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I wanted to pass along this pic as we just started using our new Nutri Bullet (blender). I’ve read some bad reviews due to leaking, blade rust and the tabs breaking on the lids. It’s pretty convenient having the … Continue reading
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Well, after 6 weeks of being “Chilangos”, as Mexico City residents are called, we’ve begun to settle into life here. It hasn’t been easy, but Claudia’s boss did cushion the blow by providing a furnished apartment with most of the … Continue reading
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If there is one thing that embodies or defines the spirit of summer in the south for me, it is the simple tomato. Gardening is in my blood, a gift from my dad. The same garden plot outside my kitchen window has produced food for … Continue reading
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This morning we woke to another unseasonably cool summer morning. A cold front moved through the area back on Monday and brought north winds that delighted us all. Until, that is, the unrelenting force of the Gulf of Mexico realized the error … Continue reading
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Whistling duck wading in wetland This morning, Claudia and I walked the wetland trail. The tall grass on the trail was wet with dew, making the walk a bit uncomfortable for us. That moisture was just what the doctor ordered for … Continue reading
This morning Claudia, Domino and I paddled Deep Bayou in the Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. An unseasonably cool morning prompted us up early to get in a quick paddle before starting the days work activities. We saw a lot … Continue reading
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Previous posts described the sawmill slabbing attachment in detail. http://barrackfarms.com/wordpress/lucas-sawmill-slabbing-attachment/ Here we have a rustic coffee table design made entirely from slabs cut with the sawmill last summer. After rough cutting with the chain saw, the curves in the base … Continue reading
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After 3 years in storage, some of the first white and red oak I processed through the sawmill has been converted into this variation on a traditional workbench design for woodworking. It features a super heavy “L” shaped end vice … Continue reading
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I’ve currently got a good selection of air dried oak (red & white) and hickory slabs, large beams and lumber for your woodworking projects . Please contact me at barrackfarms@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing wood. I’ve included some … Continue reading
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Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Mexico City on a work related trip. It’s one of the most incredible places on the planet. Its massive size and a population over 20 million makes it one of the very largest … Continue reading
