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Tomorrow I'm gonna attempt to hand feed him.You might wanna think twice about the hand feeding bro.
Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream
- Thread starter Gary O'
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RadishRose
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RR, I popped in around noon and saw your questions...and remember some;
Winter, we go to town when we can, and shop like we won't go again until spring
However, we have limited safe storage, so we get things like oatmeal, flour, sugar, and dried stuff to make soup, stored in sealed containers.
Yes, I do hunt...out my back door
But, that's even limited due to storage, and you can only eat so much dried, jerked venison
Summer is a snap
Winter is theee challenge
Ya wonna give yerself a good chance to get thru it
OK, my recall is over
Please ask again
Note; never ever hold back from any questions....ever
1) I need to know if I'm not clear, or leave something out
2) Some or most of this may be contained in my next book
and
3) I belong to some sites solely dedicated to off grid, or self sufficient homesteading
Those sites are chock full of questions and answers
We are not even close to self sufficient living, but, hey, it's rugged enough
so, today, after remedial chores, I just puttered around
I like puttering (rather fitting word, even tho I have no idea there it came from)
The heavy stuff is pretty much over for the summer
I’m changing projects to wooden creations
One, is bird houses
I know, I know, when guys get ready to retire, a large percentage consider making and selling bird houses to occupy their time and bring in a few shekels
I’m not that guy
I just want to cover my fence posts with something other than coffee cans
I did manage to find a way to completely cover the gate locks
I’ll get those burnt red ones that don’t stand out so much
I have made a cabinet for some folks that requested one
I usually refuse to do these things because I don’t care to take requests along with dimensions and descriptions
but
she was my eldest son’s grade school teacher
and
they have a cabin down this way
so
I’m making it
It’s a gift, even though she wants to pay something
She loved the pic of it, but I cautioned her on hanging it, as it’s too deep
I’ll be making some that’s half the depth…and selling them
No, I’m not gonna sell any birdhouses…..ever
the world is overpopulated with birdhouses, attorneys, and politicians
anyway,
Observed a flock of mourning doves rise from behind the shop
Took some too far way pics of what could be a red tail hawk
until he'd had enough
Of which could have been hanging around, waiting for a meal of doves
and may explain why the Steller’s Jay was mimicking hawk sounds
Came upon a dove on the forest floor
It didn’t fly away, but sorta scooted a few paces, then settled again
….later, I read they nest on the ground (chagrin)
Oh, and I fed Goldie by hand today
It sniffed and gently nibbled at my fingers, then took the peanut
Tomorrow morning,
Goldie and I will be having pancakes and coffee
Oh, and made a new sawbuck
...guess it was a busy day after all
I like puttering (rather fitting word, even tho I have no idea there it came from)
The heavy stuff is pretty much over for the summer
I’m changing projects to wooden creations
One, is bird houses
I know, I know, when guys get ready to retire, a large percentage consider making and selling bird houses to occupy their time and bring in a few shekels
I’m not that guy
I just want to cover my fence posts with something other than coffee cans
I did manage to find a way to completely cover the gate locks
I’ll get those burnt red ones that don’t stand out so much
I have made a cabinet for some folks that requested one
I usually refuse to do these things because I don’t care to take requests along with dimensions and descriptions
but
she was my eldest son’s grade school teacher
and
they have a cabin down this way
so
I’m making it
It’s a gift, even though she wants to pay something
She loved the pic of it, but I cautioned her on hanging it, as it’s too deep
I’ll be making some that’s half the depth…and selling them
No, I’m not gonna sell any birdhouses…..ever
the world is overpopulated with birdhouses, attorneys, and politicians
anyway,
Observed a flock of mourning doves rise from behind the shop
Took some too far way pics of what could be a red tail hawk
until he'd had enough
Of which could have been hanging around, waiting for a meal of doves
and may explain why the Steller’s Jay was mimicking hawk sounds
Came upon a dove on the forest floor
It didn’t fly away, but sorta scooted a few paces, then settled again
….later, I read they nest on the ground (chagrin)
Oh, and I fed Goldie by hand today
It sniffed and gently nibbled at my fingers, then took the peanut
Tomorrow morning,
Goldie and I will be having pancakes and coffee
Oh, and made a new sawbuck
...guess it was a busy day after all
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Gary, that's cool you got the chippie to eat out of your hand. They're usually very skittish, you've definitely earned their trust. The way you're feedin them you're gonna need to start a weight watchers program for chippies pretty soon, or at least a morning exercise class.
Meanderer
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Chip off the pounds! Good idea, Jim!
Too true
The first of spring there were maybe four or five
and those were sporadic, nibbling and running away
The cracked corn would last thru the next day
Now?
It lasts about an hour
There’s a dozen or more for dinner
and they’re getting a tad bullish about it
I’ll be sitting in my camp chair, and a golden will approach, staring
sometimes they all will be on their chubby little haunches, looking, waiting at the empty 'table'
so, I go get a scoop full
They used to scatter when I poured
Now, the golden’s almost help me
I’ve been accepted
Tomorrow;
tree climbing 101
RadishRose
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Thanks Gary, I just had a second thought that my questions were a bit much.
Loved your pics and the chipmunk!
Loved your pics and the chipmunk!
I don't think they were, if I recall
Really, no question is too much.
