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Brandon Charles wrote:
That said, I have come to a point where I need to start cultivating friendships with folks who are also doing what they can to avoid Covid (and thus minimize infection risk).
Brian Doherty wrote:I'll be looking to earn some Skip BBs this year!
March 3rd I'm going into bootcamp for 10 weeks and have a place in Randle I'll be living/working at but I'm looking for a few other projects to help out with too.
My goal is to specialize in building structures and systems but I am looking to grow my knowledge overall so you prohave projects I'll want to help with!
Brian
bdoherty.pdx@gmail.com
J Lucas wrote:When the state doesn't want to help an "old" poor, autistic soul, and said person is being threatened with homelessness by their own sibling, person then emails an intentional community in the hopes they will take said person in, only to find out said individual's email was the only one ignored, apparently bc person is truly in hell, so they write up a quick webpage in the hopes someone besides the email gatekeeper sees it... or anyone who has half a heart does. So he starts posting the link all over the damn place. Currently stuck in a room, in a cookie cutter house, in a cookie cutter development, that is surrounded by oil and gas tank fields and refineries... aka hell.
mrpieceofwork.byethost33.com/stuffivedone/stuffivedone.html
Susanna Prince wrote:Hi all, any homesteads in Northwestern Washington have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!
Beau M. Davidson wrote:I am about to send this email to the folks who have access to this thread:
Free Stupid Added Bonus Thing. (Does it suck? Is it awesome? Confusing or helpful? You decide.)
I have a slice of PIE for the first 3 commenters.
Thanks y'all!
Much love,
Beau
Mike Haasl wrote:Some PEP badges allow for oddball points. This was introduced in this thread. When submitting something in the official Oddball badge, you get points based on the time it would take a professional to do the same task if they have a bit of luck. When submitting something within a badge that allows oddball points (Homesteading, Metalworking, etc), they are based on the time it would take a talented newbie to do the same task.
Mike Haasl wrote:Some PEP badges allow for oddball points.
When submitting something within a badge that allows oddball points (Homesteading, Metalworking, etc), they are based on the time it would take a talented newbie to do the same task.
When you did something that should be in a badge but there isn't a BB for it, post about it in that badge and maybe it will become a BB. If that badge allows oddball points, you can submit it there, otherwise it has to go into Oddball badge. /
Our water heater (circa 2006) needs replacing. We noticed March 18, but it must have been leaking prior. Flooded most of my 21yo's room, decorated lazily with a foot of very wet stuff evenly spread around the room. 20'x20'
To receive a grant from the Utilities, I need to upgrade to a vented hybrid heat pump water heater. To do that, I need to move the WH to an exterior wall. Plumber's installation quote was over 6K. I could save 1K by removing the old shower myself.
21yo did this:
1. Shut off breaker to water heater and anything other circuits in the project area.
2. Save your stuff, kiddo.
3. Soak up the water, put wet fabric thru the laundry, and repeat often! almost 4 weeks now.
Here's where I started:
4. Shut off whole house water supply
5. Score drywall with knife into smaller pieces
6. Peel back drywall to expose piping so you can avoid problems. Remove carefully.
7. Unscrew the handles and shower head.
8. Unhook the copper supply lines from the shower, screw cap the lines near the ceiling.
9. Unscrew shower from wood supports and slice any caulking. Remove carefully.
10. Check area for sharp pokies, nails, and general clean up.
Took me a total of 5 hrs with this broken body.
My 21yo was tasked with tote 'n haul, which took them under 30mins.
Professionals will take care of the WH.
I have submitted all the paperwork and pictures and we are awaiting the final decision on the $6,000 Utility grant for the low-income. senior, disabled. Patiently waiting....
May Lotito wrote:
Do your sweatpants have drawstrings? If so, maybe you can replace part of it inside the waistband with elastic ribbon of the same width. If not, here I made a sample with shoestring and elastic cord. Slit two openings in the front WB and pull it through the middle channel. Tack down in the center back WB to secure.