Time; Here’s a January 28/26 Update From The Bruce Men’s Shed

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

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.

canadian charter of rights and freedoms

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.

Cinnamon snails baked December 27, 2025.

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.

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}}.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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?