If you can, learn from our mistakes. Or, plough ahead and make your own blunders.
Tag: frustration
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
Thursday, October 31 2024
A bunkie kit for our property. Stay tuned...
Friday October 18, 2024 farm report {{updated later that day}}
Seeking fuel vendors! PM us.
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}}}.
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.
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.
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…
In the woods, time flows differently.
The downpour made quite an impact on PN. TS was busy slinging dog biscuits!
Meat! Knitting! Electric Woodpecker. PV-panels.
Justin postponed TS' consultation at the Electric Woodpecker, leading to a day of exploring the peninsula. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}
I’m a Labrador retriever…
Driving on rural Ontario highways can be very stressful during the summertime. And drive defensively on gravel roads.
Rural parcel delivery (good, bad, [not] ugly)!
Well, the good news first: I parked my anus at our Lindsay Road 40 driveway & waited for my $3K satellite dish. And safely received it. Thank you, Peninsula Parcels. That… was the positive. Bad news: the overpriced chunk of steel (pole bracket) is now misplaced. I’m asking my awesome neighbour to check in front … Continue reading Rural parcel delivery (good, bad, [not] ugly)!
Keep my citizens warm, dry, fed, and safe (from the elements & bad actors).
The writer advocates for a basic income for Canadians, citing examples of societal unrest due to hunger, sickness, and fear. They also discuss teaching struggles and pension plans. {{AI-generated, human vetted}}
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.
Ten off-the-cuff remarks that I am certain about.
The writer reflects on 10 certainties, including time constraints, the unreliability of memory, and the need for honesty. They acknowledge the inevitability of mistakes and the presence of offensive actions. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of caring for companion animals and the need to limit the impact of human folly {{AI generated}}.
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.
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.
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.
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