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Cold… dang cold

January 13, 2018 by John Waldorf 3 Comments

It’s been a while since you may have seen a post from Rustic Pines, and with the greatest intent, we’ve planned several times to make our journey north so we can get stuff done, take photos, enjoy the landscape, and of course have things to write about. In the last month, we celebrated the holidays … [Read more…]

Posted in: Camping, Homesteading, off grid, Self-Sufficiency Tagged: Camping, homesteading, off grid, Self-Sufficiency

One Down!

December 18, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

They say that time flies when you are having fun, a sentiment that I think most would agree with, although, the older I get, it would seem that regardless of my enjoyment, time seems to be speeding by.  There is just never enough time in the day. This past trip to Rustic Pines marked a … [Read more…]

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Skunked… not once, nor twice, but three times.

November 13, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

Ahh late fall… and with the cooler air and falling leaves, comes the age old tradition of heading off to the woods for deer hunting.  Wrapped in blaze orange, toting our favorite rifle, and clutching great hopes of bagging that trophy buck, we make this journey like so many before us. Just wait till you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Camping, Homesteading, Hunting Tagged: Camping, homesteading, hunting

Breathe…

November 1, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

Breathe… sometimes you just have to get away. A little over a week ago, Katie and I made a last second decision to bolt for the tranquility of Rustic Pines one Saturday evening. The trip offered a needed break from our schedule, as well as the quiet contemplation required for absolutely crazy ideas to be … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homesteading, Self-Sufficiency, Tools Tagged: homesteading, Self-Sufficiency, tools

Belly Laughs

October 13, 2017 by John Waldorf 2 Comments

When’s the last time you laughed uncontrollably? I mean the deep down guttural laugh that goes on and on until your diaphragm muscles are screaming in pain… for me it’s been a while. This week at Rustic Pines, we welcomed Katie’s mom & dad up to the property to take in the fall colors and … [Read more…]

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Is it really gone?

September 8, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

It’s hard to believe that Labor Day came so quickly. It seems like it was just weeks ago that we were digging the hole for our outhouse on Memorial Day. Yet here we are at the end of summer. The days are getting noticeably shorter, the maples have started to show signs of color, and … [Read more…]

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It feels like this is what we were made for…

August 13, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

A little over a year ago, the idea of Rustic Pines was born.  It wasn’t a grand idea that popped into our head, it was more of an idea that grew out of an idea inspired by a chicken.  Isn’t that the way all great ideas are born?  One day you’re staring a chicken in … [Read more…]

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A Wolf in the Well??

August 3, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

Fresh off the drama of the last month, Katie and I resolved to resume life as normally as we could, and the best way we could, was to roll up our sleeves and get back to work on the land.  We headed up late Friday, got settled in, and enjoyed the remainder of the evening with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homesteading Tagged: homesteading

WE DECLARE OUR INDEPENDENCE! …from mosquitoes

July 9, 2017 by John Waldorf 4 Comments

Now that we’ve built the “tiny cabin” and outhouse, cleared the driveway and parking area, we’ve reached the point at which others can come and experience a glimpse of Rustic Pines.  Two of our first visitors have scheduled to come up and Katie and I couldn’t be more excited.  Later this month, and mid-next, mine … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homesteading, Self-Sufficiency, Tools, Uncategorized Tagged: homesteading, Self-Sufficiency, tools

Prairie dogging… Minnesota style

June 27, 2017 by John Waldorf Leave a Comment

Summer gets busy, busy for everyone, Katie and I are no different.  Our crazy summer schedule seemed especially hectic over the last few weeks, so we were excited to escape to Rustic Pines for a couple of days of quiet chainsaw harmony and the beat of hammers.  Obviously, neither chainsaws nor hammers are quiet, but … [Read more…]

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