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Doesn't look like much, but this is how I am doing hot water for the house. That little pump only pulls 500mA and at its loudest is less than a whisper, but the little thing moves water!  It has a head of 15' so if/when I decide on using a solar collector, it will be … Continue reading Frugal stuff n more

I have has several thoughts about the whole mess going on in San Bernardino. One of those thoughts, I keep to myself except in actual conversation with individuals I know.  The rest, I will drop here.   We all knew that when the lead settled down, the blood dancing would begin.  Everyone I have talked to … Continue reading Blooddancin’ in the streets

Some thoughts about things but I will start with the house for then now, Things are still progressing slowly as I am working on things on a paycheck to paycheck basis and I also trying to do things in such a way that I don't have to go back and rework anything. I hate the … Continue reading meandering

Not a post about the house, more an oblique observation of current events. Back to house soon enough.  Recent conversation with my Dad revealed a chink in the progressive media agenda. One that I am sure they had never counted on. See, my Dad is still convinced that the news he watches is unbiased and … Continue reading Unintended Consequences: hill version

Not much to talk about this week.  Only thing worth mentioning is that things are rolling along at a a steady pace but nothing that pics would really show. Installing insulation still sucks ass, no matter howya do it, and that is really all the news I have about the homestead.  One note to mention. … Continue reading Busy’s

Time is just whippin' by while building this house.  Not much to post about and no pics this weekend. Moved/moving in and handling all the fiddlin' little stuff. Moved the power system guts over and mounted the panels on the roof, ran some basic lighting so I can continue workin after dark, and getting insulation … Continue reading Wow! Has it really been two months?

It's all perspective.  None too soon either.  Found that the beast had developed a pretty serious leak at the foot of my bed, and while damp, no serious damage.  Would have made for a truly miserable winter though.   Here are some pics of what has been done this week, so far, but not all, … Continue reading Movin’ out (or in. )