Monthly Archives: November 2009

The “green” generation

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 3:58 pm by Nori

I attended a rocket mass heater workshop last weekend.  It was fun and educational.  Seeing all the young people who want to live “green” was amusing!  Imagine them wanting to do the things I did growing up . . . … Continue reading →

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Stainless flue liner

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:16 pm by Nori

I scored some stainless flue liner to act as the thermal mass ducting for my rocket mass heater.  This is pricey stuff and I am absolutely delighted I was able to find some free.  Now I’m waiting a nod and … Continue reading →

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New coup

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 4:28 pm by Nori

I am a member of our local freecycle list and picked up a hinged mirror that will work awesomely well as the bathroom mirror with the wings acting as corner cupboard doors in our proposed guest cottage bathroom. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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Under cover

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 1:19 pm by Nori

Saturday we had a lovely visit from my brother and his wife.  ‘Twas great.  While Vala and I worked on a website to show off their award winning Mastiffs, Dan and Wadly unloaded all the lovely stuff Dan brought me.  … Continue reading →

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