Coles on the Coast Podcast

In this episode we interview Wayne Cooley, the inventor of Universal - The Deck of the Future. Wayne created this deck in 1977 and goes into detail as to how he came up with the deck, what it was meant to be, how it was manufactured, and how it has been incorporated in the books by his son Trevor H. Cooley. If you are interested in purchasing a deck you can contact Wayne directly at [email protected] Each deck is $5 plus shipping. You can also learn more about the deck and learn how it was incorporated into Trevor's books at www.trevorhcooley.com/universal-card-deck/

Universal Accessory Kits are now available to pre-order at www.buymeacoffee.com/colesonthecoast. Go to shop and click on the Universal Accessory Kit to pre-order yours today. Featuring RepairWare Lids by Smogdog.

Join Charlie as he shares his thoughts on the many improvements to paracord over the years.

In this episode Charlie talks about some of the essential products that he uses to fix issues on the homestead. Itmes include: Ballistol, Flitz Polish, Goop Hand Cleaner, JB Weld, and T-Rex Tape to name a few.

Charlie gives us a little bit of history of pencil manufacturing in the US. Pencils we discuss: Blackwing Musgrave Moon Products General Pencil Company Pencil renaissance: -gave Musgrave their renewed vigor -many stationary shops shut down after covid Charlie tells of his disdain for #2 pencils Children’s pencils Erasers Sharpeners -NJK -KUM -M+R -Blackwing YouTuber Reviewer: Always Analog Wood and Graphite

CotC Episode 30- Pivoting Through Life’s Changes Join Jessica as she reflects on changes in plans in life and emergent situations. This is a short episode brought to you after some unexpected situations for the Cole family this past weekend. Jessica shares ways she has been able to help herself self-motivate and self-regulate with unexpected happenings. Some of the main keypoints: 1. Know your priorities/goals. 2. Take care of those priorities first, if there’s people involved care for the health/safety of those involved first. 3. Recognize and name your emotions/feelings. 4. Then create a plan and take care of it. We all have unexpected life situations that happen. Try to mitigate your stress before these situations happen by becoming more prepared. Examples: Simplify your home/schedules, know those priorities, know ways to take care of your own maintenance issues, be willing to learn how to take care of things yourself. Find more or contact Jessica and Charlie at www.colesonthecoast.com Support our podcasting efforts by liking, rating, and reviewing us on your listening platform and consider sharing our podcasts with your friends and family.

CotC Episode 29- Homestead Happenings 7 Chickens -extended chicken run - 3 get out, one lays an egg in the blueberry bush - selling eggs to 2 individuals per week -Set up automatic Watering system -one Roo with missing feathers on his neck Worms -Alive and well House -trimmed oak trees out of some of the blueberry bushes -trimmed camellia bush off the house Family -Everyone got terrible pink eye - Then all kids got a cold Jo turned 5 Caspar turned 3 Camping trip with the big 3 -C broke our lantern 1 hour before we left -we learned how to put a tarp over the tent for rain/dew protection Jessica had a wedding gig and a full lesson schedule Van Charlie started woking on replacing the Fan Car Charlie replaced the back brakes Washing machine Charlie fixed a sensor Charlie put in an RO filter -install electrical outlet -instal RO filter Reason for trading out the Berkey… Baby broke it, Jess tired of worrying about it. Now we need a back up Kitchen Jessica cooked beef tongue for the first time -not bad, kids wouldn’t eat it though Charlie did the best smoked ribs and pork butt to date Bartering -we bartered some rendered tallow for beauty berries for jelly -need to redo jelly again, made a good syrup Computer - bought a much better computer that makes it easier to podcast/research Homeschool -joining a Coop -Jessica is going to teach a drum circle

Elevate Your Cooking – CotC Episode 28 Today we talk about different seasonings that can enhance your cooking. These range from standard salt all the way to Angostura bitters. Amazon Affiliate Links: Redmond Real Salt - https://amzn.to/3rybrWn Maldon Salt - https://amzn.to/3rrsw4u Aji No Moto MSG - https://amzn.to/3tbcPPq Lea and Perrins - https://amzn.to/3ZyHuSO W Sauce - https://amzn.to/48wDOVy Angostura Bitters - https://amzn.to/3tfNsvB Spike Seasoning Magic - https://amzn.to/3PSKDtl Key’s Southern Spice - https://mykeysllc.com/ Tabasco Sauce - https://amzn.to/3Zyrf85 Crystal Hot Sauce - https://amzn.to/457Ltqo Old Bay Hot Sauce - https://amzn.to/3ta8MCZ Benson’s Table Tasty - https://www.bensonsgourmetseasonings.com/product-category/family-collection/table-tasty/

