We just finished our first four years in Tennessee. Rural living has become therapeutic. But living in the back of the woods comes with more responsibilities for land management. And having chronic congestive heart failure makes what used to be easy more difficult. Or maybe age has something to do with that too😄. Understandably, our
Due to the overpriced costs of cattle shoots, I do not have one. Besides, it’s more of a want than a need. So, treating our Donkeys can be challenging (as was our Black Angus). But this morning was a productive morning. I was able to successfully apply 12cc’s (not “15”) of Ultra Boss Pour-On onto
This week’s been a bittersweet experience. Bitter because our struggling 14-year-old HVAC system was about to give up the ghost. The annual costs of maintenance and repair were increasing. So it was time for a new unit. Financial burdens like that are not pleasant, but are sometimes necessary. Putting the bitter behind. .It’s sweet because
On January 14th, our donkey, Dutchess, gave birth to our surprise donkey, whom we named Providence. Today, almost four weeks later, we got Jackson, who sired the birth, castrated. When our esteemed Veterinarian and his technician arrived, the first thing he said was, “Looks like she’s pregnant [again]!” Albeit he did not have sonogram equipment
I recently shared an image of my SIG Sauer Cross Long-Range PRS rifle, and the below statement on law enforcement’s use of counter-snipers at public events, as well a hint towards my own consistent training in self-defense. Glad to hear some law enforcement agencies are reintroducing the deployment of counter-snipers at locations such as outdoor
One of our neighbors invited us to their annual freedom party. There were vehicles parked all over their acreage, and people and their lounge chairs congregated in various spots throughout the property. As we all enjoyed this spectacular show, which showcased a breathtaking display of freedom, it also featured explosions that reminded me of concussion
We have lots of Deer on our property, but in June, one of our trail cams revealed a pregnant Deer sticking around in one of our wooded areas. She had her baby.
Our Lord has given us four days of clear skies, long enough for the ground to dry and harden. Hey, that’s newsworthy here in wet Tennessee😆. I don’t mind getting wet, but the tractor tires sink in the soft clay soil, ruining any previous progress. So, with that dry ground, I enjoyed doing some more
In my first year in Tennessee, I learned that our own Board of County Commissioners was considering eminent domain of the land of fellow citizens. Eminent domain is when the Government utilizes the power to seize the private property of their own citizens, with some compensation, with or without our consent, and use it for their
During the graveyard shift, a perimeter alarm notified we had an intruder at the chicken coop. Inside the chicken yard where the Deer don’t graze. Investigation revealed it was this Nine-banded Armadillo trying to dig underneath the coop, and the upset Rooster was warning his girls. Armadillos are the only mammal that carry and transfer
As I left our property, I saw this beautiful snake slithering across our gravel driveway. By the time I grabbed the cellphone camera, it was basking on the warmth of the asphalt. This is the time of the year when it’s warm enough for snakes to be seen – a lot. But since it’s not
