I enjoy details.
Details. Nuances. Ridiculous facts and figures.
I enjoy details.
The season when all the mosquitoes DIE.
The author expresses a preference for different seasons: spring for nature, summer for biodiversity, autumn for property work, and winter for stargazing and photography.
Broadband Internet Access @ home.
The writer considers essential reliable high-speed internet due to poor phone reception. They contemplate installing a tower, using Starlink satellite, or XploreNet for connectivity.
Richard Scarry: The 1974-77 collection!
Daily writing promptDo you remember your favorite book from childhood?View all responses In no particular order: Busy, Busy Town. And its gritty sequel (I'm kidding)... Busy Town, Busy People. Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Best Rainy Day Book Ever. European Word Book. Busiest People Ever. Busy, Busy World. I remember holing up in … Continue reading Richard Scarry: The 1974-77 collection!
So, what does a 21st century Straw-bale house look like (inside walls)?
Our home's interior walls have a flowing appearance, characteristic of straw-bale homes (built by Evolve Builders Group [Guelph, ON]).
When it’s time to go off-the-grid, I head up to our property!
Daily writing promptHow do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?View all responses Yes, yes. I meditate every evening, with my WiFi disabled. I go into a dark bedroom, open the blinds, open the west-facing sliding door, and look at the darkening sky. The screen door is … Continue reading When it’s time to go off-the-grid, I head up to our property!
Morels in the North Bruce Peninsula?
It had a freaky 3-4 cm wide double stalk. Pretty! I'm an inexperienced mycologist! I won't nom nom it. These clipping are destined for our soil generation operation.
If I can grow it or teach about it, I’ve done it.
TS was able to sell more product this week in Tobermory. The straw-bale crews are finishing up the interior walls and should start the finishing coat next week.
What’s the cliche: there are no atheists in foxholes.
Paul gets metaphysical.
My spouse’s business had its most successful event yet!
https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/05/26/im-pleased-i-can-rig-up-a-tent-without-hurting-myself/ For a weekly market, our session at the Handicraft House has been a surprising success. Location. Location. Location. Easy and safe to get off (and back on) the highway (Ontario Highway 6). That's all I have to report today... I need to get back to the construction site and water my walls! Mind you, … Continue reading My spouse’s business had its most successful event yet!
Why are 2 retired pedagogues watering their walls?
There is some funky science going on in the North Bruce Peninsula!
I’d like to check in with my mum & sister.
The author recently communicated with family members using technology to bridge the distance. They also shared updates on a brewery visit, a luscious bakery experience, and a construction project while emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and addressing environmental concerns. The post reflects a blend of personal and community-centered experiences and observations.
May 22nd: News from the peninsula.
While we were slinging dog biscuits, the second coat of concrete-plaster is being added to the walls.
I never did get the hang of it!
How do you balance work and home life? I had to semi-retire to become more balanced. Or at least more Abby-Something. Abby Normal. Apparently, this spoof did copy frame-by-frame the classics. In other news… https://blackdogbiscuits.ca/2024/05/19/sunday-may-19th/ Support your local market, eh.
Zipping up the construction site for the weekend.
Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.
PN takes a deep breath, and plunges forward! … …
The author reflects on sacrifices made, including leaving an abusive father, giving up dreams of marine biology and a career in fish farming, and leaving a well-paid job to become a high school science teacher. Despite challenges, they find contentment in semi-retirement with a peaceful property. The post also includes updates on home renovation.
Teacher polo shirts & teacher slacks :-(
I am making the switch from being a classroom teacher to a handyman. It has its challenges.
The hand is quicker than the eye(pad)!
Oranges, apples, HI-picked precocious pineapples, blackberries, swamp-blueberries
The author shares their top 5 favorite fruits: Oranges for fragrant blossoms, Apples for local growth, Hawaiian field-picked pineapple for freshness, Blackberries for the challenge, and Blueberries for unique cultivation requirements. The update from the proto-farm involves various construction and heating details (generated by AI?! [nice]).
Updates from the (proto) farm…
My project manager is keeping the site neat, however, it IS an active construction site. Gate closed? Call us before entering. Trespassers will be persecuted. (You’ve been warned).
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