What an action-packed month October was! I'm feeling a little dazed, actually, in a good but exhausted way.
It's a good thing that the sky has rained buckets, filling streams, rivers and puddles, turning the pig and goat pastures into a mucky mess. It's a perfect time to sit by the wood stove fire and knit. And cook. And edit countless movie clips into our highlights-of-the-month movie.
You can watch it here. It's a fun one, containing some clips that might make you laugh out loud.
Fantastic! Love the sound track of the rain and no wonder. We get so little of it here. But today this will end. Forecast: 80% chance of Rain. Not showers. Rain. Also love the pigs running in slow motion! What a hoot! and then the dog. Bliss of a dog on a couch. And focus when waiting for a treat. Nice. Big sigh.
ReplyDeleteOh, yippie! I'm so glad you are finally getting rain! Rain, rain, rain!
DeleteLuke took the footage of the pigs running in slow mo. I can't stop laughing watching that. It's a little intimidating having these huge pigs run towards you, I tell ya!
I once was feeding a herd of about 30 horses in a windy downpour when they all turned as a unit and came running at us. So I know what you mean about stampeding pigs!
DeleteYes, I can now begin executing my plans for the winter garden and landscaping. Hurrah!
Loved the video.I came in from chores and working outside and sat down for a break. I enjoyed your video while taking a break. Made my break that much nicer!
ReplyDeleteYour dog reminds me of my dogs when sleeping and having there pup dreams, super cute.
I had a question about kraut. How long is the Kraut suppose to ferment for? I didn't know if there was a set time or not. Thanks.
Linda
Linda,
DeleteGlad you liked the video!
The sauerkraut ferments until it's done bubbling, which takes between 7 and 14 days or so depending on the temperature of where it's fermenting. I have a tutorial on my blog if you search "how to make sauerkraut", and I also teach an online course on fermenting if you want to check that out!
Thanks Corina.
ReplyDeleteMine is still bubbling so I will let it go a little while longer. I did check out your blog on how to make Kraut and it was a fantastic tutorial. I don't remember reading about how long to let it go. I guess I missed that part....oops. Thanks for clearing that up for me I was a little nervous about letting it go too long and ending up with something yucky.
My family is pure German on my dads side. I have all grandpas German school books. My mom side is Irish Scotch. I love Kraut and figured I had better learn how to make it the German way. I am so excited about doing this.
Next year when I am milking my goats full time again I am going to take your online course in cheese making.I have not had the best results and want to turn out a better product.I watched the intro for the class and it looks wonderful. That will be a gift to myself next year. Thanks for all your help.
Linda
I forgot to add. Love, love the sweater!!! That must have been hard to make with all the color changes. I have been trying to find one like that to buy. Absolutely beautiful! It really looks nice on you.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Thanks! It wasn't too hard to knit, but you are right, there are a lot of colors!
ReplyDelete