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Author Archives: Pithole Hermit
Spring Peepers at the gas well
As I approached the gas well down the road I heard the peep frogs and decided to try and record them. They usually stop as soon as someone gets nearby but this time they kept going for several minutes. https://youtu.be/O5hMyy935h0
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Vehicles. It’s always something
While I had the Jeep up replacing the ball joints I noticed the rear differential leaking very fast. The differential cover was rusted through. So today I replaced it. The new one is shiny but won’t stay that way long. … Continue reading
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Don’t be a pig
Almost every day I pick up trash along the road near my cabin. Not just on my property but any where I walk. Too many people are pigs! Here’s one days collection. Not all new. So I have made a … Continue reading
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The Gate
Every time I open or close the gate I think of the beginning of Grizzly Adams. Was he opening or closing it? If opening, he forgot to close it. If closing, the gate really doesn’t do anything.
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Work on the Jeep
A little warmer weather and sunshine means I have the chance to work on the Jeep. Ball joints aren’t easy to replace. Also a rotor and some welding.
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April Fools Garden
So I’m starting my garden a little later than I planned. But winter is holding on pretty long this year. I purchased non-hybrid seeds so I can get more seeds for next year. If they grow. Today I started some … Continue reading
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Welding
There have been many times on the homestead when I would like to have been able to fabricate metal items. There is a lot of old metal pipes, rods and plates in the woods from old oil wells. Well, I … Continue reading
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Rainbow Sun Dogs
I looked up earlier and saw a strange rainbow light in the sky. Then I looked at the other side of the sun. They are sun dogs. I’ve never seen rainbow sun dogs before.
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Still here
Yes. I’m still here. Just taking a break during the winter. Not much to say. Cut firewood. Build a fire. Cook meals. Read. And write. Things will pick up real fast, real soon.
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The tarp shed is FINISHED!!!
And I mean finished. We got about a foot of snow last night and the tarp shed just couldn’t take it. After Before At least all my tools are protected underneath. I will be building a solid wooden shed when … Continue reading
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