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Around the Campfire – More Animal Attacks!

July 11, 2012

Since my last Around the Campfire I got some emails from people saying they were nervous about the “increase” in animal attacks on people. I’m not sure if there is an increase or not as in my four decades on Earth I’ve … Continue reading →

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Eat the Weeds Episode 136: Blueberries and Huckleberries

July 6, 2012

A lot of people have taken to foraging as a hobby these days, and with the prices of berries in the store reaching criminal levels berries of all kinds are becoming the favorite target for the forager. “Green” Deane from … Continue reading →

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Around the Campfire – Pulp Adventure Edition

June 28, 2012

We can all claim that like George Sears we like to hunt, trap and wander for peace of mind but admit it – we all want adventure. In all my wanderings in cities, towns and woods I always secretly hoped … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Grow Store Bought Potatoes – The Myth That Costs You Money

June 26, 2012

That handsome plant in between my goat horn pepper plant I started in the Spring and my four year old fig tree is a purple potato plant I started about two weeks ago. I did not start it from a … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Men

June 25, 2012

Someone posted this documentary over at Natural Bushcraft and I am glad they did. I remember seeing bits and pieces of this a couple of years ago and it’s an excellent little film that gives a great overview of the … Continue reading →

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