http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:22:21 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-6 q http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/search.php http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/the-irresistible-glam-of-island-wedding-dresses#post-95 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:08:48 +0000 zbzbxy 95@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Pick the appropriate and the most flattering sleeve-length and style for your dress.By appropriate, we're merely reminding you that a winter wedding may not be the best time to go for a halter, plunging and backless number unless you're planning on wearing over clothes.If you're feeling conscious about your arms or your shoulders, then you might want to keep those problem areas covered. 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Perhaps the most interesting period of time for the <a href="//www.dreqm.com/special-occasion-dresses-prom-dresses-c-1_8_55.html&quot;">prom dresses uk</a> was during the 1980s, when big puffy sleeves and extravagant skirts were worn by a majority of women. These gowns, while well suited for trim and petite women, often were not the most flattering choice for the average size woman. Despite this, gowns did not trim down again until the mid to late 1990s. The Irresistible Glam of formal dresses gold coast . As a youngster -- or perhaps even as an adult -- have you ever sat dreamily imagining yourself in a fairytale wedding dress, about to marry your very own Prince Charming? And, what colour is the wedding dress? The chances are it's a white one. Millions of girls and women that dream of the perfect marriage have a vision of the perfect white wedding dress in their minds. But why white? Where did this tradition come from?Women Haven't Always Been Marrying in White.In fact, in the grand scheme of things, the tradition isn't even all that old. The formal dresses gold coast of today is deep-seated tradition, and for many is worn to signify virtue as well as uphold tradition. Millions -- in fact billions -- of women all over the world start thinking about the perfect white wedding gown before they have even found the perfect partner. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-66 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:50:20 +0000 LogSmithy 66@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Hi Selfsuff!!</p> <p>I made an error and thught that the Forum would notify my regular email address if someone posted to this. I appoligize for not getting back to you sooner!b </p> <p>Yes - there is a scheduled log building workshop coming up and one is on the DFS web Calendar for two weeks in October 2011. The other is here near Sparta, WI and starts Monday September 19th 2011. Please email <a href="mailto:LogSmithy@aol.com">LogSmithy@aol.com</a> or <a href="mailto:Registrar@DriftlessFolkSchool.org">Registrar@DriftlessFolkSchool.org</a> and ask for Dan Peper or call 1 317 800-8569 for visit our web site at <a href="http://www.LaskoSchoolofLogBuilding.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.LaskoSchoolofLogBuilding.com</a> for more details.</p> <p>We's be happy to have you join us!</p> <p>Bill Lasko </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/i-wish-to-rent-or-buy-home-in-the-driftless#post-63 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:49:48 +0000 admin 63@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Danny -</p> <p>Thanks for posting. I will distribute this message in a couple of other places do see if there are any leads.</p> <p>Jacob Hundt<br /> DFS Admin </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-62 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:35:21 +0000 selfsuff 62@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Dear Log Smithy:</p> <p>I am also interested in building a sauna. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-61 Mon, 30 May 2011 00:01:13 +0000 selfsuff 61@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Dear Log Smithy:</p> <p>I am interested in building a log building using this technique. Old World Wisconsin has some buildings that were constructed using this technique. I helped build a primtive log cabin at Glacial Park near Richmond, Illinois. It was part of a Reenactment that takes place every October called the Trail Of History. I also helped build wigwams for the Trail Of History which is also interesting. I have known about this technique for many years and always wanted to try it but never have had a place to do it. I am a woodworker/wood carver and study the old ways of woodworking like the ones demonstrated on The Woodwright Shop. I still have trouble finding the place to practice my skills and even more important lack the materials to work with. I do have a handicap which limits me but I do what I can. I have carpal-tunnel. I know when my hands are getting sore and know when to quit before I live in weeks of pain. I don't worry about litigation issues like many employers do and since this is a volunteer project I wouldn't think of getting cute. I want the chance to build a log cabin using these techniques. </p> <p>I need to know when you plan on doing this because I am currently living in Tiskilwa Illinois serving an internship on an organic farm. I may be finished with this internship at the end of June and would like to relocate to Wisconsin. If I am in the area and settled I would like to help on this project. I am interested in learning green building techniques. </p> <p>This is important to me because I am learning self sustainable living so I may teach it to the poor. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/i-wish-to-rent-or-buy-home-in-the-driftless#post-60 Sat, 21 May 2011 21:12:24 +0000 Danny Smith 60@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>My name is Danny Smith. I currently live in Milwaukee but have decided to relocate to the driftless area. Several of my friends already have relocated to the area, or have land and plan to do so soon. My main interest is violin/fiddle but also like things mechanical, building, gardening, and biking. My dream residence would comprise a simple home, a garage or shed, a garden plot, and hopefully be able to heat with wood, as I have for the last 40 years or so. Water and electric desired. I will be on social security but I am interested in obtaining meaningful part-time employment. If anybody has any information on what could be available please contact me at 414 305 4918 or <a href="mailto:zany.smith@gmail.com">zany.smith@gmail.com</a>. I plan to move this summer. Thanks! </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/teaching-traditional-scandinavian-log-construction-skills#post-59 Sat, 21 May 2011 19:24:43 +0000 LogSmithy 59@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Anyone interested in learning how to build a cabin, home or sauna with there own logs? Traditional Scandinavian full-scribe-to-fit chinked and chinkless construction<br /> taught in hands-on log building workshops. Instructor is presently felling and peeling Eastern White Pine logs for a small cabin to live in near Sparta. Looking to teach workshops through DFS on week ends at possible DFS selected locations in Vernon County. Requires strong committment with schedule decided on as a group. No experience needed, tools are required and is a basic level course of instruction. Great opportunity for you, DFS and potential recipient of a handcrafted log cabin &quot;shell&quot;. Please indicate your interest in a multiple weekend hands-on workshop, 16 to 20 hours per weekend. