You might want to try ‘prepping’……

Ok, first off a disclaimer. Im going to try and make this as non-political as possible.... while still dealing with political issues. No promises I will be successful. I have friends all over the political spectrum and if you know me then you know I dont like to talk politics or religion because its the easiest way to alienate friends. So the fact that Im talking about it.... On to the meat of this issue. I did open source intellgence analysis for a while, and I still keep track of world events as…Read more …

Where has the time gone?

Well, it seems I have been remiss in my posting duties. I often forget that there are people who actually read these ramblings of my addled brain, and they arent just to supplement my faltering memory. If I was texting I would insert a smiley face at this point. Maybe an 'LOL' would work better. I would like to start off with a heart felt 'Hello!' and 'Miss you all' to Dan, Liz, Kerri, and Dr KM in Aussie land. You know who you are. It has been too long since my last…Read more …
A quick update

A quick update

Hello everyone. Its been a while, but things have been busy. I have two new project cars, the shop is under way, more work on the garden on the property, and other bits of news. Im not sure which topic to start with so I think I will go with "Happy New Years". Yes, in Feburary. I honestly dont know how January slipped by so quick. Time seems to be speeding up, or I am slowing down, either way I blink and another month is gone. In other news, there is finally progress…Read more …
By popular demand…

By popular demand…

Actually, not so popular but someone asked.... so...... As most of you who know me should know, I'm kind of a bit of a prepper. What am preparing for you ask? I am preparing for retirement and I'm stocking my pantry and tool shed deep so I won't be bored or hungry later in life. I don't expect social security to be all that, so best I have all the toilet paper I could possibly use stocked before I have to choose between eating cat food or squeezing some Charmin. But thats not…Read more …
Random stuff…

Random stuff…

I have a little bit of time so I thought I would post some random things. First off, most of you know that I have been growing my coffee plants for around 5 years. I have only had blossoms on them twice and earlier this year was the one of them. I was really happy to see blossoms, since its a good indicator that I've finally gotten close to making them happy. I was watering them a couple days ago and almost didn't notice these... Those are coffee beans! The very first time…Read more …
New things happening this month….

New things happening this month….

Well, the heat is finally here and I haven't been spending too much time up on the property. Mostly I go up in the morning and take care of the things I need to do like watering the plants and checking on stuff. I purchased two new raised beds made from corrugated Gavalume, with some kind of paint on them to help with corrosion. I plan on putting one together this weekend and getting some pictures of it. I probably won't install them this weekend since I want to level a spot and…Read more …
A quick update…

A quick update…

I haven't had much time to post the last couple of weeks. My shop is a 'go'. Submitted the paperwork for the permit last Friday and am waiting to hear back. For all those that that have dared the maze that is my garage workshop, I will soon have a 40'x50' workshop if all goes to plans. The plants seem to be happy still. I had to move the Tayberries out of the greenhouse. They were taking over, tangled in each other and the other plants. I moved them out to the deck…Read more …
Spring Storms….

Spring Storms….

The first week of May brought a storm through the area. It's kinda rare to have a thunderstorm in the central valley but we received a good one complete with plenty of thunder, lightning, and wind. It is beginning to become apparent that if there is a stiff breeze on the valley floor then it's going to be gale force up in our hills. If you think I'm exaggerating, remember this pic from a couple weeks ago showing the new screens for the greenhouse roof? Well, this what I found two days after…Read more …
Things are growing….

Things are growing….

And not just my beltline. ;) It doesnt seem like its been a month since my last post, but the date in the header doesnt lie. The medlar tree has flowered. They are good size blooms, around an inch across. Since I put this tree in the ground in Feb it has taken to the spot and out performed all expectations. Here is what the flowers look like..... Neat flowers and they were at the end of every branch. I couldnt sense any fragrance or smell from them, nothing at all. I was…Read more …
Spring is starting 2…..

Spring is starting 2…..

After years of trying various lighting and humidity profiles to grow my coffee plants, I think I may have got close to the right conditions. I know this because not only are they growing well, but they have flowers.. They seem to be happy, and they are pretty little flowers... I spent last Saturday moving the greenhouse from my backyard up to the property on the hill by the shed (due to the asshole behind me planting a bunch of trees to block my sun for growing things) . The greenhouse was in…Read more …
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