My niece and grand nieces came by today, and of course the kids wanted to play with the kitties. So I thought this would be a good time for a little update. I hope you enjoy it...
Saturday, May 31, 2008
How's This For Handy...?
As you can imagine, one of the most important things to consider when moving to the desert is the ability to furnish clean, fresh water for cooking, drinking, and washing. Although there are well drilling companies in the area, the quality of the water cannot be vouched for until the water is found, accessed and then tested. If it doesn't meet state standards, the well is worthless as the well cannot be used for drinking water. Locating water cannot be guaranteed by the drillers until they try!
So that pretty much leaves two options...buying water and hauling it, and catching rain water. If you chose the latter, you have to hope that you don't run into a very dry year. Buying water can be a pain merely because you are at the mercy of the Water company as to how much they are willing to sell and the price that they want to charge. Not a pretty thought!
The past few days I have been looking at a third option. This option makes a lot of sense to me. It is called Atmospheric Water Generators. The principle behind this technology is very simple in theory. The generator takes in air from the surrounding area, condenses and collects the water, passes the water through a series of filters and UV light to remove impurities and kill any bacteria and viruses that might be present , the stores it in a holding tank where it is kept until used. The water is agitated to keep it from going flat.
Now you might wonder how much water can this machine produce. The home version will produce about 120 litres of water every 24 hour period. Like I said, this makes sense to me to go this route because even though the unit is electric, it can be powered by solar panels. I have joined a company that is getting into this market, and the opportunity seems pretty good to me. The website explains better than I just how everything works , including the business opportunity. You might want to take a look and see what you think. The link is here and it is pretty informative.
Any thoughts on this idea would be welcome, so let me know. Again, just follow this link and check it out!
After all, we gotta have water for our coffee, right? C'mon, let's get a cup!
So that pretty much leaves two options...buying water and hauling it, and catching rain water. If you chose the latter, you have to hope that you don't run into a very dry year. Buying water can be a pain merely because you are at the mercy of the Water company as to how much they are willing to sell and the price that they want to charge. Not a pretty thought!
The past few days I have been looking at a third option. This option makes a lot of sense to me. It is called Atmospheric Water Generators. The principle behind this technology is very simple in theory. The generator takes in air from the surrounding area, condenses and collects the water, passes the water through a series of filters and UV light to remove impurities and kill any bacteria and viruses that might be present , the stores it in a holding tank where it is kept until used. The water is agitated to keep it from going flat.
Now you might wonder how much water can this machine produce. The home version will produce about 120 litres of water every 24 hour period. Like I said, this makes sense to me to go this route because even though the unit is electric, it can be powered by solar panels. I have joined a company that is getting into this market, and the opportunity seems pretty good to me. The website explains better than I just how everything works , including the business opportunity. You might want to take a look and see what you think. The link is here and it is pretty informative.
Any thoughts on this idea would be welcome, so let me know. Again, just follow this link and check it out!
After all, we gotta have water for our coffee, right? C'mon, let's get a cup!
Friday, May 30, 2008
25 Ways To Stay Healthy...!
Let's start the day with a little sillyness and maybe a few smiles to go with our coffee. My Baby Sis sent me these pictures in an email, so I put them to music and made a little videa of them just to help start our day off right. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Let Me Make A Suggestion...!
You know, I'm a pretty easy going guy. I don't push people around, I don't bully them, and I don't disrespect others just because they disagree with my viewpoint. However, there does come a time that you have to finally say "No more Mister Nice Guy!". This is one of those times.
I have a favorite program that I have been involved with for a while. It's called 10DollarsWonder. This little jewel has been around for over a year now, It has a lot of loyal members, 14,505 to be exact and I am proud to be one of them. Many of my friends that are experienced in Internet games are also members. Nearly all of the members continue to show their support both verbally and by upgrading and repurchasing.
Now for some reason, this program has a lot of detractors. People that for one reason or another, don't like it. I don't have a problem with that...not at all! It's a free world and we are all entitled to our opinions. But what I do have a problem with is that these people insist on trying to bring this program and others that they don't like down and to a stop. Instead of just ignoring these programs, not playing these programs, and in general just staying away from programs they don't like...they want to totally stop them dead in their tracks.
Now here is my suggestion to these folks. Instead of tying up the forums with all your negative ramblings, instead of bothering the bloggers that are only trying to pass on to their readers the programs that are working for them, instead of making everyone Else's lives miserable just because you want to be on such a downer...why not make things a lot simpler for everyone?