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/seeking-beekeeper#post-51 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:31:39 +0000 godfreyk 51@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I will be moving to my friend's farm in Hillsboro in a couple of months, and we would like to have someone keep bees on the land. We prefer someone who would be willing to teach us about beekeeping when they come out to check on the bees (we have some experience with bees but are not experts and would like to learn more). If anyone is interested in keeping their bees on our land, or if anyone knows of a good way to connect with beekeepers who might be looking for land, please let me know. Thank you! </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/advice-requested#post-50 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:32:24 +0000 admin 50@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>As a long time homesteader I would recommend keeping things simple and on a scale you can deal with. Cooperative efforts that benefit all parties are great. Cutting firewood for shares comes to mind. Hard work that is far easier as a small group. Sounds like you have some apples. pruning and picking are big jobs. Lots of folks could use apples. Maybe some work for a share of the harvest. A thought about grains. If for animal use they do not need to be thrashed. Chickens do a good job of it on their own. Bees can be difficult and expensive to get into but if one is willing to give up some production for ease look into top bar hives. If there is a food co-op in your area it is a good place to find like minded people.</p> <p>Dan P DFS board </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/advice-requested#post-49 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:44:30 +0000 admin 49@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Diana -</p> <p>I am forwarding your messages on to some of our instructors and organizers and will report any feedback I receive. Obviously your question is as broad as your property! Right off the bat, your plan of breaking things up and developing a routine sounds like the sane way to proceed. If your goal is to be self-sufficient, maybe you could think about calculating your needs. How much produce, meat, honey, etc. do you actually need? I think that many would-be homesteaders make the mistake of way over planting and end up producing a vast excess, or more likely, becoming frustrated with the scale of the project. Then, start with things that are easy to store and grow: potatoes and other root crops, winter squash, tomatoes and green beans for canning or freezing. Raising a few chickens is also a great place to start-- chick hatcheries like Murray McMurray will sell you assortments of different kinds of chickens and other poultry.</p> <p>Grains seem more difficult as a starting point - the mechanics of harvesting, threshing, and milling would require some thought, and the same would go for bees. I would recommend reaching out to like minded folks in your area. Are there beekeepers in your area? Actively farming old order Amish communities are also important preserves of knowledge and equipment, and they are usually open to helping out if you approach politely.</p> <p>The scope of your project also makes me think of permaculture design texts, such as Bill Mollison's &quot;Permaculture: A Designers' Manual&quot; or &quot;Edible Forest Gardens&quot; by Jacke and Toensmeier. Permaculture will encourage you to think big about your property as an organic whole - these books are big and expensive, but are a lot of fun for someone contemplating a whole farm.</p> <p>Feel free to post more specific questions or responses to this forum.</p> <p>Jacob Hundt<br /> DFS Board </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/advice-requested#post-48 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:47:00 +0000 Diana Burns 48@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I live on a 250 acre farm in Ohio whose main crop is apples. We have plenty of room for growth. I am overwhelmed however at the amount of space and what to do to be more self-sufficient. I have an alloted space about 60x100 fenced in for a garden. I would like to produce as much of my own food, including grains, and maybe have some for sale in our produce market on the farm. I also would like to have chickens, goats and bees. I have a moderate amount of food preservation skills and love gardening. I just feel like I can't get a grasp of where to start and find myself in a state of prolonged procrastination. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I think if I had a plan that broke things into manageable chunks that I could develop a routine and become more productive. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/help-request#post-47 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:41:02 +0000 Diana Burns 47@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>hello. I am fairly new to this forum. I have a delema I need help on. I live on a 250 acre farm in Ohio whose main crop is apples. I have an approx 60x100 garden spot and room for more if needed. I have a desire to be as self-sufficient as possible and have some gardening/canning/food preservation knowledge. The problem I am having is that I have SOOO much land I don't know where to start. I grow everything organically and need help on how to get started so that I can produce as much of my own food as I possibly can and possibly sell some extra at our produce market that we have on the farm. Thanks in advance for all responses. