Year: 2019

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Sweet Cubes! This is like relish but chunkier and better. You'd love it. Directions: Cube a bunch of veggies, boil in vinegar/sugar, process in the canner. This was four small and six from my that started this week, two onions and six peppers from my own garden. I cut them, salted and then soaked in ice water for two hours. Drain. Next, I brought 5 cups of vinegar and 4 cups of sugar to boil and added a handful of mustard seed and dill seed. Add the drained veggies and boil for 10 minutes. Fill the jars and process for 10 minutes as recommended by your canning method. I got two big jars and two pints.

Sweet Cubes! This is like relish but chunkier and better. You’d love it.

Directions: Cube a bunch of veggies, boil in vinegar/sugar, process in the canner.
This was four small #zucchini and six #cucumbers from my #CSA that started this week, two onions and six peppers from my own garden. I cut them, salted and then soaked in ice water for two hours. Drain.

Next, I brought 5 cups of vinegar and 4 cups of sugar to boil and added a handful of mustard seed and dill seed. Add the drained veggies and boil for 10 minutes.

Fill the jars and process for 10 minutes as recommended by your canning method. I got two big jars and two pints.

#canning #FallCSA #homegrown #wastenotwantnot #sweetcubes #homemaderelish #zucchinirelish #growningeorgia #eatlocal #ballcanning

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Now it feels like fall. I pulled nearly all the summer crops out of the garden today. I found a couple of onions, the last of the tomatoes, saved some marigolds seeds and rescued a gorgeous red bell pepper from the weeds. The peppers are still producing so they got to stay but that's about it! I need to go pick up some winter crop seedlings for the chickens winter snacks!

Now it feels like fall. I pulled nearly all the summer crops out of the garden today. I found a couple of onions, the last of the #CherokeePurple tomatoes, saved some marigolds seeds and rescued a gorgeous red bell pepper from the weeds. The peppers are still producing so they got to stay but that’s about it! I need to go pick up some winter crop seedlings for the chickens winter snacks!
#gardeningingeorgia #zone7b #fallingeorgia #bonnieplants #tinyfarmer #eatlocal

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Now that we're out of CA... We were supposed to run our 1984 300CD in the 40th anniversary of the cannonball but it's transmission had other ideas. So we loaded the E63 Wagon full of tools with the plan to help other teams on the run from NYC to LA. We helped a few teams but all before the crossing. As the sun came up on the second day I realized we could get a pretty good time so we picked up the pace and arrived at The Portofino in 33 hours and 2 minutes. What a way to see the country with a great group of people.

Now that we’re out of CA… We were supposed to run our 1984 300CD #ProjectDirtyBertha in the 40th anniversary of the cannonball but it’s transmission had other ideas. So we loaded the E63 Wagon full of tools with the plan to help other teams on the run from NYC to LA. We helped a few teams but all before the crossing. As the sun came up on the second day I realized we could get a pretty good time so we picked up the pace and arrived at The Portofino in 33 hours and 2 minutes. What a way to see the country with a great group of people. #cannonball #c2cexpress #mercedes #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63swagon #e63s #amg

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Now that we're out of CA... We were supposed to run our 1984 300CD in the 40th anniversary of the cannonball but it's transmission had other ideas. So we loaded the E63 Wagon full of tools with the plan to help other teams on the run from NYC to LA. We helped a few teams but all before the crossing. As the sun came up on the second day I realized we could get a pretty good time so we picked up the pace and arrived at The Portofino in 33 hours and 2 minutes. What a way to see the country with a great group of people.

Now that we’re out of CA… We were supposed to run our 1984 300CD #ProjectDirtyBertha in the 40th anniversary of the cannonball but it’s transmission had other ideas. So we loaded the E63 Wagon full of tools with the plan to help other teams on the run from NYC to LA. We helped a few teams but all before the crossing. As the sun came up on the second day I realized we could get a pretty good time so we picked up the pace and arrived at The Portofino in 33 hours and 2 minutes. What a way to see the country with a great group of people. #cannonball #c2cexpress #mercedes #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63swagon #e63s #amg

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For those that knew what was being built for, her transmission lost 2nd and 3rd gear 45 miles into the trip to NYC. I tried to buy a parts car that day for a swap but ran out of time to make the start line so the E63 Wagon stepped in. All went well and we are currently hanging out in Los Angeles for a few days.

