Recent content by Pastor Dave

Dogs were domesticated millenias ago to work and serve mankind. Whether it was herder cultures that stayed in place or ones that moved from spot to spot, the dogs were to protect man, herd, and possessions, not be pets. The working breeds that remain in countries with herds are very good at what...

We actually process huge 600-700 pound blocks of cheese from California and Wisconsin. So, we haven't felt effects of any milk shortage. Everything seems to be going well with production. I have heard my plant did well during the 2008 Recession in comparison to other businesses simply because...

1st Saturday off since Thanksgiving, so got to clean up instead of on a Sunday afternoon. Yeah!

Jam for Christmas from the Amish

Tonight we have Pizza King "an Indiana tradition" before Christmas Eve Service. Then we come home and have popcorn popped in bacon grease. That's an annual tradition too, and watch "A Christmas Story" while waiting for Santa's visit.

My team at work got called to conference room for a brief meeting after work. It was so my Lead could give us candy and a Christmas card. Part of what makes working 50+ hour weeks lately worth it. I work tomorrow and then have off til next Saturday. 2 of those days are personal days I took after...

I also prefer the doe or smaller bucks when it comes to meat.

I shouldn't have much startup costs other than a chain hoist and some fabricating in the barn to strengthen the rafters. I also would like to gut an old fridge to hang the carcass in. I suppose buying a side by side UTV with dump bed, winch, 4x4, and heated cab could apply to the start up cost. ;)

Tonight I drive I drive in the barn lot and see two does. One was good size. They trotted off and I went inside. When I came out I heard rustling so I stood still and a big buck walked into view. Once I get a spot fixed up to process, next year I stand a good chance to get some venison in the...

We had a large, artificial tree when we were at the parsonage. I could carry a chair over to my office from the livingroom, but now we do not have a good place to store upholstered furniture, so we got a skinny tree this year. 6-1/2 ft tall and only 16" around, prelit and in just 3 sections.

Been a spell since posting. Everyone and everything ok, just long work weeks going into Thanksgiving. Last day of a 4 day weekend. Due to how Christmas falls, I get less days off than Thanksgiving. Have to go back day after, but might be able to squeeze in a personal day on the 26th. Still...

Good to hear from you. I heard a pastor mention the vegetation and growth that doesn't appear on mountaintops where we prefer to be, but rather the lushness of the valley where we are always trying to get through or out of. May Blessings and growth come your family's way and be clearly evident...

@promiseacres, you might not be into baking lately, but we're still into eating, so get back at it... Lol

Did some clean up in the barn tonight before supper. I had decided to try not using catch pans a couple weeks ago to save time. I already have excess that gets shoveled and swept off the floor, so with goats coming in the future and will be on the same floor, figured I would give it a shot...

I am not an expert at freezing cheese, but I do know some that take it home in bulk and freeze it. They don't voice complaints, so I'm not sure how it holds up as it thaws. I'm sure the types do thaw different than others with various moisture content.