Pretty snow and critically-low fossil fuel levels.
Shiny.
Click on the image for meta-captions. I happily paid $1200 for this tool cabinet. I can collect and organize my kit for immediate use. No, I won't be storing chainsaws and outdoor axes in this stainless steel marvel (that's for the outdoor sea-can and its future shelving). Yes, it'll store my repair gear for electronics … Continue reading Shiny.
1970 and a January 1st Rock Ranch Report
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.
Astrophysics for New Scientific Octopus Who Separate The Sewage Alarm Signals From The Noise. Meanwhile, Genny-Generac burns delicious propane fuel.
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.
We’re about to start our 3rd day at the rock farm. Friday the 13th (2024).
We got off the rough roller coaster ride with getting the occupancy permit for our home. And then hopped onto the HEY-LET'S-MOVE-OUR-SHIT-IN ride. Thankfully, TS and I have had only a handful of snarling-matches. As I drink coffee with TS talking to her Hamilton-lifeline, I can give a brief visual overview of our rock farm. … Continue reading We’re about to start our 3rd day at the rock farm. Friday the 13th (2024).
December 6 2024 Rock Farm Report
TS and PN are learning a great deal about snow clearing and snowblower repair and best-practices.
November 28 2024 Rock Farm Report
From a bunkie build point-of-view, we are making progress. Once that steel roof's in place, I can begin drying that interior out with a propane-powered space heater. Then we can vacuum the exposed subfloor, apply Rockwool-type insulation, and add the floor panels. Bluntly, this bunkie kit has been a very costly build in T&M. It … Continue reading November 28 2024 Rock Farm Report
Forced highway driving, while my cat pees on the wall as I try to compose a coherent email to the outside world. And a farm report!
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}}}
Fifty bags of fuel pellets go into the hopper!
Courtesy of Design Electric. NV, thank you for these fantastic images, eh. 21st century wood heating. One of the smaller units! For our HW supply and in-floor heating. This hopper's in a dry, secured room. You need to click on the image to get its true scale.
Where it’s sunny, cold, and rocky.
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}}
I’m a middle-aged dude who has MANY hobbies. So…
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…
Saturday, November 9 Rock Farm Report
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}}}
Honestly? Art. Drafting. Graphic design.
What was your favorite subject in school? Tick tock. Tick tock. Pre-delivery inspection looming.
Tuesday, November 5 FARM REPORT
If you can, learn from our mistakes. Or, plough ahead and make your own blunders.
Sunday, November 03, 2024 Farm Update
let's start with our sawmill structures trials and tribulations. PN's still optimistic. When the system works, the walls clicks into place. When I'm really unlucky, I get cracks. This is NOT standard residential kit. I'll call S/S if we discover a really kacked board. Click on the image for more detailed woe & metacaptions. And … Continue reading Sunday, November 03, 2024 Farm Update
Friday, November 1st FARM UPDATE
TimberFrame Sheds and Gazebos in Tara, Ontario, produced an outstanding 8ft by 8ft garden shed for TS, showcasing excellent craftsmanship at a competitive price. Future plans include commissioning them for a workshop. The delivery process was impressive, utilizing a motorized pallet jack, and ongoing construction updates indicate progress on additional home projects {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}.
Thursday, October 31 2024
A bunkie kit for our property. Stay tuned...
Friday, October 25, 2024.
By the end of today, I hope we have the following items & updates on site: 4 rain-barrels. Do we also need the purchased store-bought bases, or are DIY wood brackets adequate? the rough outline for an ant-control scheme. Hey, did you know they easily tunnel through styrofoam? FFS. Leaf screens. Clean out dem gutters. … Continue reading Friday, October 25, 2024.
Friday October 18, 2024 farm report {{updated later that day}}
Seeking fuel vendors! PM us.
Core beliefs and Sunday farming update.
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.
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