We're not homesteders as such, but we do live a simple life that is in touch with the cycle of work and rest is evident throughout nature. Our approach to living, based largely on the reduction of wants and a mostly non-monetary return from our organic horticulture, bee keeping and other sorts of labor. Were living the good life along the Mississippi river valley in north eastern Iowa.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017
HU HOT? MART CAN... COOK
Wednesday night was Stir Fry Night!
Veggies,Venison and Pork
Tonight's chef in action
Apple sauce with cinnamon and other goodies
Time to relax and have a cool one
The Solstice
Our camp is expanding
Day # 2 of class hanging out on campus
After class and getting Marty settled into camp, it was time for some fishing.
Presentation is everything
Pasta night
Enjoying the extra sunlight on the eve of the Summer Solstice.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
BACK TO AMES....YEAR 3!
Sunday Jace and I made our way out to Ames. To take our week long Bioethics class
With camp set, the next matter at hand was to lay a base. Cookie (me) threw together a lovely pairing of ground venison, baked beans, potato and toast along with an icy cool IPA or two.
This course was designed for educators who want to incorporate discussion of ethical issues into existing science courses. We created case studies designed to integrate ethical content in the science curriculum, and which might also be used to address such issues for extension audiences. The focus was on ethical issues in science education, including especially agricultural biotechnology.
7:30 am an hour and a half before class Jace and I were hard at it doing home work.
All work and no play. Makes Bob a dull and thirsty boy.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017
An Update
Last winter I tied one lure. I added a couple flicker spinners.
I said I would give you an update on how it worked.
My brothers and I got together once again for a camping and fishing weekend.
We weren't the only ones on the water
And we had guy repelling down the bluffs along side of us.
Steve noticed we had the same fishing technique. Although my filming technique left a little to be desired. I attempted get some video of Steve landing a nice trout but messed up and didn't get the footage, this time.
Brother Greg used Steve's fishing kayak. He has his own style too. :)
My fly worked on crappies.
Perch
Trout
& Large Mouth Bass.
We were low on fire wood the first morning, after fishing until just past 9 pm, as a lovely full moon came up. We stayed up late Friday getting caught up on each others lives, families and telling stories until well after midnight.
Friday, June 9, 2017
A Day In The Valley
Dry run,feeder
Ripples
Pools
Within days of their birth I counted six cygnets. Now, there looks to be four. Life is tough on the mill pond.
Not so tough, back home. Frosty mug Wednesday.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)