Hardscaping completed around our perimeter. Pictures as proof!
Snapshot of our construction site, as of October 09, 2024.
Groceries can be loaded in stages. Cats stay indoors. All waist-high windows have integrated maple seats. Alternating layers manure, marginal forest soil. Burlap & straw-bales to stabilize hugelkultur. Our truth window! Click on image for clarification & captions.
I would have an epic, no-holds-barred, neuronic, eye-watering melt down.
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.
Brands and Hügelkultur for October 1st.
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.
Hügelkultur is easier than troubleshooting defective cordless reciprocating saws.
On September 29, 2024, TS and PN worked on raised garden beds. PN purchased a DeWalt reciprocating saw but faced issues with incorrect assembly, preventing it from functioning properly. They plan to get it replaced to continue their project {{{Wordpress AI generated, human edited}}}.
Contentedness > happiness. Hügelkultur, lifting rocks, reducing waste stream, keep shopping local, and watching electrochemistry at work.
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Need details? Link. Physio helped my shoulder. Now, for cardio! This bypass will allow rental GEN to be installed if SHTF. PN can wait until DE’s tutorial. Roof array. Ground array. Non-tracking! I’m betting on it giving users real-time BATT monitoring. I’m damn sure Rydell … Continue reading Contentedness > happiness. Hügelkultur, lifting rocks, reducing waste stream, keep shopping local, and watching electrochemistry at work.
Events until December 2024.
Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6th. Meaford Apple Harvest Craft Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19th. Fall Fair at Peninsula Out Of Doors. Lion's Head, north of Ferndale, ON. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 9th. Wiarton Christmas Market. Wiarton, ON. Friday to Sunday(?), November 15-17th. Lions Head Rotary Christmas Market. Lion's … Continue reading Events until December 2024.
September 25, 2026: PV (Photovoltaic) System update.
That featured image was AI developed. "a picture of a black cat wiring up a solar panel" Result: odd. Yep, a keeper.
Great baking, promising tiling, diligent assembling, and frustrated waiting. Tuesday September 24, 2024.
Our heros sought out baked goods and drove up to our build-site to see what's the latest development.
Our first bigger-than-a-breadbasket hugelkultur installation. And more blocks for possible milling. September 22, 2024.
PN and TS collected [2 dry-rotten] trunks and are preparing a method involving layers of cardboard and punky media for [controlled decomposition]. They discuss Hugelkultur, a strategy for moisture retention in dry soil, and explore potential uses for aged ash blocks, considering milling options. The post emphasizes regenerative agriculture as essential for sustainability. {{{AI generated; human [modifed]}}}
Yo-Yo Rubarth’s 17th Meddle, September 20/24.
I attempt to summarize my musical album preferences. I also provide a walking tour of our construction site, showcasing a tiling job and Hugelkulture preparation.
Wednesday evening update. September 18, 2024. Plus Sept. 19/24!
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).
Tuesday morning forest-farming highlights. Sept. 17, 2024. 5 p.m. update!
Your future B&B is being worked on. With dog biscuit markets limited to weekends, TS and PN can focus on the farm's back yard.
September 15, 2024
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
I’m remembering 9/11 my own way. Wednesday’s (2024) farm update.
Today's date marks an event that shook North America awake. We observed this event at our forest-farm.
Our well water has too many minerals in it. So…
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…
Our south (free-standing) pavilion is being milled.
Milling logs into lumber for BCB&B.
Martyr + Tropical Tree + T.H.W.T.B. = Paul Neem
The author humorously reflects on the origins of their name from Saint Paul to the association with Neem oil, and shares experiences from a unique celebration. Additionally, there are details about various businesses with contact information and a note about shed construction preferences. The post is a blend of personal anecdotes and [shout-outs to local businesses]. {{AI generated; human modified}}
Plenty of thermal mass. Lower ecological footprint.
What does your ideal home look like? Eventually, that additional off the visible side (where that plywood sheet is located in the image) will be built. Then. Then we have our ideal house. Random Thoughts https://youtu.be/s5BB73gqlNw?si=dudHRozfNRWqRc10 Let’s get the frills out of the bill!
Why do I blog?
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}}.
BCB&B, neemtree, bdb, and blog 
