Another one in the tank

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We had another “brew day” yesterday and Claudia & I were joined by some fellow brew club members – Juan & Chesa and Pete.  As we are just getting back in to brewing and have a million questions, these guys … Continue reading

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Respite from the City

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At times, being in the middle of a city of 25 million can be suffocating – in every sense of the word.  Especially after spending the last 12 years on 17 acres way out in the country.  Mexico City is … Continue reading

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Mexican Beer

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Mexico has long been known for excellent beer.  The first commercial brewery was set up near Mexico city back in 1543 by a guy named Alfonso de Herrero.  Fast forward until much later when Mexico went through a major expansion of … Continue reading

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Jamaica Market, Flowers & the Nutri Bullet

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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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Mexico City / Tepotzlan / Ajusco

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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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Summer in Mississippi

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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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On the trail

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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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Spring Pics

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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

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Paddling Panther Swamp

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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Rustic coffee table made from sawmill slabs

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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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