tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post6473187036155565859..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: I do have something to sayPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-45504141037859678612007-08-16T22:42:00.000-05:002007-08-16T22:42:00.000-05:00I do things because I have to, too. For me, they a...I do things because I have to, too. For me, they aren't necessarily things I'm doing for the first time, but things I'm afraid to do. <BR/><BR/>The actions might seem minor or foolhardy to some people, but they are milestones to me, markers along the path of returning to a life that isn't ruled by fear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-35231428979063074542007-08-16T07:25:00.000-05:002007-08-16T07:25:00.000-05:00Mary, thank you and I will.Gina, See, see! That's ...Mary, thank you and I will.<BR/><BR/>Gina, See, see! That's what I am worried about, cutting him. And once you have set your mind about the rooster, the first time is the hardest.<BR/><BR/>Fool, oh I am one at times. Same here.<BR/><BR/>abbagirl WOOHOO!<BR/><BR/>Marina, and I am grateful for that. :D<BR/><BR/>Killi, will do.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-15268979069821816812007-08-16T05:52:00.000-05:002007-08-16T05:52:00.000-05:00Talk about bikes all you want ~ they can look grea...Talk about bikes all you want ~ they can look great ~ they're part of you, I can appreciate the looks of a bike, I love adventures, I just hate them irrationally. Posting from the library, will try to catch up on the readfing at home as time is almost up :(Killihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175513884016706612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-68721391245534169192007-08-15T19:08:00.000-05:002007-08-15T19:08:00.000-05:00Hey, at least we didn't give you Stupid a.k.a. Hag...Hey, at least we didn't give you Stupid a.k.a. <BR/>Haggis!Boi!<BR/><BR/>-MMarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903972911012447585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-60248246995623784392007-08-15T18:02:00.000-05:002007-08-15T18:02:00.000-05:00Great answers.Got my books today from the contest!...Great answers.<BR/><BR/>Got my books today from the contest!!!!!Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753509148757883091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-90087523160408578542007-08-15T15:45:00.000-05:002007-08-15T15:45:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for the link to BlogsWeLuv! I enjo...Thanks so much for the link to BlogsWeLuv! I enjoyed your 10 Questions! And thanks for spreading the word. Everyone really enjoys the 10 Questions posts!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-73461647371497978692007-08-15T15:03:00.000-05:002007-08-15T15:03:00.000-05:00No one can accuse you of being a timid soul, Phela...No one can accuse you of being a timid soul, Phelan. I look forward to this adventure. <BR/><BR/>May it go a bit smoother than the Turkey last Thanksgiving...<BR/><BR/>:)The Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962641109795032438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-38028265479990732212007-08-15T15:00:00.000-05:002007-08-15T15:00:00.000-05:00I sheared for the first time this year too! It was...I sheared for the first time this year too! It was hard and I forced myself through it (especially after I sheared "wrong" and cut my ram). I'm no expert, but it seemed to work better if I didn't hold any wool around it. if I kept the blade angled slightly upward helped too. I'm sure I "butchered" the wool, but it was a learning experience. It does make great stuffing, LOL!<BR/><BR/>Now I need to get brave and dress out some roosters (we have way too many!)Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-66331244683406046912007-08-15T13:03:00.000-05:002007-08-15T13:03:00.000-05:00Don't sell yourself short about the shearing - you...Don't sell yourself short about the shearing - you may be surprised. Maybe Donkey will be willing and the wool will be spinnable...Good luck and let us know how it goes.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689211448917360129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-84047942246096449632007-08-15T10:40:00.000-05:002007-08-15T10:40:00.000-05:00Mary, Spinning is on my list of things to learn. F...Mary, Spinning is on my list of things to learn. First though we have to get this whole shearing thing down first. I am assuming, form what I have read and been told, that we are not likely to have a spinable batch our first go around, so stuffing the wool into something will have to do. And yes, his name is still Donkey. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-35062956818810595302007-08-15T10:31:00.000-05:002007-08-15T10:31:00.000-05:00So what are you going to do with the wool from Don...So what are you going to do with the wool from Donkey? I'm assuming the name hasn't changed ;-) Does this mean you're going to become a spinner? A weaver? Is this the new direction you speak of?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689211448917360129noreply@blogger.com