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Hazel_1914

Hazel_1914

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  • Hazel_1914
    Currently visiting the site where Ira Dutton was born. Dutton spent 45 yrs. Molokai leper colony helping the sick during the 1800s
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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    But, part of the progress they chose, was preserving natural beauty and a quiet community-centered life
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    That's a bit like Denmark, Western Australia, where we originally wanted to buy a house. But then we saw a place with 50ha of intact ecosystem in the hinterland and the rest is history. The bit of the hinterland we are in is an enclave of Hicksville, with a few exceptions. But we "import" a lot of lovely farmstay guests.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    I totally get why living in a community that shares many of your core values is a good thing to do. Makes life so much easier and more pleasant. More good relationships, less friction and less immediate reason for misanthropy, depression etc.
    Hazel_1914
    Am camping in the old sedan. Opera on radio & rain on the roof. Life is good.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Sounds great! Enjoy! :)

    That was a nice library you were in before! ...is nice library a tautology? Well, it was a particularly nice library! :)
    Hazel_1914
    Might not have any cellular service for awhile, so if I disappear that's what's up. Have to reply to some folks here. Otherwise all well
    Hazel_1914
    Odd night here. I want to talk to people but am not sure I have anything to say. Feel like I miss writing. Should do some study.
    W
    Wolfnox
    Listen for howling. It's a good night sleep tight song.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Hello! :) That doesn't stop most people from talking, hee hee. I like Wolfy's advice. Sleep is always excellent, in my book. Some people hate the idea of spending a third of their lives asleep - me, I really enjoy sleeping. Hope you have a great evening. I'm sure I owe you a PM but I've been backlogged...
    Hazel_1914
    Autism Forums is having another shortage of trolls--Thanks moderators.
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    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    ROFL you two! This character in a classic Dr Who had a human composting unit for really annoying visitors to his greenhouse...
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    @Callistemon if it acts quickly enough, I could think of a few test candidates to try it out with!
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    At 18:00 (in intercut bits and pieces) - a demonstration, but it goes wrong, because Dr Who is the target.

    https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6oo93c

    Somewhere earlier in the 6-parter are a couple of "successful" applications of the composting unit.

    This will help with therapeutic fantasies. :)
    Hazel_1914
    Today's a great day to drive with all four windows down, and pick up some spare hand tools.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    80 degrees over there too?
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Yep. Right warm weather. I got myself some heavy wrenches, about a three-foot prybar, a multimeter (electrical test box) and a mechanical carpet sweeper that works every bit as good as a vacuum-cleaner.
    Hazel_1914
    Do not ride antique bicycles. I have one and everywhere I park that thing it draws all the car nuts & motorcycle buffs.
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    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Isn't it great though, that there's people who love that kind of thing! I think many people are getting tired of the uber-technical age and mass production, and just love and respect craftsmanship.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    It's also nice in our throwaway society to see people honouring good "not on trend" machines etc, instead of "upgrading" and throwing out something that could be almost infinitely serviceable, with care and TLC! :)

    And it can go deeper than the "thing" - it's often a shared philosophy.
    Jordy
    Jordy
    Throwaway society is mostly caused by the plastic manufacturers, plastic can be extremely durable, more so than wood or leather, but they don't earn money with that so we get crappy and flimsy products.
    Hazel_1914
    I haven't been really posting all over the forum much lately--things are busy.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Of course you're busy! You're fitting up a tiny home. :) On top of all the other things on your to-do list. I hope you're not too stressed out by all this and managing to enjoy! (There's distress and eustress, apparently!)
    Loren
    Loren
    It was fun interacting with you in the games while you were around, yesterday.
    Hazel_1914
    Bicycling is replacing the car for me and I think I like this better.
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    Jordy
    Jordy
    I bicycle everywhere because I'm from the Netherlands, but for me it's lost it's charm after doing it my entire life almost every day.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    @phantom it's never about charm, it's about transportation--the absolute STATE of the tires on my car, the cost of gasoline, and the fact I would rather be a fit & independent cyclist than depend on motors for everything.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    One of those things where you either "get it" or you do not.
    Hazel_1914
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    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Would you like some emoji stickers to decorate the interior with? Hahaha. :)

    How exciting. You'll be fine - our caravan friend lived 20 years in the bush and enjoyed it, when he finished a few decades of tuna fishing on his little boat and living in suburbia.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    It's a space of your own from which you can't be evicted, even if you have to drive it somewhere else. That is stability and peace of mind. Plus you can save up on rent money and do useful things with that instead.

    And you can make it just exactly how you want it!
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Well, I gotta find a parking spot, but no matter what I do it'll be cheaper than renting. Off grid living here I come.
    Hazel_1914
    I am beginning to wonder whether ADHD might be comorbid with high functioning autism for me. Either that or I'm burned out. Cannot tell.
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    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Brain fog, confusion, restlessness, hyperactivity can all be part of burnout. Depending on how bad it is, SSRIs can be helpful in some situations like this. They wind the stress response back a bit by stopping your brain from chewing up too much serotonin in response to the stress.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    Good for some people, as a supplementary thing to lifestyle management, when in particularly stressful periods in a life. I've got times where I go back on them, after initially trialling them as part of PTSD treatment. Was very wary of the idea at first; now I see it a bit like taking extra Vitamin E when I'm about to do something more strenuous physically than normal.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    My doctor said she occasionally goes back on them so she can visit her mother-in-law once every couple of years without getting triggered by her poor behaviour. Sigh! I can see what she's saying, but in that case I'd more likely just not visit...
    Hazel_1914
    I keep forgetting how much I hate dealing with college stuff. What a lot to keep up wiht
    Homulilly
    Homulilly
    College can really be a lot. My last semester in college, I only took 4 classes and was still stressed over the tops because of my capstone. Anything you want advice on?
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Thanks for the offer--It's mostly a clash of executive function & workload. I'll be OK next semester.
    4 classes is what I'm doing now. Usually it's 5. That does not work so great.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Phantom, that's a lot of classes! Slow down a trifle if you can.
    You must be a very productive guy.
    Hazel_1914
    Logistical uncertainty in life lately is pretty stressful, but in a way it almost is like being a little kid playing in a sandbox again.
    Hazel_1914
    I have got to find a place to live. Either that or I'm heading back home to basically live in the woods a bunch. Have got to find something.
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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    The old truck is a 1970s model and needs work--but I can get it going, especially since it's not costing money. If I get it, I'll have a place that is MINE. Not anyone else's. No landlord either.
    Callistemon
    Callistemon
    AND it can relocate easily anytime you want to. :)

    No removalist, no looking around again, no contracts, etc.

    Neighbours annoying you? Drive somewhere else.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    It's the "drive" part that's unlikely at the moment but if the owners want to get rid of it, I'd gladly pay him a bit extra to wait until I can get some folks together & we yank it out with a flat-bed.
    Hazel_1914
    Arizona Iced Tea, unofficial bodega beverage of pretty much everywhere, stays at 99 cents a can. The economic miracle.
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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Wait, barbecue?
    The cans of that stuff got me through the summer in New Britain without the air-conditioner.
    Lou Laurinen
    Lou Laurinen
    My home came with an outdoor grill :) I loved iced tea when I barbecue. And yeah, it's a good way to cool off. I usually have iced drinks by the pool too.
    I sent you a text chat, btw
    Streetwise
    Streetwise
    Ive steadily worked my way through 24 330ml cans of Fanta lemon hoping i get Orangina and Fanta orange with my delivery tomorrow ,nice cup of tea tomorrow from Greggs the baker
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