Here and Now...What's Happening?

[ulli]

Posted by Roisin (here)

Posted by ulli (here)

Posted by Roisin (here)
Ok ulli, will create one that hopefully will match up to your description wrt "mountains" which in this case will hover somewhere between mountains and hills. I know what you mean on that and the less steep ones can be just as beautiful as the Himalayas or the Rockies too. So we're not so much looking at the rolling hills in a Grant Wood painting and more like the mountains of Scotland which are really more like foothills.

Yeah, and the cottages are what's most important as they reflect our own creativity.
The outside landscape represents the elements we are subjected to.

And since our vision is of a gentler world I was hoping that the elements would just be a leedle less challenging.

The problems the Villagers have to face stem from either natural illnesses,
or from evil empire. So there has to be a shield, of sorts. A dome, or bubble.
And fields, representing organic food production.

What I had in mind was more like the Asterix and Obelix stories where the villagers were tough folk
who could take on the entire Roman army after having taken a sip from their home-made magic potion.

Here's just a concept.... based on what you're talking about above and just wanted to give you some idea on how the bubble idea will sorta look conceptually-wise.
What we're trying to do now is refine on what you want this motif to look like. As for the style of what I'm showing here, this graphic is only very simple mock up of elements placed on a canvas and nothing more.

When it comes to a bubble or a dome, you have to keep in mind how important the perspective of the buildings and everything else is seen in the layout. You can't have an over head birds eye view where you're looking down on the layout of the community and have a bubble or dome too without losing important detail. Nor can you have a worm's eye view either.... it pretty much has to be at or near straight and level.

To give you a better idea on what a dome would look like, here's the graphic for that tv show "Under The Dome". As we can see, with the exception of the barn and the church steeple, we really can't make out too much detail of that town.



But here's a graphic ad for that show but once again, it's highlighting the limitations of that concept. (the one on the right is the one I am describing in my first paragraph of this post)

update: Here's another one I put together to see how many houses and and how large they can be within the constraints of a bubble. (note: talking about image directly below)

I love the two villages in a bubble best. But really, they all look great. Amazing, actually.

One thing (and the only thing) I didn't like was the windmills,
ever since I found out that they chop up flocks of birds

[heretogrow]

I passed a milestone birthday today! LOL! 50 wasn't so bad! I don't feel twenty but I don't feel over the hill just quite yet! I am guessing it is a mind over matter type thing. And my daughter painted the most beautiful, vibrant, alive painting for me. I am very blessed and very thankful to be alive and well! I love you villagers and dear friends. I wished we lived closer.

Much Love,
Julia

[ulli]

Trying to sleep but can't. The antibiotic creme on my injured foot is burning...and there is a sharp pain.

Oh, I forgot to mention, I had a fall today. Tripped over some stringy grass and fell really hard.
Hurt shoulder, hip, wrist and foot.
Was also carrying a small eucalyptus tree when it happened.
Could have been worse, and I still consider myself lucky.

Pluto square my Neptune..Neptune rules Pisces, Pisces rules feet...
and that's where the pain is located.
Been limping around instead of resting.

[heretogrow]

Ulli, Dear Friend,
I hope you feel better and all the pain is gone by morning! I love you!

Much Love,
Julia

[Elainie]

Posted by ulli (here)
Trying to sleep but can't. The antibiotic creme on my injured foot is burning...and there is a sharp pain.

Oh, I forgot to mention, I had a fall today. Tripped over some stringy grass and fell really hard.
Hurt shoulder, hip, wrist and foot.
Was also carrying a small eucalyptus tree when it happened.
Could have been worse, and I still consider myself lucky.

Pluto square my Neptune..Neptune rules Pisces, Pisces rules feet...
and that's where the pain is located.
Been limping around instead of resting.

Sending healing your way Ulli~ Take care of yourself!

My 3 year old had a toe injury today and I woke up with a sore toe so yes something in the stars...

[ulli]

Thank you, ladies. I love you, too.
What would I do without the fellowship of Villagers?
The pain has subsided, and I am resting comfortably.
Forever grateful.

[Stephanie]

Gentle healing light to soothe and balance, dear Ulli.




ERK and your lovely 3 year old, healing blessings.

[Caren]

I have been taking my elderly mum to hospital for IV antibiotics. She has a stubborn infection in her left foot due mainly to poor circulation. Hopefully the medication will work soon as it is a little miserable for her and she is anxious to get outside to plant a few carrots and peas in her small garden Love and best wishes to all.

