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A good sharpening whetstone is another piece of equipment that I think should go on everyone’s must have tool list.

I picked up the one above from Amazon a while ago and now can’t live without it. I had bought it primarily to sharpen my kitchen knives but realized it is awesome for my chisels and micro-chisels as well. The guide is great for the beginner and truly helps to teach you the proper…

Homemade Steak House Rub

As a craftsman my interests are far ranging and cooking is another hobby I enjoy playing around with, particularly Bar B Q cooking. So I thought it fitting to share with my readers a rub recipe that I have had  great success with.

Best with beef and pork, makes about 1/2 cup.

2 Tbsp. Paprika

2 Tbsp. cracked black peppercorns

2 tsp. ground ancho pepper

2Tbsp. coarse salt

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp.…

Crosman American Classic 1377

I picked up a Crosman American Classic 1377 a couple weeks ago on sale at Cabelas and was pleasantly surprised with the performance of this air pistol.

I wasn’t expecting much from this airgun as I only paid $59 bucks and was going to use it as a cheap plinker when I didn’t want to blow through CO2 with my other guns. Boy did I under estimate the value of this little gun.

First and foremost the…

Well our Custom Gate is finally installed. It was a long time coming but the final results were well worth the wait. I am glad my wife talked me out of just putting in cattle gates.

We have got so many compliments since the installation I didnt think it was going to cause that much of a stir amongst the neighbors.

Plus this style of custom gate has truly added that “estate” property feel and…

I had mentioned that I would pass on any information I felt has helped me deal with my families Elderly Abuse situation. Once you find yourself in this situation the single most valuable resource will be to find a good counselling service.

They will be able to direct you in how to proceed given your specific circumstances. They will also be invaluable in the form of moral support and a sounding…

I know that some of you are dealing with family issues similar to mine, so I figured this poem would help to lift your spirits and to let you know that it is okay to walk away.

Letting Go 

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To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring; It means I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off… It’s the realization that I can’t control another… To…

We all have left a glass sitting in a out of site place and found it with hard water scale dried in the bottom.

To remove this hard water scale from the bottom of a drinking glass, fill above the scale line with pure vinegar and let sit until the glass is clean and clear. Dispose of vinegar, wash glass with regular soap and water and it will be like new.

Dealing with the Narcissist

In a previous post I included an excellent article that gave information on how to identify and understand what drives a narcissist to destroy the people around them.

This next article is on how to deal with this individual and how to save yourself from their toxic behaviour.

Do You Think You May Be Dealing With A Narcissist?

If you think you are dealing with a narcissist, there are some things…

My wife and I were at a rural crime watch seminar over the weekend and came across a device called TracTag that I think is worth mentioning.

We ended up picking up one for each of our vehicles and added the app to our phones to be part of the recovery assistance network to aid in helping others locate their lost or stolen items. It is super simple to setup and the GPS unit is small enough it can…

I found this excellent article that articulates what most people are dealing with when confronted with a family member that is wreaking havoc on other members of the family and is the cause of most cases of elder abuse.

The Female Malignant Narcissist is Just as Dangerous as Her Male Counterpart

By Shahida Arabi, Bestselling Author 

It is quite easy to overlook female narcissists and their even…

Financial abuse of seniors

I found a really good article that outlines what Financial abuse of seniors looks like and what actions we can take to help minimize the risk and stop it from happening going forward. It is called “Financial abuse of Seniors” and is an article put forward by the Alberta Government. Financial abuse of Seniors If you live in Alberta or anywhere in Canada, there is some helpful government agencies…

My wife and I are going through a really rough stretch lately dealing with another member of my family mentally and financially abusing my 90 year old father. It has really opened our eyes to what Elderly Abuse is and the many forms that it can manifest itself. We are also learning how difficult it can be to stop, and that there really is not a wealth of information or agencies that are available…