Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!

How do you express your gratitude? I don’t believe there’s a great big daddy in the sky that I must pay homage to. I’m a humanist, more of a deep ecologist. I am lucky to be part of a much larger ecosystem up here on the North Bruce Peninsula. Has it been disturbed? Of course … Continue reading Thank TS for meals. Evening Meditations. Breathe. July 3rd Update!

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}}

Phase 2, outbuildings, property remediation, and underwear.

The author envisions using lottery winnings to expand their homestead, including adding a workshop, finishing a pavilion, and enhancing their rock farm's resilience. They appreciate their home's innovative design, address maintenance challenges, and emphasize sustainable living, urging for funds to realize these plans while valuing self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. {{{AI generated, human vetted}}}

Forced highway driving, while my cat pees on the wall as I try to compose a coherent email to the outside world. And a farm report!

Paul shares his top three pet peeves: long drives [to the city], lack of email responses from others, and his cat Jupiter's litter box habits. He also provides updates on the rock farm, including roofing progress, a thank you to local [pipefitters], and preparations for winter amid technical challenges. {{{AI generated, human-edited}}}

Snapshot of our construction site, as of October 09, 2024.

Groceries can be loaded in stages. Cats stay indoors. All waist-high windows have integrated maple seats. Alternating layers manure, marginal forest soil. Burlap & straw-bales to stabilize hugelkultur. Our truth window! Click on image for clarification & captions.

Plenty of thermal mass. Lower ecological footprint.

What does your ideal home look like? Eventually, that additional off the visible side (where that plywood sheet is located in the image) will be built. Then. Then we have our ideal house. Random Thoughts https://youtu.be/s5BB73gqlNw?si=dudHRozfNRWqRc10 Let’s get the frills out of the bill!

A Dickies 1 piece jolly jumper! With underwear, socks, jungle-boots, and a sun-bucket (hat). Boooya!

The writer discusses the need for a practical outfit for outdoor activities due to exposure to various elements. They also mention a construction update, security needs, and a WordPress feature. Additionally, they compare hikers' preferences and highlight rainwater collection for permaculture. The post ends with a note about ensuring good water quality.

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!

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.

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.

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).

Two (2) excavators on site

Big machines in site. Take care!

This is a picture showing how the walls are being prepared for straw-bale.

An easy answer: I don’t regret purchasing property on the North Bruce Peninsula… on the East side!

A writing prompt and current construction events!

Our 4th bushwhacking session.

Delivery. Shredding. Resting. Panorama.

Humanity and goofy pets.

Gravity is the LAW.

My priority? Today, check out rentals. Tomorrow, (gentlemen) farm maintenance.

TS needs a bigger table; PN needs to mess around on the woodlot.