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Logan Byrd
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Here is my application for BB5!

animal.sand.collecteggs (Collect a Dozen Eggs)
commerce.sand.internet (Perform some sort of labor over the internet and get paid)
commerce.sand.residual (Develop a possible residual income stream)
food.sand.bread (Make two loaves of bread)
food.straw.stock (Make 6 Quarts of Stock from Veggie Scraps)

For future BBX applications, should I list out my bits like so or is simply linking to my PEP log enough to suffice?

It's never too late to start gardening, and even the smallest project is worthwhile.

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Logan Byrd wrote:
For future BBX applications, should I list out my bits like so or is simply linking to my PEP log enough to suffice?



My guess is that how you posted it is best, but I love your PEP log wiki accounting system!  It reminds me of the Bullet journal time management method.  (I just tried to give it an apple but I already gave one out today, so tomorrow it is! )  
 
Jennifer Pomy
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I have done a few more then 5 BBs and I'm going to attempt to apply for my BB5 badge. I think I know how to post links here, but forgive me if this doesn't go quite right. Thanks!!

Animal Care-
collect a dozen eggs-  https://permies.com/wiki/21/134516#1254373

Food preservation-
fry an egg- https://permies.com/wiki/40/103204/pep-food-prep-preservation/Fry-egg-cast-iron-skillet#1251891
cook soup, stew- https://permies.com/wiki/70/102827#1357793
make 6 quarts of stock- https://permies.com/wiki/150091#1262867

Foraging-
catch/prepare a fish- https://permies.com/wiki/111864#1256027

Always be kind to animal, plant, and earth.

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Louise Berns
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Hello! I'd like to apply for my BB5. I've gotta say, I find these tiny badges absurdly motivating.

1. Clean an Oily Dish Without Soap
2. Restart a Cast Iron Skillet
3. Wash Dishes by Hand
4. Bake a Pizza
5. Quick Darning

Thanks so much!

Is there such a thing as too many projects going?

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Zylith Nightstream
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Congratulations to all those who've recently gotten their BB5 Certification!

My name is Zylith. I am looking to strengthen my connection to the natural world.|My Permaculture/Homesteading/Self Sufficiency Diary|My Seed Saving/Landracing Diary|The 'What are your favorite types of Isopods? (2022)' poll

 
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Yeah Me! I have 5 pep bb and 1 pea bb I wasn't sure if all 5 have to be pep or as long as they aren't the same effective bb you can mix and match. Comments clarifying as I will be refrencing this post when I reach 10.
Food prep & preserve- https://permies.com/wiki/40/105983/pep-food-prep-preservation/Salt-brine-ferment-pickle-PEP Jan7&22
    https://permies.com/wiki/30/106008/pep-food-prep-preservation/Cook-Grain-slow-cooker-PEP Jan4&23
    https://permies.com/wiki/80/102827/pep-food-prep-preservation/cook-soup-stew-pottage-chowder Jan20
    https://permies.com/wiki/150374/pep-food-prep-preservation/Kinds-Condiments-Salad-Dressings-PEP Jan14
Nest- https://permies.com/wiki/111580/pep-nest/Oil-Kitchen-Woods-PEP-BB Feb13
Animal care pea- https://permies.com/wiki/168777/Share-scraps-vertebrate-animal-system Jan28&Feb8
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Christopher Mulder
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Submitting for BB5 certification! Thank you!

  • Oddball - Cob pizza oven (16 points)
  • Ruth Stout style composting (2 spots)
  • Chop and Drop
  • Install 40 square feet of boards to a structure for siding
  • Club style mallet
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    Note: Beautiful craftsmanship, Christopher!  Can't wait to see your future work!

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    Congratulations Christopher!  Did you know that 1 point in Oddball equals 1 BB when counting towards BB20?

     
    Marek Vincenc
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    At first I was thinking I might try for the PEA program, being a renter and lacking space and equipment for most of the things PEP requires... Then I saw there's forum badges and here I am. Louise said it - these little badges are absurdly motivating!

