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Sometimes, it’s all I have to work with! December 10th & 17th Farm Report (2025).

Do you trust your instincts? Unless I'm suffering from a particularly bad day of anti-anxiety or PTSD drug withdrawal, my gut feelings or instincts are the best tool I have with judging weird situations. If a group of people just feel wrong, if someone is giving me bad vibes, if something seems too good to … Continue reading Sometimes, it’s all I have to work with! December 10th & 17th Farm Report (2025).

Count-down timers, assertive house-panthers! Nov. 16/25 farm report. The trip.

This blog goes to some dark places. The opinions are mine alone.

The northeast corner of the studio.

A question I react strongly to. And My October 17-24/25 Rock Report.

PN explains why ARE YOU BUSY is his most hated question. He summarizes the activities completed on the STUDIO to make it viable.

hot fire, using hardwood not spruce nor pine

Detail-oriented. October 14/25 STUDIO UPDATE.

PN values in-depth knowledge, often leading to excessive focus on details. They document observations meticulously with drawings and notes on DIY projects, reflecting on tasks and improvements in their studio. Personal experiences, such as a friend's loss and bird safety measures, are interwoven with project updates and quirky ideas {{AI generated, human vetted}}.

sunset at 6

The October 10/25 Rock Farm Report.

I have hobbies that I do in my spare time. Some are income generators. Most are not! PN gives an update of the work done on the STUDIO.

1 of our indoor cats enjoying the autumn sunshine.

Prep the surfaces for weatherproofing. Document how I fixed our ATV on September 30/25!

PN waxes about paint and powersports.

D&D Meats, looking forward to trying it out.

Just purchased it from an adjacent vendor. TS' fellow vendor built these for us. Nice addition to our booth. PN covets this antennae (hmmm). Amphibians are awesome. A surprisingly tasty vegetarian burger. Images from the last couple of months.

meditation end card from headspace online meditation application

Why, yes. Yes, I am. But first, let’s talk about mid-September/25 on the farm.

PN acknowledges his grudges and shares local happenings around the rock farm.

I want a yearly DO-OVER. August 18/25 Rock Farm Report.

It's been a hot summer with too much drama. We are happiest when we are doing farm chores on our rock farm. Keep in touch with us!

Midweek market in Tobermory!

10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thank you, Bluewater Heron Cruises.

Click bait?! July 29 to August 3, 2025 Rock Report.

PN attempted to answer a vague writing prompt and outlined some recycling efforts on the farm. PN shared his experiences at the 2025 Wiarton Home Coming. Support the BTC.

tomatoes growing in repurposed water bins

Dog and cat fanciers. Kind humans. July 26-28/25 Farm Report.

PN shares his favourite human-type, and outlines the latest bear conflict. The new feeding arm will foil a bear's ability to climb trees. Forest gardening is providing fresh produce. The home builder finished repairing the damage caused by the gutter installers.

Eventually…

PN disengages from aggressive motorists and reflects about traveling abroad. PN also prepares to sell firewood and reflects upon his medication.

JULY 22/25: AFTER the summer heat. Musings before tomorrow’s Tobermory Market.

PN poses with his completed wood bins and uses non-toxic fungicides on pea plants.

July 22/25: BEFORE it gets too hot outside for farm chores.

PN gets a more accurate set of measurements for his plywood needs. He also makes fun of local vendors. Plywood is an expensive building material. Don't waste it.

chalkboard with produce listed for sale

Hawaiian street food! July 21st Farm Report.

The post discusses comfort food memories tied to Hawaii and current farm activities, including managing gardening and vehicle assessments. It highlights challenges with home ownership, such as furnace issues and alarm system costs, while emphasizing support from local services. Plans for improvements and frustrations with building supplies are also mentioned {{AI generated, human vetted}}

This is Paul Neem's icon for his private contracting activities.

DIY Anti-Collision Dots: An Effective Solution? July 19/25 update… addendum!

Paul applies bird-protection dots to the south window and agonizes over his pavilion.

Are AI-Generated Images Fooling Us? July 19/25 update.

I want to remind my acquaintances about the risks of trusting news ads on social media. CBC posted the following tab on their home page: https://cbchelp.cbc.ca/hc/en-ca/articles/217731317-Is-this-CBC-story-or-ad-on-social-media-real My last blog post contained an AI-generated image of a black cat repairing a photovoltaic panel using some mysterious pipes and valves. The program DID capture the cat's fur... … Continue reading Are AI-Generated Images Fooling Us? July 19/25 update.

Meditation and rock farming! July 12-14/25 update.

PN shares the latest dramas happening at the off-grid rock farm on the North Bruce Peninsula. PN shares the strategies he uses to increase this quality-of-life.

Did I go outside. Get it done. And do something awesome?

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. I made it! Did I pay attention to the sunrise this morning? Did I go to the washroom, in the toilet? And washed my hands with soap and water? Did I brush my teeth BEFORE… …kissing my cat good morning? Am I wearing pants? Did I increase my … Continue reading Did I go outside. Get it done. And do something awesome?