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I had a similar one for "torch down" roofing many years ago. We used it to cook burgers at lunch time, like Grampy said. And I like the "bearly" comment!

Very cool stuff, Wooly. I really like the new torch as well. That should save you some time.

Gas would be a monthly bill to pay. At this point I have more time than money. Well.... we see which runs out first ;-)

My year consists of three seasons: firewood cutting season (now); firewood drying season (where the only thing I have to do is mow the lawn); and firewood burning season. Rinse and repeat.

After 7 straight months of feeding the woodstove, I'll be happy when it ends.

Thank you. I wasn't aware of that.

I agree completely. I've used older Troy Built stuff, including a rototiller, from the 1970's and it's just unbelievable equipment. My neighbor had a tiller that I had a hard time keeping up with. Among the things that killed Troy Built USA was the fact that their stuff just lasted forever. If the past customer never has to replace it you need new customers all the time, and people today don't give a crap about anything beyond today's needs. That's why you see $79 Poulan chainsaws in Big Lots. Buy once, cry once for anything you plan on using seriously. Rant over.

I haven't had TV in years. That might be the only show I actually miss.

I really like Jenna Talia. She's very smart and funny.

When the neighbors complained about the gunfire I had to hire a legal team. Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe took care of it for me.

He and his buddy, Phil McCracken, used to come over to use the shooting range. I let them go out on their own.

I think that Mark is right up there too. We had 230 or so people in my high school graduation class in 1977. I think fifteen of us were named Mark. When I lived in Buffalo there was a guy just a few doors away named Mark with the same surname and middle initial. We swapped mail several times.

I asked my brother about his chestnut trees. He's actually developing quite an orchard of them. They are some sort of Chinese chestnut is what he told me. Delicious! He was given the original tree by one of his dental patients about 25 years ago, and once it started to produce nuts he'd save a few to germinate. Now he has more chestnuts than he knows what to do with. I get a good bag of them every year to snack on. You basically need welding gloves to pick them up and husk them, but it's absolutely worth it.

Uhhh, people who are hungry and have venison in the freezer! I used to work some long hard days in construction, and coming home to a fully cooked meal from the crock pot was a blessing. I'm not a big fan of fancy stuff, and even grilling is work after a long day. And I really like stew. I even buy cans of Dinty Moore when I go camping, and I enjoy it.

A great piece. Thank you for posting it! I've long believed that hunting and even just being outdoors makes one a better person in every way. Far too many people today are simply terrified of being alone with their own thoughts. That's not a healthy way to live.

Have a great day!

I can't officially "like" your post right now, but that had me laughing for half an hour, my friend. Thank you!

Funny stuff folks!! I've been trying to catch up here and laughing with tears in my eyes for almost an hour. Thank you!!

Cinco de Mayo. and coincidentally my brother's birthday. I'll try to remember this as I hoist a Corona or three.

I've had several girlfriends over the years that cost me way more than they were worth, but there are also very fond memories of most of them. The gun is obviously something special to the seller. Otherwise he wouldn't be asking "more than book price" for it. What is it going to be worth to you?

Where do wild scallions fit in? I guess that's what I get off my property. I thought they were leeks but somebody told me they weren't.They are spicy and tasty little buggers, though. I could do exhaustive research on the internet and find nothing useful. I trust you folks to school me on this if you can.

Leeks & onions with taters and black bread, and a slab of ham with a few eggs. A farm breakfast! I miss that stuff. I've been told there's an actual difference between leeks and ramps. That ramps are somehow fuller and more robust than leeks. Does anyone have any info on this? Just curious.

Wishing you all the best my friend! Enjoy the new digs!

That's the way I cook and eat most of the time. I have a crock pot, a toaster oven, a microwave, a single burner propane camp stove and a small grill for the summer. I don't use more than one appliance at a time. I also have exactly two plates, two bowls, and two each; forks, teaspoons and soupspoons. Minimalism is a good thing.

I thought you were talking about leaks and morals. Then I realized I wasn't in the politics section.