Esteban Ademovski

B.E.L. Post # 56

After this morning’s meeting, Molly and I headed to the shop and got a fire going to warm things up. We spent the morning processing cardboard and continuing work on the signage project while Stephen headed out to the Abbey to collect some data.

After lunch, Molly and I made our way to the Abbey to continue working on the junkpole fencing. The weather cooperated and we were able to make solid progress, adding an additional 25 feet of fence. It felt good to see the line extend and know it’s slowly but surely coming together.

A steady, productive day with good teamwork and tangible progress.

Dave Burton wrote:This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Nest.

In this Badge Bit you will wash your dishes without a dishwasher.



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Here are some related articles.
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To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - wash dishes without a dishwasher
      - use minimal soap
          - must be greywater friendly soap (the soap usually says "greywater safe" or "readily biodegradable")
      - fill a dishwasher with clean dishes using less than 3 gallons of water
          - or approximate equivalent
              - might require five rounds in a small dish rack
          - yes, you are using the dishwasher as a dish drying rack

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must:
 - post a picture of the dirty dishes in the sink
 - post a progress picture of the dishes being washed
 - post a picture of the completed dishes with obviously less than 3 gallons water used
 - describe the soap used, its grey water friendliness, and a link to the verifiable biodegradeable dish soap
 - OR post a 2 minute video of you washing the dishes by hand

For this BB, I used the Oasis All-Purpose Cleaner / Dish Soap at the Fisher Price house:
[https://www.bio-pac.com/oasis-biocompatible-cleaners/oasis-biocompatible-all-purpose-cleanerdishwash/](https://www.bio-pac.com/oasis-biocompatible-cleaners/oasis-biocompatible-all-purpose-cleanerdishwash/)

This afternoon we had our Christmas dinner, so there were plenty of dishes to take care of afterward. I included two photos of the measuring cup with the soapy water — one showing the starting amount, and the second showing what was left after all the dishes were washed.

Everything was gently rinsed and then loaded into the dishwasher to dry.

B.E.L. Post # 55

I awoke this morning with such happiness in my heart — it’s Christmas 🎄  So I leapt out of bed like a little boy and scurried over to the Fisher Price house, full of excitement and gratitude.

There I met up with everyone else, and together we emptied our Christmas stockings and opened our presents. It was truly glorious. There was lots of laughter, jokes flying around, and interesting stories being shared — the kind of moments that fill the room with warmth and make time slow down just a bit.

Afterward, we had a break until dinner at 2 pm. During that free time, I put my energy to good use by splitting more firewood and loading it into the back of my pickup. I’ll continue processing until the truck bed is full, then transport it over to the library and stage it at the fire rack I emptied earlier. The intention is to stack a full face cord for a badge bit — steady progress, one split at a time.

Once that was wrapped up, I headed to dinner and continued the journey of strong love here. After the meal, the crew went to watch Red One, while I decided to stay behind and knock out another badge bit instead. It felt good to keep building momentum even on a holiday.

To close out the day, I spent some quiet time speaking with my loved ones and wishing them a Merry Christmas. A full heart, meaningful work, and shared joy — a truly rich day.

aranka fisher wrote:hi esteban, very creative signs!, good work....happy xmas to you all there,   hugs from rumi and aranka

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. Wishing you both a warm, joyful Christmas.

B.E.L. Post # 54

After this morning’s meeting, we headed out to the Abbey to start repairing the junkpole fencing. For now, we’re doing temporary repairs in an old fort–style fashion — quick to put up and effective at keeping the deer out. Once Stephen is back from vacation, it will all get reverted to the more permanent setup. Even so, we made solid progress and completed two panels by lunchtime.

After the work was done, we shifted gears and watched Bad Santa 2, which made for a pretty relaxed afternoon. Paul was incredibly kind and picked us up Chinese food, and even managed to snag my special request of feta cheese — much appreciated.

Later in the evening, we all gathered and opened one present each. Molly received a permaculture DVD, Melissa got a rad t-shirt, Stephen opened a banana shirt, Paul received a cool heavy-duty trowel, and I was gifted an awesome canvas work bib that I absolutely love to pieces.

aranka fisher wrote:thank you Esteban, you are working hard there.....
you are a wonderful being and a super expressive writer..... hope you write your journals in a ebook format one day for people globally to be able to enjoy, learn, and see earth in a loving higher freq. as you do and to take care of her lil natural world.      
 (now i have to go clean mold off wood floors, (w/ 46% vinegar) many window sills and wall in this cute 1950 cottage rental -has incredible ocean view but poorly maintained by owner for decades, the OR coast is very limited in good rentals and mold is common on wood structures, should have used bricks ).   have a great night, hugs to your dogi.

happy holidays to you and the gang and take care of the lil animals!.  hugs from rumi and aranka

Aww… thank you, truly. Your words landed softly and warmly, like a hand on the shoulder at just the right moment. I’m grateful you see the heart behind the work and the words—it means more than I can say. The idea of one day shaping these journals into something others can hold and feel… that really stirred something hopeful in me. 🌱

Sending you so much respect and encouragement as you take on the mold battle—what a labor of care that is. That little 1950s cottage sounds full of character and stories, even if it’s asking a lot of you right now. An ocean view has a way of making the hard work feel a little more worth it, doesn’t it? Wishing you fresh air, clear corners, and a deep breath when it’s all done.

