We like hammocks, and have two here. (You’ve seen my hammock in summer and in winter.) I notice other people’s hammocks, especially the unusual ones. Red Ferret has found a hammock that looks awfully fun: Cacoon is half tent, half hammock. Would you sleep in one of those? I’d try one, but think my own [...]
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Are you one of the diligent souls who study on the Quinsam? I see you over there with your textbook; bless your academic heart. Well. Here’s some news about studying for you from Wired.com: Everything You Thought You Knew About Learning Is Wrong.
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We’ve got some dedicated cyclists on Gabriola. Are you one of them? If you’re determined to ride on snowy roads and trails, here’s something you might like to try: zap straps (also known as zip ties) on your tires for added traction. The Dutch Bike Company of Seattle explains all in their Seattle Snowpocalypse blog [...]
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You want to know how tall that Douglas Fir is, but you also want to sit on your deck with your feet up. How can you calculate the tree’s height with minimal effort? Lifehacker knows.
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It’s a bit chilly this morning, hmmm? Much cooler than it’s been lately on Gabriola. If you’re thinking about warmth, this might be of interest: Deek’s Veggie Oil Heater.
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When your doctor recommends a course of treatment, do you do your own research before agreeing? If you haven’t researched your health options before, this Boing Boing article might change your approach: Tonsillectomy Confidential: doctors ignore polio epidemics and high school biology. Still got your tonsils, kids? I’m glad to have mine.
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Hey, do you remember the fuss over roadside signs on Gabriola a while back? It seems to me that the Islands Trust bylaw guy was going to get involved, and that businesses with roadside signs around the island would be ordered to remove those signs or face fines. Predictable amounts of fuss and discussion ensued. [...]
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What do you think, kids? Would you like something like this to play with in the waters off Berry Point or Malaspina? It looks like huge amounts of fun, and hey — maybe a fast way to get to Nanaimo, too! (It also looks like a spinal injury waiting to happen, but when did that [...]
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We’ve got lots of yoga studios on Gabriola, and from time to time I think about trying out a yoga class or two. Usually I get past this with a glass of scotch and a good book, but a New York Times article may also help me resist yogification in future: How Yoga Can Wreck [...]
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Some of you are still thinking of what you drank last night, what with that headache and all. If you’ve resolved not to have any alcohol for a while, content yourself with looking at these amazing images: Tiny Bubbles: Favorite Drinks, Once Magnified, Become Art. Cool, hmmm? Still more images at bevshots.com. See, this is [...]
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Happy New Year! A toast and good wishes to you all. Have you made any resolutions for this year? I’m still debating about mine. I’m tempted to opt for eat more bacon, because I love bacon and have recently found a source of yummy nitrate-free bacon. (And after many years as a vegetarian, I have [...]
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Need a craft project to keep you busy over the holidays? Instead of buying an antler chandelier, get busy and make one instead. Of course you’ll need to find enough antlers first, but that’s a good thing. Hunting for antlers will get you off your tukus and into the Gabriola woods. Perfect way to work [...]
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Street Art Utopia shows off the lots of fun photos. Now, take a look at the first one. If you’re going to leave a pile of logs lying around on Gabriola, please do that to them!
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If your new year’s resolution involves going to the dentist, read this first: A Closer Look at Teeth May Mean More Fillings. How annoying is that? I need a new dentist, and I’ll be asking some very specific questions now before signing up for any sort of dental care.
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At this time of year, pedestrians are difficult to see in the evening. I’m not suggesting that we add any signs about this, but if we were to do so, I’d opt for the first sign shown in the Haiku Traffic Signs article: She walks in beauty Like the night. Maybe that’s why Drivers can’t [...]
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Nobody’s worried about a water shortage on Gabriola at the moment, what with puddles full of water and a forecast of showers, showers, and then more showers. But of course it’s a different matter in the summer, and at that point you might be thinking of ways to save water. So here’s news on that: [...]
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If you’ve ever wanted more information about Gabriola’s demographics, this Tyee article should please you: What Open StatsCan Can Do for You. The summary: Next year, piles of agency data become free. How cities, biz and non-profits benefit from the glut. Will the information be useful to you?
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What is that pasta-like thing growing on the Gabriola forest floor? Doesn’t it look like a baby spaghetti plant? Well. It’s a fungus called clavaria vermicularis or clavaria fragilis. Common names include things like fairy fingers, which is pleasantly evocative. But don’t you think it looks like pasta? Before you conclude that I’m pasta-obsessed, you [...]
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