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.
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.
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?
Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
How do you express your gratitude? I don’t believe there’s a great big daddy in the sky that I must pay homage to. I’m a humanist, more of a deep ecologist. I am lucky to be part of a much larger ecosystem up here on the North Bruce Peninsula. Has it been disturbed? Of course … Continue reading Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!
Food Security and pavilion update.
How would you improve your community? Upgrade our existing North Bruce Peninsula (Lion’s Head & Tobermory) food banks. Give extra funding for Tobermory’s year-round community centre. The Meeting Place is on a shoestring budget. And I’d make damn sure The Bruce Mens Shed gets its own workshop. Men’s mental health is a priority for me. … Continue reading Food Security and pavilion update.
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}}
Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
WHAT AM I MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? I screwed up my courage, gabbed several trays of tools, a highly-annotated copy of my POLARIS ATV SERVICE MANUAL, and drove our blue beast into the service bay. When one buys Polaris oil-change kits, it's like Hello-Fresh! Pre-measured. Waste oil to the HAZMAT collection site. Oil & filter change … Continue reading Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.
Lots of arguments. A dictionary & encyclopedia on every table.
The author reflects on life before the internet, reminiscing about the era of paper dictionaries, encyclopedias, and family debates over truth. They also share updates on farm life, including home maintenance and improvements, while navigating spring's challenges and local sales dynamics. The narrative combines nostalgia with contemporary experiences. {{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.
Hauling, carrying, stacking
What's the most fun way to exercise? The homesteading workout! Processing firewood. And SAFELY cutting down damaged trees that were shattered by our 2025 ice storms. There's many tree crowns hanging by some strands >20 feet above my head. This weekend, we're buying NEW hardhats, with chainsaw face-guards. And dragging logs through the bush. TS … Continue reading Hauling, carrying, stacking
Socially acceptable hydrant sniffing. April 20 Farm Report.
How do you use social media? Self-promotion, without self-aggrandizement. Checking in with current pop/pulp culture. Assess the local gossip. Oh, and looking at cat pictures & drawing on walls! Memes… don’t forget the witty word play. 2025 EASTER Sunday Rock Farm Report Both TS and I pick up on the spiritual uptick this Easter long … Continue reading Socially acceptable hydrant sniffing. April 20 Farm Report.
Princess Auto Catalog
Literature, rodent combat, ice, maple syrup, insects, and rocks.
Resilience & Post-Storm Farm Report & Neem-Schemes.
The post outlines personal adaptations to the Covid-19 pandemic, including early retirement, telecommuting, social media management, and strategic resource procurement. It emphasizes DIY skills for repairs and mending, maintaining mental health through therapies, and navigating healthcare via telehealth. Additionally, it discusses post-storm tree damage and plans for selling firewood. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
It gets better (with ice storms). March 32nd Farm Report.
What advice would you give to your teenage self? It gets better. In the post-pandemic mindset, this phrase seems to be lost among the screaming meemies and awful players online. I remember George Takei being the one who supposedly coined this phrase (during a LGBQ media event). In April, I will be turning 55 years … Continue reading It gets better (with ice storms). March 32nd Farm Report.
Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Foreign aid. And by association, military aid. I am ashamed and disgusted at how much poverty exists in Canada. All of my citizens have the right to emergency health care, dental coverage, healthful food and safe drinking water, shelter, safety-and-security, … Continue reading Political Paul, uses FIDO off-grid, and goes outside to do something analogue (February 21-22 Farm Report).
North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
Do you need a break? From what? The idiotic news cycle. I’m off-grid, yet I still catch myself doom-scrolling the usual news outlets. I can't tell whether the United States is descending into civil war and/or enjoys making a fool of itself on the world stage, with a broken political system. Did the 2020 pandemic … Continue reading North American Politics, Sunday Rock Report.
Cliches may be true. February 3rd Rock Farm Report.
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? Cliches can be true, sometimes. I stop to smell the fresh baking. And definately snort deeply with wild roses. I breathe deeply when I first put on my CPAP nose pillow at night. I'm still trying to get perspective on … Continue reading Cliches may be true. February 3rd Rock Farm Report.
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