Category: Odd thoughts

Brands and Hügelkultur for October 1st.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Odd thoughts

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.

Wednesday evening update. September 18, 2024. Plus Sept. 19/24!

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Gentleman Forestry, Odd thoughts, Site Preparation, small businesses

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).

September 15, 2024

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Odd thoughts, permaculture, Site Preparation

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

Our well water has too many minerals in it. So…

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Odd thoughts, small business, Ungentlemanly DIY

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…

Why do I blog?

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Odd thoughts

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}}.

In the woods, time flows differently.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Hobby - Information Technology, Odd thoughts

The downpour made quite an impact on PN. TS was busy slinging dog biscuits!

A couple hundred dollars get you this!

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Odd thoughts

A memorable, pricey meal at lavish restaurants felt worth the expense {{both monetarily & gastrointestinally... AI generated... PN checked}}.

I’m a Labrador retriever…

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts

Driving on rural Ontario highways can be very stressful during the summertime. And drive defensively on gravel roads.

Keep my citizens warm, dry, fed, and safe (from the elements & bad actors).

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Hobby - Information Technology, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts

The writer advocates for a basic income for Canadians, citing examples of societal unrest due to hunger, sickness, and fear. They also discuss teaching struggles and pension plans. {{AI-generated, human vetted}}

A dishonoured, Massive, Geralt, who takes plasmids to gamble at the strip, while navigating Moscow’s subway lines.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts, Site Preparation

The writer expresses a fondness for RPGs that involve strategic decision-making and resource management, listing several favorite games. On another topic, there are updates related to permaculture, construction, and environmental sustainability, including concerns about flammable insulation. The writer also discusses upcoming plans for garden, garage, and workshop areas {{AI generated; human vetted}}

Ten off-the-cuff remarks that I am certain about.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Odd thoughts

The writer reflects on 10 certainties, including time constraints, the unreliability of memory, and the need for honesty. They acknowledge the inevitability of mistakes and the presence of offensive actions. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of caring for companion animals and the need to limit the impact of human folly {{AI generated}}.

2 FELINE AUTHENTICATION (2FA)

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Odd thoughts

What are your daily habits? Heh, this sounds like a phishing exercise! Sooooo, what’s the name of your favourite pet? What’s yer mother’s maiden name? What’s the name of the first street… school teacher… brother/sister/moose from your childhood? For those security questions, I fire up my password manager and generate an incoherent character string. The … Continue reading 2 FELINE AUTHENTICATION (2FA)

Money. Gasoline. Impact. Relationships. Felines. Food.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts, Site Preparation

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Sustainable lifestyle can be a tricky weasel word (phrase) for me to define. If I look at it from a financial POV, am I living within my means. I have a guaranteed basic income. I’m not burning through money that I … Continue reading Money. Gasoline. Impact. Relationships. Felines. Food.

Take 5, Cerebral & grunt-mediation. Oh and listening to unhinged audio essays!

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Hobby - Information Technology, Odd thoughts

Paul ponders what the phrase "self-care" means to him. He also finds surprisingly deep and coherent analysis of a popular board game.