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 Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:39 pm
I learned to freeze rice, flour and other dry goods for a day before putting them into long term storage. It kills off any bugs and their eggs in dry goods bulk items.
Whole article here: http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/04/14/instant-survival-tip-freeze-baby-freeze/
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:15 pm
I don't know how much this qualifies. But i got my old job back as a stocker at the grocery store near my home...after being laid off for nearly 5 months. I really don't want to go back but whatever. I will only be there for another 1-2 month's before my business is all up and running. Buying my own heat treating furnace next week. Load's of steel coming in as well soon so yeah. Going to crank out as many knives as i can in the first week and then heat-treat and handle em up and see if i can make enough per week to quit the job right away.
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:24 pm
Congrats on getting back to work! That makes things a whole lot easier.
Today I've been brushing the cashmere out of the pygmy goats. Made a drop spindle last night, and I'm anxious to learn how to use it, although the cashmere will be too fine for the one that I made. It will be time to shear the llamas soon, and I just can't wait to learn to do something new! I've been knitting in spare moments all winter (Darn you, Pirhan, this is all your fault! rofl ).
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Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:55 pm
I learned its OK to clean and rinse the circular filter in your vacuum cleaner.
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:02 pm
Yesterday I attended the Goldman Awards, where 6 people from around the world were honored for their environmental and/or social justice work.
They're doing really amazing stuff. You can check it out online. smile
Today... I worked...
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:33 pm
I got my two sewing machines back from the store and tried them out. I can sew straight and wavy lines on my treadle with ease. I also found a dress makers dummy on Craigs List which I'm hoping to get too. zomg, this is so awesome. My other machine I found at Value Village for $50.
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:32 am
pirhan I got my two sewing machines back from the store and tried them out. I can sew straight and wavy lines on my treadle with ease. I also found a dress makers dummy on Craigs List which I'm hoping to get too. zomg, this is so awesome. My other machine I found at Value Village for $50.Those old White machines are really good. Have you made anything yet? Sewing is fun. I hope you really have a good time with those old machines! I just saw the first hummingbirds of the year! biggrin
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:30 pm
sunsetsmile Congrats on getting back to work! That makes things a whole lot easier. Today I've been brushing the cashmere out of the pygmy goats. Made a drop spindle last night, and I'm anxious to learn how to use it, although the cashmere will be too fine for the one that I made. It will be time to shear the llamas soon, and I just can't wait to learn to do something new! I've been knitting in spare moments all winter (Darn you, Pirhan, this is all your fault! rofl ). xD I've crocheted myself out at the moment. But! I got myself HUGE knitting needles so I can broomstick crochet easier. How do you make your yarn? Do you find that the goats are easy to shear? I would love to have goats (because I love goats) and have them for wool. Are the wools durable? I'm such a n00b. The world's ugliest mouse:  But with good results:  I put in a little satchel of catnip I dried over the winter. I was hoping it would still be good since I didn't dry it properly. (Re: shoved it in a cupboard for six months.) It looks like still good and omg, is it smelly.
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:32 pm
Teh_plague I don't know how much this qualifies. But i got my old job back as a stocker at the grocery store near my home...after being laid off for nearly 5 months. I really don't want to go back but whatever. I will only be there for another 1-2 month's before my business is all up and running. Buying my own heat treating furnace next week. Load's of steel coming in as well soon so yeah. Going to crank out as many knives as i can in the first week and then heat-treat and handle em up and see if i can make enough per week to quit the job right away. I wish you the best! I am thinking on going that route too - but with pottery. Please keep us updated and post pictures of your creations.
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:26 am
Pirhan! You're a potter?! That is something I've always wanted to do, but never had the chance to learn. There is a kiln here on Craigslist for $100, saw it yesterday......
I haven't made any yarn yet. I've been watching youtube videos and it looks like it's just a matter of practice. The bigger fibers will be easier to start with, I think. I'll have to get the hang of it before I try the cashmere, holding cashmere is like holding a cloud in your hand.
I've been knitting/crocheting all winter, always a project of each going, so that I can switch off. Just finished a huge (on purpose) sweater 2 days ago, and I'm working on a crocheted shawl for ? ----just needed a project. I was looking at all the handles the other day, thinking broomstick lace would be faster....
