The content describes a range of activities enjoyed for fun, including tinkering, mindful walking, and woodworking. It details experiences at a rock ranch, including recovering materials for IKEA bookshelves and installing shelves. The report highlights the unique international design of their mechanical and electrical systems, emphasizing peculiarities in their performance. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Nuclear weapons. Could physicists delve into subatomic theory and not muse… huh… what would happen if I smack 2 things together... they go ‼️ That deadly genie is out of the bottle. There's no need to pursue this mad technology, and plunge us into a nuclear … Continue reading Nuclear weapons.
Pretty snow and critically-low fossil fuel levels.
1970 was had Canada declare martial law in Quebec, various countries launched their first artificial satellites and, the Beatles imploded. Paul also provides a bunkie build update.
What book are you reading right now? For physical books... Other Minds. The Octopus and The Evolution Of Intelligent Life. Peter Godfrey-Smith. Harper-Collins (U.K.). Other Minds. The Octopus, The Sea, And The Deep Origins of Consciousness. Farrat, Strauss, Giroux (U.S.A.). 2016. I picked up this book during our July 2019 pre-Covid summer trip to England … Continue reading Astrophysics for New Scientific Octopus Who Separate The Sewage Alarm Signals From The Noise. Meanwhile, Genny-Generac burns delicious propane fuel.
Paul shares his top three pet peeves: long drives [to the city], lack of email responses from others, and his cat Jupiter's litter box habits. He also provides updates on the rock farm, including roofing progress, a thank you to local [pipefitters], and preparations for winter amid technical challenges. {{{AI generated, human-edited}}}
The author reflects on their preference for living near large bodies of water and mountains, choosing a peninsula between Lake Huron. They also detail home preparation tasks, while expressing gratitude toward local businesses assisting on their project. {{{AI generated, human edited}}
Name the most expensive personal item you've ever purchased (not your home or car). I know I’m being fearful, however, I won’t provide BAD ACTORS with a personal inventory of my artificial ecosystem. HOWEVER, to the marketing algorithms and ARPNET harvesters: get hints from the following eleven URL and send me free stuff! https://danclarkaudio.com https://www.audeze.com … Continue reading I’m a middle-aged dude who has MANY hobbies. So…
The construction site is managed with controlled access, discouraging unauthorized entry. Progress was made assembling a bunkie kit and learning carpentry skills, despite challenges with warped lumber. The author is battling a head cold but is recovering with rest and fluids. Construction updates emphasize ongoing infrastructure testing and necessary caution. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
What was your favorite subject in school? Tick tock. Tick tock. Pre-delivery inspection looming.
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What principles define how you live? Am I making order from chaos? DEEP ECOLOGY. Am I content and self-aware? HEADSPACE. LIVING. Am I living with dignity? QUALITY OF MIND & LIFE. October 13, 2024 Images From Our Forest Garden. PN & TS assembled a sieve to process marginal topsoil. It’s time to plant those root-bound … Continue reading Core beliefs and Sunday farming update.
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? And then call my insurance agent. My loved ones are safe, yes? I’d then go on a vendetta on the humans that did this to me. No physical violence. I’d prosecute & persecute him/her/them to the fullest extent of the law. Estonians hold a grudge. … Continue reading I would have an epic, no-holds-barred, neuronic, eye-watering melt down.
What brands do you associate with? Ohhhhhhh marketers! And yer dear algorithms. Take note (with a full URL to add to the meta-data): Toyota Automobiles. “Any time is TACO time”. https://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/tacoma/overview Kubota tractors. “Oh my little one. Oh my little orange one! My Kubota!!!” https://kubota.ca/products/Tractors Helle Knives. “Norveeeeeeeegan, ya?” https://helle.com/collections/all Buck Knives. “USA! USA! USA! … Continue reading Brands and Hügelkultur for October 1st.
PN and TS are working on the farm, eating good food, and documenting the construction site's progress. Their family friends came to visit from the city and brought their 2 wolves with them. GP showed PN his modified breakdown hoist (and impressed the hell out of the guy).
This was a silly bumper sticker from cracked.com TS shared this joke from Facebook; unintended consequences. We removed this rapidly composting wood-chip pile. For hugelkultur. This is an oak sapling. NOT jimson weed. I want to reduce tire scouring on my tractor trails. Delicious foul fowl. Click on the thumbnail to expand it and see … Continue reading September 15, 2024
https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/water_filtration.png I sent this to our home designer and construction manager (with a disclaimer -- especially if they're checking their inbox [or doom scrolling] before their morning coffee/tea/pick-me-up). Source: https://xkcd.com/2982/ ; accessed 06:20, September 11, 2024. I really hope Design Electrical was able to procure our home's battery system. Once the integrated power system's online, … Continue reading Our well water has too many minerals in it. So…
Writing is a skill that requires practice to maintain. Blogging serves as a way for the author to express thoughts and feelings, share experiences, and challenge assumptions. It also documents a building project, inspired by the book "Little House Off The Grid," with updates on construction progress and acknowledgements to companies involved {{AI generated, human vetted}}.
The downpour made quite an impact on PN. TS was busy slinging dog biscuits!
A memorable, pricey meal at lavish restaurants felt worth the expense {{both monetarily & gastrointestinally... AI generated... PN checked}}.
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