tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post6938392436556189803..comments2024-03-17T14:39:01.667-07:00Comments on Range to Range: A Little of This and a Lot of Thatpeteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-91826299617933091182012-12-07T08:41:45.234-08:002012-12-07T08:41:45.234-08:00They are pretty good fried. They don't get qui...They are pretty good fried. They don't get quite as crispy as uncanned potatoes but they are fast.. I hear they are also great with butter and rosemary heated up in the oven but haven't tried that yet :)peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-19012031318569205322012-12-07T08:40:37.422-08:002012-12-07T08:40:37.422-08:00We are hoping for sometime around 2nd week in Jan....We are hoping for sometime around 2nd week in Jan. I hope we can all meet up!peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-55086335515450523312012-12-06T13:08:59.541-08:002012-12-06T13:08:59.541-08:00Oh, I wish I could come can with you. It goes so m...Oh, I wish I could come can with you. It goes so much faster and is funner to can with a friend. My daughter isn't interested in canning yet. (I did get her to do a batch of blackberry jelly with me this summer, but I had to use a bit of guilt to get her to.) So it's just me. I've canned chicken tortilla soup, beef stew, white bean soup, plain chicken soup, chili and spaghetti sauce for meals. I have also done just plain beans to add to my chili and to make refried beans with. I tried canning potatoes this year as well but haven't tried them yet. The canning group on Facebook says they are good fried.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036441911167065687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-12036441337943191952012-12-05T15:14:21.696-08:002012-12-05T15:14:21.696-08:00well next time you guys come down hopefully you wi...well next time you guys come down hopefully you will get to meet Mike and the new baby hope you guys are doing wellBaileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-44543477369674120312012-12-05T08:11:20.865-08:002012-12-05T08:11:20.865-08:00Oh I hope I can tackle the sewing too! I am down t...Oh I hope I can tackle the sewing too! I am down to 9 usable fingers to do a stupid little faux pas I had. You have a credit so I will send a Cracklin' Birch with your order :)peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-52118133689499953482012-12-05T08:09:00.260-08:002012-12-05T08:09:00.260-08:00Isn't that so funny? Cider loves going in the ...Isn't that so funny? Cider loves going in the truck...he never gets out, never gets to play, but he's crushed if he has to stay behind! LOL The Polarbears on the other hand do not like leaving home. They just want us to stay too!peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-80705689983169848902012-12-05T07:31:47.889-08:002012-12-05T07:31:47.889-08:00I understand your pure love for your dogs as they ...I understand your pure love for your dogs as they are certainly more than "just" dogs. Your Cracklin Birch sound amazing. Next time! I don't know about you, but I always have way more ideas than time. Looking at a stack of fabric knowing what I want the end result to be and little time to make that happen is some times daunting. I hope that your moments of peace outside have given you the energy to tackle the sewing. Take care! Staci, Stubborn Hill FarmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-89537145233163396142012-12-04T23:05:12.817-08:002012-12-04T23:05:12.817-08:00Great post. I think there's no reason to feel ...Great post. I think there's no reason to feel bad about your steer. That's why he's here, to provide food for your family, and you are doing it in a very humane and caring way. Love seeing your dogs. They are so beautiful, and such good friends for you. I have a big lab, he keeps me company and drives away the blues when they come calling. I take him with me whenever I can. He loves rides in the car, and doesn't seem to care if he gets out or not. I feel so much more comfortable when I'm out at night with him, the back roads don't seem quite so dark when he's with me.<br />~~Lori Dirt Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218959840456660541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-20213562426454293442012-12-04T17:36:16.716-08:002012-12-04T17:36:16.716-08:00So true! It works much better than say, Xanax or a...So true! It works much better than say, Xanax or any of those things :)peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-24071401058831137522012-12-04T15:04:38.993-08:002012-12-04T15:04:38.993-08:00I sure wish you could bottle and sell *the day in ...I sure wish you could bottle and sell *the day in the pasture with sheep relaxation! * you would make a bundle. :) I never was a farm girl but hold no affection for an unruly steer except for the mouth watering steaks. Mmmmm.Carol Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843033203631245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-22442944230835652502012-12-04T14:36:13.977-08:002012-12-04T14:36:13.977-08:00Thanks Candy. It is definitely a great way to deco...Thanks Candy. It is definitely a great way to decompress!peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-29048978213706643072012-12-04T14:35:43.069-08:002012-12-04T14:35:43.069-08:00You'd have to work harder than that to get in ...You'd have to work harder than that to get in trouble with me! Nothing seems a good reason to be indoors for long, really. I drive Randy crazy sometimes, but he doesn't send me outside, darn it. Thanks for the support and encouragement, Dex. You are anything but plain or dumb! :)peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-35241804971246475872012-12-04T14:17:50.972-08:002012-12-04T14:17:50.972-08:00I love the picture of the remuda out grazing and I...I love the picture of the remuda out grazing and I always enjoy seeing your dogs and the sheep! It sounds as though some time with the dogs and sheep is just what you needed to calm you down a bit. I always feel better after spending some time out in the pasture with the critters too! :)Candy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07863818451136277378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-48330246066508088712012-12-04T12:27:28.679-08:002012-12-04T12:27:28.679-08:00My brother says that animals are the biggest threa...My brother says that animals are the biggest threat to boredom. Maybe it's why city kids are always so bored. I don't mean that you're bored but inactivity does things to you head. I'm going to get in trouble here, aren't I? Your inactivity is forced by what ails you and the dogs and animals offer solace. Not sure that's clear but I'm a mixed up teen, so there. To use your words, I'm the smartest dumb kid around. I can't stand to be coop up even for the minor bouts with asthma. Amy drives me outside because I drive her crazy. I love your blog and keep many pictures to use with credit so at least I do that right. It's that time of the year so I wish you and all your readers, Merry Christmas! Oh I used (ami) last time cos Danie told me ami is friend in French. Keep your head up Petey we are all behind you in many, many ways. just plain Dexter Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-72873330977689686732012-12-04T11:33:53.989-08:002012-12-04T11:33:53.989-08:00The old man is doing fine, other than getting hims...The old man is doing fine, other than getting himself stuck underneath the porch today!!! It took me HOURS to locate him as he decided not to say anything when I called his name. Sometimes he is the smartest dumb dog, but others he is the dumbest smart dog there is! I like that pic too. I was having a hard time choosing which one to put up top!peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-39162883322491760552012-12-04T10:20:36.508-08:002012-12-04T10:20:36.508-08:00Your dogs work ethic is impressive. And I think a ...Your dogs work ethic is impressive. And I think a good lesson in their ability to relax and play. Did I miss something? I've been wondering how Cider is doing.<br /><br />I especially enjoyed the picture of the clouds on the Steens with the faded grass in the foreground. I always like your photos, but that one really appeals to me.<br /> KristiKristinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-75971775685751332092012-12-04T10:02:12.661-08:002012-12-04T10:02:12.661-08:00The Maremmas are the BEST company. I have to keep ...The Maremmas are the BEST company. I have to keep reminding myself they are for the sheep and not bring them in the house with me :)peteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842363901612535790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450899713878614950.post-65891460152516503222012-12-04T09:23:46.402-08:002012-12-04T09:23:46.402-08:00I would have to agree on the steer. As much as yo...I would have to agree on the steer. As much as you can get attached to them, they are BIG and not necessarily all smoochy. Actually, it would be more dangerous if they were! I get all wistful every time I read about your Maremmas. Some day... I also have a strong hankering for your Cracklin Birch soap.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.com