Saturday, November 9 Rock Farm Report

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Current (?!) Events, Gentleman Woodworking, Hobby - Information Technology, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts

HUNTERS AND NEIGHBOURS = Our construction site is a controlled access site. Do not enter the property without our permission.

We had a another successful workweek on the farm. I stayed out of the way of the subcontractors on the construction site, kept my temper somewhat under control, and worked with TS and SB assembling our bunkie kit. PN learned new basic carpentry skills, under the guidance of Tranquil Solutions Canada (Wiarton, Ontario). I also learned about the consequences of letting a hydrophilic block of pine lumber sit in “layaway” and then remain unassembled ~8 months (despite being wrapped up). The warping and swollen pieces tested my troubleshooting skills. When that failed, SB took the lead and “saved the day”.

My early attempts at tongue-and-groove flooring.
Hell, I even took voice memos!
TS & PN could go up only so far.
I can stand up on the 2nd floor.
TS to scale.
Kubota cap from a vendor. Thanks!
Wood glued & hammer-time. Fixed.
The weather at the beginning of the day.
Warpity-warp. FFS.
We expect FOUL weather over the next 3 days.
Click on an image for higher resolution & meta captioning.

I’m battling a head cold I caught from the November 2 Owen Sound Farmer’s Market. From whom? Well, I’ll give you a hint: “cough cough cough… Gabriel! Cover your mouth!” Ohhhhhhhhh dear, young children. I do not blame mum and dad — they have their hands full teaching good manners to their little ones. I’m letting my body heal itself by drinking a lot of fluids, meditate, and sleep.

Eggs provided by a generous, fellow vendor at the Owen Sound Farmer’s Market. The stalls there are staffed by compassionate entrepreneurs who deserve your support.

And PN is taking cold medications. Ohhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhh. I won’t be operating any heavy machinery for the next few dayzzzz.

strawbale house updates

Not shown – cistern level monitor.
Positive pressure & air exchange.
A component of our water filtration system.
Note the light and shadows!
Sewage pump to be assembled.
Septic collector tank.
No blackwater, yet.
To be installed by DE.
Physical barrier.
Ug. Gotta vacuum that hopper. Nails & junk.
Click on the image for details. THESE IMAGES ILLUSTRATE WORK IN PROGRESS. THE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES ARE STILL BEING TESTED OUT.

HUNTERS AND NEIGHBOURS = Our construction site is a controlled access site. Do not enter the property without our permission.

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