u/oldfarmjoy

I always think of this as the goal of homesteading - feed your family from the homestead. A chicken or 2 per person, one pig for meat per year, one milking cow (additional animals as companions for your "working" animals). A garden, fruit trees and bushes.

For you guys, is this your ideal goal? How close are you to getting there? How long did it take?

I know things can seem more straightforward than they actually are, once you put the plan into action. I feel like I have experience and competence with all of the pieces, but haven't put them together yet (looking for a property).

I'd love to hear y'all's thoughts and experiences. Are there things you tried that just weren't worth it? Or that you didn't enjoy so you stopped? Have you found people to barter with (eggs for milk, etc?) Thx!

Ugh... Female, around 6yo, reactive, 75% asd, 25% Boerbel. Not mine. A risk to rehome... There just aren't people lining up to adopt a reactive ASD. BA SUCKS, but I fear it's the best option for a bad situation... Please only actual ASD owners, is it a breed that you just don't mess with when they go bad?

Note: I have my own ASD who is wonderful, but I had to BA a previous dog who was a large GSD mix. It was the most responsible thing to do...

The guard caught on a hidden mat, popped off, and I created a beautiful square hole in the side of a Newfie. I was clipping 1 inch. Are there any tricks to hide this? Should I cut 3/4 around it? Will any attempt make it worse? What do you say to the owner?? Crying emoji

I like the frozen Bavarian pretzels, but I don't love heating up the oven. So I tried popping one in the toaster and it worked! No salt on it, so I'm dipping in the salt. Easy and yummy!

So, when I google this, tons of people are asking, but the answers are AI generated and don't address the issue.

There is no infection, no bruise, no swelling/inflammation, not an allergic reaction, no spider veins or vein issues. No cellulitis, neuropathy, etc. Not tender, doesn't spread. No rash, bumps, redness.

It's not painful, like DVT. Just a nice warm sensation in one small area, like the size of a hot hands. It lasts about a minute. The areas move around. There is never pain, swelling, etc. associated. Only warmth. It is pleasant, but curious. It's been happening for a few days. I'm 56.

I keep thinking someone turned the seat heater on, or a dog is breathing on me, etc but there's never an external source for the warmth.

I suspect this is not a described phenomenon in medical literature, since it's not something that doctors would take seriously. It's been happening for a couple of days.

Has anyone had this? Was it a precursor to anything?

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Looking for Ram ProMaster tall but short body or Ford Transit tall w short body. Empty, not modified yet (aka cheap!). Somewhat urgent. I would love any advice!! Ty!

Man, Nate is a perfect example of men getting hotter with age. The grey sides, the subtle wrinkles. I'm crushing!!