is wet outside. The bread was wonderful, we finished it off last night. We made it just like you suggested but also added poppy seeds to it. I must say I was surprised how quickly is rose and held form...very nice bread. I hope you do see some bears...but don't get to close... <br /><br />randi - I know that you are busy this time of year and have a feeling we have both been doing very similar things...with plants. The one nice thing about getting our wood from the forest is that we can leave the branches behind. Good luck with your cleanup.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-61805371904933520072010-05-28T04:26:54.384-07:002010-05-28T04:26:54.384-07:00I knew you two had been busier than heck because I...I knew you two had been busier than heck because I've been doing the same..long days, hopefully productive. We need a Mike with a chainsaw here, feeling the same as you about getting ahead in the firewood category. We had some logging done and what a mess to clean up after! Anyhoo, look forward to the coming garden posts. Stay well, you guys. Oh, what a hoot is your pup!randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437879726079466007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-49525892408529304352010-05-28T04:05:18.929-07:002010-05-28T04:05:18.929-07:00Oh, Rowdy cracks me up! I love how he's eating...Oh, Rowdy cracks me up! I love how he's eating with his feathered friends... I am soooo impressed with both the half-marathon and the wood hauling! You two are amazing! WOW!! Glad you tried the bread - I had a feeling you'd like it. I love that it's so good for you and so quick to make! We are leaving on our trip today - can't wait to go camping. I'm so hoping to see some bears and I'm always hoping to see a few snakes... : ) SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-49537859984502020492010-05-28T00:26:13.772-07:002010-05-28T00:26:13.772-07:00I think that all of us have been waiting for an up...I think that all of us have been waiting for an update.<br />It’s good to know that outdoor activities are what kept you away. <br /><br />That is a lot of firewood!<br />I remember when we were heating our house on woods and how long it took us to cut them into small pieces. Now I would like to go back to firewood again. I wouldn’t mind the work, it is great exercise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com