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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 
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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 #

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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

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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!
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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 #

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While you're all taking down your Christmas trees, I'm letting nature decorate this bush! This is nearly in full bloom and I'm desperate for some sunshine to highlight it! It is at least 12 feet tall. 12 feet of pink blooms and dark, glossy foliage! I applaud the ornament choices. Should I put a star on the top?

While you’re all taking down your Christmas trees, I’m letting nature decorate this bush! This #Camellia is nearly in full bloom and I’m desperate for some sunshine to highlight it! It is at least 12 feet tall. 12 feet of pink blooms and dark, glossy foliage! I applaud the ornament choices. Should I put a star on the top?
#christmasdecorations #pinkcamellia #zone7b #nature #Georgia #gardeningingeorgia #christmastree #perennials #evergreen #coldhardy

Jesse’s Instagram

Becky with the Good Hair is killing it! Giant bouffant, full beard and looong tail feathers. All it took was four months of private quarters and protecting her full time from her feather-plucking sisters. NBD.

Becky with the Good Hair is killing it! Giant bouffant, full beard and looong tail feathers. All it took was four months of private quarters and protecting her full time from her feather-plucking sisters. NBD.
#BuffLacedPolish #whitecrestedblackpolish #Cochin #petchicken #backyardpoultry #beardedlady #myflock #beautyqueen #freerangechickens

Aaron’s Instagram

wagon work wednesday - installed midcity engineering remote start, weistec engineering oversized transmission pan, front brake pads and snow tires.  These wheels are off a CLS550 and have a less aggressive backspacing vs my other silver set from a CLS55. All ready to head north for Christmas.

wagon work wednesday – installed midcity engineering remote start, weistec engineering oversized transmission pan, front brake pads and snow tires. These wheels are off a CLS550 and have a less aggressive backspacing vs my other silver set from a CLS55. All ready to head north for Christmas.
#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #weistec #weistecengineering #weistecwednesday #midcityengineering

Aaron’s Instagram

wagon work wednesday - installed midcity engineering remote start, weistec engineering oversized transmission pan, front brake pads and snow tires.  These wheels are off a CLS550 and have a less aggressive backspacing vs my other silver set from a CLS55. All ready to head north for Christmas.

wagon work wednesday – installed midcity engineering remote start, weistec engineering oversized transmission pan, front brake pads and snow tires. These wheels are off a CLS550 and have a less aggressive backspacing vs my other silver set from a CLS55. All ready to head north for Christmas.
#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #weistec #weistecengineering #weistecwednesday #midcityengineering

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All of this garbage was deposited on our road by jerks. Have you ever just been driving down quiet rural road and decided to throw trash out your window? I haven't but I guess I'm in the minority. I'm a little concerned about how many people seem to be drinking WHILE driving. The tub on the left is totally full of beer cans and tiny wine bottles. Most of the middle tub is bags of fast food wrappers. The rest is random trash. We also use the tractor to collect big things people toss like mattresses and furniture. I would guess we collect this much every month or so. Jerks.

All of this garbage was deposited on our road by jerks. Have you ever just been driving down quiet rural road and decided to throw trash out your window? I haven’t but I guess I’m in the minority. I’m a little concerned about how many people seem to be drinking WHILE driving. The tub on the left is totally full of beer cans and tiny wine bottles. Most of the middle tub is bags of fast food wrappers. The rest is random trash. We also use the tractor to collect big things people toss like mattresses and furniture. I would guess we collect this much every month or so. Jerks.
#leavenotrace #litter #rural #adoptaroad #GwinnettCounty #streetsweeper #thinklocal #smallfootprint #recycle #dontlitter

Aaron’s Instagram

I finally welded up a set of stainless muffler delete pipes for the wagon. Stock cats and resonators remain (annual emissions testing). It's a bit loud while in cold start but seems about perfect after that's done. With the band clamps I can swap to the stock mufflers in under 30 minutes, not that I'll ever do that 😎 Definitely a great way to wake up any m157 powered car.

