Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
I don’t mind God taking me, I mind the gubament.
With a little rearranging it could be done.
>>>I saw a design on the net for hooking up a stationary bicycle to a grain grinder. A stair stepper would be better, IMO - it would take up less room. <<<
Not a hard one to solve... two uprights with a shaft and flywheel - eccentric arms on each side 180 degrees offset and rod to each stepper arm. Then you can gear or pulley it anyway you need and hook it to anything you want. Like a twin treadle spinning wheel or sewing machine (which I have never seen).
It would be fun trying to get off though, unless you came to a full stop.
Well, Napolitano says we are a terrorist threat - Now Craig Fugate - FEMA’s new head seems to support us... Geeesh!
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In Case of Emergency
FEMA’s new administrator has a message for Americans:
Get in touch with your survival instinct.
September 2009
By Amanda Ripley
The Atlantic Monthly
Craig Fugate, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under President Barack Obama, is an unusual choice for the job, historically speaking. Unlike many of his predecessors, most famously Michael “Heckuva Job” Brown under President George W. Bush, Fugate (pronounced few-gate) has experience in the relevant subject matter. A former firefighter, Fugate managed disasters for 20 years in Florida, the fiasco capital of America. Even more bizarrely for FEMA, often a dumping ground for friends of the powerful, Fugate has no political connections to Obama. Instead, he got his job the old-fashioned way—when Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was looking for candidates, people kept mentioning his name. He has a reputation for telling it like it is—in a field where “it” is usually bad. And what Fugate has to say may come as strong medicine for his fellow citizens, 9 out of 10 of whom now live in a place at significant risk for some kind of disaster.
A bear of a man with a white goatee, an aw-shucks accent, and a voice just slightly higher than you expect, Fugate has no university degrees but knows enough to be mistaken for a meteorologist by hurricane experts. He grew up in Alachua County, smack in the middle of Florida. Both of his parents died before he graduated from high school. As a teenager, he followed his father’s example and became a volunteer firefighter. Then he became a paramedic, earning the nickname “Dr. Death” for having to pronounce more people dead on his first day than anyone before him. But he found his calling when he moved into emergency management, in 1989. Obsessively planning for horrible things he could not really control seemed to inspire him. “He is emergency management,” says Will May Jr., who worked with Fugate for more than 20 years and is now Alachua’s public-safety director. “That’s what he does. He spends practically all his waking life working in it, thinking about it, talking about it, planning how to do things better.”
Fugate is well respected, which is not the same thing as being well liked. “If they wanted a politician, Craig’s not your man,” says Ed Kennedy, who drove ambulances with him in Alachua. “Craig’s personality is more ‘Speak straight, don’t powder-puff it.’” Already, Fugate is saying things most emergency managers say only in private.
“We need to change behavior in this country,” he told about 400 emergency-management instructors at a conference in June, lambasting the “government-centric” approach to disasters. He learned a perverse lesson in Florida: the more the federal government does in routine emergencies, the greater the odds of catastrophic failure in a big disaster. “It’s like a Chinese finger trap,” he told me last spring, as a hailstorm fittingly raged outside his office. If the feds do more, the public, along with state and local officials, do less. They come to expect ice and water in 24 hours and full reimbursement for sodden carpets. But as part of a federal system, FEMA is designed to defer to state and local officials. If another Katrina hits, and the locals are overwhelmed, a full-strength federal response will inevitably take time. People who need help the most—the elderly, the disabled, and the poor—may not get it fast enough.
To avoid “system collapse,” as he puts it, Fugate insists that the government must draft the public. “We tend to look at the public as a liability. [But] who is going to be the fastest responder when your house falls on your head? Your neighbor.” A few years ago, Fugate dropped the word victim from his vocabulary. “You’re not going to hear me refer to people as victims unless we’ve lost ’em. I call them survivors.” He criticizes the media for “celebrating” people who choose not to evacuate and then have to be rescued on live TV—while ignoring all the people who were prepared. “This is a tragedy, this whole Shakespearean circle we’re in. You never hear the media say, ‘Hey, you’re putting this rescue worker in danger.’”
