tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post1425740211665194312..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Skills you want to learnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-43597155366989155342012-11-19T17:18:08.103-08:002012-11-19T17:18:08.103-08:00I want to learn to grow my own food and how to fix...I want to learn to grow my own food and how to fix things and build things so I can take make best use of my 1 acre suburban 'homestead.' I'd like to learn how to forage, too. What stops me is that I don't know anyone else who is interested and it's really difficult to completely remake your living without a support network. The internet inspires me, but I'm still afraid Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940033354757862138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-67378965959414764202009-04-15T16:20:00.000-07:002009-04-15T16:20:00.000-07:00lol I'd love to learn most of these!! :) - exc...lol I'd love to learn most of these!! :) - except the gross ones including raw meat & such!!<br /><br />everything else is just soo interesting!!<br /><br />biggest obstacle? hmm - only 1 me, & so many interesting projects!! :)<br />& then trying to green other people too, etc! :)<br />/& being the greenest around, mostly! others may do some of those things, but in a more Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832545657562957725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52874101298494236752009-04-09T09:23:00.000-07:002009-04-09T09:23:00.000-07:00My problem is that I'm lazy as hell. I *could* le...My problem is that I'm lazy as hell. I *could* learn all these things, but I won't!<BR/><BR/>My word verification is "jaura" which strikes me as either an interesting name for a girl, or a comment on jars for canning.Azulaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771800031142538095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36453956009142877512009-04-09T03:57:00.000-07:002009-04-09T03:57:00.000-07:00From:franklycrazy. I would love to start a vegeta...From:franklycrazy. I would love to start a vegetable garden with herbs as well. I would also like to learn some basic cooking skills. I am in awe of what I have read on some of these blogs. I go from my sister's blog, beautifuleachday, and read from there. I know that we all have challenges and that no one's lives are great all the time but I would like to take a little from each blog and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-59605131926056983392009-04-07T16:20:00.000-07:002009-04-07T16:20:00.000-07:00Sewing. My mother & great grandmother, did no...Sewing. My mother & great grandmother, did not see fit to teach me this skill, or knitting, or cooking for that matter; even though we all lived under the same roof while I was growing up.<BR/><BR/>The cooking I learned with some skill. The knitting I took up a year ago. Now I have signed up for a sewing class at the Fancy Tiger in Denver. <BR/> <BR/>I am hoping to sew my own reusable bagsCynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-8188656450273465252009-04-07T09:34:00.000-07:002009-04-07T09:34:00.000-07:00Great blog--I'm so glad I found you! I'd like to ...Great blog--I'm so glad I found you! I'd like to move up from basic canning to get a pressure canner and try something beyond jellies, tomato products and pickles. I'd really like to try doing some fermentation this year, and my husband plans to try his hand at wine making this season as well. Just bought a cheese making kit and yogurt cultures for a first try at those skills as soon as I can temptressyarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505141137675356675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41072229746300954402009-04-07T07:58:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:58:00.000-07:00On my list of things I want to learn:Food preservi...On my list of things I want to learn:<BR/><BR/>Food preserving and canning. I really want to do more and plan on taking a Community Ed class to pick up some new info. Considering some things I can dont do as well as others I want to learn more. Along with learning more about seed saving.<BR/><BR/>Knitting I have the basics but plan on taking a class to learn how to make socks that actually well Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44663078767075600932009-04-07T06:07:00.000-07:002009-04-07T06:07:00.000-07:00I hate to be the wet blanket, but the wildcrafting...I hate to be the wet blanket, but the wildcrafting should only be on your own property - mushrooms and some wildplants are already over-foraged here in the PNW, in the state and federal forests. We have people climbing our fences constantly to "live off of our land" and of course they don't ask for permission to forage for our mushrooms, nettles and assorted flora and fauna.<BR/><BR/>I would Throwback at Trapper Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418370592659531735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-85202926148057768182009-04-06T21:42:00.000-07:002009-04-06T21:42:00.000-07:00I'm most interested in learning about growing my o...I'm most interested in learning about growing my own food and food storage, particularly canning. I'm in the process of learning a lot about growing my own food, so that is going well, but its the canning that needs to come next. I think the thing standing in my way is not really knowing people who do it and I learn best by actually doing it with someone so I can learn what tools I need and Monicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02077611684118859749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52542821984629967182009-04-06T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:08:00.000-07:00Good comment Greenpa, those skills will really be ...Good comment Greenpa, those skills will really be needed in the future if we need the skills Crunchy lists. It certainly won't be all cutesy, craftsy campfire time out there.<BR/><BR/>I would like to add another skill:<BR/>using what you make. Eat what you grow. Shearing is a fine skill, along with knitting but do you wear what you make? I shear and put the wool in the compost- too dirty and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-16651567011090437342009-04-06T18:55:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:55:00.000-07:00My bike has a flat and needs some work on the bike...My bike has a flat and needs some work on the bike chain so I want to learn Bike maintenance and repair. I do the DIY stuff around the Condo so I'm up on carpentry, Plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair. To be fair to my husband (he cooks I clean) I should cook more although I do all the baking. Since we enjoy a craft beer or two, learning how to brew beer wouldn't be so bad to learn either.Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-48918842339771888042009-04-06T18:34:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:34:00.000-07:00I have learned to knit, and heels aren't as bad as...I have learned to knit, and heels aren't as bad as they're made out to be (although I do have to pay attention!)