what i learned today

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Originally Posted by trax

fine, consider the missy withdrawn Nell 4x4 doesn't mean much when all four wheels are up in the air either...you said yourself nobody out there at 3:30 in the morning...so...please....be careful

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LOL I will trax :D

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Originally Posted by Nativedude

1.) I learned that when I moved to the remote back country, I was really alone. While it is great, for the most part, there are those times that "cabin fever" sets in. While I do many things, outdoor chores, activities, wildlife sightseeing, etc. on a daily basis, I do wish that I had someone to share the beauty and enjoyment that I have and see in my life everyday. ;)

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Nativedude, going for #3 ?????????????????? Defiantly cabin fever has set in. :-)

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Originally Posted by Gray Wolf

Nativedude, going for #3 ?????????????????? Defiantly cabin fever has set in. :-)

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Brave man!:D

i learned that you can still pull the lettuce out of the garden even in december after all this snow, just peel off the outer layers that are frost bit and use the centres, makes a good salad..

kale,collard,and mustard greens are also good from the garden in the winter, WE.Didnt know lettuce would still be growing this time of year though,what kind is it? Still got some green onions going strong out there too.

my father in law is italian he called it something i can't remember i'll see him this week and write it down

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Originally Posted by wareagle69

my father in law is italian he called it something i can't remember i'll see him this week and write it down

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Cool,I love planting stuff that will continue to grow into the winter,fresh is always better than buying at the store.

the wife says it's called radicchio i don't know if that's Italian or English name

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Originally Posted by wareagle69

the wife says it's called radicchio i don't know if that's Italian or English name

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Sounds Italian,but I could be wrong,will have to give it a try and see how well it grows here. Thanks WE.

http://www.foodreference.com/html/artlettuce.html

Today I learned you can make char cloth using a soup can and a vegetable can, thanks to Gray Wolf. I also learned the entire world seems to have stopped carrying wooden strike anywhere matches. Matches for cryin' out loud!

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Originally Posted by Rick

Today I learned you can make char cloth using a soup can and a vegetable can, thanks to Gray Wolf. I also learned the entire world seems to have stopped carrying wooden strike anywhere matches. Matches for cryin' out loud!

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Strike anywhere matches can be found at; Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer (out west), Meijer Thrifty Acres (out east), and a lot of grocery stores.

I buy up 2 or 3 cases of them when I visit my family for the holidays and take them back with me.

As crazy at it sounds, Wally World didn't have them. I hit two grocery stores and no luck. All safety matches. Strike on the box type. I have a couple of other places to try today. I'm sure I'll find them, I just have to keep looking.

Thanks for the info. !

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Originally Posted by Rick

As crazy at it sounds, Wally World didn't have them. I hit two grocery stores and no luck. All safety matches. Strike on the box type. I have a couple of other places to try today. I'm sure I'll find them, I just have to keep looking.

Thanks for the info. !

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If you don't find them let me know as we have a chain store called "Farm King" that sells them for a buck a box. We can figure out a way to get some to you. Nobody else has them around here, go figure.:confused:

I hit Dollar General this morning and I'm going to Farm and Fleet this afternoon. I'm looking for matches and paraffin not the Holy Grail.

i learned that a 250' driveway covered in snow in hard to back out of at 0 dark thirty so i shoveled off a turn around to be able to drive straight out in the dark, mrs wareagle sure likes it..

Wareagle. Son, you started off wrong. You should have complained about your bad back and your lambago, trick knee, and bad ankle. Now you've got the little Mrs. knowin' you can do a good job. She's gonna expect that from now on.

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Originally Posted by Rick

I hit Dollar General this morning and I'm going to Farm and Fleet this afternoon. I'm looking for matches and paraffin not the Holy Grail.

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Farm & Fleet is a lot like Farm King, so you might find the S.A. matches there. Wal-Mart sells parafin with their canning supplies and over in the food section. Ask an Associate.:cool:

I hit Tractor Supply no luck. I went out on the web and it looks like everyone is complaining about not being able to find them. Get this. It turns out some states have outlawed their sale because they are an ingredient in some home made bomb on the internet. Heathens! I sent Blue Diamond (which is now Jarden Home Brands) an email. We'll see what they say. I may have to start stocking up on 'em. I did find a web site for making your own matches, though.

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/7...cbccdrcrd.html

Any chemistry majors on here?

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Originally Posted by wareagle69

i learned that a 250' driveway covered in snow in hard to back out of at 0 dark thirty so i shoveled off a turn around to be able to drive straight out in the dark, mrs wareagle sure likes it..

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hit the ditch enough times and it just becomes a way wider driveway. You have to explain to Mrs. Wareagle that the good Lord put it there and come spring He'll take it away again. LOL.