    Let's see, I'm pretty sure I counted 5:

    Food - Sand - 2 Loaves of Bread
    Food - Sand - Stir-Fry
    Food - Sand - Stovetop Grain
    Food - Sand - Soup
    Textiles - Sand - Quick Darning

    Yup, that's 5
    Here's to many more!
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    Note: Looks good. Enjoy your new badge!

     
    Sam Russell
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    Here’s my 5. I’ve actually got 9. Should get my tenth later this week.

    https://permies.com/wiki/105869/pep-tool-care/skip/Sharpen-clean-oil-shovel-PEP

    https://permies.com/wiki/105867/pep-tool-care/skip/Sharpen-knife-PEP-BB-tool

    https://permies.com/wiki/99571/pep-woodland-care/skip/Drop-live-standing-tree-bow

    https://permies.com/wiki/110451/pep-nest/skip/Sweep-Floor-PEP-BB-nest

    https://permies.com/wiki/137726/pep-electricity/skip/Put-extension-cord-PEP-BB

    It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.

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    Elizabeth Horsley
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    I would like to apply for my BB5!

    Here are my badge bits:

    Make a peppermint leaf infusion:
    https://permies.com/p/1431272

    Clean an oily dish without soap:
    https://permies.com/p/1451848

    Sweep a floor:
    https://permies.com/p/1446824

    Clean a kitchen:
    https://permies.com/p/1449993

    Make a bee/insect watering station:
    https://permies.com/p/1451465

    “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs” St. Francis of Assisi

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    Note: Onward and upward with BB5! "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

     
    Addy Fletcher
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    I'd like to apply for BB5 certification!

    https://permies.com/wiki/80/105490/pep-textiles/Quick-darning-PEP-BB-textile#1316759

    https://permies.com/wiki/70/103204/pep-food-prep-preservation/Fry-egg-cast-iron-skillet#1426381

    https://permies.com/wiki/63/106007/pep-food-prep-preservation/Cook-Grain-Stove-Top-PEP#1436765

    https://permies.com/wiki/60/105912/pep-food-prep-preservation/Cook-Stir-Fry-PEP-BB#1441966

    https://permies.com/wiki/90/102827/pep-food-prep-preservation/cook-soup-stew-pottage-chowder#1466132
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    Raphaël Blais
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    I'd like to apply for BB5 certification! This is fun!


    Give Urine to Growies
    https://permies.com/p/1454024

    Use Water From a Dishpan to Flush a Toilet or Water Something
    https://permies.com/p/1456355

    Use Water From a Dishpan to Flush a Toilet or Water Something
    https://permies.com/p/1454829

    Make One Bale of Hay
    https://permies.com/p/1457338

    Sharpen a chainsaw chain
    https://permies.com/p/1455828

    Put a new end on an extension cord
    https://permies.com/p/1456361

    Radis.
    Living and growing on my small homestead near a project of permaculture school.

    "There are no non-radical options left before us" Naomie Klein in This Changes Everything

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    Ane Draxen
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    My first five! Woot!

    1 - https://permies.com/wiki/40/127759/pep-textiles/Start-button-jar-PEP-BB#1557122

    2 - https://permies.com/wiki/30/101131/pep-textiles/Sew-button-PEP-BB-textile#1557127

    3 - https://permies.com/wiki/30/127762/pep-textiles/Create-textile-toolbox-PEP-BB#1557118

    4 - https://permies.com/wiki/100/105490/pep-textiles/Quick-darning-PEP-BB-textile#1558968

    5 - https://permies.com/wiki/112921/pep-homesteading/Clean-Repair-Improve-Gutters-PEP#1559619
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    Ane Draxen
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    Is there something buggy about the BB5 badge? It's not in my signature, and the same with a couple of the others above.
     
    Raphaël Blais
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    Ane Draxen wrote:Is there something buggy about the BB5 badge? It's not in my signature, and the same with a couple of the others above.



