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The official podcast from Avoiding Chores – Located in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. We talk about the outdoors, gadgets and other stuff that keeps us away from doing actual work.
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Ever wonder how people homestead, grow animals, or even just live in the desert? How do you begin a homestead, what do you look for in livestock, feed, water storage, or equipment? How do you start the journey to producing your own food, look toward self reliance at least in some areas? That’s what this podcast is here to discuss! I grew up on a farm in the Midwest and now have hogs and chickens on a small homestead/farm/ranch (depending where you are from) in the high desert of southeastern ...
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First episode in forever. New things coming.
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Not many new things here other than a new podcast and review site coming …. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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In this fall episode of the podcast, we talk about new products from Garmin before the Black Friday sales. We talk about satellite communications with the inReach messenger and ZOLEO. We talk about the 2022 camping season and we talk about preparedness plans during the busy fall hurricane season along the Atlantic coast.…
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S2E11 Start farming now. I mean it!
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I’d love to see you over at www.adobeowlranch.com or even www.eveningchores.com. Go look for the letterman link in the website and order a great every day carry tool! Also, send me a voicemail! https://anchor.fm/adobeowlranch/message--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message…
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S2E10, rambling talk about the recent days’ events.
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Just a general ramble from the farm here. Just as a general deal, I kind of laugh at the idea of people paying me to talk about their stuff as I don’t have that many listeners (at least at the time this podcast goes online) so find the idea of real advertisers a little funny. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adob…
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S2E9 get comfortable being uncomfortable
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Apologies and thanks to Steven Rinella for the ability to steal his phrase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Morning monologue from picking up veggies for the hogs--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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I go over the details of how the hog butcherin’ days went and some of the gear I used. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Howdy all, been butchering hogs with a buddy of mine helping out. Totally further to record an episode for this week. Thanks for stopping in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Just a rambling muse on NYE getting ready to go into 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Merry Christmas all, and to all a good night. Hope you and yours have a great Yule and are blessed in the new year. I may have been a little harsh on Paul Harvey in this episode, I really did enjoy his radio shows and think he had the best of intentions in all he did. Thanks for listening. I do appreciate it. Merry Christmas again. Good night. --- …
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S2 E4 Time to GoWild! (Also it is chilly here in AZ now)
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If you came for the GoWild links: https://timetogowild.com/share/adobeowlranch or https://timetogowild.com/share/Noah on this episode I discuss my method to keep hog waterers from freezing and my successfully unloading 1.5 tons of barley for use as a feed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message…
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S2, E3 Feed methods, and I’m in the market for a mixer grinder
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Looking at buying a mixer grinder (or dreaming) as I clean out some IBC totes for future use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Question on how to clean surface rust from tools
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I made a mistake. I have some hand tools with some (mostly) surface rust and want to remove it safely. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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EP 36- Retro Saturday morning vibes (no music)
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This is the episode 35 where music is inserted in the podcast and therefore can be played on all podcast players in this episode I get up early in the morning to go to Home Depot Cabela’s IKEA in other places at the same time I talk about Black Friday Garmin sales answer in Outdoor recreation question it in general comments…
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Update on summer activities, where I get feed, how I store it, new skills.
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Been a long time since the last episode. Going to try to get back with it for the fall and winter though. Thanks for catching up again!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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ChoreStop.com is the first live streaming professional help platform for the DIY market that offers on the spot handyman, plumber, contractor & as well as scheduled services. Oh did we mention shopping!! Feel free to search and find whatever you need all on one platform.
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Small equipment, changing format, and a new partnership
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Today I discuss smaller shop type equipment etc. and an idea for a different, slightly more edited format, and a new partnership with Leatherman! Go over to www.adobeowlranch.com/sponsors and get yourself a great every day carry tool!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message…
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Explanationish is in the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Other equipment: Backhoe/excavator/skid loader
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I recommend a backhoe, it is a versatile machine which isn’t the best at any one thing, but it is better at a lot of things than any other single machine I can think of. Listen in to hear more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Tractors, what I have and what I’d like.