For those that knew what #ProjectDirtyBertha was being built for, her transmission lost 2nd and 3rd gear 45 miles into the trip to NYC. I tried to buy a parts car that day for a swap but ran out of time to make the start line so the E63 Wagon stepped in. All went well and we are currently hanging out in Los Angeles for a few days. #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63swagon #e63s

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For those that knew what was being built for, her transmission lost 2nd and 3rd gear 45 miles into the trip to NYC. I tried to buy a parts car that day for a swap but ran out of time to make the start line so the E63 Wagon stepped in. All went well and we are currently hanging out in Los Angeles for a few days.

For those that knew what #ProjectDirtyBertha was being built for, her transmission lost 2nd and 3rd gear 45 miles into the trip to NYC. I tried to buy a parts car that day for a swap but ran out of time to make the start line so the E63 Wagon stepped in. All went well and we are currently hanging out in Los Angeles for a few days. #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63swagon #e63s

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Becky with the Good Hair is an ICON! That 'do! That beard! The golden highlights! It's almost too much. Tone it down Becky.

Becky with the Good Hair is an ICON! That ‘do! That beard! The golden highlights! It’s almost too much. Tone it down Becky.
#PolishChicken #beckywiththegoodhair #BuffLacedPolish #petchicken #backyardchickens #chickenportrait #bearded #hotstuff

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You better lock up your roosters, Bryce is going out tonight! She's a real redhead and has legs for days.

You better lock up your roosters, Bryce is going out tonight! She’s a real redhead and has legs for days.
#brycedallashoward #WhiteLacedRedCornish #cornishhen #backyardchickens #petchicken #chickenportrait #covermodel #redhead #beautyqueen

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Bryce, for the millionth time, you cannot hatch Ruthie! She is your sister. You are both two years old. Why do I have to explain this to you? That protective wing is ridiculous!

Bryce, for the millionth time, you cannot hatch Ruthie! She is your sister. You are both two years old. Why do I have to explain this to you? That protective wing is ridiculous!
#broodies #BroodyBunch #broodybesties #broodychicken #petchicken #nestingbox #tinyfarm #silkie #WhiteLacedRedCornish #brycedallashoward #ruthbaderginsburg

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I feel very judged. I bet you feel very judged too. Violet is powerful beyond measure and her superpower is disapproval.

I feel very judged. I bet you feel very judged too. Violet is powerful beyond measure and her superpower is disapproval.
#VioletZindars #Cochin #petchicken #backyardchickens #mybestgirl #beautyqueen #sideeye #roosterspotting

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Semi-patiently waiting for a group of to ripen at the same time so I can eat them for a snack.

Semi-patiently waiting for a group of #sweetsnackingpeppers to ripen at the same time so I can eat them for a snack.
#orangepeppers #lunchbox #bellpeppers #bonnieplants #snackingpeppers #eattherainbow #homegrown #zone7b

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Girl gang. These four live together in the rooster free coop and choose to spend their free ranging time together too. I love all my chickens equally (but these are my favorites)! Top to bottom: Becky with the Good Hair, Violet Zindars, Donna Martin and Kahlo.

Girl gang. These four live together in the rooster free coop and choose to spend their free ranging time together too. I love all my chickens equally (but these are my favorites)! Top to bottom: Becky with the Good Hair, Violet Zindars, Donna Martin and Kahlo.
#squad #squadgoals #petchickens #PolishChicken #Cochin #silkie #partridgesilkie #besties #dirtbath #flockgoals #noboysallowed #beckywiththegoodhair #donnamartin

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Moving sale! While I respect Turkey Vultures as an important part of the ecosytem and recognize their common bird characteristics, they are terrifying nightmare-birds with freakishly large wingspans that cannot share my space. The monsters are napping in my front yard, waiting for the cover of darkness. I will begin packing. Goodbye house!

