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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

On another homestead list, a thread came up about New Year's
Resolutions, and I thought it might be fun to do it here, too.
Here's my list:
 1. Build more permanent raised beds, (3+)additional metal sided beds
 2. Build compost box/raised bed container out of pallets and wind
shelter for growing bananas (still haven't decided on a variety Rob, but
working on it!)
 3. Rehab old chicken coop for securely raising turkeys to be acquired
in the Spring along with geese and a few more ducks, hopefully Muscovies
 4. Remodel bathroom.  It'd be great to have real lights and something
other than a plywood vanity that looks like it came out of the barn. :)
 5. Repair engines for the following: old pressure washer (off
Freecycle), go kart (to be used in lieu of a 4-wheeler or tractor to
pull things); shredder carbeurator cleanout for creating leaf mulch/mold
 6. Acquire some old moldy round bales for use in the garden
 7. Prescribed burn with Forest Service to clear deadfall in woods
 8. Create silvopasture for future income with Pawlonia, Chestnuts,
Black Walnuts, and Christmas trees, variety to be determined later.
 9. Redesign wood storage area-put wood on pallets instead of between 
stumps
 10. Reroof greenhouse
 11. Pork supply is running low, so acquire weaner pigs next fall to
raise over winter. (Reduces smell, tills land, etc.)
 12. Go fishing enough to provide at least one meal a week from local 
catch.
I know there will be other things, like the re-introduction of possibly
a doe and a wether, but for now, this is master goal list.

Bev
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Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm   Sleep well tonight, for somewhere in the
ocean's depths, MY son is protecting YOUR freedom.