How do you balance work and home life? I had to semi-retire to become more balanced. Or at least more Abby-Something. Abby Normal. Apparently, this spoof did copy frame-by-frame the classics. In other news… https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/05/19/sunday-may-19th/ Support your local market, eh.
Author: NapsWithCats-ScubaMan
March 2025 Update: our 10Ha [~24.9 Acre] rock farm is online. No services available at the site (yet). BLACK DOG BISCUITS are AVAILABLE. Gilles Lake, Miller Lake, N0H 1Z0.
Zipping up the construction site for the weekend.
Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.
PN takes a deep breath, and plunges forward! … …
The author reflects on sacrifices made, including leaving an abusive father, giving up dreams of marine biology and a career in fish farming, and leaving a well-paid job to become a high school science teacher. Despite challenges, they find contentment in semi-retirement with a peaceful property. The post also includes updates on home renovation.
Teacher polo shirts & teacher slacks :-(
I am making the switch from being a classroom teacher to a handyman. It has its challenges.
The hand is quicker than the eye(pad)!
Oranges, apples, HI-picked precocious pineapples, blackberries, swamp-blueberries
The author shares their top 5 favorite fruits: Oranges for fragrant blossoms, Apples for local growth, Hawaiian field-picked pineapple for freshness, Blackberries for the challenge, and Blueberries for unique cultivation requirements. The update from the proto-farm involves various construction and heating details (generated by AI?! [nice]).
Updates from the (proto) farm…
My project manager is keeping the site neat, however, it IS an active construction site. Gate closed? Call us before entering. Trespassers will be persecuted. (You’ve been warned).
Me.
Instead of naming names, I looked into the mirror. Oh shit. Who is that?!
Would you believe it’s July 1st (Canada Day)?
Canadians are polite and ideally, we can be kind. It's something I believe we have to work on!
Two (2) excavators on site
Big machines in site. Take care!
Hello, product placement? Marketing data-miners?… …
What brands does a semi-retired professional support? Construction site update.
I wiped out…
Local cuisine.
An easy answer: I don’t regret purchasing property on the North Bruce Peninsula… on the East side!
A writing prompt and current construction events!
Our 4th bushwhacking session.
Delivery. Shredding. Resting. Panorama.
This question screams GOTCHA… sigh. Fortunately, WikiVoyage is a thing.
Act locally!
Well, that’s disturbing.
Bank fraud happened to us. Twice.
Unwanted animals make the worst pets!
Cats, dogs, tropical fish.
Humanity and goofy pets.
Gravity is the LAW.
Slinging tobeycookies!
Don’t let the rain keep you away!
https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/03/09/why-i-would-go-to-owen-sounzd-farmers-market-2/ Visit our neighbour at the market… $5 papusa! Here’s a fellow vendor I want YOU to support. Latino Ranch, tel. 519-387-5280. Link.
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