September 2006

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Barncast 34 — Split splat squash!

2006/09/30 in Food, Podcast, Squash by andrew | 8 comments

Welcome to this weeks podcast. We’re out in the barn, and a thunderstorm hits in the middle of the podcasts. Our mics have pretty strong base roll off, so that weird rumble you hear at times is thunder. On this weeks podcast:

Fall Harvest
Hello to the world wide half marathon
Farm Phone: 206-202-GOAT

Caroline pt1
Joy

Round up

Farm Section: Winter Squash

Caroline Pt2

Scott G talks about Apple issues

I hope you enjoy the podcast. You can send us comments to gfl@geekfarmlife.com, 206-202-GOAT.

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Barncast 33 — Caroline takes us for a tour

2006/09/24 in Garden, Knitting, Podcast, Sound-seeing, Spinning, Wine by andrew | 6 comments

This is a really special episode, Caroline takes us for a tour of her barn while she’s milking. What could be better than the sounds from a strange barn??? In this weeks show:

Dave from Chub creek sends us the opener
John G and his peppers and wine. Thank you John G!
Farm Phone: How did we meet, are we telling??
Roundup!
Caroline: Milking, and barn tour
Foot problems
Knitting and spinning. Roving vs combed tops

We had a great time doing the show this week and I think it showed. The great start with Dave and the tour really made it a good time. I hope you enjoy the show as much we did putting it together. We want your questions! Farm phone: +1-206-202-GOAT, or you can email us at gfl@geekfarmlife.com, or leave a comment!

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Barncast 32 — Farewell to an old friend, and new beginnings

2006/09/17 in Bees, Breeding, Garden, Goats, Honey, Opensource, Podcast, Sheep, Wine by andrew | 9 comments

Welcome to episode 32! We’re up in the barn this week since the wind out since is picking up. It’s normally pretty windy here in the fall so I guess it must be fall time. :( This weeks topics:

Dedication to Rob Levin aka Lilo.
Farm Phone! Call in your question to 206-202-GOAT
- Fall planting
- Buying Honey Comb
The story of why we now have a bee hive
Breeding season. Sam the Ram, and Bonafide the Buck work for the year
Foot update
Life update
Apple Ice Wine

A special thank you to Dave from Chub Creek for the ID. We’ll be hearing more from him on future shows. :) Make sure to drop us an email, gfl@geekfarmlife.com or call the Farm Phone at 206-202-GOAT.

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Barncast 31 — Dehydration!

2006/09/09 in Audio Equipment, Dehydration, Fiber, Food Preservation, Podcast, Promotion by andrew | 8 comments

We’re back in the barn this week, and it’s rather quiet out. It’s a good show and we cover a good set of topics. The Farm Phone was really lit up this week, and we have great feedback, and Tom answer a bee question. The topics this week:

John G’s Bee question
NCN Leaves feedback. Check out his podcast: http://www.ncnpodcast.com/
Running feedback
Geek Stuff, microphone pre amp. Blog entries: Andrew’s Blog
Dehydration, and food storage
Fiber, dyeing, and taking a week off

We want your feedback! The Farm Phone is: 206-202-GOAT, give us a call, ask a question! It’s that simple. Email us at gfl@geekfarmlife.com, or leave a comment.

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Barncast 30 — Bzzzzcast 2, Tom Lives!

2006/09/02 in Bees, Food, Podcast, Weather by andrew | 6 comments

What a great show this week! We have Tom the bee keeper back to answer some of your questions. The show is extra long, but over all we spend about 40 minutes talking about bees, and every minute is worth it. What a great animal! This weeks list:

What’s that sound?
Answered by Ron from Griddlecakes Radio”
Favorite Rabbit Recipe
Round up, yellow carrots, etc
Bees, and more bees
Running
School bus
Weather, rain, sun

Please call in your questions to the Farm Phone!!! 206-202-GOAT! We really want to answer your questions on the Farm Phone. If you aren’t up to calling please leave a comment or email us at gfl@geekfarmlife.com.

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