Catherine Barnes

Harry Malecki wrote:Harry's BEL Post #1

Harry what is the name of the primitive skills gathering in Arizona? Thanks

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in tool care.

Minimum requirements:
 - sharpen all the teeth on a chainsaw chain ✔️

To get certified for this BB, post three pics:
 - action pic of sharpening
 - closeup of a tooth that is really dull
 - another closeup of the same tooth - nice and sharp!

Here is a video of me sharpening a chainsaw chain. Blessings Catherine

To document your completion, provide proof of the following as pics or video (less than two minutes):
 - starting materials before fire ✔️
  - fire started ✔️
  - additional wood added ✔️
  - water sample being extracted
  - water sample temperature being measured at 140 degrees F or more
There is a temperature dial on the heater showing the water's change in temperature.

Attached are the photos showing my starting a Rocket Water Heater and Heating it to 140. Blessings Catherine

How to Certify That Your BB is Completed
 - Post a reply to this thread with the following 4 pictures
      o pic of starting materials before fire ✔️
      o pic of fire started ✔️
      o pic of additional wood added ✔️
      o pic of more additional wood added ✔️

Attached please find the pictures to verify my operating a J-Tube rocket heater. Blessings Catherine

In this Badge Bit, you will get whiter whites without chlorine bleach or any other toxic materials. ✔️

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - Maybe use a pair of white things that are equally dingy (socks? two white shirts?), wash them both, then do your white treatment on one to show an improvement

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
  - before cleaning the whites ✔️
  - show what you're cleaning the whites with ✔️
Citric Acid, Salt, Hot Water
  - progress of cleaning the whites
  - finished cleaning the whites (must look noticeably whiter than they were before) ✔️
  - report on the cleaners/methods you used ✔️
I soaked the three shirts along with a few other white items in citric acid, salt, and hot water in a bucket. I left the bucket outside for 2 hours in the sun. After the two hours I drained the water and put the clothes in the washing machine.

Attached are the pictures of me getting my whites whiter without bleach. Blessings Catherine

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - you must sweep a floor ✔️

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide:
  - a before picture of the floor ✔️
  - an action shot of you sweeping the floor
  - an after picture of the floor✔️
  - OR a 2-minute video of you doing this ✔️


Please see the attached photos and video of me sweeping the floor. Blessings Catherine

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must show proof of the following (as pictures or a video < 2 mins):



- the oily dish after the meal is over ✔️
- the food scraps going into a compost or animal bucket (if applicable)
- the plate being wiped with a piece of paper for future fire starter
- the last bit of oil being removed with hot water ✔️
- the newly clean dish ✔️

Please see the video of me washing the dish. Blessings, Catherine

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- clean an area rug ✔️
- take rug outside and beat it ✔️
- let rug sit in the sun for at least two hours to kill dust mites and other nasties ✔️

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide:
  - a before picture of the area rug ✔️
  - an action shot of you beating the rug
  - an after picture of the rug after at least 2 hours in the sunlight ✔️
  - a description of any additional procedures in cleaning the area rug
  - OR a 2-minute video of you doing this ✔️

Please see the attached photos and video of me cleaning an area rug. Blessings Catherine

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must:
- post a before picture of: sink, counters, table, stovetop, and floor ✔️
- post an after picture of: sink, counters, table, stovetop, and floor ✔️
- post a report on what cleaners you used (if any).  Or a link to the product.✔️

Oasis Biocompatible All Purpose Cleaner/Dishwash
https://www.bio-pac.com/oasis-biocompatible-cleaners/oasis-biocompatible-all-purpose-cleanerdishwash/

Citric Acid
https://www.milliardbrands.com/pages/citric-acid-user-guide-1?srsltid=AfmBOorJNJC4bYBnwfnh3C8p7xLzqTVFhGcxQUeS2QhdRDGWb0W98Vm-

Please see the attached photos of the before and after. Blessings Catherine

Catherine Barnes wrote:Minimum requirements:
 - Deer proof (or highly resistant)
 - Will hold chickens in  

To get certified for this BB post the following as pics or video (<2 min):  
 - Fence section in need of repair  ✔
 - Repaired fence section  ✔

Clarification:
  - Multiple sections can be repaired to total 24'  ✔

Please see the photo's for 2 repaired junk pole fences.

Blessings Catherine the Grateful

Measurement response: I am no longer at Wheaton labs; therefore, I will not be able to provide measurements.