Lots getting done- barns scraped and dirt floors limed, garden just about ready to say goodnight for the winter, and the Subaru got new tires and an oil change. A 2 hr long oil change… Acorn says never, ever again… Blind Hog is moving old firewood so new firewood an cage, with the oldest to beContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #43~ Acorn has a Rant…”
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Season 6, Episode #42~ Bamboo-zled!!
Blind Hog and Acorn went to a guy not too far away who had a plethora of bamboo that he lets folks dig in the Fall, FOR FREE!!! Seven three-gallon nursery containers got loaded up with bamboo plants ranging from 12″ to 48″. Acorn is quite pleased. House plants and the last of the squashContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #42~ Bamboo-zled!!”
Season 6, Episode #41~ Holy Goat Paralysis, Batman!
A week of wood splitting, cooking, and treating a goat with hind leg paralysis. Acorn gave the goat 30% chance of recovery at first, and danged if the nanny did not pull through. Is almost 80% better now and for a goat whose rear right leg was totally free of tone and only a littleContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #41~ Holy Goat Paralysis, Batman!”
Season 6, Episode #40~ Joyous Gatherings…
Blind Hog and Acorn attended not one but TWO No Kings protests. It was amazing and so refreshing to see so many smiling, happy people. First in the local small town with an attendance of 78, then to a much larger rally in Springfield. Downpours were taken in stride as the rain was most welcomed and itContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #40~ Joyous Gatherings…”
Season 6, Episode #39~ Garlic in the Ground…
German Extra Hardy is the variety of garlic and this was the second harvest year for heads purchased in 2023. Obviously the variety agrees with the Ozarks’ soil. That is a quarter in the picture for scale. Dry beans in three qt. jars. Great harvest! Blind Hog and Acorn been doin’ the usual farm chores. FirewoodContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #39~ Garlic in the Ground…”
Season 6, Episode #38~ Tired Travellers…
After ten months of planning, Blind Hog and Acorn had a great two weeks away. Helsinki, Tallinn, Oslo and Aurland were awesome. Lots of museums, sites, friends made new and old. Farm-sitters reported no issues and also had a relaxing time away from the city. Now it is time for fall chores: goat breeding,Continue reading “Season 6, Episode #38~ Tired Travellers…”
Season 6, Episode #37~ Preparations…
Still no rain at the farm… Talk about dusty dry… Ugh… A few odd nannies were taken to the sale barn this morning- leaves Acorn with four dairy girls and the rest of the herd is either 50% or 75% Savanna, just as was planned. Kidding will bring the 88% and it is all uphillContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #37~ Preparations…”
Season 6, Episode #36~ Journeyman Plumber Status…
It has been a hot week of home repairs and late nights…. Hot water heater, pantry sink faucet, kitchen faucet, dishwasher… Some things were fixed, others had to be replaced… Other than that, the house is getting a good deep cleaning. Blind hog has been doing “dozer work” with the Mahindra, and Sam gotContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #36~ Journeyman Plumber Status…”
Season 6, Episode #35~ Apple Squeezins…
Cider and applesauce makin’ days at the farm. The fresh cider is just wonderful and the “with the peel” applesauce super easy to make. String lights are all up on the barns, timer/dimmers installed. As Blind Hog says, “The circus has come to town…” Roses are planted, mulched and watered… All good there. Now ifContinue reading “Season 6, Episode #35~ Apple Squeezins…”
Season 6, Episode #34~ Goats Get a Dance Hall…
Springfield House deep hole filled… Baked goods being made… Cuttings from roses started… Sam, Blind Hog and Acorn all got vaccinations on Wednesday- lol… Acorn later got a hip injection on Friday and was ecstatic with the relief. $26 from Sam’s Club and the goats now have a dance hall… 50′ barn and 48′Continue reading “Season 6, Episode #34~ Goats Get a Dance Hall…”
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