Category Archives: Homesteading

Mystery Plumbing III

Posted on December 29, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’ve discovered the leak that OBVIOUSLY had to be somewhere. In my world that’s good news. How low can the bar get? Continue reading →

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Mystery Plumbing II

Posted on December 29, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Today, for no apparent reason, the water pressure in the shower was about 1/3 what it should be. This is serious. Let me be clear, I don’t care if Gaia weeps and hippies fall down dead at the thought of it, I need a long hot shower…every goddamn day. Continue reading →

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Mystery Plumbing

Posted on December 28, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

My house is an archaeological exhibit of multi-generational half assed construction. Continue reading →

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The Pizza/Oak Derivation

Posted on December 22, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Driving a slow old tractor in gives you time to think. Everyone should spend hours driving at 5 mph; especially in 5 degree weather. Continue reading →

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Chicken Motivation!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Apparently my shenanigans with chickens have reached someone’s heart. Continue reading →

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Free Wood!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Aside from beer and bacon, there isn’t much that’s better than free wood. This has been a good year for acquiring free wood. All the firewood I have is free (except the stuff I bought)*. Continue reading →

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Hat Tip To The Pro

Posted on December 1, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I installed a home appliance to make my life better. As I should have expected, it has pissed me off form months on end. (Note to self: Find an appliance salesman and punch him in the balls…karma requires it.) Continue reading →

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Win Win Chicken Trade II

Posted on November 29, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About a month ago I gave away some chickens. But I still had several that needed homes (either the freezer or with someone else who will buy their feed). I procrastinated because butchering old laying hens is a hassle. Continue reading →

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Survivor Chicken

Posted on November 28, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Chickens are like people in that some are brighter than others. Mine are free range chickens which puts them in the Mensa/Survivalist chicken league. Continue reading →

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Bread Is Not Oak

Posted on November 7, 2011 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Homemade bread stored in the freezer is as solid as a block of wood. Continue reading →

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