Peter Hooper

Sorry. Two bucks a slice is too rich for us. And with the promise that the rates will go up, who knows where this will end up.

We're willing to financially contribute toward the distribution of permaculture information, but we're not that interested in getting locked into some sort of subscription service.

Also, we don't need to belong to any sort of "Elite." And, we're pretty sure we're not here to provide an increasingly good living to Paul, etc.

So... nope.

It's possible to coarsely grind these woody fungi before the extractive process, instead of "somehow slicing" them.

When I process turkey tails and other woody fungi, I divide the harvest into two parts and then process the first part by tincturing and then decocting (and then filtering before mixing the results), and processing the second part in reverse order, decocting and then tincturing (and then filtering, etc.). After all is done with both of the two parts, I mix everything together.

The leftover marc goes into the compost.

I admit I'm a little busy too working on my own projects here in interior Alaska--mostly on a shoestring--to closely follow every detail of the permies fora, even this one. Still, we're a little unclear. IS there a possible paid "Leader" (not "Boss") position coming up? If so, where does one send a precis' of one's experience and qualifications for such a role? We're not sure we'd wish to make a move to Montana over the medium term (knowing that the long term really calls us back to Alaska where permaculture is desperately needed), nor, of course, can we know we'd be the persons that those there would choose. Certainly, though, it would be good to find out more, and see if a fit is possible. Is there a more formal location on the site to learn more, and start a person-to-person dialog about a paid position, or is forum supposed to be it?

There's this, too: It's a bit challenging to show up from several thousand miles away, on a chance that one might work out. At the same time, from the point of view of the folks a permies, there's risk in committing to someone who might sound good on paper or in distant conversation, but turns out to be very different upon meeting in person. It seems that some sort of transitional, prospective, or conditional agreement is called for, in which folks coming from far away--from any distance, really--might be able to receive compensation without risking all, while at the same time their services can be gracefully declined if they don't work out.

I'd happily come, but I'm thousands of miles further north.

Hi,

Looking at your kitchen photos...

You are aware, aren't you, of the dangers of keeping a propane tank inside--even a little 20 pound tank? It's easy enough to run a line for the tank from outside. As an alternative builder, I know it's easy, as I have to do it.