https://piratepieman.home.blog/2020/10/16/cool-cats-warmer-now/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7891.jpgIMG_7891https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7889.jpgIMG_7889https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7888.jpgIMG_7888https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7818.jpgIMG_7818https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7815.jpgIMG_7815https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7813-e1602641882493.jpgIMG_7813It wouldn't keep him from trying to sit on my daugther's lap top. https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7810-e1602640258533.jpgIMG_7810Kimber enjoying the back of the sofa even more now.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7798.jpgIMG_7798https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7797.jpgIMG_7797https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7796.jpgIMG_77962020-10-17T03:15:39+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2020/10/13/garden-crafts-botanical-note-cards/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_0086.jpgIMG_0086https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7885-e1602595677199.jpgIMG_7885Note cards created with dried pressed flowers.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_7695-e1602594795516.jpgIMG_7695Note cards created with dried pressed flowers.2020-10-13T23:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2020/08/22/garden-crafts-pressing-flowers/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_7463.jpgIMG_7463https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_7625-1-e1598141587741.jpgIMG_76252020-08-23T01:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2020/04/12/baking-for-dogs/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_0081.jpgIMG_0081https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_6496.jpgIMG_6496https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_5037.jpgIMG_50372020-04-13T11:30:42+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2019/10/11/do-they-know/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bllom-blossom-desktop-backgrounds-1322185.jpgbllom-blossom-desktop-backgrounds-13221852019-10-12T02:58:31+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2019/09/30/hostess-gift-ideas/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0048-1.jpgIMG_0048https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0061.jpgIMG_0061https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0040.jpgIMG_0040https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_4494.jpgIMG_4494https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_4482.jpgIMG_4482https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0048.jpgIMG_0048Hand Papered Clothes Pins $7https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0042-1.jpgIMG_00422019-10-01T02:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2019/05/09/for-the-love-of-the-game/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_4904-e1557449832165.jpgIMG_4904Portage Northern's Huskie Stadiumhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_4886.jpgIMG_48862019-05-10T01:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/11/24/cooking-adventure-turkey-seitan-a-k-a-turkey-loaf/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_1102.jpegIMG_1102https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4704.jpgIMG_4704https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4701.jpgIMG_4701Pumpkin Pie and Cocoa infused frosting with almond feather Turkey decorated sugar cookies. https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4700.jpgIMG_4700Turkey loaf awaiting serving.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4698.jpgIMG_4698Turkey Loaf being slicedhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4620.jpgIMG_4620Turkey Loaf baking alongside our leg of lamb.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4622.jpgIMG_4622Turkey Loaf after baking2018-11-25T01:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/21/my-pet-elephant/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0059.jpgIMG_0059Here you can see the original bulb.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4601.jpgIMG_4601https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4600-e1540169794526.jpgIMG_4600Root ball dug up.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4598.jpgIMG_4598After the first frost.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_3889.jpgIMG_38892018-10-22T02:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/16/one-water-one-people/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_45851.jpgIMG_4585https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4582-e1539482635895.jpgIMG_4582https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_45831-e1539486144590.jpgIMG_4583Buffalo and Posole Stew with Salmon, green beans and salad.2018-10-16T10:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/13/looking-down/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4548.jpgIMG_4548Meadow Mushroomshttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_2088.jpgIMG_2088This is the look Simon uses with regard to the dogs.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_3142.jpgIMG_3142Kimberlite has extra toes.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0066.jpgIMG_0066Yin and Yang one a little more Chihuahua and one a little more Terrierhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0041.jpgIMG_0041Kimberlite AKA Kimmie is shy, likes junk food.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0073.jpgIMG_0073Gracie is shy and sweet.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0072.jpgIMG_0072Louie is brash and barky.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0067.jpgIMG_0067https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_3892.jpgIMG_3892Louie needs a lift cause he has a bad knee.