    If i understand corectly, it's because the badges BB5 etc and Pep1 etc, must be activated by hand by the staff. It happens when it's not a staff member who certify your BB. Don't be shy to use the report button on your particular post so staff member can correct it. I just done it about your bb5 certification.

    Radis.
    Living and growing on my small homestead near a project of permaculture school.

    "There are no non-radical options left before us" Naomie Klein in This Changes Everything

     
    Matrim Schmidt
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    I would like to apply for BB5 Certification please.

    The following links show five approved BB submissions:

    Insect Water Station
    Urine to Growies
    Dish Water to Growies
    Dishes by Hand
    Fry an Egg

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    Bethany Paschall
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    Wahoo! I have done seven now! Thanks to everyone who put Permies together and keeps it going!

    I have made bread
    https://permies.com/wiki/90/102815/pep-food-prep-preservation/loaves-bread-PEP-BB-food#1566104

    Done laundry by hand (Whew, that was a workout )
    https://permies.com/wiki/40/108429/pep-nest/laundry-hand-PEP-BB-nest#1566589

    Greased some hinges
    https://permies.com/wiki/36/112744/pep-nest/Grease-Hinges-PEP-BB-nest#1565890

    Oiled some woods
    https://permies.com/wiki/50/111580/pep-nest/Oil-Kitchen-Woods-PEP-BB#1565267

    Whitened some clothes with peroxide
    https://permies.com/wiki/157686/pep-nest/Whiter-Whites-Chlorine-Bleach-PEP#1566082

    I swept a floor
    https://permies.com/wiki/90/110451/pep-nest/Sweep-Floor-PEP-BB-nest#1565243

    And I made some rags from an old T shirt
    https://permies.com/wiki/40/110226/pep-nest/Rags-Clothes-PEP-BB-nest#1566434

    Can't wait to do more!

    "And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."
    1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

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    Alexandra Malecki
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    I made it to BB5 in 5 days!

    Nest:
    permies.com/wiki/pep-bb-nest-sand-napkin#1570582
    permies.com/wiki/90/110451/pep-nest/Sweep-Floor-PEP-BB-nest#1569716
    permies.com/wiki/50/111580/pep-nest/Oil-Kitchen-Woods-PEP-BB#1570081


    Greywater:
    permies.com/wiki/48/113674/pep-greywater-willow-feeders/Reuse-Water-Shower-PEP-BB#1569167
    permies.com/wiki/70/113116/pep-greywater-willow-feeders/Give-Urine-Growies-PEP-BB#1568833

    “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks” -John Muir

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    John Pachall
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    Huzzah! I've completed at least 5 BB's! Here they are!:

    Earning 50 greenbacks online.

    Branded a physical location.

    Posted public art.

    Hid a geocache.

    And made a toolbox.
     
    Jennifer Markestad
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    BB5
    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

    Nautilus Guild - A Safe Place to Grow. All are welcome here!

     
    Joy Hancock
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    I believe I have done 5 badge bits. All in Natural Medicine! I'd like to apply for the BB5 flag please.

    Harvest/Dry/Store Comfrey permies.com/t/175522/pep-natural-medicine/Dry-comfrey-leaf-tea-infusion#1901673

    Harvest/Dry/Store Tulsi permies.com/wiki/152264/pep-natural-medicine/PEP-BB-medicine-sand-drytulsi#1888444

    Infusion of Tulsi permies.com/wiki/162925/pep-natural-medicine/Create-infusion-tulsi-leaf-PEP#1910598

    Poultice of Aloe Leaf permies.com/wiki/167868/pep-natural-medicine/aloe-leaf-poultice-PEP-BB#1891607

    Poultice of Comfrey permies.com/wiki/119135/pep-natural-medicine/comfrey-leaf-poultice-PEP-BB#1910119

    Poultice of Yarrow permies.com/wiki/166309/pep-natural-medicine/Yarrow-Leaf-Blossom-Poultice-PEP#1888439

    "Despise not the day of small things."

     
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