JP and The Eternal Now (BEL)

Plant names can be so confusing! This 'Scouring Rush' is clearly a member of the Horsetails (Equisetum) family, and not a real Rush (of the family of Cyperaceae)

Inge Leonora-den Ouden wrote:Plant names can be so confusing! This 'Scouring Rush' is clearly a member of the Horsetails (Equisetum) family, and not a real Rush (of the family of Cyperaceae)

Thanks for the correction. Im learning so much even from people in the community that don't live here.

BEL #29

Week 9
Full moon vibes.
Overall I am still very grateful for this adventure. The lack of Bel postings from me has mostly been a correlation of failure to remember to take pictures and lack of desire to sit down in front of my phone/laptop(which I've turned on once). Other boots are posting lovely articulate writings of experience that are authentic and valuable as shared experiences. I like reading them occasionally. Again, rather not have a screen in my face.

I was explaining my personal situation to another boot today and it occurred to me that we have such drastically different experiences out here, even though we mostly...
1. Irrigate
2. Chop and drop
3. Planting

The projects are what seem more interesting. They get started, amended, and completed if reasonable. Some of these "projects" are so involved and long term that there's no finished product (yet) so there is a disconnect from the daily accomplishment. "Whinny sounds" lmao

She said it sound like I was complaining,  and I was mostly talking about what I've been dealing with at Cooper Cabin. I'll spare you the details. I appreciate her honesty and her patience. We had a positive impact on each other this afternoon.

I then realized I had done this to myself. And im glad I did, because I was reaching a space of comfortable routine, but I know that getting out of my comfort zone is how I grow and learn more.

Today I attacked the 9bark near the leach field. Its hard chop and drop(drop being 100 yards away amd woody canes).

I also watered alot at Basecamp and the Lab.

There are a dozen things I wanted to do that I didn't have time for.

We moved the kiddie pool and set up the classroom for future use.

I ate onion shoots when they called my name. Found some sweet patches(lack of sun is key, thanks Paul).

Im thinking of starting other threads....

Flowers.
Things I like to eat raw.
Cooper Cabin .
Water and Fire.

Let Me Know

Jared Paul wrote: Injuries from ebike spill. My hip has a bad bruise/rash as well.

I hope you're feeling better. Falls off regular bikes are bad enough, I expect e-bikes are worse as the bike itself is very heavy. Locally, the doctors are pissed about the new electric 2-wheeled scooters (not the medical mobility scooters) because so many people are falling off them and ending up with broken bones.

Questions:
1. Have you analyzed why and how the accident happened?
2. Were you wearing a helmet?

The worse case of road rash I've ever seen, was gravel embedded into the side of a fellow's face. It took a Plastic Surgeon to debrade it under an anesthetic. The Surgeon bluntly told the guy that the injury would have been far less serious if he'd been wearing a helmet, so that question has history! I had already been wearing a helmet for cycling regardless of the occasional "funny look" as they weren't common that far back. It's like seat belts - regardless of any "law", they are common sense, cheap safety, just like eye protection when using a drill.

BEL#30

This could be Seth's BEL post However he is chef and has duties...

Welcome back JP!

I was gone for a week, father's day, and PNW greenhouse building with bestie. More on that later. Here is my 1st BEL video! And of course it's all about rocket stove pizza!!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/Bn18TVBHloA?si=WyCK9Pk2VQiuPpvR

BEL #31

Moved into Dogstar! Got some cleaning done and have a long list of repair/upgrades that might happen.

Its a crazy world we live in. People coming and going, resurfacing, and then dissappear. I just keep trying to do the best I can. Stay grateful. And enjoy the ride.

Jared Paul wrote:BEL #31

Moved into Dogstar!....

That's a lovely little house! Looks so cosy, both outside and inside.