Year: 2019

Jesse’s Instagram

Vi, it's time to get up. No. Violet, I need to put more straw in there. Get up! Hell no. Violet Zindars! I made you that special rooster free zone and I can take it away. Try me lady. Fine Vi. I will carefully place extra straw gently around your giant puffy self to keep you warm without disturbing you. Approved.

Vi, it’s time to get up.
No.
Violet, I need to put more straw in there. Get up!
Hell no.
Violet Zindars! I made you that special rooster free zone and I can take it away.
Try me lady.
Fine Vi. I will carefully place extra straw gently around your giant puffy self to keep you warm without disturbing you.
Approved.
#petchicken #Cochin #silverlacedcochin #sideeye #violetZ #spoiledrotten #spoiledchickens #happyhens

Jesse’s Instagram

I goosed my chicken! And she is SUPER offended! That shocked look on her beak is priceless! (Really she makes that face anytime I try to touch her. I was just trying to get her to look at the camera but she acts like I'm a murderer.) Wilga is finally getting her beard back and I need pictures!

I goosed my chicken! And she is SUPER offended! That shocked look on her beak is priceless! (Really she makes that face anytime I try to touch her. I was just trying to get her to look at the camera but she acts like I’m a murderer.) Wilga is finally getting her beard back and I need pictures!
#salmonfaverolle #wilgefortis #petchicken #backyardpoultry #goosed #beardedlady #beardedchickens #comb #farmherfriday #backyardchickens

Aaron’s Instagram

I won't be the first 404 Unimog running 46in tires but I think I'll be breaking new ground with these military two piece wheels. Should be about the heaviest wheel and tire combo available... Shipping weight for 5 wheels and tires was just over 1600lb and that's before I make adapter plates and add probably 75lb of nuts and bolts. I'll probably never see 55mph again till I'm running some boost.

I won’t be the first 404 Unimog running 46in tires but I think I’ll be breaking new ground with these military two piece wheels. Should be about the heaviest wheel and tire combo available… Shipping weight for 5 wheels and tires was just over 1600lb and that’s before I make adapter plates and add probably 75lb of nuts and bolts. I’ll probably never see 55mph again till I’m running some boost.
#unimog404 #unimog #mercedes #mercedesbenz #4×4 #steelsoldiers

Aaron’s Instagram

I won't be the first 404 Unimog running 46in tires but I think I'll be breaking new ground with these military two piece wheels. Should be about the heaviest wheel and tire combo available... Shipping weight for 5 wheels and tires was just over 1600lb and that's before I make adapter plates and add probably 75lb of nuts and bolts. I'll probably never see 55mph again till I'm running some boost.

I won’t be the first 404 Unimog running 46in tires but I think I’ll be breaking new ground with these military two piece wheels. Should be about the heaviest wheel and tire combo available… Shipping weight for 5 wheels and tires was just over 1600lb and that’s before I make adapter plates and add probably 75lb of nuts and bolts. I’ll probably never see 55mph again till I’m running some boost.
#unimog404 #unimog #mercedes #mercedesbenz #4×4 #steelsoldiers

Jesse’s Instagram

All my lettuces are droopy! It's been below freezing for several hours every night and it is taking a toll on my chicken snacks garden. It's kind of pretty though.

All my lettuces are droopy! It’s been below freezing for several hours every night and it is taking a toll on my chicken snacks garden. It’s kind of pretty though.
#swisschard #brightlights #arugula #zone7b #zone7 #gardeningingeorgia #frozenveggies #growyourown #frozen

Jesse’s Instagram

Expecting a hard freeze here in Georgia so I picked a few more of my broccoli heads. I know the plants will be ok but I don't usually like the texture of frozen-in-the-yard brocoli.

Expecting a hard freeze here in Georgia so I picked a few more of my broccoli heads. I know the plants will be ok but I don’t usually like the texture of frozen-in-the-yard brocoli.
#zone7b #Broccoli #homegrown #tinyfarmer #farmtotable #yardtotable #gardeningingeorgia #freshveggies

Jesse’s Instagram

So, there were seven total mice caught over about a week. I haven't caught one in three days so I think we're out of mice! The family now lives in the woods about a mile away. I hope they are happy, healthy and have forgotten where I live. Martin & Martina were adorable houseguests but they did leave a mess behind.

So, there were seven total mice caught over about a week. I haven’t caught one in three days so I think we’re out of mice! The family now lives in the woods about a mile away. I hope they are happy, healthy and have forgotten where I live. Martin & Martina were adorable houseguests but they did leave a mess behind.
#mouse #housemouse #GwinnettCounty #humanetrap #petmouse

Jesse’s Instagram

Meet Martina! This little home invader enjoys organic cashew butter, my silverware drawer, and now, the woods a mile from my house. Hopefully she has reunited with her husband Martin and they are glad to be out in the world. I've reset the trap but I feel like she was the last one.

