Today the chill in the air became more serious and it got me to thinking about last minute winter preparation. So we will talk about preparing for winter on a homestead today. Stump the Sauce From Jesse: How to get started with my homesteading content business? GetAHostNow.com Past episodes you may like on website development https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/07/22/your-business-website/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/07/29/website-q-a/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/03/28/resources-for-securing-your-website/ Past episodes on starting a podcast https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/01/23/episode-20-8-lessons-learned-from-starting-a-podcast/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/08/12/how-to-start-a-podcast/ Main topic of the Show:  Winter is Coming 2021 Edition No Kill List Animals (Water, bedding, shelter, feed) Fish (Freezing) Plants (Freezing, Transplanting, Mulching) Humans (Water, heat, clothing, shelter, food, chimneys) No Break List Pumps Pipes Roofing Comfort List Fuel storage Backup electricity Luxuries Learning and entertainment Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link 

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Episode 491: Winter is Coming 2021 Edition

Today, I share some thoughts about what life would be like if I lived completely off my homestead and network relationships - and why it is a good idea to think about that. Nashville Activation Tour - the day after Self Reliance Festival in Franklin, TN Veterans Park (611 W. Main St), 12pm-2pm Miriam Gomez, Ramiro Romani, Ryan Cristián, Derrick Broze  Tuesday: 10am - Live with Dr. Ken Berry Odysee:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/permalink/1050011325766474/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lq8PQiqwBg Dr. Ken Berry just agreed to speak at the Self Reliance Festival! Get Early Bird Pricing Through Wednesday this week! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freeze drying the last of this year’s milk Added lamb to the freezer Last round of salsa may get processed this week - or maybe next week Drying the late fall herbs and teas 1st Woodfire! Operation Independence Considering adding sheep to the Holler Homestead - will keep everyone updated. Main topic of the Show: Living Off Your Homestead Last night I was up most of the night because Coyotes were too close for comfort. Every time they caught something in the woods, they would put up a cheer. My dogs would lose their minds barking in response. Why was I disturbed by this?  Well, we have a bunch of turkeys outside that we are raising for a friend and that are sleeping out in the open and they electro netting stopped working. It would take nothing for a Coyote to just push through that and eat all the turkey they want. I have already sold most of these turkeys and would have to refund the money, and would then lose that because it is already spent on turkey feed and infrastructure.  That got me to thinking - we always talk about being prepared for the things most likely to happen such as: Short term supply shortages Tornado related problems Ice storms Loss of income Illness But what would happen if any of these things went on longer. Throughout the history of the US, at least every 100 years, we have ad something last longer than a season and cause difficulties in resupply. Civil war - turkeys example What would it look like if I ended up living off this homestead and existing relationships for five years? Animal Feed And Animal Care Imports: Distilled liquor, medicine, Asian and European imports, Seasonal eating, clothing and so forth, cleaning supplies, salt Entertainment Trade and Community (B 2 L update) Repurposing Keeping the land, energy, resupplying clothing and other odd items Why would I even think this way? Make it a great week! Song: Wolf By Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Episode 490: Living Off Your Homestead

Today is a Friday so we have an interview show and I am pleased to welcome John Bush to talk about his coming conference, Exit and Build. Episode 500 Reminder - Submission due SUNDAY Back to the land Festival 9 Turkeys left! Self Reliance Festival - Final schedule to be released Sunday evening Show Resources Exit and Build Conference Freedom Cells LiveFree.show Brave Botanicals   Main content of the show John Bush is a radical activist, entrepreneur, and father of two based in Austin, TX. Since 2002 he has worked tirelessly to create a more free and peaceful world through political activism and the promotion of alternative institutions. He is a proponent of health freedom and operates Brave Botanicals which offers kratom and CBD. In 2015 he laid out his vision for Freedom Cells, small mutual aid groups networked with other cells to achieve common goals and secure the sovereignty of group members. The Freedom Cell Network has since grown to over 2,200 people globally and hopes to one day replace the state as a means of social organization. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link 

