Monthly Archives: March 2011

Burning barrel of fun

Posted on March 30, 2011 by robin

Back behind our house there were two metal barrels rusting into the ground. They have been there since we bought the place. I got the bright idea to see if I could get one unearthed and use it as a … Continue reading →

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Scarf

Posted on March 30, 2011 by robin

I finished my very first handmade wool scarf a few weeks ago. I gave it to friend but now I am thinking about commandeering Lee’s green yarn so I can make another one. The yarn is a tweed made out … Continue reading →

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Complete Costs of Raising Pigs

Posted on March 14, 2011 by lee

This post is the long-promised summary of the costs and yield of raising two pigs for meat. I collected as much data as possible throughout the whole process with the hope of compiling a more complete picture than is often … Continue reading →

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