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I’m not crazy! I heat with wood.

January 20, 2012 By Mike

I’m Not Crazy! I Heat With Wood. Heating my home with wood is something that is near and dear to my heart. I’ve been heating with wood for four years now. I took most of last year off as the demands of a new baby, kind of got in the way but, I’m back with […]

Where have all the men gone?

January 19, 2012 By Mike

As I sit and watch the unfolding tragedy of the Costa Concordia I can’t seem to reconcile in my mind the fact that the Captain (and it pains me to put that with a capital “C”) was the first one off of the ship. Now I don’t think we need to cling to Edwardian principles […]

She is worth it…

December 15, 2011 By Mike

With my house all ripped apart and still having some camera issues I was at a little bit of a loss for a blog this evening. I’ve been kicking this one around in my head since a conversation at work a few weeks ago so I figured I’d give it a shot. We were sitting […]

WWOD?- What Would Oma Do?

December 1, 2011 By Mike

First off for those of you who aren’t of German descent Oma is short for Großmama or Grandma. Today was one of those days where everything was just a bit off. The Baby is sick, the dog woke the baby up from one nap, the cat another, the kitchen is a disaster area (I’m surprised […]

The Altar of Consumerism

November 29, 2011 By Mike

Well with the 4 day orgy of Consumerism being over I feel comfortable enough to poke my head out from under the blankets and write this blog. Now, I don’t want people to think that I’m anti-Capitalist I enjoy the fruits of our modern economy as much as the next guy but… I don’t see  […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

Recent Posts

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  • Cold Steel Broken Skull Review
  • Quick And Easy Venison Brine
  • Benchmade 940 Review : Gentleman’s Tactical
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  • Camp Cooking Tips #3
  • Benchmade 810 Contego Review
  • Dutch Oven Peaches And Dumplings
  • Camp Cooking Tips #2
  • Dutch Oven Chicken And Dumplings

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