Monthly Archives: April 2009

Oh, snap

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Annette

I’m not talking about that “you got pwned” sort of snap, but one of a chillier variety: a freak freeze in early April. There we were, minding our own business, starting to take in the peas from the garden… …getting … Continue reading →

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Churning away

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Annette

It’s amazing the tools that are created over time, designed to make peoples’ lives easier. Like this one. What is it, you ask? Why, a butter churn, of course. Designed for smaller batches than the old upright butter churns people … Continue reading →

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True love

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Annette

Nothing says true love like puppy kisses. And this is Gandalf’s way of showing affection. Not really.  This was the evening she was helping me go over my garden layout maps. Mostly her help consists of ensuring the notebook doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Annette

I know, I have been a tremendous slacker of late, not keeping those near and far up to date on the happenings at the homestead. Three birthdays in the span of three and a half weeks, two of which were … Continue reading →

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