At his first all-staff meeting with FEMA employees, Fugate asked for a show of hands: “How many people here have your family disaster plan ready to go? [If you don’t], you just failed your first test … If you’re going to be an emergency manager, the first place you start is at home.” Already, Fugate is factoring citizens into the agency’s models for catastrophic planning, thinking of them as rescuers and responders, not just victims. And he has changed FEMA’s mission statement from the old, paternalistic (and fantastical) vow to “protect the Nation from all hazards” to a more modest, collaborative pledge to “support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together.”
In Florida, Fugate was notorious for what he called “Thunderbolt” drills. Once a month, he’d walk into the office with a large Starbucks coffee and tell everyone to stop what they were doing and respond to a catastrophe baked in his imagination. Sometimes it was a blackout; other times it was a small nuclear bomb.
“People are afraid to fail. I’m seeking failure,” he told me. “I want to break things. I want to see what’s going on so we can fix it.”
By the five-month mark of his administration, President Obama had declared 31 major disasters, from Alaska to Arkansas. And Fugate had already held his first Thunderbolt drill in Washington. At 6 a.m. on a rainy Thursday, he sent word to FEMA staff: a major earthquake had struck in California. Staffers, awoken from sleep, scrambled to get to the office. Many did not make it. Communications broke down, as they usually do in real life. For a man seeking failure, it was a fine start.
Amanda Ripley is the author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why.
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200909/femafall/
>>>speaking of nakkid full moon dance - have you heard anything from Wneighbor lately?<<<
Present and accounted for.... mostly.
I’m so glad I’m thought of when the nekkid full moon dance is mentioned!!!
2 answered prayers to report in:
First, daughter’s boyfriend should be landing in El Paso any hour now after over a year in Iraq. The last 3 weeks his unit was quarantined with swine flu!!! We prayed. They are all well and home safe.
Second! We have our new house. Moved in over a month ago. No internet. And I’ve started a new business which keeps me traveling about 3 to 4 days per week so even if I did have internet I don’t have a lot of time when I get home.
I get to be online tonight because we are visiting relatives in South Carolina and I’m the last one up. We go to the NASCAR races at Bristol this weekend so this is vacation!
Love you all and miss you, will check in again WHEN we get internet. And truly, thank you all for your prayers for the daughter’s young man and for our new home. God bless you all.
Corn On The Cob: Handy Cooking Guide
Posted By TipNut On July 9, 2009 @ 6:04 am In Cooking Tips | 2 Comments
Cooked Corn On The Cob With Melted Butter & Parsley
Fresh corn on the cob from your garden or the local farmers market is a traditional favorite for summer meals and barbecues, here are six different ways you can cook it (some surprisingly easy). I’ve included a couple videos to show the grilling methods (with directions listed for those that can’t view them).
How To Grill Corn
Grilling Corn on the Cob (Foil Method): Directions From Video
* Wash corn
* Rub the ears of corn all over with a stick of butter
* Place corn on a sheet of aluminum foil, season with salt and pepper
* Roll each ear of corn in a sheet of foil, twisting each end closed
* Preheat the grill on high heat
* Place prepared corn on the top shelf
* Close the grill and check in 10 minutes
* When you hear the corn start to sizzle, turn the corn and cook for another 5 minutes (turn them over one time)
* Close grill lid
* When the corn makes a sizzling, popping noise (about 15 to 20 minutes), the corn is ready and can be removed from the grill
* Keep the corn wrapped in the foil and it will stay warm for about 20 to 30 minutes, giving you time to prepare the rest of the meal on the grill
BBQ Corn On The Cob
Directions From Video:
* Husk the corn by pulling down the leaves in two halves (keeping leaves attached at the bottom)
* Remove corn silk
* Soak the ears of corn in water for about an hour
* Place corn cobs directly on the grill, make sure the leaves are covering the corn completely so they protect the corn from direct heat
* The water soak keeps the husks from catching fire as well as steams the corn a bit while it’s cooking
* Cook on medium heat
* After about 7 or 8 minutes, turn the corn over and cook until done.
* The outer husks will be burned a bit and the inside corn will be caramelized in places
Quick & Easy Cooking Methods
*The cooking times can vary depending on how fresh the corn is and how tender or soft you prefer the corn kernels.
