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Thanks Paul.
Seems like a great bundle. Almost (dare I say it)... too good?
So much, a bit overwhelming, but all of it good.
Would any one person utilise all this?

If you have surplus to your own needs, grind and mix with used coffee grounds, package and sell as Tomato supplement.

and the conversation continues;  
"Was the global ban on incandescent light bulbs really a climate breakthrough — or did we rush into a lighting revolution without fully understanding the biological and environmental consequences?

In this episode, Dave speaks with journalist and author Anna about her book Incandescent and her unexpected journey into the politics and science of modern lighting. What began as a personal health reaction to new “energy-efficient” bulbs became a much deeper investigation into how we regulate light, how we measure it, and how profoundly it shapes human life.
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Passing this along;

WWOOF-USA is excited to announce the 2026 Future Farmer Program, designed to support and empower the next generation of farmers in the US.
https://wwoofusa.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e51f33f184b73e6bb5aa59dd9&id=c56c41f432&e=8af0c7a047
Through this program, WWOOF is committed to providing educational farming experiences, mentorship, practical farm skills, and financial support, while also increasing the diversity of farm operators across the USA.

Program Highlights:

   10-Week WWOOF Farm Visit: Gain hands-on training and mentorship at a WWOOF-USA host farm.
   Crop Production Course: Participate in an online course offered in partnership with Tufts University’s New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. https://wwoofusa.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e51f33f184b73e6bb5aa59dd9&id=440071dc80&e=8af0c7a047
   Financial Support: A $2500 award is provided to help fund travel and other participation-related expenses.  

Eligibility Requirements:

   Open to U.S. residents only, with priority enrollment for socially disadvantaged individuals, as defined by the USDA. (https://wwoofusa.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e51f33f184b73e6bb5aa59dd9&id=0680736e47&e=8af0c7a047)
   Applicants must have completed at least one WWOOF visit at a WWOOF host farm before December 31, 2025. The visit must have been for at least 3 consecutive nights to qualify.
       In order for WWOOF to confirm the visit, applicants must have an accepted/confirmed status visit request in their WWOOF inbox, have left a review on a host's profile, or received a review from a host. *Alternatively, applicants may have the host contact WWOOF directly to confirm the dates of their visit.
   Applicants must be ID-verified and have the ID-verified badge shown on their WWOOF profile. (link to instructions)
   Applicants must be available to WWOOF at a US host farm from June 8 - August 14, 2026.
       Participation expectations include a sincere desire to discover the hosts’ lifestyle and to join them in their daily activities. Future Farmers help out with farm activities in a free and voluntary manner for the agreed upon time per day. The exact daily schedule may vary from host to host and is agreed upon prior to confirming a visit.

Important Details:

   Program dates: June 8 to August 14, 2026
   Application deadline: February 11, 2026
   Twenty-five awards are available.
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Apply Today or Learn More
*To view the application questions and prepare your responses, please visit our Application Questions page.
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Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested!

Questions? Let us know!

Thank you,

Jenna Pollard
WWOOF-USA

the 3d printing files are freely available; https://kevin-cheung.com/can-slicer/

just successfully purchased, no issues with paypal via phone

just discovered I'd completed a scavenger hunt I didn't even know I was on!
But I got pie, so that's cool...

although the US 'stick-build' framing technique is frowned upon by some, it developed precisely because there was a shortage of 'time and money', and highly trained tradesfolk and resources, but a huge need for new housing.
It's probably your cheapest, most flexible option; you can easily add elements such as insulation, windows, power etc as needed over time, it can be constructed without heavy machinery or even power tools if required, and be completed at your own pace (the only really time-sensitive elements being concrete or other settings materials). You can also design it to fit in whatever available space there is without adding much to the cost or complexity per sq.
It's so well established there are heaps of instructional resources and everything needed is probably readily available, maybe even free, used or reclaimed.

www.BWE.com leads to a finance company.
Is there another way to contact Build With Earth?

not sure which forum to post this in as it has so many uses, but Repurposed Materials has 50lb bags for $30 plus freight from colorado;
https://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/chemical-additives/diatomaceous-earth-50-lbs-bag/?utm_source=repurposedMATERIALS+newsletter&utm_campaign=ca55597f5e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_09_18_07_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2e62bd1c54-26990583&mc_cid=ca55597f5e&mc_eid=f0258e9f36