Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Eram]

Posted by eaglespirit (here)
You know what I Love about You All?... You ALL : )

I don't contribute much here a lot as of late...

but I would not know anything to add to that.

[RunningDeer]

Over the course of a week and a half, two apartments were emptied and filled with guys that once lived here. They're relationships didn't work out and are back again. I add this for those that may be feeling restless. It's not your imagination. May the Light shine on what's best for your continued journey.

[Kiforall]

Whilst the energy is so beautiful here and now I'd like to send some of it to Rocky Shorz,

I miss him .................

Then I imagine a double hammock

And I understand.

[1inMany]

I think I've created a monster. Actually, I was just a trigger, but of what, I am not certain.

A while back I started some conversations with Mike about what if...what would we do if the shtf, no fear and not too much worry, just...what if...so we would have a general idea of some sort of vague plan. That's all.

And now we have this rain collection system, and we are laughing because he is trying to find some shortened acronym type name for the thing. It's a Rain Harvesting Filtration and Irrigation System...or something or other. Yesterday we did a couple of test runs and he fixed a couple of leaks. This morning, we were like kids on a snow day from school when our first real thunderstorm came through. The storm lasted about an hour, a couple of good power blips, too. But about 30 minutes into it, the four barrels were filled and he had to do an emergency surgery to put in an overflow pipe. It was really funny, actually, that the barrels filled up so fast and then water was pouring through the spouting into the barrels and out a pipe, back to the ground on the other side of the wall.

We figure that if we use this rainwater to water the garden beds he is now planning, it will last one week. Well, of course he designs this kind of stuff like he is coming up with a new laser technology for brain surgery or something, so he designed this current "system" with the option to expand. After one rainfall, he is planning to expand from four 55 gallon drums to 48.

Then, onto the planning phase of the garden beds. He has designed some raised beds with cardboard lining that will decompose and attract worms to keep the dirt rotated. And the rainwater irrigation system will be on a battery operated timer to water the beds, so they are some degrees lower than the on-off valve of the water. Oh, and he also has rigged it so that we have two buckets that are connected to the main line of water that have on-off valves...one is for "rabbit poo tea" (since the lady that sold us the place had rabbits, there is plenty of poo, and of course Mike has researched this and found it to be an amazing fertilizer...). With a turn of the valve, we add fertilizer to the water for the veggie patch. This is quite elaborate...

And then there is the extra spouting we now have, which he is going to hang either on the side of the shed, house, or even on the barbed wire fence for berries.

And then there is this canning adventure. Holy moly. I think the only item of food he has not mentioned canning is bread, which is darned near impossible. He has now put the spikes in the ground by the pear, peach, plum, and apple trees in hopes of helping those along, and is looking to buy bobble-head owls to keep the birds from eating the fruit.

The newest, and most exciting design plans he has, however, are for the compost heap. Lordy, am I getting an education here. There is a guy in Minnesota who has a compost heap that he ran copper pipe through. He fills the pipe with water, and has showers and heat from this. In Minnesota, and I have a hard time thinking of any place colder, a man heats his house and water with...compost. You should hear the kinds of things Mike's considering doing with compost.

Mind you...all this time I was actually thinking of a good spot to take the hoe and dig a hole for a handful of seeds.

I'm so laughing at us here...

Much Love,

[eaglespirit]

Ya know...yesterday early evening as I was walking through Urubamba I passed by a lit up shop going through restoration where a couple of Peruvian gentleman were laying floor tiles...and blaring out the window was none other than the Rolling Stones "Start Me Up"..always puts a big smile on my face when I hear familiar rock n' roll being listened to by Locals way out here in the world of another Culture : )

[eaglespirit]

Posted by 1inMany (here)
I think I've created a monster. Actually, I was just a trigger, but of what, I am not certain.

I'm so laughing at us here...

Much Love,

......uummmmm,uhhhhh, I gotta meet Mike some day : ) : ) : )

[RunningDeer]

Posted by eaglespirit (here)
Ya know...yesterday early evening as I was walking through Urubamba I passed by a lit up shop going through restoration where a couple of Peruvian gentleman were laying floor tiles...and blaring out the window was none other than the Rolling Stones "Start Me Up"..always puts a big smile on my face when I hear familiar rock n' roll being listened to by Locals way out here in the world of another Culture : )

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eXnfgE1-rlY

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zUK7_dlaFjo

[ulli]

Posted by eaglespirit (here)

Posted by 1inMany (here)
I think I've created a monster. Actually, I was just a trigger, but of what, I am not certain.

