Paul Fookes

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My wife Fran, and I live in a compressed earth brick house that is completely off the utilities except for NBN wireless internet. We have had solar power since 1986 and a backup wind turbine. In 2020 we upgraded our system to 2 dual axis trackers with 4 Kw power output. As far as possible we try to grow as much as we can and live with a low to neutral carbon foot print. We are in the process of putting in a gground air heat transfer (GAHT) system for cooling our home in summer. My next project is to refurbish the browns gas generator in our car or the out doors kitchen, honey room and larder - which ever I can organise time for.
Any one coming down under to NSW is most welcome. Send an email to hook up
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This picture reminds me that that beauty, coffee and time to smell the flowers are very important in life
Hope you and your dragons have a beautiful week Burra. I look forward to more posts
2 weeks ago

Nancy Reading wrote:Burra - Had you thought about compiling your dragon stories, either as a book or an online magazine perhaps? I think they are great, fun educational resources!


That is a great idea Nancey.  I think kids have lost the art of story telling and fantasy.  At the end of the day Burra has brought something special to me to lift my spirits, so why not others
2 weeks ago
Thank you Burra, the dragons at play has totally made my day and coloured my weekend.
❤️❤️❤️🍩😊
3 weeks ago
A dollar level is a start - Maybe a short movie outlining how the willow feeder works and some steps
From $100 the full movie plus a plan
Additional $s more movies including low technology for those who don't have it yet or RMH or select a perk
Supporter names
production peeps
director peeps
I think that there is an opportunity to grow the pot with candy (not willow candy though🤪)
1 month ago

Kevin Olson wrote:

M Buenijo wrote:https://steamautomobile.com:8443/ForuM/file.php/1/2574/list.php?13


I tried to follow this link, but it didn't work for me ("Database connection failed...").  I tried site searches, and also dumped that URL into the Wayback Machine, but still no joy.
Any thoughts?
Anyway, thanks for sharing your obviously deep practical knowledge on this sunject.  I've only ever played with toy model steam engines, though we do have a small 0-4-0 saddle tank switcher locally which was operable, but is currently laid up for repairs.

 I tried the link and it is working well.  I clicked on the word "steamautomobile" which highlighted but the rest didn't.  An interesting read.
2 months ago
Congratulations all on your promotion for February

T Melville wrote:Very limited funds, but I'd get in at the $1 level. (Might kick in a few more bucks if it looks like it would matter.)

If 100 people chip in $, that is $100.  A dollar is a valuable contribution to any kickstarter.  Not everyone is flush with coin.  That is what makes kickstarters great.
Cheers
2 months ago

paul wheaton wrote:Dirt to Food - $10 and 4 hours can feed you for a month
Maybe the focus should be on the 200 square feet.  Maybe teach people to limit their focus on 200 square feet.  Too often, beginners will attempt bigger gardens and get frustrated.  Maybe if they do well with 200 square feet, they can 200 more square feet the second year.  Or maybe have a primary plot that is 200 square feet that gets your first attention, and a secondary plot that might get spotty attention.  The key is that the focus of the movie is for first time gardeners.

I think this is spot on.  A bed 20 feet by 10 feet is doable for most people and not overwhelming for a novice gardener.  It is a good size to introduce some polyculture.
3 months ago
Well done on the slaughter and clean a sheep BB.  Dropping with a shot is instant and does not allow for the adrenaline rush to toughen the meat.
It will be good to hear how it cooks up and tastes.
As a side note, your photo of the pistol shows great handling technique 👍
3 months ago