Wordless Wednesday: Bumble Bee on Comfrey
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Cranky, My Old Kubota
I resisted getting a tractor for years, then kicked myself for not doing it sooner. More »
10 Things to Never Say to a Writer
For the safety of all involved, here are 10 things you should never say to a writer. More »
Bear Hunting Over Bait in Maine
After the outrage, insults and hatred over my article about bear baiting in Bangor Daily News, I vowed to never write about this topic again. Hunters who shoot their deer while they More »
Getting an early start on pumpkins and squash
Being limited to 100 dependable frost free days a year doesn’t allow for some of the pumpkin and squash varieties I love. I’m all about pumpkins—big, tiny, huge, warty, orange, white, or More »
Thank a Farmer
Are you cooking out this weekend? Don't forget to thank a farmer, or at least be truly thankful for the farmers, who grew and raised your food. Most of us would starve More »
Hunting Wild Turkeys
The day started with a 3:30 am alarm after a nearly sleepless night. My knee hurt enough to keep me awake and make me grumpy. Then I pulled muscles in my back More »
April Full (almost) Moon
Tonight, on the way home from smelting, the moon rose, bright orange and beautiful. I changed cameras, put all three dogs in the Jeep, and drove to the FAA beacon up the More »
Doe, a deer, and a fawn…
We went scouting for turkeys. That was almost a flop with only one hen spotted. We did find deer. Steve said, "Look at that deer!" It took me a moment to find More »
When to Plant Peas in Zone
Don't worry if there's snow in the forecast. It don't usually last long if the soil is already 45*. Multiple nights in the teens* can be hard on peas so I suggest More »
American Bald Eagle in Magurrewock Marsh
I drove through Magurrewock Marsh in Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge on my way home from archery practice this week, hoping to see the bald eagles. The eagles (two) were there and one More »
Understanding The USDA Hardiness Zones
Share the post "Understanding The USDA Hardiness Zones"FacebookTwitterDiggStumbleUponE-mailUnderstanding The USDA Hardiness Zones by Robin Follette Reprints by permission. The USDA zones are too often misunderstood. As a result of the misunderstanding, they’re More »
On the Road
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I’m on the road tomorrow to Greaney’s Turkey Farm. First thing in the morning we’ll load two pens with chickens and one kennel with two turkeys. Scott called back quickly and fit me in after Paula’s chickens are done. I’ll meet her in the morning. The appointment is at 1:30 p.m. It’ll be a long day by the time we drive four hours over, wait for the birds and four hours back. Our Steves will be home building (hers) and stacking firewood (mine). I cleaned out the old rabbitry today so that firewood can be stacked in there.
I made mincemeat today. I think I’m going to like it. I used venison, apples, raisins, a little more than half the sugar called for in the recipe, cinnamon, nutmeg, suet, vinegar and molasses. Sounds awful doesn’t it? It looks that bad too. I’ll post pics next week.
Next week starts off with a visit from my sister. We’ll go into Calais for a few things before Thanksgiving. I need flour at Nature’s Pantry. I never get out of a health food store with only one thing. I’ll move the pullets to the barn and let them get themselves established before the older chickens are moved. I’m going to leave the turkeys in the hen house for a while. When it gets very cold or there’s a foot of snow they’ll come up to the barn for the winter too. It’s my way of being lazy. I won’t have to carry water as far.
Tuesday’s cleaning day. Wednesday is dinner prep. I’ll wash and cut potatoes, carrots, rutabaga and squash Wednesday. I’ll make the stuffing and three pies. Three pies! There are only four people eating. Dad is coming but Kristin is not. She has to work. I’m hoping she goes to Brandon’s for dinner in between.
Thursday is sit on the couch and watch the parade while the roasting turkey makes the house smell wonderful day.
Friday is decorating day! And with that, I’m off to bed.