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I have a Ferguson TO-30 I use for a lot of things on the property, it isn’t perfect but the price was right and it works well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Howdy all. In today’s episode i discuss the poultry (for meat) we have here on the property, as well as a couple pointers about equipment for young birds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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During this episode I discuss what I look for in a vehicle (spoiler, I like 4wd diesel 3/4 or 1 ton vehicles and Ford ranger trucks, opposite ends of the spectrum. It both are handy). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Road worthy equipment pt 1, trailers.
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I mostly ramble about trailers and projects and after the break, I give you the simple and easy way to back up a trailer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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After emailing a bit with some folks I realized I needed to do better with this topic so I’ve revisited and am doing deeper dive into electric fencing and training your hogs to respect it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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A few changes. Friday is the new podcast release day!
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Going to pare (is that the correct spelling for that word in this context?) down to one episode per week. Listen to hear why.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Sometimes there’s hard, smelt or dirty jobs to be done on any homestead, that’s a blessing, just of a different type! Listen in and I’ll explain how and why. If you have suggestions or are a Mike Rowe’s agent and he wants to directors the finer points of scooping out a stall, please email eveningchores@gmail.com and we will talk it over! I’m availa…
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Livestock breeds and types pt2: swine
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Here’s another ramble by me, it’s swine time! I talk about the tires of hogs I have here and why, and I discuss some equipment and things to have before you bring any pigs home. This podcast is recorded in one take, so there are pauses as I catch my train of thought, I recommend listening at at least 1.5 speed, after all, I’m a rancher (homesteader…
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Livestock breeds and types pt 1: chickens
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This evening I discuss how to choose the breed of chickens according to their purpose on your homestead. I also discos general things you need before you get your chicks on the property. One thing I forgot is you WILL need a brooder of some kind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message…
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What’s in my veterinary medical kit
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Disclaimer right up front: I am NOT a veterinarian, not a doctor, nor do I play either on tv. I call a vet to make certain I am doing the best thing I can for the animals entrusted to me. In this episode I discuss what I have on hand directly at all times and am always glad to add other things if recommend by a person competent in animal care. If y…
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Walkthrough of the chores in the spring
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This evening I walk through some of the chores as I’m doing them and speak about some of the infrastructure I have in place to limit the amount of time it takes to get some daily things done. As always I appreciate you spending the time with me as I do my chores. Hopefully you can get something from it. Please visit www.adobeowlranch.com or append …
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Infrastructure; electric fence works!
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My plan for animals on the place changed, now I use electric fence whenever I can. I explain how to install it for best effect, what to get or avoid, and how to train your animals to it. I apologize for the background noise, going to have to figure out a better microphone for this I think!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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In this pilot episode I go over the idea behind the podcast and the location where my small homestead is located. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adobeowlranch/message
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Episode 34: Spring Update With New Garmin Models And Q&A’s
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In this episode we catch up on all the new Garmin news & models for the handheld & smartwatch market. GEOS gets bought by Garmin. Garmin updates some of the offerings within the RV and power sport market and Gaia GPS got bought by the publishers of Backpacker magazine. I also answer a few questions that have been posted on the Avoiding chores YouTu…
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In this episode I’ll answer some Q&A’s left on the hundred of Garmin GPS tutorials I’ve posted on YouTube over the past month. The list of Garmin products mentioned are: Garmin instinct, gpsmap 66st, montana 680t, Vivoactive 3 and a few others. I also explain how to collect GPS field data with a wearable and why I will never use a smartphone as my …
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**BTW this episode was originally published using the full length Spotify songs - only available on Anchor or Spotify app*** Lots of Garmin Handheld news in this episode as models are slowly being refreshed and I got the new Montana 700 GPS handheld. I go over some Q&A’s and I talked about the outdoor recreation activities I did solo and with the f…
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Episode 31 - QR Codes and Hurricanes