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0043.jpgIMG_0043Kimberlite, named after a rock type found near Diamonds.2018-10-13T04:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/09/taking-stock-my-container-garden-2018/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_3990.jpgIMG_3990https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4019.jpgIMG_4019Burpless Cucumbers were so tasty and crisp!https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_41591-e1539011730804.jpgIMG_4159Serrano Peppers and Tomatoes with a few Gong Pao Chilis thrown in.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_3946-e1539011619140.jpgIMG_3946Typical daily green bean haul. https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0051.jpgIMG_0051EarthBox's on day one and day 31.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0050.jpgIMG_0050EarthBox's being prepared for planting. I used trash bags and duct tape instead of ordering their specialized cover.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4004.jpgIMG_4004https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4003.jpgIMG_4003https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4312-e1538964849729.jpgIMG_4312Counter clockwise from top: Sage, Thai Basil, Chocolate Mint, Sweet Basil and Rosemary.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4011.jpgIMG_4011Copes Gray Tree Frog living on our cucumber vine.2018-10-09T22:16:50+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/07/apples-are-confused-roses/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4530.jpgIMG_4530Apple Peeler, Slicer, Corer makes quick work of prepping apples for pie or sauce.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4524.jpgIMG_4524https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4526-e1538952605113.jpgIMG_4526Apple "Puncher" https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4525.jpgIMG_4525Apple Peeler, Slicer, Corerhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4523.jpgIMG_4523Crimson Crisp and Candy Crisp Apples from Gull Meadow Farms in Richland, Michigan2018-10-07T23:12:10+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/04/a-point-of-pride/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fullsizeoutput_a39.jpegfullsizeoutput_a39https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0012.jpgIMG_0012https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fullsizeoutput_b86.jpegfullsizeoutput_b86Apple Dapple Cake with Michigan Appleshttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4471.jpgIMG_4471Roasted brussel sprouts, potatoes and cauliflower rice drizzled with Siracha.2018-10-03T00:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/10/02/hot-hot-hot/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4459.jpgIMG_4459Kimberlite inspecting the harvest.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0039-e1538491809830.jpgIMG_0039Gong Pao Thai Chili ristras hanging in my family room.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4460-e1538491138542.jpgIMG_4460Creating a ristra with needle, sturdy thread and gloves to protect my fingers from the hot juice.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4404.jpgIMG_4404Gong Bao Chili'shttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4403-e1538489935863.jpgIMG_4403Tabaso Chili Peppers in various stages of ripeness.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4255-e1538489883328.jpgIMG_4255Anaheim Peppers being roasted.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4160-e1538489112614.jpgIMG_4160Serrano Chili Peppers being prepared for salsa.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4159-e1538489829756.jpgIMG_4159Serrano Chili's ready to be diced fresh for salsa.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0037-e1538490126163.jpgIMG_00372018-10-10T18:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/25/grapevine-time/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/snapseed.jpgsnapseedhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_43511-e1537922839801.jpgIMG_4351Overlapping first few vines to secure the base shape.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_43491-e1537922795286.jpgIMG_4349Grapevine wrapped beachball to create a globe.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4408-e1537922141829.jpgIMG_4408Halloween wreath.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4399-e1537918263983.jpgIMG_4399Grapevine wreath embellished with pinecones and artificial flowers.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4342-e1537841885937.jpgIMG_4342Single Niagara Grape vine growing on fence in 2018.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4350-e1537841227909.jpgIMG_4350Vines stripped of their leaves.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4388.jpgIMG_4388https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4394-e1537923402573.jpgIMG_4394Dried globe forms with beach balls removed.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4384.jpgIMG_43842018-09-29T03:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/26/d-i-y-halloween-wreath/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4406-e1538010420763.jpgIMG_4406Supplies neededhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4405-e1538010491356.jpgIMG_4405Dollar Store embelishments2018-09-27T02:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/16/gardening-heartbreak/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4347.jpgIMG_4347https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4031-e1537149610191.jpgIMG_4031First Year planting of Property Line Garden West Michigan.