Have some things for sale~

Hi everyone,
Have some things I need to sell. If you know of someone that might be interested send them the links or have them contact me!

Animal Artisty Earthenware Classic sized bay Pinto Shetland. Starting price on ebay is $150.00 and that is a major steal.

AAA Animal Artistry Bone China custom painted Exmoor pony... kind'a looks like a miniature horse to me. Also for sale at $125.00

Animal Artistry Resin... on sale at ebay $95.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=160319979234

AAA Animal Artistry Bone China, Classic sized, Custom Sec A welsh Pony $300.00 or Best offer over. This price is also a steal.
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I have these totally new items for sale with Icelandic horses on them,so I finally put them up for sale on my Esty shop. They are priced to help cover the 4% ser charge PayPal charges me.

Would give a discount to family...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598628

And I need to sell my Special order Thorowgood Endurance saddle.I am offering this very little used saddle for sale, which is in excellent condition. It is a 17 1/2 inch seat and has an extra widetree. When I bought this saddle last year, it could not be purchased in the US, so I had to buy from Europe. It has a high-comfort seat cushion and flaps shaped for a relaxed leg position. So, together with the Fish™ adjustable-width system to ensure the perfect fit. Great saddle for Haflingers, Fjords, Icelandics, Warmbloods, Drafts or anybreed that has a broad back, this saddle was designed for those kinds of horses. Stored on a saddle stand and this is a smoke free home.Paid $750.00 for it new. Have lowered the price to $550.00 ...buyer pays for shipping.
Did a not very good video of the saddle....

http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/Bergere/?action=view&current=DSCN5053.flv

This beautiful Aviary would be great for Canaries, finches, budgies and so on. Really helps keep the dust and mess contained. A very nice Arcylic very large Aviary with oak trim bird cage for sale, size is ..38" long, 23" wide and 30" tall. Paid $595.00 for it. Asking $395.00 Birds not included. Prefer local pickup because it is so large

The Garden or mud pit you decide

You can see we "really" have raised beds this year. DH was working on getting some pots in the ground so we can plant the carrots in them and hopefully keep the gophers at bay.

Pea trellis is up but I need to find more Hog panels, as I need to plant a lot more Peas this year. If you look closely, far back of the photo, you can see the Mars onion starts are in the ground.

Here are some of the long storing, Copra, onions.

Hopefully today DH & DS can get the tops of the rest of the raised beds flatten out. I will be planting more Pea seeds, plus some carrot, spinach and lettuce.
The soil is improving but we still have a long way to go.

The Suit, the snow Cat and a Cats help~

Oh Believe me,, the Cats were no where near DH with the Suit on. Take a good look because this is an extremely rare sighting,, my DH in a Suit!

Nari hunting in the snow. With the type of fur she has, she is well suited to the snow.

Mia helping DS getting things ready for a burn day, as we burn all paper products.

Above you can see her telling DS where to put the bits of paper.

Here Mia is telling him to put the papers closer to her, so she can play. Was really funny for awhile, as soon as DS would throw a balled up paper in the pile, Mia would jump in and take said balled piece of paper else where to be played with.

Needless to say DS had some exercise retrieving said paper play toys. LOL

Snow

Had a couple of inches of wet sticky snow a few days ago. Rather pretty, as you can see it sticking to the branches of the trees.

The old fruit trees up front. Sadly the Very old flowering cherry tree suffered some damage. Have clean up as much as I dare this year but want to wait till next year to continue, as not to stress the old tree any more than I have too.

Horse shed with the horses eating breakfast. Can see how the trees kind'a sparkle.

Looking out to the hay field and our woodlands beyond.

Products Made in America

I have been slowly collecting a list of American made products with stock that comes from the USA/Canada too. I like to buy excellent quality that will last a life time, buying from a small family or very small company and of course, would prefer to buy American Made. If you supply or offer product(s) that are Made in American with resources found in America, please contact me and I will be happy to add you to the list.

Swallow Lane Farm~
These folks have been around a long time. Even bought Jacob ewes from them awhile back. Not only do they raise their own sheep in WA, they also make their own yarn to make into blankets, Very nice blankets.
http://www.jacobsheep.com/fiberworks.htm

Fiber Mill~
I used these folks for a number of years while I was raising sheep, to clean and make my sheep's wool into Roving, that way I could just get on with the job of spinning. They also sell yarn from their own sheep.
http://www.stonehedgefibermill.com/

Looking for a beautiful woven Bedspread......
http://www.mhweavers.com/

Storage and baskets~
Need to store things,, check out these stylish baskets.
http://www.mountaintrailbaskets.com/

This one is from my old stompping grounds. Went to see their place when I lived in NH. Very nice quality. http://www.peterborobasket.com/

Seems like if one thing in the house dies...they all do. So during my search for a round laundry basket made in the usa.. I ran across this web site... in WA no less.
Dunbar Gardens~ Makes all kinds of usefull baskets.
http://www.dunbargardens.com/baskets.htm

Cookie sheets and baking pans
Made in the USA...
http://www.doughmakers.com/newmain.htm

American Made clothes....
http://www.unionlabel.com/
The Men of the house have a couple of American made Carhartt Jackets and pants...and all I can say is...they are well made and hold up very well!

Flash lights
Maglite
http://www.maglite.com/Mag_commitment.asp

Soap and Shampoo
Janson's soap and shampoos are made in the USA. I use both. Jasons makes the only shampoo my body doesn't react too.
http://www.jason-natural.com/products/satin_soap.php

http://www.drbronner.com/ Dr. Bronner's soap is made in USA.

These folks make a nice Lobster boat, along with other models.
http://www.mainewoodenboatbuilding.com

Tools~
Here is a good write up on how to buy good quality tools.
http://www.countrysidemag.com/issues/83/83-1/Countryside_Staff.html

Made in the USA
http://www.longneckertools.com/

Have one tool from these folks.. is made in the USA but not sure where they get their stock from.
https://www.kleinconnection.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OnlineCatalog_10001_10001_-1

If you would like some furniture that is American made, every part made out of real wood, grown in the US, family made.. look no farther than..
http://www.borkholder.com/furn/main3.htm
I have 4 of their pieces of large furniture and can say with great confidence that the quality and workmanship is out standing. Have had them for 8 years now..if I remember correctly. Just bought the Pine as that is what we could afford.

Food gift baskets with everything made in Oregon.
http://www.madeinoregon.com/

Valentine Day ~ to the coast we went~

With the BDay money Mom sent, Thanks Mom & Dad!, DH and I decided to take a drive to the SW coast of WA and look at a light house. The one above is the first one we went too. Sky was a combo of sun and clouds but no rain at that point. Snapped a few nice photos and then the rain started.
So we had a very nice picnic.. in the Van, while it was pouring rain out. But that is the Coastal NW for you.

Second Light house and the one still in use by the Coast Guard was only about 20 mintues away from the first one. By then the weather was getting a little more interesting but I managed to get some more photos.

DH loves the Ocean and hearing the power of the waves against the shore. Took this picture with the second Light House behind him. Then the skys opened up, so I could not get a photo of DS and I.

Even at low tide, you can see the power of the surf against the rocks.

Shafts of bright light cutting through the dark clouds, if you look closely you can see the rain. Pretty impressive day.

On the way home we saw a very large herd of Elk. Bulls were on one side and the Cows on the other. Makes me wish I had a better camera and telephoto lense.

It was a great day out and very nice to have a break!

Hand made Hamburger Buns

Hamburger dough after 4th rise and being shaped in the round shapes.

Shaped and ready to rise for the last time.

Finished Hamburger Bun.

Delicious!!