I’m trying to resolve the dichotomy between paying a professional and learning a whole new trade. The story of my life, actually. In reflection, I don’t have the knowledge required for so many things. YouTube can take a person to a certain point (realizing how little I actually know?)
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The US has a new federal holiday. Juneteenth. Marking the abolition of slavery, I think. We didn’t get much advance press up here. Wort noting that it took many, many years to move beyond the actual event, all the way to a holiday on the calendar. Like anything new or novel, we’ll have to wait to see how this plays out.
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Today, the sun was shining; in fact, it made for ideal conditions for my latest science experiment. The postal lady dropped off three equal cardboard boxes, from Eco-Worthy. Inside, three equal solar panels. Nominally 100 watts each, although that’s an impossible dream, this far north of the equator.
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This was a good day, what with things fitting into my timetable for a change. I have been anxious about getting the van ready for summer, but there were extenuating circumstances; I needed a drain plug. I decided to proceed, this morning, leaving the hot water section for another time, when along came an email announcing that the drain plugs had just been delivered. With the final “brick” in hand, I completed my list of things that get done. We have hot water, along with the other amenities.
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As usual, I’m all caught up in the little details. There is a strong desire to celebrate the solstice, in a few days, by going camping. Or glamping. Probably the latter. Here’s the catch. The RV is still in hibernation. Awaiting the sudden onset of any freezing temperatures. That we’ve been under frost warnings for several nights hasn’t pushed me to get the dewinterization done.
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This province has rules. For example, your vehicle must be inspected to assure safety is foremost. And it must be inspected every year, unless you decide to park it (safely) until the pandemic passes. The rig is back in the driveway, and we’ve paid the fee of $30 plus taxes. No big deal. Unless you count in the “rider” on the receipt; we need new shoes in the rear. Dually shoes. About a grand plus taxes. Part of that TCO that I didn’t used to understand.
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When I was much younger, I learned the basics of construction using a wonderful material. No, not wood. Or stones. Rather, I was there when Lego made its appearance. And from my efforts, I missed one fundamental of construction: permanence. We built in the belief that you could take everything apart, put the bricks back into a box and start all over again. Not once did I ever build and glue.
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Another G7 meeting is over. No big news, therefore no big deal. Are these nothing more than photo ops for the power brokers? I mean, getting a selfie with the Queen is probably a big deal, and I fully accept that I’m not ever going to have the opportunity. My life will go on.
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For a farmer, the day that your crop has ben planted is a significant one. It also is a sign of hope. Long before that first rainfall, the belief that everything is going to be OK exists. I look at the field below here, and I realize that in just a few months, there’ll be enough potatoes to get me through the next winter. All this, from a couple of afternoon’s worth of labour.
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My efforts to learn the basics of agriculture through observation continue. And there has to be a better way to get my imaginary farmer certificate.
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