Episode 489: Exit and Build with John Bush

Today is an ask me anything day and I will be recording this live, taking questions from folks who are tuned in, as well as answering questions you have emailed me. How do you get your question in for a show like this? Email me. EVENTS: Back to the Land Festival Self-Reliance Festival (Pre-buy Deadline is Oct 20) Exit and Build Summit Activation Tour Main topic of the Show:  Q and A From Margo: Solar advice and a coffee question From Rebecca: Where to start when you are starting out  From Patricia on RV Life From Victor: How to I sioux Vide Eggs? Frpm Sam - How do I deal with a Small Kitchen? And who knows how many questions we take live?? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link 

Episode 488: A Variety Show Q and A

Today, I will run through some things I never knew about fencing that I learned this weekend as friends Autofab and the Tactical Redneck were stretching fence for Jenni. Last week, Jack Spirko interviewed me on The Survival Podcast. Here is a link. Schedule this week: Headed to the Back to the Land Festival. Also, get your tickets soon for the Oct 23 Self-Reliance Festival Serious September Update - Opportunity October  Tales from the Prepper Pantry The Green Chili Story Last Round of Root Cellar Items Root Cellar Feedback from Keith Harvesting and drying mints this week Farmers Market Season has Ended, transition from fill up to use up Operation Independence Expanding Listenership - An event every weekend through Thanksgiving Episode 500 Deadline Main topic of the Show: New Lessons Learned From Fencing BG of fencing over the past year or so Lessons It is a better two person project, (Turkey netting story) Logging = “Stretching fence” (BC Story) - related, proper stretching tools are helpful Electric fence is great, until it isn’t (The water story) Ongoing maintenance never ends unless you find an animal to do it for you (Pig story) Fencing will be tested most if you do not manage your rotation well enough (Animals, hills, etc) All in all, it has been pretty eventful here with the fencing, the animals and the transition to increased food production off my small, 3 acre plot of hilly land with just the right amount of southern exposure. Make it a great week! Song: Calling Your Name - by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Episode 487: New Lessons Learned About Fencing

Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Build a Better Life  Roll with it A Travel Coffee Maker Natural vs Time Routines Turkey on Pasture To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee 

Episode 486: Thought of the Walk for Oct 8, 2021

Today, I share four normal things on the homestead that some outsiders view as oddball actions. Freedomcell Activation tour is coming to Kentucky Oct 14.  Turkey Processing Day Update Stump the Sauce From Joshua of Ganderflight: How do I prep if I am living in a 28 foot RV and moving around the country with my family? Main topic of the Show:  Four Normal Things on the Homestead that Seem Odd We try to use up everything - Introducing the BONE BAG We discuss slaughter over dinner Rolling leftovers are not only a thing - it is with pride that we find many ways to “roll” (homemade is usually preferred over restaurant foods) Baby livestock ends up inside - this could mean pigs, chicks, rabbits, goats -- just about anything Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Episode 486: Four Normal Things on the Homestead that Seem Odd