If you really want to spend your days and nights looking for programs to tear down, if you really want to be the bringer of bad and unreal news, if you revel in the prospect of sharing all the negativity you can muster...then why not just start your own blog? Really, it's a simple thing to do! You can start by looking at the top of this page in the right hand corner where it says "create a blog"
Just imagine, you will be free to write all the negative crap you want, page after page. No forum rules, no moderators, no bloggers to decide not to post your feeble attempts to destroy whatever games or programs that don't meet your standards. Start your own blog! Be a star! Develop a large following of like minded nay Sayers that are not content unless they are demeaning and destroying something. Think of all the fun you can have, sowing the seeds of discontent and doubt. All of this within the pages of your very own personal blog!
That way you will let the rest of us rest in peace, enjoying our programs that bring us a profit, sharing our good fortune with anyone that wants to learn of good things. We will be better off without the negativity in our lives and you will be better off with those that share your feelings.
Hey, this is all just my opinion so it really doesn't mean much. Before you start off on your big adventure in spreading the word as you know it...how about a cup of fresh coffee?
Like I said...my friends and I like to share good things, OK?
I have a favorite program that I have been involved with for a while. It's called 10DollarsWonder. This little jewel has been around for over a year now, It has a lot of loyal members, 14,505 to be exact and I am proud to be one of them. Many of my friends that are experienced in Internet games are also members. Nearly all of the members continue to show their support both verbally and by upgrading and repurchasing.
Now for some reason, this program has a lot of detractors. People that for one reason or another, don't like it. I don't have a problem with that...not at all! It's a free world and we are all entitled to our opinions. But what I do have a problem with is that these people insist on trying to bring this program and others that they don't like down and to a stop. Instead of just ignoring these programs, not playing these programs, and in general just staying away from programs they don't like...they want to totally stop them dead in their tracks.
Now here is my suggestion to these folks. Instead of tying up the forums with all your negative ramblings, instead of bothering the bloggers that are only trying to pass on to their readers the programs that are working for them, instead of making everyone Else's lives miserable just because you want to be on such a downer...why not make things a lot simpler for everyone?
If you really want to spend your days and nights looking for programs to tear down, if you really want to be the bringer of bad and unreal news, if you revel in the prospect of sharing all the negativity you can muster...then why not just start your own blog? Really, it's a simple thing to do! You can start by looking at the top of this page in the right hand corner where it says "create a blog"
Just imagine, you will be free to write all the negative crap you want, page after page. No forum rules, no moderators, no bloggers to decide not to post your feeble attempts to destroy whatever games or programs that don't meet your standards. Start your own blog! Be a star! Develop a large following of like minded nay Sayers that are not content unless they are demeaning and destroying something. Think of all the fun you can have, sowing the seeds of discontent and doubt. All of this within the pages of your very own personal blog!
That way you will let the rest of us rest in peace, enjoying our programs that bring us a profit, sharing our good fortune with anyone that wants to learn of good things. We will be better off without the negativity in our lives and you will be better off with those that share your feelings.
Hey, this is all just my opinion so it really doesn't mean much. Before you start off on your big adventure in spreading the word as you know it...how about a cup of fresh coffee?
Like I said...my friends and I like to share good things, OK?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Let's Talk Commitment...
In order for anything in life to work properly, there is one thing that must be present. That is commitment. Total and complete commitment. That's the magical key, the guarded secret, the Holy Grail if you will, of success.
Now I don't care if it's business, a lifestyle change, a personal relationship, or even just a passion or hobby...they all require a commitment to be successful. Anything done halfway is bound to fail. All things attempted without a measure of commitment are a waste of time.
Of course, all of this is just my opinion. That and a dollar will almost get you a cup of coffee now days. All I can go by is my personal experience and the experiences of my friends that believe as I do. I have found that I am most successful at those things to which I commit myself. Commitment goes by many names. Names like determination and strength of will.
However, commitment is a very personal thing. It has to be made by each individual. No one can make a commitment for you but you yourself. By the same token, you cannot commit to anything for anyone else. Each one of us must make our own commitments, we must be the captains of our own ships, the blazers of our own trails , the creators of our own destiny. Each of us must walk our own path, take responsibility for our own decisions, be aware of our own direction.
With this in mind, here is my simple suggestion. Don't try and work too many programs at once. Don't spread yourself so thin that you are unable to give a 100% to what ever you are working on. Pace yourself, pay proper attention to the details, work diligently but not desperately, stay within the guidelines of the program, and if you want to succeed then make the commitment.
Now...with all that said, let's get some fresh coffee!
Now I don't care if it's business, a lifestyle change, a personal relationship, or even just a passion or hobby...they all require a commitment to be successful. Anything done halfway is bound to fail. All things attempted without a measure of commitment are a waste of time.
Of course, all of this is just my opinion. That and a dollar will almost get you a cup of coffee now days. All I can go by is my personal experience and the experiences of my friends that believe as I do. I have found that I am most successful at those things to which I commit myself. Commitment goes by many names. Names like determination and strength of will.
