2026 = Life Off-Grid, the gritty new year reboot post!!!

Life off-grid, and a dreadful diary. Don't go off-grid unless YOU ARE WILLING TO DO THE WORK. The authors accept the challenges.

chalkboard with produce listed for sale

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}}

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.

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}}

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}}

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

Reading meta-commentaries on Wikis, obsessing about hummers, and getting into the weeds!

The writer loses track of time by exploring Wikipedia aimlessly. However, they find more fulfillment in activities such as whittling, enjoying nature, and tending to their woodlot. The post also contains updates on construction, a photo of a household pet, and recommendations for various products and services.