We had a thank you block party for everyone who helped put out the fires and had to deal with this devastating fire that ravaged our small community. Plus the usual updates and so much more.

Episode 33 Honey to die for!

Feb 9th, 2022 1h 4m

In this episode Anita has a close call with the bees, David digs a hole and so much more.

Episode 32 Kevin and Suzy’s Story

Feb 2nd, 2022 58m

In this episode David and Dan sat down with our neighbours Kevin and Suzy to talk with them about their fire experience.

Episode 31 Patricia’s Story

Jan 26th, 2022 49m 14s

In this episode we interview one of our neighbours from the Paxton Valley. She tells her sobering story of the White Rock Lake fire.

Episode 30 The Backburn

Jan 19th, 2022 1h 13m

The fire destroyed half of our community, will the backburn take out the rest? The answer and more as we continue our story of this awful fire.

Episode 29 Up in Smoke!

Jan 12th, 2022 1h 33m

The White Rock Lake Fire hits our beautiful valley. Many homes were lost to this beast of a fire. We tell our story in this hard to revisit event that affected, and devastated, so many.

Episode 28 Things Are Heating Up!

Jan 5th, 2022 59m 31s

No rain and forest fires are popping up everywhere. Special guest Holly joins the crew for the telling of how the summer of 2021 will not be forgotten.

Episode 27 We’re Back!

Dec 29th, 2021 50m 2s

Season 2 Episode 1 is here. We are back from our 6-month break. Lots of things to catch you up on. We start where we left off in this unforgettable summer.

Episode 26 Last Shot!

Jun 15th, 2021 38m 23s

Our season one finale! Dan gets a little too familiar with Ringo, David didn't read the instructions again and Anita should be covered with bubble-wrap.

Episode 25 Big News!

Jun 8th, 2021 52m 20s

We have many updates on the bees, chicken coop, Dan's bedroom door and Big News regarding this podcast.

Episode 24 Bees and Beer

Jun 1st, 2021 54m 49s

It's the two-four episode with special guest Alex. Besides the three of us, he has put in the most hours working here. Good thing we don't have to pay him. Anita gets a few words in as she talks us through bee swarms, splitting hives and more.

Episode 23 Bees, Coops and Collars

May 25th, 2021 56m 45s

Oh man, besides the usual updates on projects, David and Dan are fitted with dog zapping collars on their arms. Anita has the remotes. Who came up with this idea?

Episode 22 Spring has Sprung

May 18th, 2021 54m 53s

Lots going on this week. We planted many things, test drove a few things, broke one thing and even managed to fix something. A couple of Soapy Cats have also been awarded to the mystery plant winners.

Episode 21 The Boys Are Back In Town

May 11th, 2021 56m 25s

D&D headed for the big city to do 5 days of paid work. Lots still going on and happening back at homesteads the last two weeks.

Episode 20 Meet A Neighbour

May 4th, 2021 48m 28s

We finally have our first guest! Our neighbour Susy came over to have a chat with us. We grilled her on all things off-grid.

Episode 19 Total Loss?

Apr 27th, 2021 52m 44s

Busy time at The Hills. Some good and bad news as you will see. Progress on the new greenhouse and garden on the lower side of the property along with a bunch of updates on many things.

Episode 18 Living Gridless

Apr 20th, 2021 54m 3s

Lots of updates on this podcast. We had so much going on this week to fill you in on. We touched on Self Sufficiency at the end, but will revisit that subject on a later podcast.