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/shape-note-singing-sat-nov-13-2010#post-33 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:02:23 +0000 admin 33@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Southern Wisconsin All Day Shape Note Singing</p> <p>Saturday, November 13</p> <p>10 am - 3:45 pm, 12:00 pm potluck lunch</p> <p>This annual events take place at the historic Plum Grove Church at Folklore Village, near Dodgeville, WI. Shape note, or fasola, is an American tradition of energetic participatory choral singing. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. For more information, please call Jim Page at (608) 255-6861 (evenings.) Free Admission.<br /> Donations Appreciated. </p> <p>Folklore Village Webpage: <a href="http://www.folklorevillage.org/t2/calendar#Special_Events" rel="nofollow">http://www.folklorevillage.org/t2/calendar#Special_Events</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/floodplain-advice#post-32 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:20:55 +0000 jacobhundt 32@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Here is one response: </p> <p>&quot;Floodplain maps are available from the county conservation office. The area you describe may be Vernon or Richland. Insurance may be an issue?&quot; </p> <p>The relevant county land conservation office seems like an excellent place to start. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/floodplain-advice#post-31 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:22:57 +0000 jacobhundt 31@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Hello Mardi-</p> <p>I am sending this message around to some folks in the community who might be able to speak directly to this question. Thanks for using this forum!</p> <p>-Jacob Hundt, moderator </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/floodplain-advice#post-30 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:36:15 +0000 mardilove 30@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>hi there everyone. we recently visited la farge to look at a property to buy. the property is bordered on three sides by the kickapoo, just a hair south of la farge off the 131. we promptly fell in love with it, the house and the land, then were informed that it is in the floodplain. informed that in 2008 the water came to the house, but not in the house.<br /> it has been difficult to get a realistic idea of how risky it would be to purchase this spread.... the real estate agents seem to downplay it, as well as several other folks we've spoken to about it. the only evidence of the danger of moving there seems to lie in the online reports and footage i find online from 2008.<br /> i wonder if any of you happen to live in the area, or whether any of you have had experience with residing in a floodplain, and might offer some advice. thanks for your time. sincerely, mardi </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/land-for-sale-in-webster-township#post-29 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:12:11 +0000 sueblaustein 29@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>52 acres off of County SS, about 3 1/2 miles west of LaFarge. The land is under a conservation easement with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. There is a site suitable for building; wooded and tillable acreage and excellent hunting. There is a spring, a well (with WI unique well #) with hand pump. We have owned it as recreational land since 1988 and have not farmed or applied any chemicals. $140,000 or best offer. Reply to <a href="mailto:sueblaustein@sbcglobal.net">sueblaustein@sbcglobal.net</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/land-needed#post-28 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:39:23 +0000 lbest 28@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>My family is looking for 8 or more acres wooded and open we can put in a small farm. Please let me know if anybody knows of land for sale. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/looking-for-instructors-for-fallwinter-catalogue#post-27 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:07:59 +0000 admin 27@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is seeking instructors interested in sharing useful and important skills and knowledge through our Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Catalogue of Classes. The Fall/Winter season covers the period from October for March and the deadline for the submission of instructor applications is June 15. You can apply by downloading and completing the Instructor Application form found at <a href="http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://driftlessfolkschool.org/file_download/5/InstructorApp.pdf</a>. </p> <p>If you think you might be interested, but would like to talk with someone about it, or if you would like to suggest an instructor or class topic you would like to see, please email Jacob Hundt at <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/rich-food-for-lean-times#post-26 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:47:10 +0000 jacobhundt 26@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out this lengthy post with pictures from Linda Conroy's Cheese Making class held on April 10: <a href="http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/the-driftless-folk-school-cheese-making-class/" rel="nofollow">http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/the-driftless-folk-school-cheese-making-class/</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/registration-problems#post-25 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:45:34 +0000 admin 25@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>A couple of people have reported not being able to sign-in to the Forum using the password sent to them upon registration. While we have yet to determine the cause of the glitch, it does seem to be intermittent. If you encounter this problem, please try to register again or click the button to be sent a password reminder. This seems to have worked for others in the past. If the problem persists, please send an email to jacobhundt @ gmail.com. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/robert-schulz-article-appears-in-mother-earth-news#post-24 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:19:41 +0000 driftlessopportunity 24@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out the article on &quot;Learning to Live a Self-Sufficient Life&quot; by DFS Registrar and blacksmithing instructor Robert Schulz in the April/May 2010 edition of &quot;Mother Earth News&quot; at <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/Learn-To-Live-A-Self-Sufficient-Life.