I finally welded up a set of stainless muffler delete pipes for the wagon. Stock cats and resonators remain (annual emissions testing). It’s a bit loud while in cold start but seems about perfect after that’s done. With the band clamps I can swap to the stock mufflers in under 30 minutes, not that I’ll ever do that 😎 Definitely a great way to wake up any m157 powered car.

#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #m157 #straightpiped #unimog #exhaust

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I finally welded up a set of stainless muffler delete pipes for the wagon. Stock cats and resonators remain (annual emissions testing). It's a bit loud while in cold start but seems about perfect after that's done. With the band clamps I can swap to the stock mufflers in under 30 minutes, not that I'll ever do that 😎 Definitely a great way to wake up any m157 powered car.

I finally welded up a set of stainless muffler delete pipes for the wagon. Stock cats and resonators remain (annual emissions testing). It’s a bit loud while in cold start but seems about perfect after that’s done. With the band clamps I can swap to the stock mufflers in under 30 minutes, not that I’ll ever do that 😎 Definitely a great way to wake up any m157 powered car.

#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63samg #e63s #e63swagon #m157 #straightpiped #unimog #exhaust

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during our 2018 road trip out west. We're loading up the wagon and heading to New England next summer with to raise money for Camp Sunshine. Our team donation link is in my bio.

#bonnevillesaltflats during our 2018 road trip out west. We’re loading up the wagon and heading to New England next summer with #rallynorthamerica to raise money for Camp Sunshine. Our team donation link is in my bio.
#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63s #e63samg #e63swagon

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during our 2018 road trip out west. We're loading up the wagon and heading to New England next summer with to raise money for Camp Sunshine. Our team donation link is in my bio.

#bonnevillesaltflats during our 2018 road trip out west. We’re loading up the wagon and heading to New England next summer with #rallynorthamerica to raise money for Camp Sunshine. Our team donation link is in my bio.
#mercedes #mercedesbenz #amg #e63amg #e63wagon #e63 #e63s #e63samg #e63swagon

Jesse’s Instagram

Sonia the is always keeping an eye out! Currently growing a mean Mohawk after a molt, he is weirdly quiet. I think I have heard only a single crow this month!

Sonia the #EvilRoo is always keeping an eye out! Currently growing a mean Mohawk after a molt, he is weirdly quiet. I think I have heard only a single crow this month!
#silkies #silkierooster #oliveegger #polishchickens #BuffLacedPolish #beckywiththegoodhair #SoniaSotomayor #Gloria #petchicken #petrooster #backyardchickens

Jesse’s Instagram

Who has a handful of bugs and a bunch of new best friends? This girl!

Who has a handful of bugs and a bunch of new best friends? This girl!
#greedy #grabby #Bitey #starving #aggressive #petchickens #mealworms #silkies #salmonfaverolle #whitelacedredcornish #ruthbaderginsburg #wilgefortis #brycedallashoward

Jesse’s Instagram

The garden survives! Mid-December and all of the greens are thriving. The chickens will have snacks until spring for sure!

The garden survives! Mid-December and all of the greens are thriving. The chickens will have snacks until spring for sure!
#gardeningsuprises #wintergardening #zone7b #zone7 #heartygreens #mastergardener #lettuce #Broccoli #arugula #swisschard

Aaron’s Instagram

After a year off, we’re hitting the road again in 2019 with @rally_north_america .  Rally North America has raised over $1 Million for various charities over the last 10 years. Our team raised over $3,000 for Hope for the Warriors in 2017 and we would love to exceed that.

It’s the time of the year for giving so please make a tax deductible donation to Camp Sunshine today.  A link to our donation page is in my bio.

Please help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families attend Camp Sunshine!

This past year, more than 600 families from 46 states and 5 countries had the opportunity to regroup, reenergize and restore hope for their future at their lakefront retreat.  Each session Camp Sunshine hosts is disease specific so families have the opportunity to connect with others, perhaps for the first time since their child was diagnosed, who truly understand the challenges they face.

After a year off, we’re hitting the road again in 2019 with @rally_north_america .  Rally North America has raised over $1 Million for various charities over the last 10 years. Our team raised over $3,000 for Hope for the Warriors in 2017 and we would love to exceed that.

