tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post3273765715277292858..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Homestead Goals For 2013 Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43241278132451083892013-01-05T20:44:27.269-05:002013-01-05T20:44:27.269-05:00List making does help in bringing about a year wel...List making does help in bringing about a year well used and well lived! Your focus is the most admirable!Julenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745380264115669103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36286695192182071372013-01-04T20:28:32.531-05:002013-01-04T20:28:32.531-05:00TL, I appreciate your feedback. Experience is an e...TL, I appreciate your feedback. Experience is an excellent source of information. Dan and I discuss this from time to time. We didn't entertain skids because we don't have a tractor. Another idea is a straw bale shelter with tarp roof. I saw that on a blog that seemed to work quite well for pigs. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7563322625218852282013-01-04T08:52:18.506-05:002013-01-04T08:52:18.506-05:00Happy New Year, there is always something that nee...Happy New Year, there is always something that needs to be done but beats living in a Condo. If you are going to build a pig shelter think about making one out of wood and on skids. If you are only going to have one or two that should be sufficent. My pigs are going to Freezer land this morning. Their pen is cattle panels, one of them pulled a t-post right our of the ground and has a nice whole dug under the panel. I think they might destroy a hoop house.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20602587833858421172013-01-03T19:25:58.208-05:002013-01-03T19:25:58.208-05:00Gill, welcome and thank you for the follow! I'...Gill, welcome and thank you for the follow! I'm on my way over to visit your blog. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24903053435961328052013-01-03T18:31:01.103-05:002013-01-03T18:31:01.103-05:00I am your newest follower and we bought an old far...I am your newest follower and we bought an old farmhouse on 5 acres in 2009 as well.<br /><br />GillGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8173111465928132452013-01-03T18:30:21.124-05:002013-01-03T18:30:21.124-05:00Mail4rosey welcome and thank you for the comment! ...Mail4rosey welcome and thank you for the comment! Actually, I can't imagine doing anything else. :)<br /><br />Sandra, resolutions do seem kind of pointless. Love goals though. :)<br /><br />Amber, good question. Our goats' milk tastes sweeter and creamier than cows milk. In fact, I don't really like cows' milk anymore. Off flavored milk does happen, in both goats and cows(!) Common causes include less than scrupulous cleanliness in regards to milk handling, the animal's diet, or nutritional deficiencies. On occasion, an individual simply produces off flavored milk. These are best culled. <br /><br />In regards to the flavor of goat meat, that depends on several things too. It's more likely to be strong with a buck, though it doesn't have to be. Removing the testicles immediately after slaughtering is said to help. So is not allowing any of the goat hair to touch to meat. We butchered two goats last summer, a year old whether and a 4 year old doe with a broken leg. Their meat is excellent!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32129399797361727052013-01-03T17:58:47.237-05:002013-01-03T17:58:47.237-05:00Leigh, I got a question for you! How does goats mi...Leigh, I got a question for you! How does goats milk taste? I've googled it and see all kinds of different answers! Do you think it is gamey or have a weird after taste? I tried goat meat last year while pregnant and did not enjoy it, mostly the smell of it cooking just made me sick and it tasted really gamey! I would love to raise goats for milk, because it is so much easier than a cow! :) I guess I will have to find some to try first! Thanks Leigh! And happy new year to you and Dan! <br /><br />AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85710217374590137002013-01-02T20:26:45.959-05:002013-01-02T20:26:45.959-05:00I'm not even sure what resolutions are; Michel...I'm not even sure what resolutions are; Michelle! Like you, I write goals, plans and dream large. Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8939175881035905862013-01-02T16:24:22.235-05:002013-01-02T16:24:22.235-05:00It sounds like a lot of hard but rewarding work!It sounds like a lot of hard but rewarding work!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35019415926250498852013-01-02T15:34:10.909-05:002013-01-02T15:34:10.909-05:00Bridget, we're just busy people. :) And I wish...Bridget, we're just busy people. :) And I wish the very same to you.<br /><br />Candace, it wasn't always methodical! At least now we can see the next steps. And you are so right about goals creating a framework for planning. We'd be spinning our wheels otherwise.<br /><br />Janice, I don't know where that saying came from, but it's so appropriate! Hopefully it's doable, though some of those goals will be ongoing for the next several years I think. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24914186953033968462013-01-02T14:58:40.347-05:002013-01-02T14:58:40.347-05:00I love your "By an inch it's a cinch . . ...I love your "By an inch it's a cinch . . ." slogan, one day at a time your goals will be accomplished. It seems like a do-able list and you have a whole year to shoot for your goals. May 2013 bring you good health and prosperity!CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61067872877905461952013-01-02T13:07:30.837-05:002013-01-02T13:07:30.837-05:00I love how methodical you are about things. Goals...I love how methodical you are about things. Goals are great because they give you a framework for planning. Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38505994845478458452013-01-02T11:17:31.254-05:002013-01-02T11:17:31.254-05:00Wow! A busy year ahead for you. Wishing you all th...Wow! A busy year ahead for you. Wishing you all the best for 2013.<br />Bridget xBridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17670242243127097412013-01-01T22:19:28.748-05:002013-01-01T22:19:28.748-05:00Carolyn, I hope so. :)
