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Perimeter path ( 6 )

April 11, 2026

In this video, I continue drilling a hole through the old stables. This time it’s not a time-laps video, but camera trap video recordings stitched together. The result is similar to time-laps video, but different. … More Perimeter path ( 6 )

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Perimeter path ( 5 )

April 10, 2026

A hole in the fence, and the start of drilling a hole through old stables. … More Perimeter path ( 5 )

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Perimeter path ( 4 )

April 9, 2026

Running into a dead tree or two, a water basin and plastic mixed in with the earth. … More Perimeter path ( 4 )

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Resistencio

April 8, 2026

Let me introduce to you … … More Resistencio

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Plan B for the rain water deposit

April 5, 2026

It may pay off to test things before you start doing stuff. … More Plan B for the rain water deposit

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Cutting a tree to install a water deposit

April 4, 2026

To install a water tank to collect rain water from the roof, I had to clear out a dead tree. … More Cutting a tree to install a water deposit

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Perimeter path ( 3 )

April 3, 2026

This time, actual video rather than time lapse reels. Four minutes of raking and struggling with a dead tree. … More Perimeter path ( 3 )

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Perimeter path ( 2 )

April 2, 2026

Part two of the perimeter path in which I encounter thyme plants, a rock that I can not move, and a pine tree sapling. Isn’t it exciting? … More Perimeter path ( 2 )

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Moving the compost heap

March 31, 2026

It is time to turn over the compost heap and move it to a different location. … More Moving the compost heap

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Your ideas, please

March 28, 2026

There is a big empty spot in the land. What would you do with it? … More Your ideas, please

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