I'm so laughing at us here...

Much Love,

......uummmmm,uhhhhh, I gotta meet Mike some day : ) : ) : )

Hmmmm...so would I. Hubby too.
Dallas is a non-stop flight away.....
So is Lima..oops, not true, stops briefly in Panama.

We are all soo on the same page now.
Astrid, why on earth are you so far away???

[1inMany]

Omigosh, so I posted that, then went to the kitchen to think about dinner. I was breaking down a couple of small cardboard boxes and remembered....the worms!

Oh, yes, I am to keep every bit of cardboard I get my hands on so that we can shred it and use it to farm...worms. Why? Well, to feed the fish of course. What fish? (These are/were my questions.) The fish we need in the aquaponics farming venture. Wait, what?

He thinks he is going to take this bi-level plastic/rubber looking pond thingy and convert it. The big part will be fish who put nutrients into the water that is pumped up to the smaller part which will be filled with gravel and tomatoes. And such.

Our "retirement" dome house, that we are planning to build (if we can at that point), will be completely powered by compost and a windmill. If he has his way.

And, of course I'm certainly not standing in the way. Nope. I'm the cheerleader at this point. One day, we will be living on free energy, and not the kind I was actually thinking would come about.

Much Love, and giggles here,

[donk]

Nanoo... Lost + excited = opportunity / confusion

Hope it goes in good directions. Mine never seem to be "clean" (though always learning/growth experiences) here's to hoping yours is "positive" (for lack of better word).

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Posted by Paula (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)
Broke up with the missus on easter sunday. Feeling sort of lost and excited .. i think those two combined make me confused ? ha

N

Dear Nanoo Nanoo,

Yuck. I've sent a mulit-task Light pillow to you. It's designed to punch, cry and rest upon. I send healing and blessings for the journey's completion to you and the Missus. Congratulation for the mission accomplished at the Soul level.

Love,
Paula

Hmm i am resting on it now ! thank you , the picture of Astro boy on the pillow case was a nice touch : 0 ) there is no hate in me , i do not wisk to kick or punch .. i made my case and wished her well. Its up to her now to complete her task as i am not the one to fix her. I got the feeling i was a great distraction from her getting better as i tried to compliment her treatments with things that were getting good results.. but then it fell on deaf ears .. stubborness set back in and i did not want to tackle what she knows best.... It was effecting me emotionally as i cared for her , i could see the solutions and tried at first to gently show her ways to get better..

then it was getting incresingly more difficult as she gave in to habits and thn started to cover them up with dishonesty which was the final straw for me. I can deal with sickness , i can deal with stubborness i dont want to change "her " just help her heal .. But when dishonesty sets in i have no footing to step forward as dishonesty is a muddy slope to nowhere.

Honesty, Courage and Love is what makes a beautifully un perfect relationship work, as you rise to the challenges and lessons of each others karmic sphere, complimenting lessons for each other in supportive means and then making love to seal the day falling asleep together with a smile. If you take one away then it does not feel complete.

I am sad .. but i dont need another to complete me .. i just get lonely eventually withot someone to share love with .. on a more personal and trusting level.


this is the sad part.

hmmm

N

[RunningDeer]

Posted by 1inMany (here)
Our "retirement" dome house, that we are planning to build.

You and Mike may enjoy this series. I'll only add the first three, and a link for the rest. This first one was my introductions to Michael Reynolds, “The Garbage Warrior,” creator of the Earthships.

We follow him through his plight of red tape rejections from big government. Meanwhile, he is lauded around the world because he and his crew goes into devastated areas to rebuild and teach the community members.

"About Earthship Biotecture"
www.earthship.com or YouTube Earthship Biotecture

• An Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials.
• Electricity is from the sun with solar panels and wind with wind modules.
• Water is caught on the roof from rain and snow melt.
• Sewage is treated on site.

