Category: November 2011
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The Log Splitter
Tough Guy November 28, 2011 This is the beast of a log splitter than two friends and I built. It is a 50 ton splitter with a 32 inch stroke. It is mostly for splitting wood for the sugar house. The longer pieces will work nicely in the…
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Shotgun Season Opens for Deer
Not this year, but soon November 27, 2011 Deer gun season is a real big deal around here. It has been a ritual for as long as I can remember. I am sure my first seasons in the woods made my mom anxious to say the least, but…
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Muskrat Love?
No Fear November 26, 2011 My granddaughter playing with a dead muskrat. I think she may be skinning them by next year. She helps a little bit with the meat cutting and sausage making. I guess she has it quite a bit different from most city kids 😮…
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Still Getting Them!
The Trappers November 25, 2011 We are still getting raccoons. The masked bandits are working steady in my corn field. The good news is that they are leaving the chickens alone … for now. My son’s children are learning about nature, animal habitat and that November…
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Missing You on Thanksgiving
King waiting and missing me November 24, 2011 The house is empty. The family gone. The food is all put away and a stillness fills our house. It was a very good Thanksgiving except for the missing family members. Life takes us on a journey. That journey may…
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Sharing Blessings
Rachel and Duke November 23, 2011 Sharing blessings is a wonderful thing. It fills you with a feeling that is not found just anywhere. Recently, I was able to donate money to a man who was in a bad accident. He is recovering slowly. I felt good about sharing…
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Waiting on Dad
King … who is not allowed on the carpet November 22, 2011 I was working night shifts, so it requires sleeping during the day. My dog doesn’t understand why we are not out walking the farm or working horses. He waits for me , but not too patiently.…
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Stalling
New Horse Mangers November 21, 2011 The new horse stalls are complete. I have been very busy of late and even my BLOG has been neglected. Life, work, farming and perhaps a little worry flood in now and then. I am usually right on top of all of…
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Great Conversations
King and I in a discussion November 14, 2011 Rain is pelting down outside. The wind is howling and November is flying by at breakneck speed. I am wondering where the first half of the month went. King and I were discussing this subject. He is wondering not…
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Gone for Now
Looking east after Friday’s Snow November 12, 2011 The snow has all melted now except for a few patches on the north side of things. The sun has turned it back into water. The ground is soggy again, but the snow cover is gone for now. …
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