Showing posts with label farm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label farm. Show all posts
December 24, 2020
To Build A Fire
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Since there seems to be a widespread desire for projects one can do at home, I thought I'd share a recent one of mine. Perhaps not dire...
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January 26, 2020
What Happens When Scientists Own Farms
We can't help ourselves. We do this: Why yes, that's a box plot of hay consumption from the past six years on Flying Solo Farm....
October 10, 2019
Afternoon Project: Build Simple Jump Standards For Cheap (Or Free!)
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In a fit of delusional optimism on Sunday, I decided to use some of my hoarded scrap lumber to build a set of proper jump standards. This w...
April 21, 2019
Capital Improvements: Farm Edition
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Any farm is essentially a never-ending project & mine is no exception. Should a farm-owner feel that they have completed all projects, ...
July 9, 2016
The Day The Sheds Flew: Farmpocalypse 2016
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As I was preparing horsey dinners last Wednesday, I never imagined the building I stood in would be torn violently apart 30 minutes later. ...
December 25, 2015
There's No Present Like The Time*
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Holidays & I have mixed relations, but there is still no repressing my smile at Solo’s unfailing welcome nicker as I step out the back ...
September 27, 2015
TFS Time Machine: My Life's Lullaby
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On these quiet evenings, having walked out to groom the horses as the weekend rain subsides, I'm reminded of a constant. That balm whic...
July 10, 2015
Pool Party: Solo Style!
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Don't you hate it when it's too sticky to ride in the afternoon? BUT! There is still equine entertainment to be had that doesn...
June 15, 2015
We Have A Winner!
From CBS Sports Well, yeah, there’s that. My apologies to the patient ( & hilarious ) entrants to our SmartPak gift card giveaw...
May 24, 2015
Prize Giveaway! Guess The Time To “Brilliant Redneck Solution…Fail”
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“ It seemed like such a good idea at the time… ” I know, you’ve probably never used that sentence. Heh. But here’s your chance to pro...