http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:12:48 +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-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/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/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-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-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-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/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-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/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-10 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:18:31 +0000 admin 10@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I have organic wine, jelly, and table grapes, as well as elderberries, for sale. Can help to press them and share some wine making tips. Please call 608-637-6764 or email <a href="mailto:jacobhundt@gmail.com">jacobhundt@gmail.com</a>. </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> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/chicken-butchering-opportunity-sat-sept-19#post-7 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:22:04 +0000 jacobhundt 7@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>If you missed the Chicken Butchering Basics class in Sept. 5, but would still like some hands on experience, Jacob and Sofya Hundt will be butchering their own birds on the morning of Sept. 19. If you are interested in helping out, please call 608 637 6764 or email jacobhundt(at)gmail.com. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/welcome-to-dfs-forum#post-2 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:26:44 +0000 jacobhundt 2@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The idea of the DFS Forum is to provide an online space for the community growing up around the Driftless Folk School to connect and converse. Some of the uses imagined for this service are: </p> <p>--to continue and expand conversations and friendships started in DFS classes,<br /> --to connect DFS course participants seeking advice from instructors and fellow students,<br /> --to connect people seeking advice about a particular project, art, craft, or skill with people with specific knowledge and experience,<br /> --to connect people wishing to buy, sell, or barter "folk skill-type" goods (charcoal, seeds, spinning wheels, dulcimers, flyrods... you get the idea) and services (barnraising, farm help, horseshoeing, fiddlers for your wedding, etc.).</p> <p>At present, this service is in the experimental phase. If you have questions or suggestions, please post them here. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/how-to-use-dfs-forum#post-3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:28:06 +0000 jacobhundt 3@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>To use this forum, Register for a username and post your comments or questions under the appropriate sub-forum. </p>