Moving sale! While I respect Turkey Vultures as an important part of the ecosytem and recognize their common bird characteristics, they are terrifying nightmare-birds with freakishly large wingspans that cannot share my space. The monsters are napping in my front yard, waiting for the cover of darkness. I will begin packing. Goodbye house!
#turkeyvulture #terror #unacceptable #carnivores #bigbird #nightmarebirds

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Pickled Coolapeños! I don't like hot peppers so when I saw the seedlings I knew they were for me! Then I had a pile on the counter and knew I needed a recipe. These are just a quick pickle with vinegar, sugar and salt. Easy to make and the result is crunchy and tangy but not hot. Winner!

Pickled Coolapeños! I don’t like hot peppers so when I saw the #coolapenos seedlings I knew they were for me! Then I had a pile on the counter and knew I needed a recipe. These are just a quick pickle with vinegar, sugar and salt. Easy to make and the result is crunchy and tangy but not hot. Winner!
#quickpickle #pickling #preservation #homegrown #zone7b #coolapeno #jalepeno #canning #farmtotable #bonnieplants #ballcanning

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If you're going to spend the evening with Dirty Bertha... I recommend long sleeves and a ski mask. Thanks to help last weekend from my brother @tukes23 and dad every ball joint, bearing and rubber component in the steering, driveline and suspension has been replaced along with an all new upgraded braking system. Should drive like a new 40 year old car...

If you’re going to spend the evening with Dirty Bertha… I recommend long sleeves and a ski mask. Thanks to help last weekend from my brother @tukes23 and dad every ball joint, bearing and rubber component in the steering, driveline and suspension has been replaced along with an all new upgraded braking system. Should drive like a new 40 year old car… #mercedes #w123 #300CD #ProjectDirtyBertha

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If you're going to spend the evening with Dirty Bertha... I recommend long sleeves and a ski mask. Thanks to help last weekend from my brother @tukes23 and dad every ball joint, bearing and rubber component in the steering, driveline and suspension has been replaced along with an all new upgraded braking system. Should drive like a new 40 year old car...

If you’re going to spend the evening with Dirty Bertha… I recommend long sleeves and a ski mask. Thanks to help last weekend from my brother @tukes23 and dad every ball joint, bearing and rubber component in the steering, driveline and suspension has been replaced along with an all new upgraded braking system. Should drive like a new 40 year old car… #mercedes #w123 #300CD #ProjectDirtyBertha

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This is the most delicious pepper I have ever grown! Bonnie's Lunchbox Orange Sweet Snacking Peppers. When waiting for peppers to turn colors I usually miss and end up with rotten peppers. This one is very forgiving. It is also super juicy, flavorful and very productive. I would plant lots of these! I bet they would sell for $6 a pint at a farmers market. Highly recommend.

This is the most delicious pepper I have ever grown! Bonnie’s Lunchbox Orange Sweet Snacking Peppers. When waiting for peppers to turn colors I usually miss and end up with rotten peppers. This one is very forgiving. It is also super juicy, flavorful and very productive. I would plant lots of these! I bet they would sell for $6 a pint at a farmers market. Highly recommend.
#homegrown #peppers #snackingpeppers #sweetsnackingpeppers #orangepeppers #bonnieplants #zone7b #organicgardening #growningeorgia #tinyfarmer

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Happy #NationalDogDay! These are my dogs. Rare breeds: Spotted Trouble Maker and Poofy Bully.

Happy #NationalDogDay! These are my dogs. Rare breeds: Spotted Trouble Maker and Poofy Bully.
#petchicken #Gretchen #SicilianButtercup #beckywiththegoodhair #BuffLacedPolish #backyardchickens #mydogslayeggs #crazyeyes

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We shall call this one organ donor... Taller ratio diff, higher stall torque converter, and various smaller parts going to OM617A turbo diesel will find a home in one of my unimogs. If the body is lucky it will be motor swapped and sacrificed to lemons racing.