Just saw an ad last night in our local trading newspaper for 6 angora does, some with kids, some due to have babies soon. I'm going to call. If they're less than an hour away, I will go see if they're healthy. I've been looking for angoras since the other ones got away from me.
I know what you mean about producing your own fiber, and goats are such a joy/challenge, I just love them! There are still lots of projects I will always use synthetic yarns for, though, just so I can throw them in the washer and dryer and not fuss over them. I am looking forward to cashmere socks, with llama socks over them, for those cold days. It will be a take a lot of fussing to keep the socks from felting, but toasty toes in the winter are worth it to me!
That mouse looks just fine to me! and the cat is in total agreement.
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:15 am
Unfortunately not a potter. I've just have had this overwhelming urge to make flower pots, bowls and other unusuals. I find this funny as I have quite the dislike for my aunt, who is a "ceramic artiste". (Re: works with clay but not a wheel because wheels are for pansies.)
I was on Craigslist last night, looking for dressmaker mannequins. I saw lots of kilns too. When I move I'd like to take some classes to see if I like it/good at it before I put forth some money. I'm happy that starting out as a hobby doesn't seem to be that expensive. (lol, famous last words.)
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:29 am
@Pirhan: Thanks i appreciate the support but i have no pictures of progress as of right now because i'm all out of steel to make knives with lol. I wish you the best with your pottery as well. You should post some pictures as well when you get a chance.
@sunsetsmile: my sister tends to do a lot of spinning her own yarn though i'm fairly sure she only uses wool. But she seems to make it look quite easy so i'm sure after an hour or two you could have it down to perfection.
Where are you finding kiln's on craigslist? I've come to realize if i can find a kiln with the right dimensions i could use it for heat-treating my knives so long as it can hold 1900 degree's for about half an hour without much temp variation.
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:42 am
Teh_plague @Pirhan: Thanks i appreciate the support but i have no pictures of progress as of right now because i'm all out of steel to make knives with lol. I wish you the best with your pottery as well. You should post some pictures as well when you get a chance. @sunsetsmile: my sister tends to do a lot of spinning her own yarn though i'm fairly sure she only uses wool. But she seems to make it look quite easy so i'm sure after an hour or two you could have it down to perfection. Where are you finding kiln's on craigslist? I've come to realize if i can find a kiln with the right dimensions i could use it for heat-treating my knives so long as it can hold 1900 degree's for about half an hour without much temp variation. You absolutely could do that. I tend to check all the listings for Wichita and Oklahoma City east to Columbia, Missouri, then about halfway south into Arkansas. I like to drive, and if it's a good deal, gas included, I don't mind making a trip. There are lots of colleges/crafters in this part of the country, as well as farmers and ranchers, so I can pretty much find what I'm looking for if I'm patient. Good luck to you! You may find that you like to throw clay, too! biggrin
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:49 am
pirhan Unfortunately not a potter. I've just have had this overwhelming urge to make flower pots, bowls and other unusuals. I find this funny as I have quite the dislike for my aunt, who is a "ceramic artiste". (Re: works with clay but not a wheel because wheels are for pansies.) I was on Craigslist last night, looking for dressmaker mannequins. I saw lots of kilns too. When I move I'd like to take some classes to see if I like it/good at it before I put forth some money. I'm happy that starting out as a hobby doesn't seem to be that expensive. (lol, famous last words.) Well, coiled pots are quite an artform---takes some work to be sure that they don't explode in firing, I understand. Sculpture, of course, wouldn't require a wheel.......There are plans available free online for building your own kickwheel, just search. I thought that Raku firing would be where I would start, since that's relatively inexpensive, but with kilns at $100, who knows? Famous last words is right! How do you not get "in" up to your eyeballs with a hobby? Guess that's when it turns into a business!
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Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:34 pm
Bought 2 semi-dwarf sweet cherry trees today, in spite of the pouring rain, lightning, and hail. So that completes the replacements for fruit trees, pretty much, at last. Hopefully I can plant Monday, when things dry out some---before storms again later in the week.
I hope everyone is safe this weekend! Seems like a good weekend to be underground for lots of us. Be safe.
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