Off the Grid

By Bryan Hoffman | August 19, 2011 |

Update: Off the Grid is now Off the Air. All the stuff that was being posted there is now being posted here. No need to update two sites, friends. You can use the Off the Grid tag to grab all past and future OTG posts. Happy Camping! I’d like to formally introduce Off the Grid,…

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D300 outta commission

By Bryan Hoffman | August 10, 2011 |

After sending in my favorite lens for repair a few weeks back, I’ve now had to send in the body as well. All told it’ll be nearly two months without a decent camera. Here’s a picture to hold me over until it comes back:

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Natural Spider Killer

By Bryan Hoffman | August 5, 2011 |

Here’s Kari’s chemical free, essential oil based spider killer spray. We use it to keep our annual Hobo Spider infestation at bay. ESSENTIAL OIL MIXTURE 2/3 bottle of Tiger Balm Liniment  3 tsp peppermint essential oil 3 tsp rosemary essential oil 3 tsp lavender essential oil 60 drops red thyme essential oil WHAT YOU MIX INTO…

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Brewing: Negra Cerveza

By Bryan Hoffman | August 4, 2011 |

Getting back on the home brew bandwagon. After a successful IPA this spring, it’s time to try it again with a Mexican style dark beer. I’m sticking with the pre-fab kits from The Beer Nut until I can successfully do a couple more. Then it’ll be on to my own recipes again. Here’s the ingredient…

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