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_43031-e1537148379928.jpgIMG_4303https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4001.jpgIMG_4001Golden Wooly Bearhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4305-e1537147965812.jpgIMG_4305Stinkhorn Fungushttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4163.jpgIMG_4163Black and Yellow Garden Spiderhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4010.jpgIMG_4010Cope's Grey Tree Froghttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_3999.jpgIMG_3999https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4303-e1537148200239.jpgIMG_4303Common Toadhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0026.jpgIMG_00262018 Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar2018-09-23T22:05:49+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/23/cooking-adventure-vegan-steaks/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_ab5-e1537664657901.jpegfullsizeoutput_ab5Seitan steak sliced with broccoli and egg noodles.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_ab4.jpegfullsizeoutput_ab4https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_ab2.jpegfullsizeoutput_ab2Grilled seitan steaks.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_ab1.jpegfullsizeoutput_ab1https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_43721.jpgIMG_4372Steamed seitan steakshttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_43711-e1537727083964.jpgIMG_4371https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_ab0.jpegfullsizeoutput_ab0Being formed.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_aaf-e1537660634308.jpegfullsizeoutput_aafSeitan being made at home.2018-09-23T20:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/20/youtube-what-have-you-gotten-me-into/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rain-raindrops-rainy-110874.jpgrain-raindrops-rainy-110874https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4292-e1537464272583.jpgIMG_4292Expanding foam... really... expands... a lot.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0034.jpgIMG_0034Demolitionhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0033.jpgIMG_0033Finished install with silicone caulk.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_aa9-e1537407356707.jpegfullsizeoutput_aa9Lowes offers two sizes in this style basement window.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4295.jpgIMG_4295Trimming the expanding foam.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4277-e1537489414123.jpgIMG_42772018-09-21T02:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/17/like-childbirth-eventually-you-forget-the-pain/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4362-e1537235223492.jpgIMG_4362Completed project.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4044-e1537234174906.jpgIMG_4044Hand painted grey circles on knobs. Interior of drawers were also painted grey.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4041.jpgIMG_4041Simmons Pressed Metal Dresser with new paint job 2018.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0031-e1537233516631.jpgIMG_0031Similar pressed metal dresser advertised on Urbanremainschicago.comhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/simmons-pressed-metal-furniture.jpgsimmons pressed metal furniture1930's catalog insert for Simmons furniture collection.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_3985.jpgIMG_3985The mess.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_3987.jpgIMG_3987Stripped Simmons pressed metal dresser circa 1930's2018-09-18T22:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/13/grief-and-a-garden-goose/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0010-e1536935479100.jpgIMG_0010Dollar Store accessories.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_741-e1536804327754.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_741Pearl (2013) the original owner of Petunia the cement goose.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_aa1.jpegfullsizeoutput_aa1Pearl's Santa costume.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_aa0.jpegfullsizeoutput_aa0Remnants of an aged Raggedy Anne outfit.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_a9f.jpegfullsizeoutput_a9fDollar Store Hat with an apron from Pearl's collection.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_a9e.jpegfullsizeoutput_a9ePearl's Easter costume for Petunia.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_a9d.jpegfullsizeoutput_a9d Pearl's Spring Rain outfit for Petunia.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_a9c.jpegfullsizeoutput_a9cDollar Store lei adjusted to fit and made into a hat. Sisal rope hula skirt.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fullsizeoutput_a9b.jpegfullsizeoutput_a9bDollar Store hat and skirt.2018-09-18T22:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/11/feeding-donald-our-hot-compost/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4320.jpgIMG_4320https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4323.jpgIMG_4323https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4322.jpgIMG_43222018-09-18T22:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/10/the-journey-begins/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0047.jpgIMG_0047Simon AKA Sailor Simon Pirate Pieman, he is the boss.2018-09-18T22:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/2018/09/15/am-i-a-vegetarian-or-am-i-just-not-eating-meat/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4310-e1539010909861.jpgIMG_4310My daughter harvesting mint on a chilly September day in Michigan. https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4255.jpgIMG_4255Home grown Anaheim's being roasted.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4159.jpgIMG_4159Tomatos and Serranos from our garden.https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_4338.jpgIMG_43382018-09-18T10:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://piratepieman.home.blog/contact/https://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0003.jpgIMG_0003Autumn Clematishttps://piratepieman.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_0046-e1536628795976.jpgIMG_00462018-09-11T01:23:38+00:00weekly0.6https://piratepieman.home.blogdaily1.02020-10-17T03:15:39+00:00