Meet Martina! This little home invader enjoys organic cashew butter, my silverware drawer, and now, the woods a mile from my house. Hopefully she has reunited with her husband Martin and they are glad to be out in the world. I’ve reset the trap but I feel like she was the last one.
#mousetrap #housemouse #martinthemouse #martinandmartina #zone7b #cleanedallday #humanetrap

Jesse’s Instagram

Tablescape! Anyone know how long cut camellias will last? The rocks are from my trip out west last year. (Collected near national parks but not IN national parks. That's a no-no.) One of my girls is featured in the @mcmurray_hatchery catalog this year! Bryce is on page 10. #

Tablescape!
Anyone know how long cut camellias will last? The rocks are from my trip out west last year. (Collected near national parks but not IN national parks. That’s a no-no.) One of my girls is featured in the @mcmurray_hatchery catalog this year! Bryce is on page 10.
#Camellia #rockcollection #petchickens #tablescapes #cutflowers #

Jesse’s Instagram

Did you know that mice can growl? This little doe-eyed menace has been invading my kitchen for about a week. I cornered him behind the garbage can a few days ago with the idea of catching him under a cup (it's worked before!) and he growled at me! Like grrrrrrrrr! Silly mouse! So, I finally got the humane trap set up (with organic cashew butter because that's what I had) and two hours later this adorable vermin was caught! He growled at me though the viewing window! His name is Martin and he now lives in the woods about a mile away. Good luck Martin! You'll do Grrrrrr-eat!

Did you know that mice can growl?
This little doe-eyed menace has been invading my kitchen for about a week. I cornered him behind the garbage can a few days ago with the idea of catching him under a cup (it’s worked before!) and he growled at me! Like grrrrrrrrr! Silly mouse!
So, I finally got the humane trap set up (with organic cashew butter because that’s what I had) and two hours later this adorable vermin was caught! He growled at me though the viewing window!
His name is Martin and he now lives in the woods about a mile away. Good luck Martin! You’ll do Grrrrrr-eat!
#mouse #housemouse #mouseinthehouse #petmouse #martinthemouse #mouserelocation #humanetrap #tonythetiger

Jesse’s Instagram

So many Camellias! I read online that I can cut these for an arrangement. I think I'll wander around to the back side and collect a few tomorrow.

So many Camellias! I read online that I can cut these for an arrangement. I think I’ll wander around to the back side and collect a few tomorrow.
#Camellia #pinkcamellia #zone7b #gardener #gardeningingeorgia #camellias

Jesse’s Instagram

I did not even know my garden was growing broccoli heads! I thought we were just getting leaves in this batch. Upon closer examination, these four were chosen for dinner and there are at least six more in the works! Yeah!

I did not even know my garden was growing broccoli heads! I thought we were just getting leaves in this batch. Upon closer examination, these four were chosen for dinner and there are at least six more in the works! Yeah!
#wintergarden #Broccoli #zone7b #mastergardener #gardener #yardtotable #eatlocal #growyourown #organicgardening

Jesse’s Instagram

Donna, you're a dirtball. Why must you take a in the mud? How did you get straw stuck to your chest? Yes, you're gorgeous. Continue being your best self.

Donna, you’re a dirtball. Why must you take a #dirtbath in the mud? How did you get straw stuck to your chest? Yes, you’re gorgeous. Continue being your best self.
#silkies #partridgesilkie #petchickens #posedown #dirtybird #backyardchickens #GwinnettCounty

Aaron’s Instagram

Here's to finding great new roads, both real & metaphorical, in 2019.

Here’s to finding great new roads, both real & metaphorical, in 2019.
#bighornnationalforest #wyoming #mountains #roadtrip #roadtrip2018 #mercedes #mercedesbenz #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #humandrivingassociation

Aaron’s Instagram

Here's to finding great new roads, both real & metaphorical, in 2019.

Here’s to finding great new roads, both real & metaphorical, in 2019.
#bighornnationalforest #wyoming #mountains #roadtrip #roadtrip2018 #mercedes #mercedesbenz #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #humandrivingassociation

Jesse’s Instagram

This is Henri the Heron. He lives at He's been visiting for more than a decade! Do I have any way of knowing it's a boy bird? No. Is it really the same bird year after year? I don't know. Is it possible I see different birds and call them all Henri? Yes, it's possible but that isn't how I tell the story. Happy New Year Henri! #

This is Henri the Heron. He lives at #TribbleMillPark. He’s been visiting for more than a decade! Do I have any way of knowing it’s a boy bird? No. Is it really the same bird year after year? I don’t know. Is it possible I see different birds and call them all Henri? Yes, it’s possible but that isn’t how I tell the story. Happy New Year Henri!
#heron #GwinnettCounty #birdwatching #tribblemill #5k #happynewyear #