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In this episode I rant (shortly) about a QR code I saw on a phi king trail which surfaced emotions during my struggled getting my content out there 6 years ago. I also talk about Acadian day which is when a bunch of anglos burnt houses to the ground and shipped Acadians via boats to all over the British colony in the mid 1700’s. Also be prepares fo…
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Episode 30 - Summer is almost over
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In this episode there is a lot of Garmin news to talk about including their ransom ware attack and new products I’ll probably buy for the fall tutorial content. I spend a little time talking about why a ZOLEO is a better option than a Garmin inReach mini. Finally, I lament about the last few weeks of summer and travelling across the Atlantic bubble…
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This week, I make up lost time from the house sale and a weekend in the truck tent. I also talk a bout our recent homecoming where it’s been a. LONG time since I saw my schoolmates in rural New Brunswick. For outdoors, I talk about KEEN footwear and my theory why some have bad experience with the brand. In this episode, I answer Garmin Q&A’s, talk …
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In this episode, I answer Garmin Q&A’s, talk about the olight Perun mini flashlight as an item I like; Our last push to get the house show ready and the recreation options available to us in the Atlantic Bubble. chores🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒…
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In this episode, I talk about the latest lockdown measure relaxing, including the Atlantic Bubble where a lot of people from Nova Scotia waited in line for most of the day to cross into New Brunswick. I also started a new segment called “Stuff I like” and the latest addition to the home office. In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk a…
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Episode 26 - mobile studio edition
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In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk about how the iPads and AirPods are good enough to give us late night tv entertainment. Of course I talk about camping gear and some stuff on my wish list. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId…
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Episode 25 - 80 Percent Entertainment
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In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk about how the iPads and AirPods are good enough to give us late night tv entertainment. Of course I talk about camping gear and some stuff on my wish list. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId…
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Episode 24 - Camping Season is Almost Here
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In this episode, finally the boys (Jocelyn & Keith) join in a recording session where we talk about the latest during the quarantine: Sour Dough Bread and Camping reservations now that Nova Scotia Provincial campgrounds are opening up.Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️https://www.ama…
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In this episode I give the update on the outdoor recreation scene in Nova Scotia and what I’ve been doing to avoid chores. I go over some Q&A’s, my interest in prism pocket flyer kite and how sore my butt is from my first few rides on the fat bike. Check out avoidingchores.com for the latest and the store link will have all items I talk about for y…
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In this episode, Jim goes solo and tries out the latest in podcasting software, mainly using anchor now that Spotify is now becoming the major podcast player on the last free range area of the internet. I talk about the latest content uploaded on my YouTube channel, along with answering some questions that came from it. Finally with the latest weat…
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Episode 21 – Business Continuity Plans
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This week the boys get back and compare notes from another week of isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. We talked about how life is in our areas, the lineup and what we are watching on the streaming services.Av Avoiding Chores
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Episode 20 – Isolation Edition
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We are back after a LONG break, and what better way to spend a friday night is to stumble with technology and use new tools to continue the hangout.Av Avoiding Chores
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Episode 19 – Monkeys loose in a lab from a cocaine experiment
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That’s right! The band is getting back together cause too much monkey loose from a cocaine experiment news to not talk about!Av Avoiding Chores
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PART 6 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1985
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We are halfway through our deep dive into the 80’s where as teenage boys we were into wrestling, new coke, compact dics. Windows 1.0 came out, some of us started to get into the PC computers, dialling into BBS and downloading stuff like tetris. Want to be a sponsor of this podcast? contact us. Any questions or feedback, send them to info@avoidingch…
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PART 5 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1984
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1984 was a big year, we were 12 and 17 where music took over our lives. So much pop culture came out in terms of movies, books, tv and the LA olympics. But on the flip side you had one of the worst man made disasters in India with over 20 thousand people dying. AIDS just started filtering down to high school and barely understood what was happening…
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