Rosalyn, thanks! All I can...Carolyn, I hope so. :)<br /><br />Rosalyn, thanks! All I can say is it's great to have a work partner like Dan. :)<br /><br />Debbie, I appreciate that! I hope we do things worthy of passing on. :)<br /><br />Clint, thank you and happy new year to you too!<br /><br />Sue, the nice thing about goals is that there is no pressure to actually accomplish them! We have a couple of goats (the minis) who love to chew on things so we've wondered about the tarps. I Like your idea of the foam pipe wrap. We'll have to see about something like that too. Thanks!<br /><br />Renee, those are excellent goals right there! And the nice thing about writing goals down, is that when you complete projects and cross them off the list, it really feels good!<br /><br />Badgerpendous, sorry! I'm a prolific right-clicker myself, so I find it inconvenient as well. I've had so many folks just help themselves to my photos though, that I was getting frustrated and so added the script. Thanks to your feedback though, I did make the links so they open in a new window. Maybe that will help. :)<br /><br />Sandy, I wish the same to you!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38315334782968315332013-01-01T19:49:34.430-05:002013-01-01T19:49:34.430-05:00Here's to a 2013 and completing your projected...Here's to a 2013 and completing your projected goals. Happy New Year My Friend. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2492984469658480372013-01-01T17:11:37.872-05:002013-01-01T17:11:37.872-05:00Happy New Year! I'm really looking forward to ...Happy New Year! I'm really looking forward to reading along, and using your progress (and measured approach) as a great motivational tool for my own goals this year.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading along with your gardening journal as that's one area that I've neglected myself.<br /><br />Just a quick side note, I tried to right-click on the link to your day one garden journal and I got a note about respecting copyright. I was only trying to open that link in another browser tab. But I understand!<br /><br />Here's to a great 2013!badgerpendoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540038174008061800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83313425028090439532013-01-01T13:27:35.267-05:002013-01-01T13:27:35.267-05:00I think that your list is inspiring me to come up ...I think that your list is inspiring me to come up with a similar plan.<br /><br />Hubby and I need to agree on counter tops for the kitchen which really needs to be done as the dishwasher is tearing our particle board counter top apart. And then I would like to come up with a plan for our master bathroom as our shower is pretty much rigged together right now.<br />Just have to get hubby to stop looking at ideas for finishing our basement. While a finished basement would be nice, it isn't something that we really need done right now...or ever really.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46200366370015812902013-01-01T12:51:39.689-05:002013-01-01T12:51:39.689-05:00Ambitious goals, as always, but no doubt you will ...Ambitious goals, as always, but no doubt you will continue to check things off the list at a steady pace.<br /><br />The cattle panel/tarp shelters work well (if properly braced), but they tend to eat tarps. I'm experimenting with using foam pipe wrap on the panel edges to save some of the wear and tear on the tarp to see if that helps.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76553117106707967612013-01-01T09:20:06.057-05:002013-01-01T09:20:06.057-05:00Happy New Year to you Leigh!
http://theredeemedgar...Happy New Year to you Leigh!<br />http://theredeemedgardener.blogspot.com/Clint Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125748678345517185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79547138634105723912013-01-01T09:15:33.590-05:002013-01-01T09:15:33.590-05:00Leigh,
I'm looking forward to following your ...Leigh,<br /><br />I'm looking forward to following your progress & learning as much as I can along the way.<br /><br />Happy New Year!DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20296113784489978322013-01-01T08:52:03.600-05:002013-01-01T08:52:03.600-05:00Good luck with that list! Every time I visit your...Good luck with that list! Every time I visit your blog I am blown away with what you are doing together. It's amazing!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594397183233004323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36186907064632404862013-01-01T07:05:19.992-05:002013-01-01T07:05:19.992-05:00Happy New Year!
Looks like you've got a busy y...Happy New Year!<br />Looks like you've got a busy year ahead of you :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55897782660135962702013-01-01T06:14:04.319-05:002013-01-01T06:14:04.319-05:00Happy New Year to you too!Happy New Year to you too!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67505100748134521882013-01-01T05:20:57.715-05:002013-01-01T05:20:57.715-05:00Happy New Year to you and Dan :) You are such an ...Happy New Year to you and Dan :) You are such an inspiration to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82798277873268045462013-01-01T01:56:03.652-05:002013-01-01T01:56:03.652-05:00I'm looking forward to seeing your progress; y...I'm looking forward to seeing your progress; your posts never fail to educate or motivate me.<br /><br />My two main goals this year are expanding our container gardening (much easier for me to do than traditional gardening) and re-working our tiny kitchen.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.com