“What do beer cans, car tires and water bottles have in common? Not much unless you're renegade architect Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing thermal mass and energy-independent housing. For 30 years New Mexico-based Reynolds and his green disciples have devoted their time to advancing the art of "Earthship Biotecture" by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony. However, these experimental structures that defy state standards create conflict between Reynolds and the authorities, who are backed by big business. Frustrated by antiquated legislation, Reynolds lobbies for the right to create a sustainable living test site. While politicians hum and ha, Mother Nature strikes, leaving communities devastated by tsunamis and hurricanes. Reynolds and his crew seize the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those who need it most. Shot over three years and in four countries, Garbage Warrior is a timely portrait of a determined visionary, a hero of the 21st century.”

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YrMJwIedrWU

Here's a recent series:

Earthship Webinar: Part 1 of 8

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dcOSXiiJcTc

Earthship Webinar: Part 2 of 8

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UCOqIcjdHog

Earthship Webinar: Part 3 of 8

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kk3_F9ZdSGs

[donk]

Well said Nanoo...thanks for that!

[Kiforall]

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)

Posted by Paula (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)
Broke up with the missus on easter sunday. Feeling sort of lost and excited .. i think those two combined make me confused ? ha

N

Dear Nanoo Nanoo,

Yuck. I've sent a mulit-task Light pillow to you. It's designed to punch, cry and rest upon. I send healing and blessings for the journey's completion to you and the Missus. Congratulation for the mission accomplished at the Soul level.

Love,
Paula

Hmm i am resting on it now ! thank you , the picture of Astro boy on the pillow case was a nice touch : 0 ) there is no hate in me , i do not wisk to kick or punch .. i made my case and wished her well. Its up to her now to complete her task as i am not the one to fix her. I got the feeling i was a great distraction from her getting better as i tried to compliment her treatments with things that were getting good results.. but then it fell on deaf ears .. stubborness set back in and i did not want to tackle what she knows best.... It was effecting me emotionally as i cared for her , i could see the solutions and tried at first to gently show her ways to get better..

then it was getting incresingly more difficult as she gave in to habits and thn started to cover them up with dishonesty which was the final straw for me. I can deal with sickness , i can deal with stubborness i dont want to change "her " just help her heal .. But when dishonesty sets in i have no footing to step forward as dishonesty is a muddy slope to nowhere.

Honesty, Courage and Love is what makes a beautifully un perfect relationship work, as you rise to the challenges and lessons of each others karmic sphere, complimenting lessons for each other in supportive means and then making love to seal the day falling asleep together with a smile. If you take one away then it does not feel complete.

I am sad .. but i dont need another to complete me .. i just get lonely eventually withot someone to share love with .. on a more personal and trusting level.


this is the sad part.

hmmm

N

Hi Nanoo, you helped me GREATLY to heal my partner.

Please accept my love and gratitude to help you at this time.

Zoe

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Posted by ulli (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)
Broke up with the missus on easter sunday. Feeling sort of lost and excited .. i think those two combined make me confused ? ha

N

Hmmm...1066 posts.
What can I say?
Battle of Hastings?

Congratulations on taking the step into your new life,
and condolences to the habit body that loves the old comfort zone
.
You can always lounge here in the Village Clubhouse if you get lonely,
and if you feel like sharing someone will listen to your story.
Big hug, dear Nanoo.

Very interesting Ulli , you amaze me with your syncronicities as our family on my fathers side name originated not 20 km from Normandy.

and i accept your big hug and return it with a brotherly smile : 0 )

Naniu

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Posted by Kiforall (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)

Posted by Paula (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)
Broke up with the missus on easter sunday. Feeling sort of lost and excited .. i think those two combined make me confused ? ha

N

Dear Nanoo Nanoo,

Yuck. I've sent a mulit-task Light pillow to you. It's designed to punch, cry and rest upon. I send healing and blessings for the journey's completion to you and the Missus. Congratulation for the mission accomplished at the Soul level.

Love,
Paula

Hmm i am resting on it now ! thank you , the picture of Astro boy on the pillow case was a nice touch : 0 ) there is no hate in me , i do not wisk to kick or punch .. i made my case and wished her well. Its up to her now to complete her task as i am not the one to fix her. I got the feeling i was a great distraction from her getting better as i tried to compliment her treatments with things that were getting good results.. but then it fell on deaf ears .. stubborness set back in and i did not want to tackle what she knows best.... It was effecting me emotionally as i cared for her , i could see the solutions and tried at first to gently show her ways to get better..

then it was getting incresingly more difficult as she gave in to habits and thn started to cover them up with dishonesty which was the final straw for me. I can deal with sickness , i can deal with stubborness i dont want to change "her " just help her heal .. But when dishonesty sets in i have no footing to step forward as dishonesty is a muddy slope to nowhere.

