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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself!' started by Martin-D, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. Martin-D

    Martin-D Members

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    Nature, mountains, forests, river. I'm in British Columbia, Canada's western-most province. I started my journey by reading about East-Indian spirituality nd Zen in mid teens. The local folk-music scene was small, but it was my first introduction to a stimulating true subculture. Started playing guitar.

    Then there was college & university. I was in some musical groups. Chemical mind exploration. Learned & began practicing meditation techniques. The Whole Earth Catalogs and various how-to books sparked me to try my hand at organic horticulture and living out of the cities. Learned some carpentry, concrete forming, plumbing, electrical work, welding, etc.

    Became a freelance journalist. Got involved with forestry reform & environmental work.

    Participated in (and organized some) co-ops & non-profits. I get together these days with friends on Sunday morning at a local café, and we call it "church". We like having young friends as part of it. Life & Learning is a good motto. Looking forward to reading posts & to posting.
     
  2. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    Greetings Martin! Many like minded people here, some a bit shy, but we are around.

    Are you gardening this year?

    I am working with seeds and potting soil today :)
     
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  3. Piobaire

    Piobaire Village Idiot

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    Welcome.
     
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    Welcome from Oregon. :)
     
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    Welcome!
     
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  6. Martin-D

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    Yes. There's still snow on the ground here. But we'll possibly scale back a bit with plantings. We've got maintenance & repairs to do on buildings & our water system, and that will soak up some time & energy.
     
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    Welcome!!!!!!!
     
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    Welcome!
     
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  9. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    I started 27 different seed varities and am waiting for the little sprouts :) Using a warming mat underneath to keep them at around 70 degrees. Daytimes are good, sun shines in a window upon them all. I also scored some tomato, rosemary and oregano starts at the plant store. Still expecting frosts until mid April here.

    Good luck with your projects! Water systems are quite finicky :)
     
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  10. Martin-D

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    Roughly where are you in Cal? Fairly mild winter? Spring-like days, I take it.
     

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