Jennifer Markestad

I can't treadle anymore and spindles are so hard on my hands.

I've had a EEW 6.0 from Dreaming Robots for a few years. It is an awesome and affordable, modern tool that allows me to do some 'not modern' skills: making string from fluff, then making that string into something functional. It is something I am not eating with it, I will use many times, and when I'm done with it it can be handed off to another spinner.

The plastic vs functionality balances for me.

The Nano 2 is the newest 2oz model. The 6.1 is the latest 8oz model. The brand new Fold goes flat for travel and storage.

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Nikki Roche wrote:My daughter is too young for any of the troops, but the time is quickly approaching. I looked at Girl Scout troops recently, and it's just not what I want for her.

Look at Scouts America co-ed Cub Scouts for grades K thru 5th. If your kid is older, from 11-18yo, there are non-co-ed Troops out there. Some 'specialize' in high adventure, maritime, security, or general interest.  Some Troops are more accepting than others.

Troop 248 was very helpful with my kiddo (Autistic, ADHD, ODD, sensory issues, gastro issues, and picky eater). Other Troops would not have accommodating. For example my kiddo was afraid of water, specifically getting into water. We did occupational therapist got them into a 'large bathtub' size tub. The swimming Merit Badge is usually earned at Summer Camp, in a lake or creek. My kiddo panicked at the thought! Scoutmaster took the troop to a highschool pool and celebrated every milestone for each kid. From blowing bubbles to forward motion to getting across the pool. My kiddo finally passed the beginner swimmer level to go in the wading area at summer camp.

Plant new seeds, seedlings, or saplings near-ish the stumps, where ever it's easy enough to dig. Complementing 'nursery trees' in the forest.

I'm using the smallest setup for poop I can think of: old 5 gallon bucket with a camping seat, surrounded by greenery. Arborist chips and TP are my carbon.  When one bucket gets full, remove the lid from the empty bucket and add the seat. The full bucket gets the solid lid to be put away for a while. Haven't had to change the bucket yet.

It's fine for just me in the garden, but I'd like a more 'socially acceptable' solution to handle 10-ish guests for 2-3 days.

May I use sliced pig belly (bacon) into lard?

How about butter into shelf stable ghee?

or maybe some of each to total a quart?
Thanks!

BB Food prep, Straw, render quart of oil/fat

How about S. Tacoma?
Trailer needs rehab, tent can be aquifer, or?

Jennifer

May I use pig belly from the butcher wrapped in paper into bacon grease?
Maybe cow butter wrapped in oiled paper into ghee?
or maybe both to total a quart?
Thanks!

Here's my 20!

1 https://permies.com/wiki/108235/pep-animal-care/Plant-Seeds-Hummingbirds-PEP-BB#1815997
2 https://permies.com/wiki/20/101686/pep-community/Brand-location-PEP-BB-community#1801285
3 https://permies.com/wiki/50/112201/pep-foraging/lbs-seed-balls-PEP-BB
4 https://permies.com/wiki/146322/pep-foraging/Pounds-Seed-Balls-foraging-straw#1834347
5 https://permies.com/wiki/152183/pep-natural-medicine/PEP-BB-medicine-sand-drydandelion#1823146
BB5  https://permies.com/wiki/40/144616/BB-Certification-Apply-Boast-Certify

6 https://permies.com/wiki/138318/pep-natural-medicine/Dry-oregon-grape-stem-root#1822284
7 https://permies.com/wiki/129032/pep-natural-medicine/Dry-peppermint-tea-infusion-decoction#1822288
8 https://permies.com/wiki/129044/pep-natural-medicine/Dry-strawberry-leaf-tea-infusion#1822289
9 https://permies.com/wiki/108878/pep-natural-medicine/fire-cider-PEP-BB-medicine#1816941
10 https://permies.com/wiki/148217/pep-textiles/small-loom-PEP-BB-textile#1828582
BB10 https://permies.com/wiki/40/144617/BB-Certification-Apply-Boast-Certify#1842156

11 https://permies.com/wiki/151760/pep-textiles/Weave-belt-PEP-BB-textile#1828594
12  https://permies.com/wiki/55/133684/pep-food-prep-preservation/Water-bath-canning-PEP-BB#1942276
13  https://permies.com/forums/posts/reply/0/105851
14  https://permies.com/wiki/60/105983/pep-food-prep-preservation/Salt-brine-ferment-pickle-PEP#1953978
15  https://permies.com/forums/posts/reply/0/101705  Create a map
16  https://permies.com/wiki/151217/pep-community/Create-Lead-Work-Party-PEP#1910072 Apple harvest
17  https://permies.com/wiki/151217/pep-community/Create-Lead-Work-Party-PEP#1910072  Seed swap
18  https://permies.com/wiki/152267/pep-natural-medicine/PEP-BB-medicine-sand-dryuvaursi
19  https://permies.com/wiki/166308/pep-natural-medicine/Mullein-Leaf-Poultice-PEP-BB#1977605
20  https://permies.com/wiki/80/117347/pep-nest/Clean-Oily-Dish-Soap-PEP#1900767
BB20

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).

I'm in Tacoma and still isolating. My lungs are already weak because of asthma and COPD. My kiddo is 21yo (they) and contributes a bit, but... still have that teenager mindset of 'do it later', 'if I ignore it then it will not be my problem', etc.  They work best next to someone. We both have disabilities and strengths.

This year's big goals include an outside shower/potty, outside kitchen/canning area, accessible camping pad. I sure could use some construction help. I don't have much in the way of cash flow. I do have space to camp and a travel trailer that needs rebuilding, plus I'm pretty good at scrounging materials.

If you need a break from the solitary life, I have 1.68 acres at the edge of Tacoma, next to a 90ac park. Feels rural-ish, but only 2mi to I-5, 0.5mi to the bus, and bike distance to everything else.
Thanks,
Jennifer