Lillie House : Practical Permaculture: Catching and Storing Energy. And Fighting Vampires.

Lillie House : Practical Permaculture: Catching and Storing Energy. And Fighting Vampires.





I would like to revisit this article in the future.

Wood Beaver Firewood Processors STINK!

I just had to let people know of a company not to use for wood processors.  We paid $30,000 for a hunk of junk.  Do not buy.

I purchased a BA Firewood processor from woodbeaver.net which is just a shell company for Resource Recovery Systems, Inc.  I purchased this processor with three of my neighbors. I bought this machine because it is from a local company.  I thought if I had a problem they would fix it.  Was I wrong.

Since we have owned this machine, the machine has not worked properly. I have had to have my neighbor weld parts for it, swap parts out, and tinker with this continually.  I have taken the machine back to the manufacturer three times.  One time they charged me for a chain and still couldn't make it work.

The last straw was October 12, 2015.  The technician was an hour and fifteen minutes late for his appointment.  The technician swapped the crossover valve out. It didn't fix the problem. The gentleman said he would be back on October 15.  After his repairs, the machine is totally unusable. He told me that by October 22, he would have the part and come out and fix the machine.

As of November 4, I haven't seen the technician.  Yesterday I called the technician.  Dave the service department head said he sent the parts out.  I reminded him that he was going to put the part on and that he was going to do this on October 15.  I never received parts.  He said he would install them by Friday.

I called the office and stated my concern.  I asked to have someone call me back. I was told I would get a call back within the day. They never called back.

I called today.  I talked to the reception to ask what the deal was. She said I did talk to Dave.  I let her know that I talked to Dave before I called her and I told her the times I called. She then put me on with Brendan the Assistant General Manager.  He said he would research and get back to me.

He called me back and stated the machine is getting picked up today and should be back working today.  I will keep you posted.

PT

ABC Kortsch Moving and AdWords

I have been working with ABC Kortsch Moving for awhile now.  I like how nice the people are and how happy the customers are.  It is nice, because I can pick and choose who I work with.  They asked about internet advertising.  I gave them some ideas, but they settled on Google Adwords with me in charge.

Here is their web site:  http://kortschmoving.com

I have been working on the keyword list.  As I did, I see a competitor that has purchased "Kortsch Moving"  "ABC Kortsch Moving"  "ABC Moving".  It turns out, it is a competitor that has been sued in the past for using the Kortsch name.

I have created my super secret keyword list.  I have implemented the set daily amount to spend.  Now I am trying to improve the general google ranking of the site.  I added it to my blog.

I suppose that I should float a ABC Kortsch Moving Blog, ABC Kortsch Moving Facebook, and an ABC Kortsch Moving Twitter Account.  What do you all think?

Paul

Limo Service in West Bend Wisconsin

I took a limo to the packer game this fall.  I have no regrets.  It was so nice to get dropped off at the stadium and picked up at the stadium.  The driver took us to some bars on the way home.

I am just getting picked up at the farmhouse.

I used Phase 1 Limo.  Their phone number is (262) 675 - 2610.  Our driver's name was Rick.  Great guy.  Here is their website.

Saw an Eagle Today

Living by the river, there are all types of critters that pass through. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and turkeys pass by the house on a regular basis. But I normally do not see an eagle. I had seen him once before in the woods, but never from the house. I will take it as the area becoming healthier.


- Away from my desk post.

Location:County Hwy-A,Fredonia,United States

Perma-Culture = Permanent Agriculture

I have taken an interest in Permaculture. It happened slowly. First it was a share with a Community Sponsored Agriculture(CSA). Then I wanted to eat healthier. I try to buy local food. Now I see a system that is sustainable and healthy.

I have edible food plants at my biz and harvesting berries around my house. I am sampling the concept. I am kinda into Permaculture.

I follow a group on Facebook[link ], Google+(Circle and a spark)[email: permacultureideas@gmail.com], and Twitter[@MotherEarthNews ]. The local nature center(Riveredge)[ link ] has a sample plot. I am sharing some fields with A CSA(Wellspring)[ link ]. I interact with a local master gardener regularly[ link ]. I have gotten plants locally.

I watched part of a video course on-line. It was discussing ethic and the environment. It got me thinking:

The current agricultural system is not sustainable. Food I plant/harvest/buy locally is much tastier/healthier. I feel the current system of food delivery is too dependent on systems out of my control. The grocery store food chain is dependent on deliveries every three days. Regular grocery store food is not as healthy.

I want to support healthy agriculture. I want the land to receive nutrient, have the topsoil protected, and grow food. I want to take an active roll in my food chain.

Goals (Work in Progress)

Improve my land stewardship.
Purchase 10% locally.
Decrease dependency on large corporations.
Get healthier.

Thoughts?

- Away from my desk post.

Location:Midwest Iconic Services, Newburg, WI,United States

Door County Notes

My wife and I took a mini-vacation to Door County last week. It was fun, relaxing, and not very crowded. In hindsight, this was amazing because it overlapped Memorial Day Weekend. Yes, I have great pictures that I should post.

I received a number of suggested restaurants in email. So this post is going to be what I liked and what was suggested. I am hoping people will comment suggestions below.

Accommodations I Like

Feathered Star
6202 Hwy 42 ~ Egg Harbor, WI. 54209
Toll Free: 1-877-743-4066 ~ Local: 920-743-4066
e-mail: info@featheredstar.com
Web Site: http://www.featheredstar.com/

Reasons: Location is great. Very quiet at night. Dog Friendly. Great Homemade Muffins for Breakfast. Homey. The owner is a nice person.

Restaurants I Like

White Gull Inn

Base Camp in Fish Creek for lunch or breakfast.

Al Johnson's when it is not busy.

Harbor Fish Market and Grill when there isn't waiting.

Suggested Restaurants

Alexander's [GREAT]
Sister Bay Bowl [GOOD DINNER-LOCALS GO THERE]
Mission Grille [GOOD]
INN at Kristopher's [EXPENSIVE, GREAT VIEW GOOD FOOD]
Nightingale Supper Club [STURGEON BAY GREAT PRIME RIB]

Location:Back Home in Fredonia