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Summary
part 1 of a 2 part podcast.
Paul embarks on round 2 of "bits and bobs with Alexandra".
They talk about the cat houses. Originally they were outside, but now they're attached to the buildings, one in the library and one in the solarium, and they can be opened into the house. This allows them to share the house heat in winter; the original ones were unheated, but when it was cold people wanted to put electric heating in them.
Paul talks of his
world domination plan. He's convinced they need more
boots in the bootcamp; Alexandra agrees. He thinks the BEL fund is key and is considering a kickstarter which will help fund it.
Paul discusses the issues of families at Permies. Some families are good but some have expected there to be built-in daycare, which there isn't. It's important that kids are properly supervised but that's a job for the parents, not Paul. Paul also comments that his house is not a place to dump kids. Alexandra was aware when bringing her kids that it could have not worked out and she'd have to leave, but actually it's turned out good and they've been having a great time.
Alexandra advises people with kids that it's not a game-breaker to want to bring kids to Paul's place. She comments about how good it was spending Christmas there.
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