FlatPack Yurt: The roof
Installing the roof The roof beams are made of 2×1 planed pine at 280cm. For the first two thirds this[…]
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FlatPack Yurt: More wall sections
Walls of the yurt. The next wall area I built four detachable wooden sections so that I could take them[…]
Read moreFlatPack Yurt: Inventing the walls [not wars]
Inventing the walls [not wars] I try not to operate within consumerism and refuse to earn enough money to pay[…]
Read moreFlatPack Yurt: flooring out the yurt
Putting in the floor I bought the cheapest tanalised planking I could find from the local timber supplier. It came[…]
Read moreFlatPack Yurt: joining the roofbeams.
Joining the roof beams The window at the top, centre of an ‘actual’ yurt [as opposed to my ‘flatpack version’][…]
Read moreFlatpack Yurt: the roofbeams
The roof beams. I put in three sets of cross-braces between the uprights for the yurt, apart from the doorway[…]
Read moreFlatPack Yurt: Measuring out
Measurements for the yurt: the Sums & Measuring Out This is the mathematical bit, so just look at the pictures[…]
Read moreA New Human: Can you resign from the Human Race?
Several people have tried, including the famous comedian Spike Milligan, now unfortunately deceased (he was extremely funny and one of[…]
Read moreA New Human: A new species of Human?
As I have suggested in previous articles under the heading ‘A New Human’ – the evolution of mankind has now[…]
Read moreA New Human: Evolution in the 21st Century
Its almost as if we are living in ‘The Second Age of Babel’ where everyone is speaking a different language[…]
Read moreA New Human: Homo Sapiens should be renamed.
All humans are included under the umbrella species of ‘Homo Sapiens’, ironically with Sapiens meaning ‘The Wise Ones’. The Wise[…]
Read moreA New Human: The Cassandra Syndrome
“Many environmentalists have predicted looming environmental catastrophes including climate change, rise in sea levels, irreversible pollution, and an impending collapse[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: nature’s remedies
Some of Nature’s Remedies What follows are over 40 simple ‘first-aid’ recipes for using your natural first-aid and health kit.[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: the tools of herbalism
Herbalist’s Tools Treatments and remedies with foodstuffs take several forms and it is often in your interest to make your[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: Make your own greenhouse
The DIY Greenhouse If you have cash to spare you can of course, just buy a greenhouse. You will find[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: 12 ways to grow your own
Grow your own herbs A supply of fresh herb is essential for both culinary and medicinal use. A few of[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: 15 most healing herbs
15 Healing Herbs So let’s look at some of the properties of the fifteen most powerful healing herbs and just[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: your herb kit
Herbal DIY: your herb kit This is where you start your herb collection for first aid and remedies. Some of[…]
Read moreHerbal DIY: First Aid in Your Kitchen
First Aid in your Kitchen You probably already have stuff in your kitchen that can be used for first aid[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Bibliography
Bibliography Ash, L. A Taste of Astrology. Alfred A Knopf. 1988 Beech, F.W. and Cherry, P. Wines, Beers and Party[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Glossary of Nutracuetical Terms
Glossary Alchemy: A medieval science concerned with making gold, finding the ‘elixir of life’ and producing life from the non-living.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Sourcing your ingredients
Food Sourcing Most people are familiar with the idea of ‘food miles’ adding to the carbon cost of a product.[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Water, Water Everywhere
Water, Water Everywhere But not a drop to drink? Water is a major issue in the early 21st Century. Mostly[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Using Supplements
Using Supplements It is essential to get a good supply of vitamins and minerals and if you are feeling off-colour[…]
Read moreSimon’s Simples: Super Immune Boosting Soup
Super Immune Boosting Soup Below is the recipe of a wonderful herbal soup. At any time of the year we[…]
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