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New assessment on grid vulnerability
With Nor'Easters knocking out the east coast, freezing in Texas; here's a reasonably current evaluation of the grid. Also, with prices expected to rise on electric rates, be prepared. I'm starting to wean myself off excess electrical usage. A room not used, all electrical items are unplugged. I need to get another solar…
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A little excitement this evening
We just saw 4 fairly large moose tonight. I wondered if someone's cows got out, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't cows unless someone has some odd genes kicking around in their herd. We haven't seen moose here in years, and to see 4 moving together is awesome. It was too dark to see if there were any racks,…
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I'm Back...computer gremlins
Happy to say I am back from my unplanned hiatus. My fairly new computer (May 2021) decided suddenly to have major issues. Out of the blue it would not get past the initial logo screen. Started making a beeping noise and a ticking sound but would not go any further. Unfortunately it was a refurbished machine so warranty was…
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Inflation on the Homestead
Thought provoking article just published on The Original Homestead.org.
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Productive things to do this winter
Some of them are on my list year year round.
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So, it was a simple chair sale, involving the police - story
Yes, another quiet day at the homestead. Saturday I went to look at a chair that would be more suitable for my mother. I thought I would buy it but just wanted to look. The chair was good and would suit what I needed but it was 5 pm and I just had my car and no way to haul it. The lady really wanted it gone that day. (they…
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What homesteading or gardening things do you wish for this Christmas?
Yes, that time of year is fast approaching! I was doing some thinking and wondering about unique gifts in the farming/homesteading/gardening/self sufficiency/etc. categories. I am interested in sources not only from my country, but also beyond...thinking outside of the box. So, what are your favorite companies to order…
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Factory farming - Fish
As usual, out and about cruising the net; found this.
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Lessons I have learned in Retirement & COVID
I retired on June 24th not sure how it would go, I quit a job in February 2019 and then was asked by a boss from a previous job to come work at his new company which I did in February 2020. In June of 2020 I was laid off and then brought back in February 2021. Yes a February and June seemed to be busy months for me 😊 When…
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Koala mating season is upon us.
It’s koala mating season, late August to early December. We are madly trying to see some on our property. We know they are about, just really hard to spot in the day. Night is better, they get around a bit more. So I thought I’d familiarise myself again with the sounds they make. Sometimes they are mistaken for bird calls…
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Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian members!
We are living in strange times, to be sure. At the church we attended yesterday, they were discussing that there are still plenty of things to be thankful for even though we do not know what the future holds for any of us. They are right. They were thankful even though they knew that at any time, authorities might show up…
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Relying on your neighbor...
I think John articulated these thoughts well...
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Australian Bird of the Year
This time every year down under, we have a competition where interested people vote for their favourite bird. The data is collated and the top 50 birds selected. Then the voting is on. For 2 weeks you can vote once a day. Every few days, some go by the way side, until a top 10 list is left. Yesterday it was announced the…
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GROW with Marjory Wildcraft and Team Member, Anthony
Meet Anthony! https://vimeo.com/586929197/6b5aaf5a4a *I'm having trouble embeding the video - stay tuned!
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Köppen Climate Classification - BSh - Semi-Arid (Steppe) Climate - Hot Summer
BSh - Semi-Arid (Steppe) Climate - Hot Summer Latitudes: Mostly in the 20s and 30s of latitudes - tropics and subtropics. Typically close to tropical savanna or humid subtropical climates. Temperatures: Varies with latitude, elevation and continentality. Summers tend to be hot, sometimes extremely hot. Winters are warm to…
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This will make your day
Some great wildlife photos to make your day. It made mine.
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My favourite tree, Mother.
Our property we’ve named “Matilda” consists of mainly Australian bush. Depending on the aspect, we go from dry sclerophyll forest to dense sub tropical rain forest. The tree and plant species change rather dramatically, depending which aspect they are growing on. My favourite tree is Lophostemon confertus or brush box. I…