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/Learn-To-Live-A-Self-Sufficient-Life.aspx</a> </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/small-farms-conservancy#post-23 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:17:20 +0000 admin 23@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is proud to announce it has joined the Alliance Program of the Small Farms Conservancy. We feel the mission of the SFC is consistent with our own and that the alliance will benefit both organizations. The mission of the Small Farms Conservancy is to protect, sustain, and inspire small farming worldwide. As with DFS, education is central to the work of SFC. We encourage all supporters, instructors and students to learn more by visiting the SFC website <a href="http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org</a>. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/irish-ceili-dance-fri-march-26-in-lafarge#post-22 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:45:08 +0000 admin 22@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Join DFS on Friday, March 26 for an Irish Ceili Dance! Tim Jenkins and Julee Caspers Agar will teach and call the dances, and the Irish Ceili Band will play for us at the LaFarge Community Center. If you’ve never been to a ceili dance, come and find out. If you’ve been to many, you know how fun it is, so don’t forget to bring your family and friends! The time is 7 pm. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-21 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:21:55 +0000 admin 21@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Yes, the brine is protecting the kraut. Taste the sauerkraut, if it is okay, then just press it down into the brine. If it is mushy or gone bad discard the part exposed to the air. You can add brine (water and salt brine in the ratio 2 cups of water 1/2 -1 table spoon of sea salt).</p> <p>Warmly,<br /> Anne-Marie Fryer </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/rich-food-for-lean-times#post-20 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:47 +0000 admin 20@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Check out the new cooking, food, gardening, and country living blog of DFS instructor Sofya Blyum-Hundt at <a href="http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://richfoodleantimes.wordpress.com/</a>. In already includes several simple recipes and step-by step preparation photo essays. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-19 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:51 +0000 admin 19@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The kraut needs to be covered by water. Usually a plate is placed on the kraut inside the rim of the container and a heavy object such as a rock or a plastic bag filled with water is placed on the plate. This keeps air out of the fermentation process. If the part of the kraut that was exposed is removed, a little water added and submerged, it should be fine.</p> <p>Ann Mahan </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-18 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:02:05 +0000 Rice 18@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Larry, In my experience, it seems the water does act as a barrier to bad stuff. In the event the the water (brine) level has dropped, the top of the kraut gets funky and discolored. I remove this material with a clean spoon, and have found that everything below will be just fine. </p> <p>As far as adding more water, I think if you find it dry early on, before vegetable material has deteriorated severely, you could try it (adding water). We have done this. I would recommend once fermentation is complete, transferring the kraut to a jar with a lid to keep it from drying out.</p> <p>Good luck,<br /> Rice </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/grassfed-angus-beef-for-sale#post-17 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:34:02 +0000 jacobhundt 17@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>We have many cuts of grassfed angus beef available for sale. Please call 608-637-6764 or email <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a> for prices and delivery info. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/organic-grapes-and-elderberries#post-16 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:32:06 +0000 jacobhundt 16@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>We still have some frozen elderberries for sale. $5/lb. We can now ship anywhere in the US. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-15 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:30:21 +0000 jacobhundt 15@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Larry-- I have forwarded this question to our instructors and staff and will post all responses here. Thanks for using the forum. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/sauerkraut-question#post-14 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:27:46 +0000 Dooley 14@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>We put up two buckets of sauerkraut awhile back and skimmed it when it needed it and then let it sit, only checking it weekly. The water level droppep below the top of the kraut and we were concerned that we may have contaminated our whole batch. Does the high water act as a barrier to bad stuff? If we pressed the weight down and the level rose is this ok? Should we add more water (will it dilute the finished product)? </p> <p>Also, I appreciate that the school has added this forum. It's a nice way to check in every now and again,</p> <p>Larry </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/organic-grapes-and-elderberries#post-13 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:31:40 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 13@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>Would you be interested in swapping some elderberries for some technology assistance, for either DFS or YIHS?</p> <p>We can talk in person. I wanted to put a little life on the forum, 's all. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/seeking-mechanic-for-truck-repair#post-12 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:35:32 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 12@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>issue has been resolved. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/seeking-mechanic-for-truck-repair#post-11 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:17 +0000 rasha.abdulhadi 11@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I have an F250 diesel truck with a leak in the driveshaft seal and a possible failure on a driveshaft bearing (there's a grinding and popping sound when the steering wheel is turned while in reverse).</p> <p>I'm glad to pay for repairs, barter for them, or some combination. Email is the best way to contact me: <a href="mailto:rasha.abdulhadi@gmail.com">rasha.abdulhadi@gmail.com</a> </p>