Yes, it’s the woodsman workout. Via the Art of Manliness. |
Gardening
My new favorite botanic garden – in Mexico! | Garden Rant http://gardenrant.com/2012/09/new-favorite-botanic-garden-in-mexico.html …
Deconstructing the cornmeal myth: http://ow.ly/1Owd1F
DIY
Build-It-Solar Blog: DIY Solar Water Heating System in Southeastern Pen… http://www.builditsolarblog.com/2012/09/diy-solar-hot-water-heating-system-in.html?spref=tw …
Indie Furniture: DIY Construction Made Accessible & Hip | Designs & Ideas on Dornob http://dornob.com/indie-furniture-diy-construction-made-accessible-hip/ …
2 boards, 1 seat: http://dornob.com/2-boards-1-seat-simple-diy-two-plank-chair-construction/ …
Food Preservation
FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker Review http://www.foodinjars.com/2012/09/freshtech-jam-and-jelly-maker-review/ …
Cats ‘n Crafts
Catification: Creative Table Leg Cat Scratcher http://jacksongalaxy.com/2012/09/08/catification-creative-table-leg-cat-scratcher/ …
Book on Crafting With Your Cat: Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts link
Fitness
The Woodsman Workout | The Art of Manliness http://artofmanliness.com/2012/09/19/woodsman-workout/ …
Things to worry about
Warmer Temperatures-New USDA Zone Map Already Obsolete http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/advancement/news/Warmer-Temperatures-Make-New-USDA-Plant-Zone-Map-Obsolete.cfm …
Why I don’t Worry Too Much About Organic Fruits and Veggies: http://ow.ly/1OwcYb
GMO-birthed “Superweeds” Oh joy. You http://www.theawl.com/2012/09/weeds-
The cat food crisis: http://casaabyayala.tumblr.com/post/29369258284/la-crisis-de-la-comida-para-gatos-parte-1-the-cat-food …
Bermuda Dunes woman’s garden for eating has some neighbors hissing http://mydesert.co/ST0UO6
Waiter, There’s Arsenic in My Rice http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2012/09/waiter-theres-arsenic-my-rice … via @motherjones
Preppin’
Rugged All-Terrain Trailer Home for Off-Road Adventures | Designs & Ideas on Dornob http://dornob.com/rugged-teardrop-trailer-home-for-radical-off-road-adventures/ …
Earthquake proof desk: http://dornob.com/really-robust-earthquake-proof-desk-survives-smash-tests/ …
Just Plain Cool
And Now, the Skatepark House http://www.core77.com/blog/architecture/and_now_the_skatepark_house_23466.asp …
Wild Huts in the UK http://lloydkahn-ongoing.blogspot.com/2012/09/wild-h
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When I saw the Woodsman Workout piece, I immediately thought of:
The Lumberjack Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZa26_esLBE
The Red Green Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2yCxFVyFqE&feature=list_other&playnext=1&list=SP85CFDA9E38ED01F1
RE: the Bermuda Dunes thing. His complaint is that he can’t go out in his yard because she’s working in hers? Unless work means she’s out there with chainsaws making a racket 24/7 I don’t even follow his logic. The things some people find to be unhappy about. Sheesh.
In some places, presumably, you aren’t supposed to be seen working in your own yard. You’re supposed to hire guys with leaf blowers to do that. And you certainly shouldn’t be seen growing food!