<BR/> <BR/>The problem is making myself sit down and knit! I always feel like I should be *doing* something, not just sitting there! [wry grin]CuriousNomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470281001601298788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70822479312041132722009-04-06T18:00:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:00:00.000-07:00Sewing, gardening and storage, and BARTERING. I k...Sewing, gardening and storage, and BARTERING. I know, what's to learn, but I guess I really would like to see some sort of community push for this. As in, me and my 10 friends all agree to swap services and goods. Right now we tutor other people's kids for money. Sometimes we get child care instead. But things like that would help. A sort of co-op, if you will. Lots of people have lots of DramaMamahttp://goodlifelane.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-19468368121681721252009-04-06T17:11:00.000-07:002009-04-06T17:11:00.000-07:00Shearing, foraging, canning and preserving. I know...Shearing, foraging, canning and preserving. I know how to spin wool but I would like to know how to shear as well.Sharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539955929237988325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-78367022514293520252009-04-06T16:48:00.000-07:002009-04-06T16:48:00.000-07:00i'd like to learn to raise and process animals suc...i'd like to learn to raise and process animals such as rabbit, dove, quail and guinea pig and home repairs. i hate having to pay for work i know i could do for myself if i could only learn the details. the only thing that's stopping me is where to look for the information. i'm certain, if i look hard enough, i'll find it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-57758941646589672742009-04-06T16:21:00.000-07:002009-04-06T16:21:00.000-07:00Want to learn more abt: canning, cheese and yogurt...Want to learn more abt: canning, cheese and yogurtmaking, gardening, dehydrating. Almost no land. If I moved where I had a yard? Would love beekeeping + chickenry! Holding me back from the first lot? Time.JessTrevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000531822628182708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44457512001220633512009-04-06T15:52:00.000-07:002009-04-06T15:52:00.000-07:00I would like to learn to be a male prostitute- alw...I would like to learn to be a male prostitute- always a demand, easy supply. But that not being a choice<BR/>Foraging for wild foods, mushrooms, etc.would be one of mine, along with Beekeeping,Carpentry, Appliance repair and making cheese and yogurt with a little solar cooking mixed in.Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-33942501207915820502009-04-06T15:46:00.000-07:002009-04-06T15:46:00.000-07:00I'd love to know more about bee keeping. We can't...I'd love to know more about bee keeping. We can't have farm animals in my county unless you're on 2+ acres (this includes hens), so I've given some thought to raising bees to help pollination and to harvest delicious, local honey. However, I'm a wimp and worried about getting stung. There, I said it. That, and it would be on such a small scale I'd worry about sinking a ton of money into a newDelorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998695094102234995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90412203994794997632009-04-06T15:41:00.000-07:002009-04-06T15:41:00.000-07:00I listed below the subjects nearest and dearest to...I listed below the subjects nearest and dearest to me, where I stand (basically) in my knowledge of them and what my ideas are for next actions. Time and energy are the biggest factors keeping me from getting more learning done. The 9-5 has me beat. I am seriously considering ditching the day job (even in this economy) and getting into other forms of employment. Namely ones that don't involve Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849148217473381311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-30950217468885704832009-04-06T14:41:00.000-07:002009-04-06T14:41:00.000-07:00I am most interested in learning about gardening a...I am most interested in learning about gardening and seed saving, since I feel like I know very little. I'm also interested in making my own cheese and yogurt.<BR/><BR/>In both cases, having a 4-year-old and a baby interferes with my ability to get much done. I realize it sounds like an excuse, and it sort of is, but I also know this is a short period of my life so I'm not sweating it.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-69810683039718818672009-04-06T14:29:00.000-07:002009-04-06T14:29:00.000-07:00This post makes me feel REALLY good about the prog...This post makes me feel REALLY good about the progress we've made, actually! I have dabbled a bit in every one of your categories except one - alternative medicine. That's my big one for this year...I want to learn more about herbs for health and healing (and how to grow them successfully!).<BR/><BR/>I do agree with Greenpa - you left off a few things of great importance like individual Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485361031356254152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-64702689433825753202009-04-06T13:58:00.000-07:002009-04-06T13:58:00.000-07:00I'm working on the gardening and compost skills. I...I'm working on the gardening and compost skills. I'd like to save seeds, bake bread and preserve foods.Alison Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732023012497108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-16845941339441347802009-04-06T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-06T13:47:00.000-07:00We are trying to learn skills to fix things, ie. k...We are trying to learn skills to fix things, ie. keep the dishwasher running, fix/tune up the lawnmower and to build things we need like garden boxes (easy), rain barrel stands (slightly more challenging) and a shed (yikes). <BR/>We are learning gardening, started last year. I want to know how to do it better so I don't lose plants or have some that don't produce much. <BR/>Those of you with no Chris Clarkhttp://christinajaclark.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-29684712017947643612009-04-06T12:31:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:31:00.000-07:00In my current situation (living in an apartment), ...In my current situation (living in an apartment), I would like to learn to do more of these: Food gardening and food storage (canning, dehydrating, pickling);Foraging for wild foods, mushrooms; Sewing; Making own cheese and/or yogurt; Solar cooking; Making soap; Bike maintenance and repair.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had more time to do them all and more money for starter items (e.g. a sewing machine, stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70865878278200450302009-04-06T12:00:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:00:00.000-07:00Seed saving & Beekeeping! I have been working...Seed saving & Beekeeping! <BR/><BR/>I have been working on canning/food preserving, but I think I need a class or something. Especially before summer gets here!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com