We shall call this one organ donor… Taller ratio diff, higher stall torque converter, and various smaller parts going to #ProjectDirtyBertha. OM617A turbo diesel will find a home in one of my unimogs. If the body is lucky it will be motor swapped and sacrificed to lemons racing. #w123 #mercedes #om617a #300CD #300D

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We shall call this one organ donor... Taller ratio diff, higher stall torque converter, and various smaller parts going to OM617A turbo diesel will find a home in one of my unimogs. If the body is lucky it will be motor swapped and sacrificed to lemons racing.

We shall call this one organ donor… Taller ratio diff, higher stall torque converter, and various smaller parts going to #ProjectDirtyBertha. OM617A turbo diesel will find a home in one of my unimogs. If the body is lucky it will be motor swapped and sacrificed to lemons racing. #w123 #mercedes #om617a #300CD #300D

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There were three kittens at the park! My mile times were very bad but my smile times were much better than usual. I went back to look for them later but they had cleared out. No worries! They were bright eyed, active and well-fed. I am sure their supervisor was just on a break when I saw them.

There were three kittens at the park! My mile times were very bad but my smile times were much better than usual. I went back to look for them later but they had cleared out. No worries! They were bright eyed, active and well-fed. I am sure their supervisor was just on a break when I saw them.
#GwinnettCounty #kittens #freemansmillpark #animalphotography #straykittens

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This guy jumped up on the bench next to me with an audible PLOP! I think he and his buddies are the source of some major noise from the tree line. He's only about an inch long but I feel his power.

This guy jumped up on the bench next to me with an audible PLOP! I think he and his buddies are the source of some major noise from the tree line. He’s only about an inch long but I feel his power.
#treefrog #frog #gardenfriends #gwinnettcounty #itsnoteasybeinggreen

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Just a minute of my girls eating a head of lettuce I skewered to the ground. I love all the little cameos as they circle for position and avoid those above them in the pecking order. Of course, separate lettuce was provided to those who cannot be near the rooster.

Just a minute of my girls eating a head of lettuce I skewered to the ground. I love all the little cameos as they circle for position and avoid those above them in the pecking order. Of course, separate lettuce was provided to those who cannot be near the rooster.
#petchickens #chickendrama #chickentreats #crazythingschickenpeopledo #iceberglettuce #SicilianButtercup #silkie #PolishChicken #snackcircle #petrooster #EvilRoo

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Violet and the rooster are enemies. The rooster and I are enemies. Violet shall be protected. Keep your distance tiny rooster. I have the hose.

Violet and the rooster are enemies. The rooster and I are enemies. Violet shall be protected. Keep your distance tiny rooster. I have the hose.
#VioletZindars #Cochin #petchicken #Mygirl #silkierooster #SoniaSotomayor #swornenemies #peckingorder

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This is new. Let's call it terraced dust bathing. Normally they just fight about who gets to stand on top of the dirt pile but today they are digging themselves baths. If you have a compost pile you really should have chicken helpers. Their sworn enemy is The Pile. Over time they can easily take a five foot pile to the ground.

This is new. Let’s call it terraced dust bathing. Normally they just fight about who gets to stand on top of the dirt pile but today they are digging themselves baths. If you have a compost pile you really should have chicken helpers. Their sworn enemy is The Pile. Over time they can easily take a five foot pile to the ground.
#petchicken #dustbath #silkie #WhiteLacedRedCornish #donnamartin #gloriavanderbuilt #wilgefortis #brycedallashoward #Gretchen #weeds #happychickens #compostpile

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Whatever is eating my tomatoes missed a few! I've got a and a few to enjoy. Thanks for sharing squirrel-assisted-raccoons or bird-aided-possums.

Whatever is eating my tomatoes missed a few! I’ve got a #LemonBoy and a few #ChocolateCherryTomatoes to enjoy. Thanks for sharing squirrel-assisted-raccoons or bird-aided-possums.
#zone7b #homegrowntomatoes #yardtotable #tinyfarmer #harvest #eatlocal