Oven Roasted Corn On The Cob: Preheat oven to 350° F. Place corn husks directly on the oven rack and roast for 30 minutes or until corn is soft. Peel down the husks and use as a handle when eating. Seriously easy! Source: Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob (Food Network) [1].
Microwave Corn On The Cob: Cooking times will vary due to cob size, amount of corn cobs cooked at the same time, microwave type and personal taste/preference, experiment a bit to see what works best for you. I have directions and six different methods listed here: How To Microwave Fresh Corn on the Cob [2].
Steaming Ears Of Corn: Couldn’t be simpler, just husk the corn and wash it well under running water. Place the corn cobs in the steamer basket after water has been brought to a boil, cover with lid. Let corn steam for about 10 minutes until done.
Boiling Corn On The Cob: A common method of preparing corn, here’s a fuss-free way to get great tasting corn, every time! First clean & shuck the corn then place in a large pot. Cover with cold water. Top with a lid and bring to a boil. When the water is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and sit for 1 or 2 minutes–the corn should be done. Another method is to first bring the pot of water to a boil, add about 1/4 cup sugar then add cleaned corn. Top with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes (until corn is done). Also check out boiling the corn in milk for delicious results, details at Mom Advice: The Only Corn on the Cob I Will Ever Make Again [3].
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* How To Microwave Fresh Corn on the Cob [2]
* How To Remove Corn From The Cob [4]
* 20 Corn On The Cob Recipes [5]
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[1] Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob (Food Network): http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/oven-roasted-corn-on-the-cob-recipe/index.html
[2] How To Microwave Fresh Corn on the Cob: http://tipnut.com/how-to-microwave-fresh-corn-on-the-cob/
[3] The Only Corn on the Cob I Will Ever Make Again: http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2009/05/only-corn-on-cob-i-will-ever-make-again.htm
[4] How To Remove Corn From The Cob: http://tipnut.com/how-to-remove-corn-from-the-cob/
[5] 20 Corn On The Cob Recipes: http://tipnut.com/corn-cob-recipes/
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WOW - Fantastic!!!!!!
You were thought of for more things than nekkid stuff. LOL
Enjoy your vacation - sure glad you got a chance to check in - we will continue to keep you in our thoughts - Hehehe thought of you when I had a cantaloupe the other day too...
Do check in from time to time as you can...
20 Corn On The Cob Recipes
Posted By TipNut On July 9, 2009 @ 1:09 pm In Recipes | No Comments
Fresh Corn On The Cob
Today’s earlier post showed how to cook corn on the cob [1] in a variety of ways, now here’s a collection of recipes for this week’s Recipe Hit List to kick things up a notch. Plenty of ideas here to jazz up this favorite side with flavored butters, cheeses and seasoned spreads–delish!
20 Corn On The Cob Recipes
*Descriptions below are quotes from the original recipe pages
1. Paula Deen’s Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob [2]: Skip the butter — do like the Food Network star does and use bacon to add rich flavor. Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen. Recipe found at Quick & Simple.
2. Chili Lime Corn on the Cob [3]: Grill up this zesty, tender, Mexican-inspired corn on the cob recipe from Guy Fieri — perfect for your next barbecue. Recipe from Delish.
3. Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob [4]: Rachael Ray’s recipe on Food Network.
4. Fresh Herb Butters for Corn on the Cob [5]: A picnic favorite like corn on the cob is made even better when drizzled with fresh herb butter. Includes alternate recipes for Jalapeno butter and Mint butter. Recipes from Country Living.
5. Herbed Corn on the Cob [6]: Lemon thyme, available at farmers markets and specialty produce markets, lends this corn a delicate lemony-herbal flavor, but feel free to use regular fresh thyme instead. Steaming the corn is a gentle method that allows you to cook it in butter; you can pull back the husks and use them as a handle while eating. Recipe found at Epicurious.
6. Herb Grilled Corn-on-the-cob [7]: Butter, green onions, fresh oregano, fresh coriander, parmesan cheese–how could this not be great! Found at Lifestyle Food.
7. Corn-On-The-Cob With A Difference [8]: The difference is the savory or sweet butters you serve with the corn. Recipes for Honey Butter, Chipotle Pepper Butter, Cheddar and Black Pepper Butter. Recipes found at Growing Alberta.
