Fatherhood and the myriad of decision

How does an urbanite transport their very young off spring about town? A gift from my sister of a ergo carrier will help with traversing London buses and the tube. But I'd love some peddle power also.

Here is a great little blog/ article on the subject from Copenhagenize.com

How awesome would it be to drop of Jr to Nursery School via peddle power.

Do you use peddle power to transport little people? If so please leave links in the comments below on the you chosen chariot.

New beekeeping course at Hackney City Farm starting 6th March 2013

> Introduction to Beekeeping 2013
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> Wednesdays 7pm
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> Starting 6th March to 24th April
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> £110 per person, concessions available for residents of Hackney on benefits / full time study
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> Session 1.          The Honey Bee
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> Session 2           The Hive
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> Session 3           The Bee session
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> Session 4           Bee Health
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> Session 5           Reproduction
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> Session 6           The Harvest
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> Session 7           Inspection of the hive
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> Session 8           Inspection of the hive
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> Please book or circulate to your friends!
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> Alessia
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Cloth nappies fo'real

When some folks at work discovered I am to become a father. They asked me what I would do about nappies.

'cloth nappies of course'

They all laugh. But one lovely lady told me she'll supply me with the lot, including a bucket and specific detergent. Turns out her daughter intended to go this route but then, well didn't.

She even blessed us with an awesome Moses basket.

Thank you Suraya from clan Badshah.

I shall remember you every time I change or wash these.

Garbage Warrior and Earthships

During the cold holiday period I watched a number of documentaries  One of which is about the struggles Mike Reynolds overcame to bring Earthships to the world, titled Garbage Warrior

Earthships are homes which enable a family to live comfortably off grid. No need to buy electricity, heating or water. Along with processing sewage onsite and producing food. With building materials using waste products such as used tires as the main building blocks.

For me the battles Mike fought gave me insight on how the red tape is truly getting in the way of positive change for sustainable living. The documentary shows part of this mans journey in which he is striving to become part of a holistic solution to many of our worlds problems.

Mike Reynolds you are an inspiration to me and I salute you.

Links

• Documentary: Garbage Warrior (90 min)
• Part 1 of Earthship Seminar 2009 (150 min)
• Part 2 of Earthship Seminar 2009 (150 min)

Rocket Stoves and Cob

On my PDC (Permaculture Design Course) we made our own rocket stove and I fell in love with this simple and effective bit of technology.

Cob in the Community are running a Cob and Rocket Stove Course and I just booked me a place.

Date: Sat 3 Nov 2012

Location: Canal-side Woodland, Old Oak Common, Acton, London, W3
Nearest Tube/Overground: Willesden Junction, North Acton

Cost: £80

Course info click here

The Man Who Planted Trees

I've heard about this book for ages now, then I hear about the animation. Finally I sat down and watched this.

AWESOME STUFF



The Man Who Planted Trees from MrGreatShortFilms on Vimeo.

Honey, a sweet gift

A friend who kicks my ass regularly on the mat at my Brazilian JuJitsu classes blessed me with an amazing gift. A whole jar of mountain honey from Albania.

While the taste is slightly bitter it has a depth and amazing burnt toffee flavour to it. I could just eat the lot in one sitting, but I'll resist.

Time for another spoon full I think.