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Category: Gentleman Woodworking
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.
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}}.
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.
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!
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.
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}}
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.
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?
Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
How do you express your gratitude? I don’t believe there’s a great big daddy in the sky that I must pay homage to. I’m a humanist, more of a deep ecologist. I am lucky to be part of a much larger ecosystem up here on the North Bruce Peninsula. Has it been disturbed? Of course … Continue reading Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
Food Security and pavilion update.
How would you improve your community? Upgrade our existing North Bruce Peninsula (Lion’s Head & Tobermory) food banks. Give extra funding for Tobermory’s year-round community centre. The Meeting Place is on a shoestring budget. And I’d make damn sure The Bruce Mens Shed gets its own workshop. Men’s mental health is a priority for me. … Continue reading Food Security and pavilion update.
Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
WHAT AM I MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? I screwed up my courage, gabbed several trays of tools, a highly-annotated copy of my POLARIS ATV SERVICE MANUAL, and drove our blue beast into the service bay. When one buys Polaris oil-change kits, it's like Hello-Fresh! Pre-measured. Waste oil to the HAZMAT collection site. Oil & filter change … Continue reading Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
Lots of arguments. A dictionary & encyclopedia on every table.
The author reflects on life before the internet, reminiscing about the era of paper dictionaries, encyclopedias, and family debates over truth. They also share updates on farm life, including home maintenance and improvements, while navigating spring's challenges and local sales dynamics. The narrative combines nostalgia with contemporary experiences. {{AI generated; human vetted}}
Eventually, I switched over to a circular saw.
…all emission free. https://videopress.com/v/plaFq56B?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Look for the display booth at the front driveway. Black Dog Biscuits. Neem Tree (being added to our home business’ event insurance). Thank you Josh Williams of Electric Woodpecker, Tobermory, ON. TS’ site.
Hauling, carrying, stacking
What's the most fun way to exercise? The homesteading workout! Processing firewood. And SAFELY cutting down damaged trees that were shattered by our 2025 ice storms. There's many tree crowns hanging by some strands >20 feet above my head. This weekend, we're buying NEW hardhats, with chainsaw face-guards. And dragging logs through the bush. TS … Continue reading Hauling, carrying, stacking
Resilience & Post-Storm Farm Report & Neem-Schemes.
The post outlines personal adaptations to the Covid-19 pandemic, including early retirement, telecommuting, social media management, and strategic resource procurement. It emphasizes DIY skills for repairs and mending, maintaining mental health through therapies, and navigating healthcare via telehealth. Additionally, it discusses post-storm tree damage and plans for selling firewood. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Foreign aid. And by association, military aid. I am ashamed and disgusted at how much poverty exists in Canada. All of my citizens have the right to emergency health care, dental coverage, healthful food and safe drinking water, shelter, safety-and-security, … Continue reading Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).
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