Cindy Baker

John Suavecito wrote:I would second the idea of hikes in the gorge. Near Portland.
John S
PDX OR

I mentioned the Oregon Garden to Paul but it's also about 15 miles from Silver Falls which has a 7 mile hike around  several waterfalls. FYI.

The Oregon Garden is located in Silverton on scenic Cascade Highway (213) 12 miles from Salem.  The views of fields and pastures are amazing. You should also contact Geercrest Farm. 1 mile south of OG. They are on Hipcamp and have pull in spots, a treehouse, and other accommodations.

paul wheaton wrote:Making some plans to be in the portland area in september.  

I used to get booked solid with speaking gigs, but that didn't happen the last time i went through portland.  So my guess is that there is still no interest in that.

I know that there will be a potluck near portland while i am in the area.  We can visit about gardening, rocket mass heaters, and all sorts of stuff!

And I am curious if there are fun things I should consider doing when in the area.  I went to the Japanese gardens last time.  I've been to omsi a dozen times.  What else?

You need to check out the Oregon Garden and talk to the hort team. I can get one guest in and a free tram ride (15 minute ride) (usual 10-15 bucks each) or try calling them. The 6th is free for Silverton residents so it's going to be crowded and they'll have lots of little kid presentations and activities. Felted scarf making, sound baths. Be patient. They aren't great phone people. Tabitha is who you should ask for. 503-874-4294. If you have trouble and you're interested, I can go over some time this week and tell them who you are and how lucky they would be to have you. 👏 (I live a mile away.) Oregongarden.org

It was quite a long time ago but I read that pigs do a great job of sealing by just lolling around. Get some naked people and try it out. Lol...lol.

Not only these benefits but after 4 years, you'll be able to teach others what you've learned. What a great opportunity.

Isn't it possible to feed the worms something that would make them taste better to chickens? If even temporarily?

This thread makes me think about flat white sheets. The corners could be attached with rope like the modern triangle shade fabric. The light could still come through and wind would be minimized. Surely it could raise the temperature a little. I might try something like this myself.

M. Phelps wrote:i came across the article when i signed out of outlook... you could post there as well if you have outlook/hotmail

I shared on FB and Gab. I mentioned mail order brides and how popular this lifestyle is becoming with young people. I'm 67 and have a home and garden, but never did get out and go for it. (Though I lived in a small trailer in a rural area for 3 years.) I loved that.

Cindyl541
There are some beautiful "Masonry Ovens" in google images but do they burn as efficiently as an RMH? Using 10% of the resources a wood stove would use? I didn't know Germany was so strict. Yikes.

kadence blevins wrote:...huh? Its the alps or montana.. lol last i checked theres not an alps of montana

Another one...

https://gab.com/Cindyl541/posts/110688049502905272