Honesty, Courage and Love is what makes a beautifully un perfect relationship work, as you rise to the challenges and lessons of each others karmic sphere, complimenting lessons for each other in supportive means and then making love to seal the day falling asleep together with a smile. If you take one away then it does not feel complete.

I am sad .. but i dont need another to complete me .. i just get lonely eventually withot someone to share love with .. on a more personal and trusting level.


this is the sad part.

hmmm

N

Hi Nanoo, you helped me GREATLY to heal my partner.

Please accept my love and gratitude to help you at this time.

Zoe

I am excited to hear it ! wow thats awesome Zoe , thank you for trusting in me , it feels amazing to have this from you , and wow do i feel the love !

Thank you

hugs

Naniu

[ulli]

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)

Posted by Paula (here)

Posted by Nanoo Nanoo (here)
Broke up with the missus on easter sunday. Feeling sort of lost and excited .. i think those two combined make me confused ? ha

N

Dear Nanoo Nanoo,

Yuck. I've sent a mulit-task Light pillow to you. It's designed to punch, cry and rest upon. I send healing and blessings for the journey's completion to you and the Missus. Congratulation for the mission accomplished at the Soul level.

Love,
Paula

Hmm i am resting on it now ! thank you , the picture of Astro boy on the pillow case was a nice touch : 0 ) there is no hate in me , i do not wisk to kick or punch .. i made my case and wished her well. Its up to her now to complete her task as i am not the one to fix her. I got the feeling i was a great distraction from her getting better as i tried to compliment her treatments with things that were getting good results.. but then it fell on deaf ears .. stubborness set back in and i did not want to tackle what she knows best.... It was effecting me emotionally as i cared for her , i could see the solutions and tried at first to gently show her ways to get better..

then it was getting incresingly more difficult as she gave in to habits and thn started to cover them up with dishonesty which was the final straw for me. I can deal with sickness , i can deal with stubborness i dont want to change "her " just help her heal .. But when dishonesty sets in i have no footing to step forward as dishonesty is a muddy slope to nowhere.

Honesty, Courage and Love is what makes a beautifully un perfect relationship work, as you rise to the challenges and lessons of each others karmic sphere, complimenting lessons for each other in supportive means and then making love to seal the day falling asleep together with a smile. If you take one away then it does not feel complete.

I am sad .. but i dont need another to complete me .. i just get lonely eventually withot someone to share love with .. on a more personal and trusting level.


this is the sad part.

hmmm

N

Nanoo, you just blew your chance to become another Socrates.
He forgave his missus far worse that a bit of dishonesty.

Here we see Xantippe, Socrates' wife,
pouring the contents of their chamberpot over her husband's head.

[CD7]

Here and now i feel shaking inside...its the weirdest thing but its like an earthquake on the inside...not tht violent, just movement back and forth. Also went to the beach yesterday and put my hands in the sand and could feel vibrations underground (could have been dredge boat nearby) ? But other times are while im at home..

Anyone else feeling anything along these lines?

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Posted by donk (here)
Well said Nanoo...thanks for that!

Thank you Donk E Kong , i appreciate your support , together as a family we are strong , i feel this now more than ever . Sometimes courage must take a step back to let the the strawberries fall on the ground .. and then leave them ... perhaps we may return one day to see a beautiful patch of strawberry plants surrounded by little fluffy white rabbits .. perhaps then we can sit and play and eat the fruits of our courage.

i hope to see you there one fine day my dear brother, thank you.

Hugs ( in a non gay manly way of course )

Naniu

[thunder24]

Posted by CD7 (here)
Here and now i feel shaking inside...its the weirdest thing but its like an earthquake on the inside...not tht violent, just movement back and forth. Also went to the beach yesterday and put my hands in the sand and could feel vibrations underground (could have been dredge boat nearby) ? But other times are while im at home..

Anyone else feeling anything along these lines?

i have a friend that has said something very similar, he said it started in his hips....and started after the december 21st...