Ya oughta see what is asked on some of the SHTF sites
Actually, survivalists are the most feared beings I can think of
We had a wolf sighting last night
and Mr Bear annihilated the suet cage again
(Note to self; if a larger chain is used, he'll just remove the limb)
As somewhat irritating and a bit jangling of the nerves, it is, I'd much rather contend with, or even face one on one, those beings than a gun happy loose cannon in the woods
However, word is out to those of that notion. They have taken heed. They know I don't put up with much.
Moving along,
I did knock out a couple bird houses
They look better on the fence posts than coffee cans
Kinda getting a fever for ‘em
May make some to sell
Finished tightening up the bone pile
still need to tarp it
Rain is predicted in the forecast, for several days.
Looking forward to it
It’ll be the first rain since spring
The good news was no bugs, no skeeters, very few flies
And I’ll burn wood in the stove
Haven’t done that for months
Too antsy about that one live spark
Gonna settle into a book
Ham on Rye
Bukowski is a more than gritty writer
Some don’t like his style
I……savor it
was saving it for winter, but, hey, can't
I did knock out a couple bird houses
They look better on the fence posts than coffee cans
Kinda getting a fever for ‘em
May make some to sell
Finished tightening up the bone pile
still need to tarp it
Rain is predicted in the forecast, for several days.
Looking forward to it
It’ll be the first rain since spring
The good news was no bugs, no skeeters, very few flies
And I’ll burn wood in the stove
Haven’t done that for months
Too antsy about that one live spark
Gonna settle into a book
Ham on Rye
Bukowski is a more than gritty writer
Some don’t like his style
I……savor it
was saving it for winter, but, hey, can't
Gary, I'm curious to know what kind of run ins you've had with some of the folks around your area. What was the cause of them and have any become physical or have weapons been drawn?
Oddly, no gun play
No guns drawn
Putting hands on holstered artillery seems as far as it goes, when one on one
I’ve been known to carry a sawed off 12 gauge pump when greeting unsavories that come up unannounced
Waving, out here, goes back to what waving originally meant; open hand empty of weapons
A lady killed a guy, a mile or so down the path, but that was way back before our time
The most recent was a couple years back there was a marijuana war, where a gang of growers beat a young man half to death with bats and 2x4s
Someone took him to the highway to meet the ambulance at a little store gas station
They announced DOA but revived him
Took him a long time to be able to just talk and sorta walk
The sheriff, state police, and detectives did come for that, sealing off logging roads and gingerly poking around
They really don’t like coming out this way
Three or four unsavories were on the loose a few days
Everbody carried, and stayed home for awhile
They were finally rounded up, did some time, let out, and live out this way
I know their vehicles
They know of me
The young man’s burnt out motorhome still sits on their property
Young, twentysomething Native Americans used to come out this way to drive the dirt roads and shoot things up a bit
They discovered folks tend to shoot back
Weekends can get noisy
Folks that own camp sites like to come out to play with their toys
And there is a sprinkling of hunting camps, some professional
They know how to act in the woods
Heard of someone threatening someone else, from time to time, but, that's hearsay
So, for the most part, other’n the occasional blast heard from someone scaring a large critter off, there really isn’t much gun play
Just talk…. Big talk
I don’t talk
Don’t have to when yer ugly-mean lookin’ without even trying
This is my meet ya at the gate face;
Hell, I don't even wanna mess with that
I haven't had a serious confrontation for a very long time
Beating hell outa my daughter's no good boyfriend don't count
He's lucky I didn't bury him
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Although I'm sure it's very peaceful most of the time, it's probably a good idea to keep em loaded, especially with any type of law enforcement a while away. I've always loved the tranquility of being in the country, away from the hustle and bustle.
That meet ya at the gate face just needs a nice big piece of your Mrs homemade bread to put a smile on it.
That meet ya at the gate face just needs a nice big piece of your Mrs homemade bread to put a smile on it.
Looks like someone’s gonna break holey bread today…
I’ve got the 357 and 9mm in the bedside drawer, and the shotgun on the wall (in case my lady doesn’t wanna make bread)
True, I no longer know what hustle and bustle even sounds like
The coyotes and geese are makin’ noise early, however
That does tend to civilize one
RadishRose
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Spent the night and a good portion of the early morning in ER
My Lady went down
Has a hernia
Once she heals a bit…if she heals, she’ll be having surgery to install a ‘mesh’ so the muscles can knit back together
If she doesn't heal, things get a tad more drastic
Meanwhile, I gotta learn how to do laundry and be let in her kitchen
ps
I can drive 50 miles in less than 40 minutes...in the dark....during deer migration...and road construction
My Lady went down
Has a hernia
Once she heals a bit…if she heals, she’ll be having surgery to install a ‘mesh’ so the muscles can knit back together
If she doesn't heal, things get a tad more drastic
Meanwhile, I gotta learn how to do laundry and be let in her kitchen
ps
I can drive 50 miles in less than 40 minutes...in the dark....during deer migration...and road construction
Aunt Bea
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Gary,
Sad news, I hope everything works out well for both of you.
Maybe you should think about buttoning things up and taking a little apartment in town for the winter.
Good luck to both of you!!!
Sad news, I hope everything works out well for both of you.
Maybe you should think about buttoning things up and taking a little apartment in town for the winter.
Good luck to both of you!!!
Thanks, pard
I sure don't want it to come to that.
We'll see how this operation goes.
Having a consult with the surgeon this Tuesday.
Right now, I'm just trying to keep her down, dammit!
She keeps trying to do things.