It’s the time of the year for giving so please make a tax deductible donation to Camp Sunshine today.  A link to our donation page is in my bio.

Please help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families attend Camp Sunshine!

This past year, more than 600 families from 46 states and 5 countries had the opportunity to regroup, reenergize and restore hope for their future at their lakefront retreat.  Each session Camp Sunshine hosts is disease specific so families have the opportunity to connect with others, perhaps for the first time since their child was diagnosed, who truly understand the challenges they face.

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After a year off, we’re hitting the road again in 2019 with @rally_north_america .  Rally North America has raised over $1 Million for various charities over the last 10 years. Our team raised over $3,000 for Hope for the Warriors in 2017 and we would love to exceed that.

It’s the time of the year for giving so please make a tax deductible donation to Camp Sunshine today.  A link to our donation page is in my bio.

Please help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families attend Camp Sunshine!

This past year, more than 600 families from 46 states and 5 countries had the opportunity to regroup, reenergize and restore hope for their future at their lakefront retreat.  Each session Camp Sunshine hosts is disease specific so families have the opportunity to connect with others, perhaps for the first time since their child was diagnosed, who truly understand the challenges they face.

After a year off, we’re hitting the road again in 2019 with @rally_north_america .  Rally North America has raised over $1 Million for various charities over the last 10 years. Our team raised over $3,000 for Hope for the Warriors in 2017 and we would love to exceed that.

It’s the time of the year for giving so please make a tax deductible donation to Camp Sunshine today.  A link to our donation page is in my bio.

Please help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families attend Camp Sunshine!

This past year, more than 600 families from 46 states and 5 countries had the opportunity to regroup, reenergize and restore hope for their future at their lakefront retreat.  Each session Camp Sunshine hosts is disease specific so families have the opportunity to connect with others, perhaps for the first time since their child was diagnosed, who truly understand the challenges they face.

Jesse’s Instagram

Oatmeal snack for the girls! It's getting below freezing at night so I have to go check the waterers in the morning. Since I'm going out anyway I figured I should bring treats! There was a second bowl on the other side of this area so that there was a chance of everyone getting some. However, Vi claimed it as her personal bowl.

Oatmeal snack for the girls! It’s getting below freezing at night so I have to go check the waterers in the morning. Since I’m going out anyway I figured I should bring treats! There was a second bowl on the other side of this area so that there was a chance of everyone getting some. However, Vi claimed it as her personal bowl.
#petchickens #oliveegger #silkies #salmonfaverolle #oatmeal #SicilianButtercup #backyardpoultry #EasterEgger #myflock

Jesse’s Instagram

Goodbye peppers! We finally had a freeze last week and it killed off the pepper plants. The rest of the winter garden is still going strong!

Goodbye peppers! We finally had a freeze last week and it killed off the pepper plants. The rest of the winter garden is still going strong!
#zone7b #gardeningingeorgia #bellpeppers #yellowpeppers #mastergardener #backyardgarden #farmtotable

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My Thanksgiving bushes are blooming! The big one is running a little behind schedule this year but should be in full bloom next week. Winter flowers are strange.

My Thanksgiving #Camellia bushes are blooming! The big one is running a little behind schedule this year but should be in full bloom next week. Winter flowers are strange.
#zone7b #camellias #mastergardener #wintergarden #winterinterest #gardeningingeorgia #glossyleaves

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366 days to 40. Time to get back at it with a 2000 calorie workout, fueled by apple pie for breakfast... If anyone wants to be my workout buddy on the myzones tracker let me know. They have a system that equals out points for people of different fitness levels. We have a new charity we're working with if there is interest to put together a contest with monetary penalties (to a good cause) as motivation 😎

366 days to 40. Time to get back at it with a 2000 calorie workout, fueled by apple pie for breakfast… If anyone wants to be my workout buddy on the myzones tracker let me know. They have a system that equals out points for people of different fitness levels. We have a new charity we’re working with if there is interest to put together a contest with monetary penalties (to a good cause) as motivation 😎