Monday Managerie 3: Episode 27 COTC Join Jessica and Charlie as they talk about various topics ranging from childhood ailments, remedies, charlatans, bonfires, Marshmallows with blue food dye, Russians shooting down UFOs, Jessica and Charlie’s Trivia night, the game: Whist, Poker dice and more. What’s up with Pink Eye? Crunchy options: Colloidal Silver, Breast milk, Chamomile?? Our pink eye story -first Bella -Paw Paw -Jessica -Caspar’s Left eye -Joseph -Caspar’s Right eye -Adelaide Camp Dixie Marshmallows blue die Russian shooting down ufo Denver Airport Nazi Murals Trivia Night for youth fundraiser Charlie wants to learn Whist Poker dice -Yahtzee is based off it

Small engine repair How did you get started doing small engine repair? Charlie started working with his uncle as a young teen. He worked with him part time on the weekends What are the most important things to consider when owning a small engine? -A good place to store it. -plan for maintaining it, how easy is it to reach items to maintain? -can you get/store fuel for it? What goes wrong most often on small engines? -Bad gas - could be bad stablizer What should I do if I have a no start situation? What's my first course of action? Look at the spark plug, and look at gas- drain tank and the carburetor and put in new gas then it should start When it comes to maintenance what is most important? -Make sure the carburetor is easily accessable -Check the ease of use of change the blades/string? -Do not let your engine run out of oil-especially true for mowers-check every time you use the machine. -Install Fuel shut off switch How often will I need to count on changing the blades? When I'm going to maintain my own equipment, what are the most important tools that I would need? -a good socket set with both in and millimeter sets -Dewalt driver set/screwdriver -for handheld appliances theres carburetor adjustment tools to help unbolt -adjustable wrench -Ballistol, gibbs, Penetrating oil What should I do when I'm done for the season and I'm putting my mower up for the winter? -Drain the carborator -Shut off the fuel shut off switch -Sharpen the blades clean it oil it all up Use a stabilizer for gas Don't buy $2,000 Homedepot mowers, chose a dealer that can help you The perfect gift 10mm socket

Coles on the Coast Episode 25- Sustainability in Everyday Life What is sustainability? “in the broadest sense, sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time". Investopedia.com Sustainability should be an everyday thing. Area where you can become more sustainable. Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Kitchen Replace disposable straws and other items with reusable. Move to heavy duty glass cups and dishes and away from disposable. With canning use bulk pectin and reusable lids. or learn to cook fruit with natural pectin. Lint free towels instead of paper towels. napkin alternatives. Bathroom Razors – switch to a safety razor or to a modern double edge razor. Leaf Henson Supply Co One Blade Swap toilet paper for a bidet. Reusable feminine hygiene products. Cup, Disk, cloth pads/underwear Cloth diapers Cloth wipes Laundry Wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. Use concentrated bulk cleaners. Make own laundry detergent from simple ingredients. Vinegar for all purpose cleaner and fabric softener mending

Join Jessica and Charlie and they talk about different ghost stories from around Alabama. From places like Sloss Furnace to Saraland, Alabama. The book mentioned is: https://amzn.to/44qatcf. Make sure to subscribe with Coles on the Coast so you can keep up with the latest podcast episodes. www.colesonthecoast.com Find our merchandise at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpeedLimit26Goods/edit?ref=edit_trust_header.

