Gardening - Growing Your Own.

[FireFighterZero]

Thats when my mind is most active.

It used to be different though. When I was a laborer I was bored senseless.


Gotta have some skin in the game Jay, that makes it interesting.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Yes, Jim, that is an element that already occurred to me, being more involved with the operation than just doing the tasks with no connection beyond that. Interesting to read you say about your mind being active. Repetitive work is a somewhat complex phenomenon. I've run up against it with varying results. It can be pleasurable. To some extent a learned skill. I think a good ability to do such is kind of an enlightenment.

 

[FireFighterZero]

For me, the repetitive work gives me an opportunity to think about all the other horrible perils facing me.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Yeah, good point, planting seeds is easy, little calculation involved and not much fear of losing a finger or being maimed in other ways. I guess a gopher could bite your finger off by mistake, though. Anything else threatening living under ground? A little danger could add interest.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I

want to rock and roll all night.

 

[TreeMuggs]

I'm the guy who is literally constantly having a conversation with myself in my head, thinking and analyzing something, so menial tasks are a great opportunity for solitude and thought. I love the chance to work by myself out in the garden.

Joel Salatin is one of the smartest farmer-philosophers around, and one of my heroes. He is a guiding light for sustainable agriculture, real food, and healing the land using grass and pastured animals. For anyone wanting to learn more about him, I would start with his book: Folks, This Ain't Normal

He has done multiple TED talks on this stuff as well. Check this one out: Can real food from real farms lead to real health?

 

[SeanKroll]

For me, the repetitive work gives me an opportunity to think about all the other horrible perils facing me.

Jim, would you say you have significant anxiety? You mention worrying a lot.

If so, some basic, non-pharmaceutical options exist.

 

[FireFighterZero]

You are not the first to recommend that Sean! Probably a damn good option too!

Sometimes the stress causes my to be psychically ill. Then I get to drinking a bottle of Old Granddad a night....helps for a little bit.

 

[FireFighterZero]

The animals leave me alone, Jay. They know better.

Muggs, have you been over to the Sustainability thread? Probably so. Its a good thread.


I am a Gabe Brown....er, follower, I guess.

My idea of sustainability is producing crops and animals off the same land, while using fewer chemicals, conserving water, and less fuel.

We have forgotten so much in the last 70 years, but there seems to be a real awakening lately.

Hopefully it lasts past the next upward trend in commodity prices. When times are good people forget.

 

[Levi]

 

[sotc]

Here's where we are, 1/3 acre corn thats up, 4 long rows that's sprouted but not up yet, 4 rediculous rows of tomatoes and a field with 5000 corn seeds just started, more to come of corn, no doubt at least several hundred more tomatoes, peppers going in Wednesday, melons, pumpkins and winter squash still to come. Old man's going out with a bang!

 

[woodworkingboy]

Willie, he's going to leave you to take care of the weeds?

Does he plant only one corn variety? Not concerned about cross pollination if mixed?

What's he do with all that produce?

 

[sotc]

Haha, no Jay, he's taking a week next month to go see her but they're not planning to marry till Thanksgiving time.
He usually plants several varieties but only 2 this year . I think he should stick with 2 always . As to cross pollination he plants 1 variety in its own field. Others are separated by pollination/tassel timing.
Some goes to our church conventions every year, the rest he sells, trades and gives away

 

[SeanKroll]

Jim, my ex wife and ex girlfriend both have anxiety issues.

Meditation is supposed to help a good bit.

It's something to explore. If you're anxious at night and would head for the liquor, a YouTube guided meditation can do wonders.

Some types of meditation are better for anxiety than others.

Exercise is another. Maybe you have days of more labor than others.
An evening walk with the family might do everyone good.

Don't know, but modern American wheat is said to exacerbate anxiety and depression.


Fwiw

 

[FireFighterZero]

I have heard a lot of good things about TM, supposed to really help.

I like to go sit up on the Indian hill with the old chief. I guess when dad was younger he used to sit up there and read a book, or just look around.

Taking a short ride on my motorcycle helps.

Been really thinking about a kayak, paddle board or some sort of canoe. Would be peaceful and healthy I guess.

The bottle of OGD a night scares the shit outta me!

 

[cory]

For me, the repetitive work gives me an opportunity to think about all the other horrible perils facing me.

Sorry but that was funny.

 

[cory]

I am really interested in how quiet it would be.

Back in my bachelor days I would spend weeks without talking to anyone, cept the dog. Good listener, not much of a conversationalist.

I miss those days. Maybe an early morning on the water listening to the birds and such would be good.

The ultimate board for Jim, holds well over 400lbs no problem, paddles like a dream

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[FireFighterZero]

Ha! I guess i have been pissing around for so long I forget all the advice I get.

Thanks Cory.

 

[FireFighterZero]

Jeezlus! 1600 bucks! No wonder I did not remember. Traumatic amnesia!

 

[Levi]

Hey, Jim! I'm on month 5 or so of no booze, haven't felt this good since I was a pre-teen. Daily drink is a scary trap, be careful my friend.

 

[cory]

Jim goes on the wagon, he'll save 1600 extra in no time, and SUP'g will get him high as fuh.

 

[FireFighterZero]

I am pretty well on the wagon this spring.

Still pretty broke from last year though.

We're not even eating Malt o Meal anymore. Until this year I had no idea there was generic Malt o Meal!

 

[Levi]

Ha, the generic is exactly the same!

True, Cory. Since I quite drinking I have way more money for my cbd/thc regiment. And yeah, I got high as all get out from doing squats and push ups at midnite last night, watching Dirty Harry, it was awesome!

 

[cory]

. And yeah, I got high as all get out from doing squats and push ups at midnite last night, watching Dirty Harry, it was awesome!

Dats what I'm talkin about, cheap thrills!! Dopamine and endorphins are powerful agents!


Jim this one is less expensive, heavier, and more bombproof.
https://www.yoloboard.com/sup-boards/ultra-tough/yolo-yak-11-10-yellow.html

 

[FireFighterZero]

Yeah, but its not camo........the fishies might see me.