I’ve been working 10 hr shifts and going to school after work. So I haven’t gotten much done outside of that yet, but it’s been productive if nothing else
For few weeks now I am making few batches of cider. We had to already stop taking more apples because we don’t have enough fermenters to process them all (and kegs, bottles…).
It’s not done yet, I have enough and don’t want to see apples for another year.
Preparing to make apple butter now the farm stand is open so I can get some local apples to can with!
Do you make it on the stove, in a crock pot, or outside in a big pot over a fire? Where I grew up, everyone did the latter, the old fashioned way. Would turn it into a big friends & family get together and take turns stirring.
The actual apple butter is made in a slow cooker because I don’t have much space. The canning is done on the stove! I might be able to fit both on there but it would be cramped!
Autumn is on the cusp, so mostly chores.
Not really a hobby per se, but I’ve been getting better and better with mowing my lawn and backyard. I never wanted a lawn when buying a home because I didn’t want to do yardwork but didn’t have a choice because of the options I had (SFH was the only available option for my budget, preferred location, mortgage rate, HOA dues, etc.).
For the first 2 months I really hated yardwork and put off as much as I could before the HOA sends me a notice. And when I did mow, I did it haphazardly without any pattern and style. Over time I gradually got more annoyed whenever I saw a weed standing out or vines creeping into the sidewalk. Then I started accumulating gear, bought a weed puller and manual edger aside from my mower and trimmer. Before I knew it, I was already mowing, trimming, edging every 2 weeks and doing spot trimming every few days. I still hate it, but I now hate seeing overgrown grass and weeds more. I’ve also gotten better with my mow patterns so my yard looks a little better.
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“Workworkwork” -Orc. No time for hobbies today
More drawing biblically accurate angels! I’m a bit unsure about whether or not the hair is coming together, but I think it is!
