Episode 8 - Tee & Me - Homestead Highlights

Summary

In this episode, Dawn and Tee Gorham discuss their experience during the recent snowstorm, their preparations for future snowstorms, and the lessons they learned. They also talk about their pantry challenge, celebrating their daughter's birthday, and their plans for the garden and greenhouse. The Gorhams share their excitement about collaborating with Nicole Sauce on cooking videos and discuss their decision to invest in EMP shields for protection against electromagnetic pulses. They also mention upcoming events and family birthdays.

Takeaways

Be prepared for snowstorms by having necessary equipment and supplies, such as a snowplow attachment for a tractor and safety salt.
Participating in a pantry challenge can help you use up food items and plan for future gardening and food storage needs.
Collaborating with others in your community, such as homesteaders and content creators, can be a fun and educational experience.
Consider investing in EMP shields to protect sensitive electronics and appliances in case of an electromagnetic pulse event.
Celebrate and appreciate family birthdays and milestones, and make time for regular family gatherings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Homestead Update
02:04 Snowmageddon Experience
03:25 Lessons Learned and Preparations for Future Snowstorms
04:23 Pantry Challenge and Meal Creativity
06:21 Celebrating Daughter's Birthday and Motherhood
07:20 Postponing Powerless Weekend
08:16 Planning for the Garden and Greenhouse
10:42 Cutting and Splitting Oak Tree
11:33 Busy Day: Wrestling Match and Breeding Cows
13:59 Discussion on Profit Margin and Homestead Accounting
16:21 Collaboration with Nicole Sauce and Cooking Videos
19:41 EMP Shield and Preparations for Electromagnetic Pulse
26:34 Correction: EMP Shield Discussion
35:22 Upcoming Events and Family Birthdays
37:57 Conclusion and Sign Off