This weeks preps check-in

[Danil54grl]

First 'date' hunny and I had was kayak across the main river and go back into the slews. Paddled around for hours! My first attempt & it was a little never racking crossing the ship channel. Those motorized ships and boats give off some big wake.

 

[Brent S]

I got the second half of the greenhouse planted today. I’m putting most of the tomatoes inside this year, and planted lettuces, green peppers and cabbages. I also expanded the asparagus area. This year it’s producing well for the first time as it’s about three years old now. I did just see that something is nibbling on the reddish leaves. Time to use some kind of pesticide I guess. I at least do my best to keep it minimal at least.

 

[Proud Prepper]

I got the second half of the greenhouse planted today. I’m putting most of the tomatoes inside this year, and planted lettuces, green peppers and cabbages. I also expanded the asparagus area. This year it’s producing well for the first time as it’s about three years old now. I did just see that something is nibbling on the reddish leaves. Time to use some kind of pesticide I guess. I at least do my best to keep it minimal at least.

I have never grown asparagus and I love them, so let me know how to grow them. Watch those catapillers. Try using castile soap mixed with cayenne pepper and water. I will post some natural pesticides online soon.

 

[Brent S]

If you plant seed it takes about three years for it to start producing. Patience really pays off here. Once it starts though it will produce year after year from now on. You can get the root balls at most feed and big box stores that will start producing the next year after planting. Just mix composted cow manure in the soil and plant either seeds or root balls to start it, but once it’s established it’s really tough and takes no maintenance. My kind of plant! I eat it fresh while still in the garden and it has so much more flavor than anything from a store. Spritzed with olive oil and mozzarella cheese, baked lightly in the oven and you’re in heaven.

 

[jontte]

added this to my medic bag,it's helluwa more easy to evac someone with this than carry the body if you have a buddy or two with you

 

[Danil54grl]

If you plant seed it takes about three years for it to start producing. Patience really pays off here. Once it starts though it will produce year after year from now on. You can get the root balls at most feed and big box stores that will start producing the next year after planting. Just mix composted cow manure in the soil and plant either seeds or root balls to start it, but once it’s established it’s really tough and takes no maintenance. My kind of plant! I eat it fresh while still in the garden and it has so much more flavor than anything from a store. Spritzed with olive oil and mozzarella cheese, baked lightly in the oven and you’re in heaven.

Wrapped with prosciutto. . . Italian dry cured ham basically. That is yummy!

 

[Brent S]

Wrapped with prosciutto. . . Italian dry cured ham basically. That is yummy!

Hmmm. Prosciutto and shredded mozzarella . I’m in!

 

[Maverick]

Ordered 250rnds 180gr 40S&W Gold Dot and 450rnds IMI 62gr M855

Sales all over the place plus free shipping, couldn't pass up.

 

[Brent S]

Got half the main garden planted. I believe I am going to take it easy the rest of the day. It is incredibly perfect weather today, the fruit trees are blooming and everything is turning green again. Sometimes it’s good to just enjoy what’s around you.

 

[Danil54grl]

I'm just waiting on stuff to finish seeding. Then I can finish plantng. Next will be the sweet potatoes. I may do some southern bean but would rather wait till later summer because I already have so many in storage. Maybe I can do some more tomatoes or peppers

 

[Danil54grl]

Hunny and I ended up going to the state fair this afternoon which meant I didn't have to cook and we saw a lot of old police buddies. My favorite exhibit s are always the quilts and criters.

 

[Brent S]

I’m spending half the day working on the kids house today.we are setting a toilet, installing the vanity, and finishing up the plumbing for all of it. We set 90% of the kitchen cabinets last week and will finish them too. They have all the appliances now except for the dishwasher too. They are so excited to get moved in finally. We’ve been on this project for about 1.5 yrs now. Some may say that’s too long, but we’ve done it as we could afford it and that sure beats a thirty year mortgage.hopefully by the end of the month they can officially move in.
I bought two slabs of ribs and two rotisserie chickens for our Easter meal today. Even though we are taking a working holiday I like to celebrate with food every chance I get!

 

[Arcticdude]

The wife bought a new 4 wheeler yesterday. It's a 700 Yamaha. Now she doesn't have to borrow mine any more.
Last week I brought home almost a half mile of field fencing to finish the pig pasture and another truck load of pressure treated fence posts.
Most of our western fence line and much of the south line is clear of snow. The higher elevation fences are still buried.
Our gravel pit is pretty much thawed out, so I can start hauling gravel to fill the sections of road that washed out.
I can take the chains off the tractor today. Spring is here! The creeks are ice free but are running to high for fishing. It'll be another month or two before the lakes up here will be ice free.

 

[Psalm7]

Im on vacation this week , really just a staycation working around the house. Got the garden tilled today . Its to wet so its really just broken up couple more tills and ready to plant . Big frost predicted in the morning for this area so Im not that far behind with the garden .

 

[Brent S]

I just tilled in manure into three more rows in the main garden. So much for going small and manageable this year... I will figure out what to plant tomorrow. I know some peanuts are going in one, and I really want some yellow squash and zucchini. I am still planning to make about five mounds for some melons too.

 

[WGregMiller]

Told y’all I am all powerful.

Today it was 81 degrees and really windy. Stormy tonight, possible 60mph winds, hail, yada yada. Tomorrow, 52 degrees, 33 tomorrow night. More rain Friday night, 47 degrees Saturday and 31 Saturday night.

At least the rain should clear some of the frickin pollen out of the air.

 

[Psalm7]

Told y’all I am all powerful.

Today it was 81 degrees and really windy. Stormy tonight, possible 60mph winds, hail, yada yada. Tomorrow, 52 degrees, 33 tomorrow night. More rain Friday night, 47 degrees Saturday and 31 Saturday night.

At least the rain should clear some of the frickin pollen out of the air.

Being just North East of You We get the same bands of Weather You get . I think Robinj is a little further North also . These storms can get rough , we will see .

 

[WGregMiller]

Being just North East of You We get the same bands of Weather You get . I think Robinj is a little further North also . These storms can get rough , we will see .

I’m not expecting much other than wind. It sure is blowing here. And sunny, which isn’t a good thing.

 

[Brent S]

We have weds night at 39degs, but overall nothing too severe. I know I’m not out of the woods yet, but don’t thing I’ll have to replant stuff. Still have my fingers crossed though.

 

[Brent S]

Cool, I got my passport today. First one I’ve ever had, and it is a really satisfying feeling knowing I can travel anywhere now. Well, almost anywhere, I believe Cuba is off the list here again. Sucks too as I really would love to take a long weekend there and sample the food and sights. Of course getting the time off to go anywhere is a buggar too now. Oh well, it’s not a perfect world. Still, I’m eager to get my first stamp on this thing before too long. As far as prepping goes, I am glad to have it just in case I ever do need to bug out somewhere. I am sure the Jews never imagined they would have to try and escape Germany either..... seriously, I can’t imagine anywhere better to bug out that would be better than where I am now, but at least I have another option now.