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.
Tag: Nathan Vanderschot
Thinking. {{{Insert spinning icon here}}}. Failed fossil fuel.
The author reminisces about their first computer... They share personal anecdotes about their cats... and their lives together. Reflecting on technology’s evolution, they now live off-grid, using Linux and satellite internet, highlighting their journey. {{{AI generated, human edited}}}
5 Joys and a January 26 Update
The content describes a range of activities enjoyed for fun, including tinkering, mindful walking, and woodworking. It details experiences at a rock ranch, including recovering materials for IKEA bookshelves and installing shelves. The report highlights the unique international design of their mechanical and electrical systems, emphasizing peculiarities in their performance. {{{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.
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.
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}}.
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