Today, we discuss all the things I learned the hard way through my first two winters with a well system in Tennessee. We will also cover our usual Monday segments!
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Listener Feedback from Brian
I wanted to let you know your episode resonated with me since I never know what to say on this subject of death either. Whenever we pass around a condolences card at work most people will write "Sorry for your loss." I prefer "Let the good memories get you through this tough time." I remember feeling exhausted after my mom's time on hospice. I hope you are getting some time to relax and reflect especially with the traveling you were having to do to support your family.
On the subject of heart, I used one of my pig hearts in chili last year. I called it "Heartburn" the meat never got soft it was firm even after simmering overnight. Most of the kidneys I eat are from smaller animals which turn out awesome when cooked in a roasting pan. Pig kidneys deep fried while you are rendering lard is pretty good. Cubed up and lightly floured is good too.
Take care and keep up the great shows.
Livestream Schedule
Tuesday Live at 9:30AM Central
Friday 9:30AM Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
Weekly Shopping Report
We skipped Home Depot this week, but the online price of a 2x4x8 has gone up 20c to $3.85.
Aldi had neither the old nor the new varieties of wet cat food. We'll just dip into our stock a little this week. We found everything else we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.76 (-); whole milk: $2.92; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.59; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.39 (+).
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Frugality Tip
Operation Independence
Main topic of the Show: Maintaining Your Well Through Winter
Someone asked how important a whole house generator is now that they live in the country on a well and power goes out.
Define your goal - is it having water or having running water because storage is practically free
Simple and cheap options
Generator thoughts
Winter Well Maintenance Considerations
All in all what you do in year one depends on budget and priorities - but I find the problem isn't usually that power went out and I have no water. It is more that something happens in the system and when I did not understand the system, it could take days to remedy even with the help of a professional because a plumber/ electrician mix cant always drop everything and come to a place way out in the country. And all plumbers are not created equal.
So time to man up and learn about well systems this year while you also cover things you know can go wrong.
Welcome to country living!
Make it a great week!
GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.
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