Today I go on a tear about sticking to principles when the sticking gets tough. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Found about 10 more steaks! Ready to consolidate freezers down to two Fridge for sale Freeze Drying Basil and other herbs Operation Independence Lodge Warehouse Sale The Bathtub Main topic of the Show: Principles Today started with a video of a OBGYN from a year ago about an anti abortion bill that would charge Dr.’s with murder who do not attempt to re-implant ectopic pregnancies. This is a pregnancy where the egg does not make it to the uterus. And this got me to thinking about big picture principles and how we tend to take discourse from principles to extreme examples in an effort to “win” the argument on issues. She basically landed on the message, “Get politics out of medicine.” Yesterday on a long drive, I heard Nurse Amy from https://www.doomandbloom.net/ defend he choice to get vaccinated - a decision she has grown to regret. Her credibility was attacked from someone who is against the vax. She landed on Get the Politics Out of Medicine. Then I remembered a discussion with a doctor I had who wanted to prescribe Ivermectin, a known antiviral used on humans to help early onset Covid because the research indicated it may help and the risk level of negative impacts from the medicine are unlikely. Pharmacists are refusing to fill it because it is not approved for use in treating covid -- an off-label use. This doctor just wants to see the politics taken out of medicine. Then it struck me. The last 2 years have done something I had not realized. It is not about whether or not politics are in medicine. It is what people are willing to accept from their medical care. A decade ago, it would have been impossible to implement socialized medicine in this country (referred to under new marketing as “single payer”). Want to know why? Nobody would have accepted so much meddling in their treatments, in who does and does not deserve medical help, in long delays for important screenings and procedures, and in off label use for medications. In other countries where medicine is socialized, people are willing to wait months for that cancer screening without raising a fuss. They are willing to accept that elderly do not get the same access to something like heart surgery or limb replacement as a younger person. They buy into rationing of care by a politically appointed governing body, and are resigned to how that works. In fact, they are thankful that their care is “free,” and mystified about how our “free-market” system (That is neither free nor market based by a long shot) can be accepted by people. All this while citizens of their locations travel here to get those delayed screenings faster by paying up front for them. By enacting draconian shut down, implementing control over what can and cannot be used to treat covid, firing healthcare staff who choose not to accept an emerging vaccination, rationing monoclonal antibody supplies for political reasons, and everything else that has happened -- expectations of those who use healthcare have changed their expectations. They are now OK with letting their loved ones go into the system without an advocate under the guise of “protections.” They will wait weeks or months for screenings because of “staffing shortages.” They buy into government bodies who know nothing about practicing medicine making decisions about what can be used to treat an emerging virus, thus stifling progress and innovation in favor of trumping up their corporate sponsors. And these same people screech when something is put forth to change the when and how that a woman can receive treatment for pregnancy-related issues like not allowing treatment of an ectopic pregnancy. Freedom for me but not for thee.  We need to step above this. To embrace something better. The ends CANNOT justify the means even if it is in service of something good lest they be aimed for evil by another. When we empower force of government to relieve people of their property, their freedom, their bodily autonomy in favor of achieving goals we think are important like: Curing addiction (drug war) Paying for the community (Involuntary taxation) Dictating what medications may be used for what (Medical socialization) When we choose our pet project, like ending poverty then outsource the implementation to a committee of special interests, we simply make things worse for everyone. And the last two years have reframed what people are willing to accept. Shortages of supplies? Sure. Forced shots to be able to travel? Bring it. Bullying toward people who do not adhere to the current-day’s accepted social protocols? RIGHT ON! When you support any of these things, you support all of them, so be careful. Next up will be this: Climate change is a danger and overpopulation adds to the problem. Women must now take birth control or be sterilized to address this issue. Wait. no. If we do that society will not continue -- only the women with undesirable genetics, who maybe do not have a decent profession or who are too lazy to stay thin. Those women need to be sterilized or take the pill lest they spread undesirable genetics. See? The same instinct that makes people want to control what others do because it is better for that person and better for society as a whole, even though that person does not want it, that instinct? That instinct lays the foundation for philosophies that are evil, like eugenics.    That is why it is so important now more than ever to stand on your principles even when it is hard. Things like freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom of bodily autonomy, freedom to own property, freedom of commerce, freedom to travel -- all of these things are important and all of them, when taken to one extreme, could have a bad outcome when allowed. Like I may have to support someone’s freedom to discuss why eugenics is good if I am to remain true to my principles because they are free to have an opinion with which I disagree. But therein lies the beauty of freedom. If we remain true to the principles, then that person will need to get people to voluntarily work as a community to make reproductive choices based on genetics -- and we see how well that went for European royalty, do we not? Eventually the problem solves itself. But if we force a solution by stifling the discussion of a bad idea, then we set the foundation for more abuses of the individual, of needle rape, and all the other things that can be done to people who if we would just let them live their path have a better chance off success than when we try to force them to do the “right” thing.   So tomorrow, when your inclination is “there ought to be a law”, look instead to a different track: what laws could be removed to improve this situation. Make it a great week! Song: Belly Dancing Vamp Tune by Sauce GUYS! 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Episode 484: Principles