However, commitment is a very personal thing. It has to be made by each individual. No one can make a commitment for you but you yourself. By the same token, you cannot commit to anything for anyone else. Each one of us must make our own commitments, we must be the captains of our own ships, the blazers of our own trails , the creators of our own destiny. Each of us must walk our own path, take responsibility for our own decisions, be aware of our own direction.
With this in mind, here is my simple suggestion. Don't try and work too many programs at once. Don't spread yourself so thin that you are unable to give a 100% to what ever you are working on. Pace yourself, pay proper attention to the details, work diligently but not desperately, stay within the guidelines of the program, and if you want to succeed then make the commitment.
Now...with all that said, let's get some fresh coffee!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Take A Look At These Plans...
This is one small and simple design at 368 sq.ft. It’s meant for a single person or a couple. There is a single main living space with a 10’ kitchen counter with a sink and open shelving. A small stove will provide heat and a place to cook.The sleeping platform is big enough for a queen-sized mattress and has room for built-in drawers underneath. There is a small room for a composting toilet as well as a wash basin. Double French doors open to a generous front porch.
A tool house at the back provides additional storage space. Lofts can be built over the whole interior, just the bed and bath spaces or at the back. The cabin can be done with a gable roof and porch, but it could just as well be built with a shed roof on the main structure, the high side to the front and another shed roof on the porch. There would be plenty of windows for light and ventilation.
We just have to be sure the porch is big enough so that we can sit and enjoy our coffee. Want a fresh cup?
Monday, May 26, 2008
Need Some Input From My Friends...
Now here's the thing. As you know, the Hermit just bought 5 acres of land in the Big Bend area of far West Texas. Now this area is in the Chihuahuan Desert and, as all desert areas, it is very dry. Remember we are talking about raw land here. No water wells, no electricity, no existing buildings.
What there is available for some reason, is phone service run to nearly all lots in that area. Why this is, who knows? Someone long ago decided to run phone service to an area that has almost no people living in it. Of all the things that I could do without in the desert, phone service would probably top the list! Heck, I don't even use the phone here in Houston unless I absolutely have to! I would much rather have a water source or a power line or a rebuildable structure of some kind, but then that's just me.
Now...here is what I need help with. In what order should the basic needs be tackled? Shelter first, or rain water catchment system, solar panels for power, wind turbine for power as well...in what order would you plan and start construction on each of these basic needs? This is going to be an interesting brainstorming session with a lot of different factors figured in.
Here are some points that should be kept in mind. The closest town is a little place called Study Butte (pronounced stoody boot) which used to be a mining community. Now it really isn't much more that a place to buy water, gasoline, food, or adobe bricks which they make there. The distance to this little community from where we will be working is about 30 miles! The closest town of any size is Alpine, Texas...which is about 70 miles or so away! No walking to the corner store.
To get an idea about what the country looks like in this area, I would like you to take a look at this link to the Terlingua Ranch Lodge which is only a couple of miles away. Just a good stretch of the legs! It gives you a good look at the area and at the same time, tells a little about the landscape and the sights. Spend some time to take a look at it, OK?
Now that will give you something to think about for a few minutes. May I suggest that while you are studying all this information that we share a fresh cup of coffee?
Don't get up...I'll get it for ya!
What there is available for some reason, is phone service run to nearly all lots in that area. Why this is, who knows? Someone long ago decided to run phone service to an area that has almost no people living in it. Of all the things that I could do without in the desert, phone service would probably top the list! Heck, I don't even use the phone here in Houston unless I absolutely have to! I would much rather have a water source or a power line or a rebuildable structure of some kind, but then that's just me.
Now...here is what I need help with. In what order should the basic needs be tackled? Shelter first, or rain water catchment system, solar panels for power, wind turbine for power as well...in what order would you plan and start construction on each of these basic needs? This is going to be an interesting brainstorming session with a lot of different factors figured in.
Here are some points that should be kept in mind. The closest town is a little place called Study Butte (pronounced stoody boot) which used to be a mining community. Now it really isn't much more that a place to buy water, gasoline, food, or adobe bricks which they make there. The distance to this little community from where we will be working is about 30 miles! The closest town of any size is Alpine, Texas...which is about 70 miles or so away! No walking to the corner store.
To get an idea about what the country looks like in this area, I would like you to take a look at this link to the Terlingua Ranch Lodge which is only a couple of miles away. Just a good stretch of the legs! It gives you a good look at the area and at the same time, tells a little about the landscape and the sights. Spend some time to take a look at it, OK?
Now that will give you something to think about for a few minutes. May I suggest that while you are studying all this information that we share a fresh cup of coffee?
Don't get up...I'll get it for ya!
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