8. Corn-On-The-Cob With Seasoned Butters [9]: Try any of the variations for seasoned butter to serve with corn. Recipes for Dill Butter, Italian Butter, Horseradish Parsley Butter found at Land O’Lakes.
9. Corn on the Cob With Molasses Butter [10]: A sweet take on an old favorite. Recipe found at Quick & Simple.
10. Grilled Corn on the Cob With a Trio of Flavored Butters [11]: Sweet summer corn, a whole-grain source of potassium, is delicious on its own. Even better: Spread it with one of the flavorful butter blends for a luxuriously indulgent touch. Recipe from Self Magazine.
11. Baked Corn on the Cob with Herbs [12]: Enjoy an all-American classic all buttered up and herbed! Recipe found at Betty Crocker.
12. Corn on the Cob with Parmesan Cheese [13]: Recipe from Food Network.
13. Grilled Corn on the Cob with Caesar Butter [14]: Grilled corn on the cob is pretty simple to make and is always good with butter, but what is good about this recipe is the Caesar butter. It adds a savory tang to the corn, making it very delicious. Recipe found at Made By Melissa.
14. Maple Chipolte Grilled Corn on the Cob [15]: The maple syrup will give it a lovely, deep flavor that your kids (and you) will quite willing eat. However, I’m quite pleased with the combination of the sweet and spicy in this dish and I think you’ll like it, too. Do something different and give it a try! Recipe found at Angies Pangies.
15. Corn on the Cob with Cheesy Butter [16]: For a nifty, hands-on way to coat corn, pack the butter mixture into a plastic-lined ramekin and chill; then let guests roll their own corn in the butter. Recipe from Martha Stewart.
16. Curried Corn On The Cob With Goat Cheese [17]: If goat cheese is not to your liking, try queso fresco or any other crumbly cheese such as feta. Parmesan is also good, and even though it won’t spread well, you can sprinkle the mixture on. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.
17. Killer Mexican Barbecued Corn On The Cob [18]: I tried this fantastic Mexican corn at a basement Mexican restaurant in New York. We ate loads of amazing Mexican food but it was these snacky corn on the cobs which really stuck in my mind. Barbecuing the corn gives it the most wonderful sweet and smoky flavour, and with the heat from the chilli and the saltiness of the cheese, you’re onto a real winner. Make these for your mates at a barbecue and they’ll never forget it! Recipe from Jamie Oliver.
18. Grilled Corn on the Cob With Chipotle Mayonnaise [19]: The spicy dip that I serve with grilled corn (as well as with steamed or boiled corn) is sort of like a Mexican aïoli, pungent with garlic, smoky and spicy with chipotle chiles. You can also serve it as a dip with vegetables or chips, or use it as a flavorful spread for sandwiches and panini. The recipe makes more than you’ll need for six ears of corn — if you’re having a crowd for a barbecue, you’ll have enough. Recipe from The New York Times.
19. Grilling/BBQ : Firecracker Corn on the Cob [20]: A mixture of softened butter and TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce is brushed over ears of corn before grilling. Recipe from TABASCO.
20. Smoked Corn on the Cob [21]: Butter, cayenne, salt, crushed hot red pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, garlic, Worcestershire sauce–oh my! Recipe found at Food Network Canada.
Bonus Ideas:
* 10 Ways To Garnish Corn On The Cob [22]: It’s not easy to improve on a summer classic, but slathering on any of these flavourful butters and spreads will add to the fun of trying. Ideas include: Mediterranean medley; New Orleans hot; Asian touch; Colourful Italian; Pesto butter; Provencal style; Curried up; Divine ginger; Savoury spread and Kid-pleasing honey & cinnamon. Ideas from Chatelaine Magazine.
* 10 Ways To Try Corn On The Cob [23]: Ideas offered are Mayonnaise, Chili & Cheese; Fruit Chutney; Creamy Guacamole; Cinnamon Spice; Curry Powder & Nuts; Easy Seasonings; Fresh Herbs; Pesto & Parmesan; Hummus & Peppers; Herbed Pepper Seasoning. From Better Homes And Gardens.
