GM. It’s gonna be a hot one today. Hydrate and touch grass.

Our raspberries have really impressed this year so we decided to try freeze drying some. I gotta say, the freeze drying really enhanced the flavor but also the tartness. Really good in our homemade yogurt though! Has anyone else tried freeze drying fruit? What’s your favorite? We love watermelon, apples and peaches. #fruitstr

Success! Feels good to rebuild old technology and bring it back to life. #grownostr

Been rebuilding the engine on my old Ford tractor. It’s cooler in the shop today since we had rain showers so I was able to make good progress. Time for a refreshment and a dip in the stock tank. #grownostr #bitcoin

Got our onions and garlic harvested. We’ll freeze dry some and make powders and the rest will remain whole and be put in storage for use as needed. #grownostr #homestead #garlic #onion

Interesting coin my dad found at an old stagecoach stop in western Kansas back in the early 1970’s. He found a fee US coins as well but this one has always kept me wondering. I recently used AI to help identify it. Here’s what I found out about it: Obverse (Side with Chinese Characters) The Chinese characters read 光緒通寶 (Guāng Xù Tōng Bǎo): • 光緒 (Guāng Xù): Refers to the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled during the Qing Dynasty from 1875 to 1908. • 通寶 (Tōng Bǎo): A term meaning “circulating treasure” or “currency.” So this side means: “Guangxu Era Coin” or “Guangxu Currency.” Reverse (Side with Script-like Symbols) This side features Manchu script, the official script of the Qing Dynasty alongside Chinese. These symbols usually indicate the mint location where the coin was cast. Based on the shape and structure of the Manchu characters, this coin was likely minted at Board of Revenue mint (寶源局 / Bao Yuan Ju) in Beijing, which was the central mint during the Qing dynasty. ⸻ Summary: • Type: Qing Dynasty cash coin • Era: Guangxu Emperor (1875–1908) • Mint: Likely Board of Revenue (Beijing) • Material: Usually cast in bronze or brass • Translation: “Guangxu Circulating Treasure”

My homestead honey making freedom ring.

What the…? 😆 i guess one of our hens needs a vacation. #eggstr

More kittens on the homestead today. #catstr

#gm from the bone heads.

Wife and I snapped all the beans we picked this morning and canned one batch of 7 quarts before the heat ran us indoors to the A/C. It was a hot one in the canning shop and this heat and recent rains have really made the beans kick into overdrive! Will get another 14 quarts from these. There will be more to pick in a few days.