Today I am joined by someone we have heard several times on the podcast, Sue Zoldak. Usually she comes on to talk with us about entrepreneurship or marketing. But today, Sue joins us to share something a bit more personal - her leap into homeschooling for her high school-aged daughter.  Back to the Land Festival My Interview about Back to the Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhBF8rgC8M Self-Relaince Festival Show Resources Sue’s Business: https://www.thezoldakagency.com/ Coming soon! The Zoldak Academy, https://www.thezoldak.academy/ Main content of the show Sue Zoldak is a brilliant marketing and public relations talent with a foundation in digital methods. Her whole life has given her experiences in entrepreneurship, communications, art and creativity, and even math and economics. This combination is particularly well-suited to take on homeschooling her daughter. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link 

Episode 483 - Leaping Into Homeschooling with Sue Zoldak

Today, I will provide a bit of an update on the Holler Neighbors and talk about how our little community works -- and sometimes doesn’t work -- as an semi-intentional community. Self Reliance Day Call for Episode 500 submissions - deadline October 15 Social Stump the Sauce Serious September Update Main topic of the Show:   It Takes A Holler What is Holler Neighbors? Why Have the Livestreams Stopped? It Takes A Holler How Things Work Homesteading Alone Knighthawk’s Business Trip Shared Undertakings Jenni’s Kids Handling Problems Other Challenges Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link 

Episode 482 - It Takes A Holler

Today I share with you some things that change you after you have lived the homesteading lifestyle for awhile. Four big things in fact. Trip/Roaster New Events Page: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/events A word on Turkey Day Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Roadtrip food! Still need to make salsa Pantry Presentation: Back to the Land Festival: https://www.backtothelandfestival.com/ A word on shortages Operation Independence Roaster Upgrade Signed up for Roadie Main topic of the Show: Four Perspective Changes From a Decade of Homesteading >>Lifestyle homesteading versus yuppy homesteading versus new homesteaders On bugs, critters, snakes and Mother Nature Daily news cycle, covid, shortages and the like On solitude and hustle and bustle The Common Cold and other tales Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: Suicide by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Episode 481 - Four Perspective Changes From a Decade of Homesteading

Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Where the damage lies The Important Seal, Extra Trays and Gloves for your Harvest Right Journey Winter is Coming Leg Of Lamb Don't Fight With People on the Internet To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee 

Episode 480: Thought of the Walk for Sep 24, 2021

Today, we share some ideas on how to work through an abundance of apples for the home canner, home dryer and really anyone who stumbles on apples at this time of year in volume. Turkey Day Announcement Stump the Sauce From Frank: What do I do with all these black walnuts? https://black-walnuts.com/discover-harvesting-and-hulling/hulling-and-buying-locations/ Main topic of the Show:  Processing an Abundance of Apples Apples and apple season Getting cheap apples Storage Canning Cider Apple Sauce Apple Butter (pectin) Drying Apple Molasses: https://farmandforagekitchen.com/blog/apple-molasses Apple Pie Filling Freezing Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Episode 479: Processing an Abundance of Apples

Today I will share four things about marketing that are important for success, and that are boring to do. We will also cover the Green Chili event, talk about a coming trip and review habits that bring us more stability. Self Reliance Festival, 1st Round of Demos are Set! Tales from the Prepper Pantry What happens to the pantry for an event: Usage, Tracking, Storage GC Rain Making GC Powder this week and just 12 jars of salsa Get your goldenrod tootsweet! Apple season Operation Independence Listing my Nissan XTerra for sale Headed to Kansas later this week to get the upgraded roaster Live with Sue Zoldak! This Wednesday - Homeschool Transition Main topic of the Show:  4 Boring But Important Things About Marketing What is marketing and why is it important? Brute Force Foreshadowing Is Your Friend (TV show Story) Repetition Works  Clever is Not Always Better Data is King (Clean Data) Make it a great week! Song: 9-1-1 by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. 

Episode 478: 4 Boring But Important Things About Marketing

Today we have a live Q and A discussion on Hatch Green Chilies. What are Hatch Green Chilies Why do you have green chili weekend every year What has been the biggest challenge this year in getting set for the event What are your favorite recipes How do you preserve them? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!   Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee 

Episode 477: A Discussion of Hatch Green Chilies

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