* Fresh Fried Corn (Shucking, Silking, Cooking, and Freezing) [24]: There is nothing in this world like the flavor of fresh corn, shucked and cut off the cob and cooked up in a skillet. No matter how hard companies may try (and I do appreciate their efforts!), no frozen or canned corn can even come close. The taste is night and day, as if it were two different vegetables entirely. From Southern Plate.
Also see this tip for making flavored butters in bulk to freeze (nice timesaver): Quick Tip: Make Ahead Fresh Herbs & Butter [25].
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* How To Remove Corn From The Cob [26]
* How To Microwave Fresh Corn on the Cob [27]
* Corn On The Cob: Handy Cooking Guide [1]
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URLs in this post:
[1] how to cook corn on the cob: http://tipnut.com/corn-cob/
[2] Paula Deen’s Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob: http://www.quickandsimple.com/recipefinder/bacon-wrapped-corn
[3] Chili Lime Corn on the Cob: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/chili-lime-corn-cob-recipe
[4] Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/jalapeno-lime-corn-on-the-cob-recipe/index.html
[5] Fresh Herb Butters for Corn on the Cob: http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/fresh-herb-butters-corn-cob-41
[6] Herbed Corn on the Cob: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Herbed-Corn-on-the-Cob-235027
[7] Herb Grilled Corn-on-the-cob: http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/10480/herb-grilled-cornonthecob
[8] Corn-On-The-Cob With A Difference: http://www.growingalberta.com/recipes/cooking.asp?id=423
[9] Corn-On-The-Cob With Seasoned Butters: http://www.landolakes.com/mealIdeas/ViewRecipe.cfm?RecipeID=0080D
[10] Corn on the Cob With Molasses Butter: http://www.quickandsimple.com/recipefinder/corn-on-the-cob-with-molasses-butter
[11] Grilled Corn on the Cob With a Trio of Flavored Butters: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2007/06/grilled-corn
[12] Baked Corn on the Cob with Herbs: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/baked-corn-on-the-cob-with-herbs
[13] Corn on the Cob with Parmesan Cheese: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/corn-on-the-cob-with-parmesan-cheese-recipe/index.html
[14] Grilled Corn on the Cob with Caesar Butter: http://madebymel.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/grilled-corn-on-the-cob-with-caesar-butter/
[15] Maple Chipolte Grilled Corn on the Cob: http://angiespangies.com/saturday-sides-maple-chipolte-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/
[16] Corn on the Cob with Cheesy Butter: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/corn-on-the-cob-with-cheesy-butter
[17] Curried Corn On The Cob With Goat Cheese: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Curried-Corn-on-the-Cob
[18] Killer Mexican Barbecued Corn On The Cob: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetarian-recipes/killer-mexican-barbecued-corn-on-the-cob
[19] Grilled Corn on the Cob With Chipotle Mayonnaise: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/health/nutrition/09recipehealth.html
[20] Grilling/BBQ : Firecracker Corn on the Cob: http://www.tabasco.com/taste_tent/recipes/recipe.cfm?id=89&catid=26&name=Firecracker_Corn_on_the_Cob
[21] Smoked Corn on the Cob: http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6598
[22] 10 Ways To Garnish Corn On The Cob: http://en.chatelaine.com/english/food/article.jsp?content=20080709_094810_452
[23] 10 Ways To Try Corn On The Cob: http://www.bhg.com/recipes/vegetarian/ideas/corn-on-the-cob-recipes/
[24] Fresh Fried Corn (Shucking, Silking, Cooking, and Freezing): http://www.southernplate.com/2009/05/fresh-fried-corn-shucking-silking-cooking-and-freezing.html
[25] Quick Tip: Make Ahead Fresh Herbs & Butter: http://tipnut.com/quick-tip-make-ahead-fresh-herbs-butter/
[26] How To Remove Corn From The Cob: http://tipnut.com/how-to-remove-corn-from-the-cob/
[27] How To Microwave Fresh Corn on the Cob: http://tipnut.com/how-to-microwave-fresh-corn-on-the-cob/
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Thanks DW! Just got a call from the baby daughter that the boyfriend landed safely in El Paso just now. He’s got to be there till Tuesday for mental evaluation and then she can run out there (from Gainesville) and give him a ride home. She’s pleased AND praising God for the safe homecoming. All ya’ll’s prayers are not overlooked or underappreciated from that standpoint.