Join us as we talk about various subjects including: Our eggs, the Chickens are laying as many as 10 eggs a day! Pickling Okra Why we never recorded a new podcast last week and had to air a Bonus Episode instead… *whisper- It’s Charlie’s Fault* New Pyramid Games We’ve learned to play: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMCXW9P/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=colesonthecoa-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=5be12f3f5f903a85f694eeff9e8b3966&creativeASIN=B08HMCXW9P A new game, Sum Swamp, Jessica bought the kids to learn addition and subtraction Link here to buy: https://amzn.to/3sm0s2s Which she learned about no a Game-School Community Dice and their math probability Our thoughts on the game Settlers of Catan. Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMCXW9P/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=colesonthecoa-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=5be12f3f5f903a85f694eeff9e8b3966&creativeASIN=B08HMCXW9P Black Solder Flies in Alabama and the want to grow them. Charlie’s strange yawning and fidgeting Jessica’s idea for homemade wood tokens for reviewer of the week. As well as Charlie’s information on Wooden Nickels and Wooden Dollars. Laser-etching jobs that we currently have going. Charlie’s smelling things. Anytime Charlie picks up something New he smells them. Raspberries and how neither of us grew up eating raspberries. Our sad persimmon tree. Benjamin Franklin’s quote that was repeated in the Little House, Long Winter: https://amzn.to/47IUEAf and in the card game Fluxx: https://amzn.to/47Ev2V7. You can email us at [email protected] or by visiting our Website: at www.colesonthecoast.com. You can support us buy “buying a coffee on our website, taking music lessons, calling Charlie out to fix your small engines, buying 3D Printed items from us, Laser etched items, or buying chicken themed t-shirts at our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpeedLimit26Goods. If you start your Amazon shopping by first clicking our link, it will help support our podcasting efforts by giving us a portion of the sells price.

Join us in this quick chat as we discuss what sponsorships are and what irritates Charlie about professional sponsorships. Look for more original content coming soon. Find more at: www.colesonthecoast.com Support us buy starting your Amazon shopping with this link: https://amzn.to/3KFvGbe

Episode 22: Homestead Happenings Livestock Chickens Getting green eggs Three Roos in the Freezer Worms are doing better Family AR ahead on math; violin camp C starting to be vocal about tummy AJ Cutting a bunch of teeth Jess lessons ramping up Charlie going back to days Beach trip Finances Working extra Managing air Bnb Garden Mostly dead Still get some peppers Muscadines Jelly coming soon. Minivan Took to transmission place Kitchen Liver pate pucks to add to food Links: Amazon - https://amzn.to/3qnpxJH Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpeedLimit26Goods/ Website – www.colesonthecoast.com Nostr Public Key - npub1t2yzqxfz56qtczdfr4luxv627s5fge6knxxwuuefnk6vyukxkn7qy9n6t0

Title: "Exploring the World of At-Home Fermentation" Introduction Welcome and brief explanation of what fermentation is. Introduce the hosts and their interest in fermentation. What is Fermentation? Definition and explanation of fermentation. Lacto Fermentation is when lactobacteria convert sugars into latic acid. Not the same as Fermentation for making win or beer. Overview of its historical significance in food preservation and flavor development. Made it easy to store vegetables that would normal go bad. Salt, water, and the vegatables made a simple recipe that would keep for several weeks. The finished product can also be waterbath canned to further extend the shelf life. Benefits of At-Home Fermentation Discuss the advantages of fermenting food and beverages at home. Tasty foods. Make Pickles without Vinegar or sugar. Only three ingredients unless you want to experiment. Highlight health benefits and potential cost savings. Full of probiotics. Costs a lot less than premade. Getting Started with At-Home Fermentation Essential equipment and tools needed for beginners. Mason jars Fermentation Weight Fermentation Lids – To let the gas escape Tamper to pack the food into the jar. Safety guidelines and best practices. Always wash your hands and clean your equipment. You can sterilize your jars by steaming for 10 minutes. Wash you vegetables before cutting to avoid introducing bad bacteria into the mix. Use a high quality sea salt Popular Fermented Foods Explore a variety of fermented foods from different cultures. Saurkraut Kimchi Pickles Discuss the uniqueness of each ferment and their flavor profiles. Step-by-Step Fermentation Process Walkthrough of a basic fermentation process. Emphasize the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. Troubleshooting and Tips Address common fermentation problems and how to avoid them. Provide tips for achieving successful fermentations. Creative Fermentation Encourage experimentation with flavors and ingredients. Share innovative and unique fermentation ideas. 9. Fermented Beverages Explore the world of homemade fermented drinks (e.g., kombucha, kefir). Scoby Blacktea with sugar Vinegar Soda. Discuss the process and benefits of probiotic beverages. Probiotic bacteria and fungus <iframe sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=colesonthecoa-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01H7GI7V8&asins=B01H7GI7V8&linkId=01cb004d68d30239646a5c8a64d5e724&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe> Find Us at – www.colesonthecoast.com Etsy Store - SpeedLimit26Goods