I’ll pass the hugs along to my dogi—he’ll gladly soak them up. And thank you for the holiday wishes; they’re returned to you and Rumi tenfold. May your days be gentle, your space feel lighter, and all the little animals around you feel the love you so naturally give.

Yesterday 12/23

After the morning meeting, we headed over to the shop and got the fire going to warm things up. While we were there, Stephen walked us through how to safely operate the router, going over proper setup and safety considerations before use.

After that, Molly and I were tasked with making two signs—one for deliveries and another for landfill and recycling. We took our time laying them out and working through the process step by step.

Later on, we headed up to the Abbey to check in on the cats, then continued on to the sawmill site. There, we processed two logs into panels and hauled them back to basecamp.

Once that was wrapped up, we spent the remainder of the boot day continuing work on the wooden burn sign project. We closed out the day together with Tuesday soup bowl day, which was a perfect way to end a full and productive day. 🍲

aranka fisher wrote:hi esteban ,wow  v. kind words, thanks alot!,     well I am a Quantum energy healer nad teacher many yrs. and can feel people and animals and earth on a Higher level of consciousness, and your soul is very evolved, coming  from the cosmos....not earth , so you are very caring, highly intelligent , psychic, sensitive, magnificent being of LIGHT,  and may travel the world to get to know this planet better.... and you love animals aND NATURE!!.. ..

so welcome to Earth!.... its been quite a Mr toads wild ride (for many of us Light bringers)....rumi sends you a big smile and wants you to throw his stick or frisbi   .. we live close to  Gold Beach OR way down close to CAlif.  ....   I was born in Serbia to a big  farm family (BG and Hungarian)  and I love animals dearly....    lived around the world working in Architectural firms...   but from 2020 when 5G cell towers were being rolled out and all this wifi  it hurt my health, the microwave radiation freq's are way too hard to endure.  living in the country is so much safer...   like you guys are.
....    now here I am feeling much better than the big city in eastern WA. we lived many yrs...
 well all the best to your family and new friends...and lil fluffy!....   my website is   reikigoldenhealing.com
PS I was in Missoula with rumi 4 yrs ago ..   lovely nature there...happy wishes to you all,  and thank Paul for his incredible energy and great desire to share so much knowledge on living in nature and creating a harmonious relationship with Earth. much needed    , sweet dreams, Aranka and rumi

Thank you so much for your beautiful, generous words. I truly felt them as I read your message — they landed softly and warmly in my heart. Your way of seeing and sensing the world is a gift, and I’m grateful you chose to share that perspective with me.

This Earth ride certainly has been a wild one, and it’s comforting to know there are so many kind, luminous beings walking it with care, curiosity, and love for all creatures — human, animal, and otherwise. Your connection to animals, land, and energy comes through so clearly, and it makes perfect sense that the quiet of the countryside has helped you heal and settle again. Nature really does know how to hold us when we listen.

Please give Rumi a big smile and a good throw of the stick or frisbee from us — he sounds like a wonderful soul companion. Missoula truly is special, and it’s lovely to know you and Rumi passed through there together.

Thank you as well for your kind words about Paul and the work being done here. It’s meaningful to be part of a place and community that values harmony with the Earth and learning how to live more gently upon it.

Wishing you and Rumi continued health, peace, and many quiet moments filled with light.

B.E.L. Post #53

After the morning meeting, we headed up to the Abbey and got right to work clearing the downed junk pole fencing in preparation for rebuilding. We made great progress and managed to clear out roughly 70 feet of fencing—solid teamwork and steady effort all around.

Since it was baking day, we shifted gears in the afternoon and made molasses cookies along with chocolate chip cookies. While everything baked, we settled in and watched a Christmas movie.

B.E.L. Post # 52

After the morning cleaning blitz, I shifted into steady hands-on work for the day. I processed three full crates of woody bits for the rocket mass heaters, keeping the fuel stash organized and ready for the colder days ahead. I also continued processing aluminum cans, slowly but surely chipping away at the pile.

Later on, I bucked further logs for firewood — solid, honest work that always feels grounding and productive.

To balance things out, the afternoon eased into a quieter rhythm. I spent some time reading and journaling, then wrapped things up by chilling with my little dog Chapito, enjoying the calm and the simple company.