Cabela’s Commercial Grinder
Having butchered our first steer a week ago, we needed a grinder to grind the “leftover” meat and fat to make ground beef. Knowing that…
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The West Texas Hillbillies
Do you remember the television show “The Beverly Hillbillies” with Jed, Granny, Jethro and Elly May? Remember, an oil company found oil in Jed Clampett’s swamp…
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. You know, that day set aside once a year to show the special people in your life how special they are….
What is Missing?
Let’s play a game! I will show you a two pictures, see if you can tell what is missing in the second. The two pictures are identical…
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Drying the Cowhide
Yesterday I told you about our adventure filled weekend butchering our first steer. We knew we wanted to try tanning the hide when we bought…
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Butchering Our First Steer
This weekend certainly took an unexpected turn when our ox fell into a ditch – literally! We have had a steer out to pasture with…
Canadian Geese
The Lubbock area of west Texas is a winter haven for Canadian Geese. There are several ponds of water in the surrounding area and the geese…
Drip Irrigation
What a beautiful day we had yesterday! Knowing that vineyard work was soon to begin, we have been doing concentrated schoolwork in preparation to take…
Pellenc AP25
We have a new toy in the vineyard! It is the Pellenc AP25. What, you might ask is that? It is a battery powered tying…
End of an Era
Our 3 year old is now officially potty trained! This would be a milestone for anyone, but for us, it is the end of an…