What is the greatest gift someone could give you? Without getting morose, I think QUALITY-TIME... or more accurately, time with me having all of my faculties and loved ones nearby, is the greatest gift one can give me. TS and I have lived for over a year now on our rock farm and there is … Continue reading Time; Here’s a January 28/26 Update From The Bruce Men’s Shed
Category: North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
Digging, blogging, cussing, tweaking, and deep listening. January 23/26 = TACO joy!
How to perform a self-recovery with a truck! 5 habits of a gentleman forester.
Hawaii, full stop. January 22/26 Farm Report – also truck = stopped.
Hawaii is a US-state that has its own identity. The authors enjoy the quirky and independent-minded locals. The truck is stuck in the icy-muck.
What I don’t use: semaphore! (((January 17/26 PN’s Personal Post)))
HOW is more important than WHAT. The media is the message.
My first/last rifle in British Columbia.
Deadly, 80-year-old trinkets, from a global catastrophe.
2026 = Life Off-Grid, the gritty new year reboot post!!! LIVE DOCUMENT.
Life off-grid, and a dreadful diary. Don't go off-grid unless YOU ARE WILLING TO DO THE WORK. The authors accept the challenges.
DiY-ing, power puttering and modding. Vinyl vs Digital. Dec. 24-27/25 ROCK FARM UPDATE.
The author finds happiness in contentment over fleeting joy, enjoying DIY projects in a calm atmosphere. They detail a recent audio rack project utilizing various materials on a budget, sharing mixed feelings on audio quality debates. The post reflects on personal experiences, family loss, and creative endeavors amid daily challenges and reflections on life {{AI-generated, human vetted}}
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.
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!
Midweek market in Tobermory!
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thank you, Bluewater Heron Cruises.
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.
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?
No mess and added biodiversity. June 26th Rock Farm Report.
The author reflects on their legacy, emphasizing the importance of clear estate planning and their commitment to sustainable practices on their permaculture property. They are transitioning away from traditional teaching roles, embracing alternative education while exploring home-schooling. Despite challenges in their business, they remain optimistic about the future and community engagement. {{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.
