History is unreliable.
Historians will be puzzled by 1970-onward
History is unreliable.
Category: Site Preparation
Sitting on the ball of doom and the homesteader regime!
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? I find myself falling asleep on inflated exercise balls... and TS finds that mildly amazed that I can do it (for hours?!). When I am feeling like a nogoodnik, I grab Io (1 of our housepanthers) and corporally cuddle her. That cat looks resigned to her fate. … Continue reading Sitting on the ball of doom and the homesteader regime!
A manicure (fix these claws up)… that’s what I would try.
Pedicures and Flesherton detours.
Day 2 At The Fall Festival
…and this time, TS and PN are properly kitted up. Fleece butt warmers. Mitts. Gloves. Toques. Wool socks. Exothermic paw pads. This venue used to be a tobacco drying shed… the site was breezy, cool and dry yesterday. Visit Black Dog Biscuits if you’re curious about the event. These stone ventilation ports are on all … Continue reading Day 2 At The Fall Festival
Paul’s answer: my post-career health
Time to get on the farm, before the Fall heat.
My priority? Today, check out rentals. Tomorrow, (gentlemen) farm maintenance.
TS needs a bigger table; PN needs to mess around on the woodlot.
Here’s my ideal home…
What does your ideal home look like?
I enjoy(?!) practicing writing. And stand up philosophy… don’t forget that.
When writing doesn't come naturally, one must practice. No?
My adopted city has rude drivers
This delivery truck raced ahead of the queue & pushed himself in.
Annotatingly-obsessed. That’s how I’m feeling right now.
How are you feeling right now?
If I want to (gently) alarm my spouse, I share my (Wikipedia) browsing history with her.
our build progression
The best time for me is when I’m getting caffeinated, and my (imaginary) dragonfly wings are warming up!
What's your favorite time of day? … Every once in a while, I’ve run across a particularly clever bit of YouTube. Film Comics Explained is a great channel are the provider dive deep into various sci-fi and horror movies. I like his analysis! The following episode makes me want to watch the original flick, The … Continue reading The best time for me is when I’m getting caffeinated, and my (imaginary) dragonfly wings are warming up!
Future Cities: they need to be self-contained and severe weather-resistant
Daily writing promptHow would you design the city of the future?View all responses {{{In light of yesterday's vicious attack on a shop-owner... I'm postponing this post until August 26th}}} I acknowledge that climate change is here and affecting me right now. All city planning must take steps to accomodate extreme weather events (flooding, hurricane-level winds, … Continue reading Future Cities: they need to be self-contained and severe weather-resistant
If you saw something, in downtown Owen Sound, REPORT IT.
https://cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/news/2023/08/24/photos-released-of-suspects-and-vehicle-involved-in-serious-owen-sound-assault TS and I are going to become neighbours on the Bruce. This violence cannot be tollerated. The vehicle involved is similar to a grey or blue 2000’s model Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute. ..."Persons who may have further information or video recordings are asked to contact the Owen Sound Police at 519-376-1234 or Detective … Continue reading If you saw something, in downtown Owen Sound, REPORT IT.
Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!
Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses As a newly retired standup science philosopher (high school science teacher), I understand that writing is a SKILL. I enjoy being able to articulate myself -- if not verbally (where my stutter gets full-on manifested)... then in a format that allows me to review … Continue reading Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!
August 13-15, 2023 Update
Evolve Builders have been busy! Here's what we saw earlier this week (in no particular order): We watched the Perseid meteor shower. What plant species is this? The entrance to our construction site. Call before you enter. One of the crew had his blue van by the parking lot. SE corner Driveway leading to the … Continue reading August 13-15, 2023 Update
The trades!
What profession do you admire most and why? Framers. Evolve Builders. More to report later… Go EVOLVE!
I’m still learning blog-fu.
I posted an entry on TS’s channel. Here’s a link to it. https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2023/08/13/firewood-dog-biscuits-peace-and/ Wonky post? Poor formatting? Let me know, eh.
What would possess a man to become a service parrot?
What are you curious about? It’s the early hours of the weekend. There’s over a hundred vendors at this event. (More than) adequate parking. Silly and low stress. Inclusive! Come and visit the fair, eh. We are one of MANY vendors at the pirate-themed fair. The author of BAHAYD is on site! And so is … Continue reading What would possess a man to become a service parrot?
Evolve Builders Poured Our Slab!
Yesterday, we did a run up to our property and Felix (our project manager) gave us a quick tour. Imaged from the NE corner of our future parking lot. Evolve Builders (and we) are now waiting the foundation to cure at the site. For more information about the site, contact Felix Quinn felix.quinn@evolvebuilders.ca
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