It always blows me away that my Dad’s generation’s ideas and advice about how to hold assets are diametrically opposed to what makes sense today after five decades of monetary debasement.
Remember the days when it used to make sense to double pay your mortgage?
Now, why bother? When you project your cost of borrowing and weigh it against returns on available investments, it tells the whole tale. Holding certain assets largely as debt is suddenly smarter? The country is completely upside down.
Is it any wonder why when you drive through any small town in the land, that everything looks like nothing has even had a coat of paint in three decades? Shrinking free time, increased material costs, and weighing those against hiring out jobs vs not doing them at all because it just doesn’t matter anymore.
If ever there were a more obvious example of people following their incentives, as their money melts like an ice cube and our elected officials have their mouths firmly on the spigot, I can’t think of one.
#inflation #hodl
But hey, soon to be followed by March 14, “Steak and a Blowjob Day”. Don’t look at me, I don’t make the rules.
It’s someone’s idea of a sick joke that it was put one day before the 15th payday.
As of this Valentine’s Day, my wife and I will have known each other for 7989 days. Despite my being an insufferable asshole for at least a third of them, she still puts up with me, my endless talk about Bitcoin, and my rage at “the system”. She’s been a great ally as we prep for whatever the days and months ahead throw at us. I am blessed. 
Yeah we can’t even get a simple two pack of wormer tablets without agreeing to an annual checkup locally. Fortunately my wife found an outlet that will finally ship to Canada. So I can currently go to a pharmacist and get most prescriptions filled right now without a doctor visit since the market is so huge for pushing pills to humans, but for my dog or cat it’s $95 for a checkup and $45 for a basic prescription.
And $0.25 for a round of .22LR
1. Choose Your Fat Source
• Beef or lamb fat (suet) → Becomes tallow.
• Pork fat (leaf fat or back fat) → Becomes lard.
• Poultry fat (chicken, duck, goose) → Becomes schmaltz.
2. Trim and Cut the Fat
• Trim off any meat or blood spots.
• Cut into small chunks or grind it for faster melting.
3. Choose a Rendering Method
Stovetop Method (Traditional)
1. Place fat in a heavy-bottomed pot.
2. Add a small amount of water (about ¼ cup per pound) to prevent burning.
3. Heat on low, stirring occasionally.
4. As the fat melts, solids (cracklings) will rise.
5. Once the fat is fully liquid and solids turn golden brown, strain it.
Slow Cooker Method (Easiest)
1. Place fat in the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 4–8 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Strain when the fat is fully rendered.
Oven Method
1. Place fat in an oven-safe dish.
2. Bake at 225–250°F (107–121°C) for several hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Strain and cool.
4. Strain the Fat
• Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove cracklings.
• Pour into jars or containers while hot.
5. Store the Rendered Fat
• Room temp: Up to a few weeks (if clean).
• Refrigerator: Several months.
• Freezer: Up to a year.
Bonus: Use the Cracklings!
The leftover crispy bits (cracklings) are great for snacking or cooking.
Well, not soundproof. But greatly knocks down the sound from a couple of S29 J Pro’s
Here’s a great page from Upstream Data’s Steve Barbour showing a cheap and easy build for a soundproof asic enclosure for a couple of miners. Hoping to build one this summer if I get the other food production and composting projects done.
nostr:note1sxdj4usmd4s7cpyecvfswd24djqtl89zfy5ecvas6eeny38ut6wqgc239tShould have mine in a few months. They’re on back order for the model I want. Can’t wait to hook it up to my solar cart and get it talking to my start9.
Yep, bought some eggs and some lamb from a friend yesterday. It took less than 30 seconds using money that has never touched a bank or an exchange.
They’re fine as long as they’re cooked and attain a temperature of 165 F in the process. They’re likely even fine anyway. I’d eat them raw
Man where did Josh and Dan disappear to? I miss those guys. nostr:npub1a3hrd4wfawr578d5y5l0qgmh7lx8q6tumfq0h7eymmttt52veexqkcfg37
…And yet most of my friends remain naked.