It's been a hot summer with too much drama. We are happiest when we are doing farm chores on our rock farm. Keep in touch with us!
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Dog and cat fanciers. Kind humans. July 26-28/25 Farm Report.
PN shares his favourite human-type, and outlines the latest bear conflict. The new feeding arm will foil a bear's ability to climb trees. Forest gardening is providing fresh produce. The home builder finished repairing the damage caused by the gutter installers.
JULY 22/25: AFTER the summer heat. Musings before tomorrow’s Tobermory Market.
PN poses with his completed wood bins and uses non-toxic fungicides on pea plants.
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?
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.
Happy homeowners love river gravel & talented excavator operators. October 10, 2024.
Hardscaping completed around our perimeter. Pictures as proof!
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.
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}}.
Monday… our day off. And we’re at the construction site!
PN and TS find working together less stressful at the construction site. PN enjoys labor while TS fits board ends for firewood. They both like bringing order from chaos. PN struggles using tools with his non-dominant hand. They encountered a coiled garder snake but managed to shoo it away. TS felt wind-chilled after a 8.3 km walk. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
Sunday, August 18 2024… I have (the) power!
Well, it's the construction crew's generator. Our PV system, while interesting, is still being assembled. When will the drywall be ready for the next step - TBA. Tomato ladders, firewood, soil-boxes. Plastics? To the bin. 😦 Design Electrical feeds their sparkies a unique diet (kidding). Preserve my hearing for HiFi. Obnoxious sound in the woods. … Continue reading Sunday, August 18 2024… I have (the) power!
Friday, August 2/24 Evening Update
We’re still optimistic that a mural can be applied to that north wall. This array has 1 empty row for PV expansion. Rydall Construction has history with us. And you need to give them your business. Ask me about it! The buried cistern will supplement our SLOW refill well. Its final colour may complement the … Continue reading Friday, August 2/24 Evening Update
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).
Two (2) excavators on site
Big machines in site. Take care!
This question screams GOTCHA… sigh. Fortunately, WikiVoyage is a thing.
Act locally!
In 3 years, I’m going to be mucking around on the farm!
https://philosophyvia.photos/2023/11/10/what-will-your-life-be-like-in-three-years/ {{{I am speaking for myself. TS has her own unique take on the world, and I respect her for that}}}. In 3 years, I will be 55 years old and undoubtably marveling at the cliche bantered around in the 1990's marketing campaign (by some insurance company)... "freedom 55". I made it, despite the challenges … Continue reading In 3 years, I’m going to be mucking around on the farm!
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