We went to the Market in the Senior Center today in Preston, initially under the misunderstanding that it only went till 1PM, so we were sure surprised when our daughter-in-law…
Author: The Lord of The Manor
Hairpin Lace Loom
Missus wanted about 20 hairpin lace looms to sell out of her shop. These are a simple tool consisting of two shafts held at a comfortable distance apart by two…
We Lost Aspen, the Llama Today
Over the last couple of days, I have noticed one of the llamas seemed a little aloof from his pen-mates. Nothing too serious, but he did not come last night…
The Story of a Christmas Candle and Stand
I have to begin with a piece of wood that has been milled from a locally harvested tree. Since I recover trees from a local dump, this means a pickup…
A Word of Warning on Goats
I am offering a somewhat trivial bit of advice on goats, and it is one you cannot tell about those born on your farm till they come along. But when…
Managing Our Trees
The tractor and I got to work on cleaning the tree debris up from the back yard yesterday. The wind kicked up and I could not take down the remaining…
Tree Progress
It was a close call. I thought I could get a notch to one side, then cut the other and get it to fall to the west. It closed on…
Trees and More
I took occasion yesterday to get in the tractor and warm it up, then bowl over the old dog pen that is out in the middle of the yard. It…
Candles and Things for Fayre
Yesterday and today, I have been busy making candles and today I prototyped a candle holder for Christmas. I have it saved and ready to make for next year, too….
Lakota the Billy Goat Has Died
I fed the goat last night, of that, I am sure. He was fine. He made noises no worse than his usual, but something about him has been bothering me,…