Glad you’re enjoying a bit of cantaloupe now. Had our first honeydew from the garden about the 2nd day we were in the new house. Was a good thing we had a melon to chill cause I didn’t manage to find my pots and pans for 3 days!!! All my household goods have been in storage since 2005. I am reaquainting myself with all sorts of goodies!
I will be checking back with ya’ll when we finally get some internet service. The Hughes Net thing we thought would work will not work at our location so we are looking at alternatives. Unfortunately it appears we are going back to the dark ages of >>>YIKES<<<< dial-up!!! Okay, that’s useful for normal personal net usage but we have a computer drafting service where we need to transfer or email extremely large files on a regular basis. We are working on a better solution. Our AT&T air card won’t work out there either, so at present we are stymied.
Since you enjoy cutting and stacking wood, have you thought of building a cordwood house?
That was one of my plans, when we had the 40 acres with Juniper trees, as a planned retirement home.
I liked the idea of super thick walls and 18 inch window sills to grow plants on.
I’m trying to figure out how to make something productive from the stair stepper that was given to me.<<<
Maybe to move/rotate potted plants, so they all get sunlight?
LOL, I really don’t have a clue, to a good use for a stair stepper.
Once again, I like my way better, prospecting, bending over and picking up rocks, eating like a hog and loose 5 pounds on a weekend trip.
Hey, they promise a new heart and a new butt.
Amazing how critters that look so alike on the outside are so different on the inside.
My girls are like opposite sides of the coin.
Solly is confident, effusive and sure of herself. Never met a stranger, always ready to go and a superb athlete. She sleeps with a ball in her mouth.
Jackie is diffident, very stranger wary, a loveable curmudgeon, couldn’t catch a ball if you rolled it to her.
She loves her family and nobody else.
How did you know? ;) (They have me VERY well trained! They get a ‘buffet’ for dinner - 4 different kinds of food, since one needs an allergy formula, one loves Iams and won’t eat Halo Spots, the skinny one that I try to pamper loves Halp Spots, and they all get Dental Diet because I don’t want to have to pay for teeth cleaning!)<<<
Forgive me.
Please.
My evil mind went to your bug out emergency bag, and the different emergency supplies that you will need to stock for your babies.
Lady that is going to be an awesome task.
I will quit laughing.........later.
I understand your concerns but...people that have pets live longer happier lives.<<<
Yes, you are right, I feed a bunch of feral cats, out side cats, a couple will allow me to pet them.
But I am also afraid to go outdoors, for the danger of passing out is always with me and the oxygen hose does not reach that far.
If I ever break a bone, I am done for, as bones low in oxygen don’t heal and I will wind up in an old folks home.
It is only the Freeper prayers, that have taken me this far.
Bending over, cuts off my breathing, so even cleaning the cat litter is a major job.
A bunch of us are on dial-up Granny, Eagle 50AE, I am, and several others. Just frustrating sometimes till you unwind from the faster service.
Well, do you have garden space at the new home? Did you find a secluded area like you were wanting?
will allow some 27,000 inmates to be released early from state prison or avoid prison time altogether
Wonderful. Just wonderful. I know I wanted the state to cut spending, but I didn’t have this area in mind!<<<
Do you know what that is going to do for your crime rate, an amazing and stupid thing for a state to do.
If there is no penalty for most of the crimes, then we can all make a profit, at crime.
FEMA’s new administrator has a message for Americans:
Get in touch with your survival instinct.<<<
If they do involve the man on the street, they will benefit from it.
They busted a major meth lab here this week, said it was an anonymous tip on the tip line.
It is time to admit that we are under attack, many of us see the signs, but the media will never admit it.
Just another possibility on connection...
Verizon stopped half mile down the road from here and say that DSL is not available - I checked with a company that claimed they could put in a T-1 line with a fixed IP address for just about the same amount as the Hughes was. That way, you would have higher throughput on both up and down loads. You could even set up your own sites right on your computer. I have Abyss Server - they have a single site one that is free and I got the multi site version back before I switched to dialup.
Might be worth checking into.
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