Category: Skills
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The Weekly Feast – Leftover Turkey Hash
I’m not a huge fan of hash, to be honest. However, I am a BIG fan of using up leftovers. The other day when it was hot, I used our Westinghouse to cook up a whole turkey (it was small, only 15 lbs or so). I’ve been using it in sandwiches and salads since last…
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Changing EDC
Last year, I purchased a Sig P365 XMacro. This is the “large” version of the P365, longer barrel, and a 17 round mag. It turns out that my nephew wanted the same pistol, having looked at mine, he offered to buy it. Being a good uncle, I sold it to him at my cost, plus…
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Prepping – Gadgets
So what I do, when I’m out and attending events, is I set up a historically inspired or historically accurate (depending on the event) encampment. I dress the part, I cook meals either inspired by or directly from recipes of the time period. While I’m not perfect, I try to be very aware of what’s…
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Flat, Straight and Square
Many years ago, I started to build a laminated wood workbench from hard maple. It was very slow-going. I think I have what I finished up in the rafters of the shop. It is only 9 inches wide. It is not smooth, it is not flat. It is unlikely to be straight, and it is…
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The Weekly Feast – Salmon a la Allyson
We love salmon in our home, and I cook it in a variety of different ways. This, however, is my “signature” recipe and it’s the one I get requests for most often. This salmon can be eaten with “the usual suspects” as sides (pasta/potato/rice, salad/steamed veg), or you can shred it after cooking and toss…
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My Part is Done
I’m sure you all are tired of reading about my vehicle troubles. I’m sure this won’t be the last post about it. Base problem, the truck is 15 years old. It was given a new frame, but it is starting to age out. Major safety issues: Right front wheel bearing is bad Left front wheel…
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50% done is half ass
This is filler as I’ve not looked at the news nor anything else on Friday. As I’m writing this at 1830 on Friday, my hands are almost as grease covered as the worker’s hands in the image. I’ve been up since 0700 and have been at work on the Truck since 0930. First stop, the…
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Prepping – Preparing the Mind
You can have the most guns, the biggest stockpile of rice and beans, and all the best shelter, and still not be prepared to survive. Mindset is the absolute most important thing you have to prepare for an emergency. Whether it’s a zombie apocalypse, a hostile nation bombing us, or a fire in your dryer…
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What Do I Do First?
Lumber has become expensive. A couple of 4x4s, some 2x4s and a 2×10, and I’m looking at painful amounts of money. Ouch. Which brings us to working to a goal: This cabinet will be knocked down and flat packed. We want this for events. All in all, it looks nice and will perform the functions…
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The Weekly Feast – Green Goddess Meatballs
I have always loved green goddess dressing. It’s creamy and refreshing, and so garlicky! This recipe teaches you how to make it yourself, and then uses it to make some delicious meatballs. I hope you like this as much as I do. Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove, peeled and smashed ½ cup Greek or cashew…