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DIY Anti-Collision Dots: An Effective Solution? July 19/25 update… addendum!

Featured by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Gentleman Woodworking, Hobby - Information Technology, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, small businesses, Ungentlemanly DIY

Paul applies bird-protection dots to the south window and agonizes over his pavilion.

Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Gentleman Forestry, Gentleman Woodworking, Trail Maintenance, Ungentlemanly DIY

WHAT AM I MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? I screwed up my courage, gabbed several trays of tools, a highly-annotated copy of my POLARIS ATV SERVICE MANUAL, and drove our blue beast into the service bay. When one buys Polaris oil-change kits, it's like Hello-Fresh! Pre-measured. Waste oil to the HAZMAT collection site. Oil & filter change … Continue reading Tinkering. Tweaking. Explaining.

1970 and a January 1st Rock Ranch Report

Featured by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Gentleman Woodworking, Odd thoughts, Ungentlemanly DIY

1970 was had Canada declare martial law in Quebec, various countries launched their first artificial satellites and, the Beatles imploded. Paul also provides a bunkie build update.

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!

Featured by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Current (?!) Events, Gentleman Woodworking, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts, Our Pets

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}}}

Where it’s sunny, cold, and rocky.

Featured by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Gentleman Woodworking, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts, small business, small businesses

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}}

Saturday, November 9 Rock Farm Report

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Current (?!) Events, Gentleman Woodworking, Hobby - Information Technology, North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Odd thoughts

The construction site is managed with controlled access, discouraging unauthorized entry. Progress was made assembling a bunkie kit and learning carpentry skills, despite challenges with warped lumber. The author is battling a head cold but is recovering with rest and fluids. Construction updates emphasize ongoing infrastructure testing and necessary caution. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}

Tuesday, November 5 FARM REPORT

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling, Gentleman Forestry, Gentleman Woodworking, Site Preparation, small business, Ungentlemanly DIY

If you can, learn from our mistakes. Or, plough ahead and make your own blunders.

Sunday, November 03, 2024 Farm Update

by NapsWithCats-ScubaMan, posted in Assembling-Disassembling

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