Nice water catchment system! We had zero luck with traditional gutters, as the sheets of ice ripped them off one by one. We'll try installing them lower and closer to the house next time to at least capture SOME of the melt.
One success: we have one gutter in front that runs to a barrel that feeds our underground cistern for flushing one of our toilets. That one continues to work. Hooray for small victories!
Snow is for young people. We didn't get much of it down along the Thompson, which is good because it meant we could remain active most of the winter. When are you going to start a trap line? Seems like you have most of the skills already.
I've thought about it actually, and snared a snowshoe hare the first winter here(I did a really bad job of tanning the hide, but it still has its hair!)
I think trapping is an excellent skill to know in case if shtf.
Snare lines are good. My wife had one on her family property when she was young. Having a routine to check it is the tough part. If you leave it too long the scavengers take over. It's good to have a few larger traps around though especially if you have chickens or rabbits because they will attract coyotes and bobcats.
Nice water catchment system! We had zero luck with traditional gutters, as the sheets of ice ripped them off one by one. We'll try installing them lower and closer to the house next time to at least capture SOME of the melt.
One success: we have one gutter in front that runs to a barrel that feeds our underground cistern for flushing one of our toilets. That one continues to work. Hooray for small victories!
Thank you! I saw your pictures of when it ripped off your gutters - what a bummer! I guess it beats having that snow dam up on the roof?
Gutter into an underground cistern - I LOVE THAT.
Small victories, especially as we end this very long-feeling winter, I'll take what I can get!
I love your blog !!! You guys are so inspiring !!! Sending warm hugs. 🤗
Awe thank you! 🥰 Warm hugs!!!
Snow is for young people. We didn't get much of it down along the Thompson, which is good because it meant we could remain active most of the winter. When are you going to start a trap line? Seems like you have most of the skills already.
I've thought about it actually, and snared a snowshoe hare the first winter here(I did a really bad job of tanning the hide, but it still has its hair!)
I think trapping is an excellent skill to know in case if shtf.
Wow, you really have an idea there. Glad it’s working.
The seedlings look great. Because it’s so cold down on the flats it will take time to move up the mountains.
Can’t wait to visit you guys.
Snare lines are good. My wife had one on her family property when she was young. Having a routine to check it is the tough part. If you leave it too long the scavengers take over. It's good to have a few larger traps around though especially if you have chickens or rabbits because they will attract coyotes and bobcats.