[PurpleLama]

Y'all really ought to be using castor oil (topically) for the minor and major wounds.

I won't bang on the CO drum any more than that. Carry on.

Special <3 to Nora.

[ulli]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
Y'all really ought to be using castor oil (topically) for the minor and major wounds.

I won't bang on the CO drum any more than that. Carry on.

Special <3 to Nora.

I will. Thanks for the reminder. Been using it on my lipomas, with success. CO externally and ACV internally.
And don't be afraid to repeat. Everyone is storing so much info already, that certain basics would be lost unless they get repeated.
See Gripreaper's thread...it is all about that conflict.
To repeat or not to repeat....

[ulli]

Elton Musk in the news, about allegedly scolding an employee for missing work
because his wife was having a baby.

Elon tweeted that this was not true.
But who knows for sure?
From my experience with having my own company at age 23
the perspectives and priorities of employer and workers
are vastly different.
Saving a company that's going through survival struggles means
making long-term decisions and also sacrifices.

http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-...mployee-2015-5

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Caren (here)
I have been taking my elderly mum to hospital for IV antibiotics. She has a stubborn infection in her left foot due mainly to poor circulation. Hopefully the medication will work soon as it is a little miserable for her and she is anxious to get outside to plant a few carrots and peas in her small garden Love and best wishes to all.

Golden rays of sound and light
Through, in and around Mum
for all the
todays and tonights

Love,
Paula

[Roisin]

Did you have a good trip ullie? (only joking... ouch! that must have hurt but you sound like you're on the mend. Good!) Your motif is a work in progress.... what I showed so far are only warm-ups. No windmills... got it. Will have birds instead!

[Sierra]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
Y'all really ought to be using castor oil (topically) for the minor and major wounds.

I won't bang on the CO drum any more than that. Carry on.

Special <3 to Nora.

I've started using castor oil on my face at night. My skin seems to love it...

Nora, Caren, Ulli, love and healing to you and yours.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by PurpleLama (here)
Y'all really ought to be using castor oil (topically) for the minor and major wounds.
I won't bang on the CO drum any more than that. Carry on.
Special <3 to Nora.

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Where and How to Buy Castor Oil

Castor Oil is best purchased from a health food store, since the oil that can be found in a supermarket may be meant for industrial use only (which is not safe for human consumption). Look for cold-pressed or cold-processed oil only and confirm it with a naturopathic doctor before taking it. The color of the oil should be a very light or pale yellow.

[Mikelodium]

Here and now... well, just a few minutes ago, my doc scolded me... Because today I started walking with just one crutch and apparently it's a big no-no. So back to the "two occupied hands" routine
Almost no pain, and I sleep very well too. I hope all goes like this until I'm 100% recovered!

Ulli, sending hugs and energy your way!


Peace

[Mike]

A very wise man once told me to soak all the organs in castor. A mistake often made, according to him, was only using the poultice for the liver or the kidneys etc. He suggested one cut a large enough piece of cotton to cover the entire chest and abdomen area and, like Paula said, soak that cotton in castor, lay it on the body and apply heat (I use a heating pad). Then, he suggested one leave it on for an hour at least.

He promised the deepest sleeps from doing such, and he was right! I'd fall asleep like clockwork every time and wake up an hour or so later more refreshed than I feel most mornings.

Its a slow healer. Not an instant miracle worker. He called it a "multiplier of power". However, it can only multiply the power you already have in you. But over time its very effective.

This man went on to explain why the oil is holy and so on, and I was intrigued. So I used it. I still do. Once or twice a week I soak in the castor oil and I feel a real difference.

P.s. anyone have any good natural remedies for skin tags???

[ulli]

Posted by Roisin (here)
Did you have a good trip ullie? (only joking... ouch! that must have hurt but you sound like you're on the mend. Good!) Your motif is a work in progress.... what I showed so far are only warm-ups. No windmills... got it. Will have birds instead!

Birds and Free Energy.
About that trip...
While falling I felt momentarily outside of time and space.
Not quite knowing where and how I was going to land...
Zero control. So it felt like a journey into the unknown.

[dan33]

Two of the best Speeches in film history.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dFgmIVB6-Zc

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eA4FxBQ020k

[Mikelodium]

Another great speech:

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