All Blog Posts Tagged 'water' - Zoobird2024-03-29T11:11:40Zhttps://www.zoobird.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=water&xn_auth=noTaos, Westies and The Abominable Snowmansiontag:www.zoobird.com,2022-05-01:2129360:BlogPost:1392512022-05-01T13:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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<p><br></br> Taos is one of my favorite places. Lots of interesting people live in Taos. John Nichols, for one. He wrote the Empaneda Brotherhood, one of my favorite books. It’s a fun read. The drive from here to Raton Pass is spectacular. Raton Pass is a very steep road leading from New Mexico into Colorado. It’s especially spectacular if you’re in a…</p>
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<p><br/> Taos is one of my favorite places. Lots of interesting people live in Taos. John Nichols, for one. He wrote the Empaneda Brotherhood, one of my favorite books. It’s a fun read. The drive from here to Raton Pass is spectacular. Raton Pass is a very steep road leading from New Mexico into Colorado. It’s especially spectacular if you’re in a Volkswagen Westy with a 90 hp engine. Maximum speed up the pass is about 25 miles an hour.</p>
<p>Nobody seems to mind you chugging along uphill when you’re in a Volkswagen Westfalia. In fact people cheer you on…</p>
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<p>#Hostels #Taos #Westies #RatonPass #VW</p>Life in the swamp with alligators…tag:www.zoobird.com,2022-04-16:2129360:BlogPost:1391402022-04-16T23:32:43.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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It’s beautiful here tonight under a full moon. I just ordered some Mexican food. Uber eats delivers! This is the best… (photo by Bobby Wummer) Wassup, Wasabi? I think it’s pretty cool that I can get Mexican food delivered at 1o’clock in the morning… Out…
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It’s beautiful here tonight under a full moon. I just ordered some Mexican food. Uber eats delivers! This is the best… (photo by Bobby Wummer) Wassup, Wasabi? I think it’s pretty cool that I can get Mexican food delivered at 1o’clock in the morning… Out here in the woods. Electronics seem to be jaxxed in Frederica the Eurovan. Coming closer to a Fred versus Frederica decision. I’ve been very patient with this 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan. I spent 10 years fixing up Fred the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia. I can tell you right now I’m not gonna do the same thing with this Eurovan. Definitely, probably. LOL.<br />
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#blackhammock #AlligatorFarming in Guatemalatag:www.zoobird.com,2022-01-27:2129360:BlogPost:1393302022-01-27T15:22:37.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUNWl0uANx6/?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10050511875?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> Looks great! This is a permaculture and organic lifestyle focused group in Guatemala.</p>
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<p>Click this link to go to their Instagram site. Enjoy!…</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUNWl0uANx6/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10050511875?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a>Looks great! This is a permaculture and organic lifestyle focused group in Guatemala.</p>
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<p>Click this link to go to their Instagram site. Enjoy!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUNWl0uANx6/?utm_medium=copy_link">https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUNWl0uANx6/?utm_medium=copy_link</a></p>Good Times Kayaking - Smiles Included!tag:www.zoobird.com,2022-01-20:2129360:BlogPost:1393122022-01-20T12:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10028331458?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10028331458?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> There are so many good times to be had on a kayak. Florida is full of beautiful places to visit with your self propelled water buddy.</p>
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<p>This time of year you’ll experience cool evenings and warm afternoons. </p>
<p>Here’s a great article about places to kayak in Florida. Enjoy!…</p>
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<p>This time of year you’ll experience cool evenings and warm afternoons. </p>
<p>Here’s a great article about places to kayak in Florida. Enjoy!</p>
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<p><br/>Farm fresh onions gifted to us from Banks Helfrich, Lake County Land and Water Commissioner. I’ll plant a garden at BFE soon... #gardening #bfe #onions</p>
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<p><br/>Farm fresh onions gifted to us from Banks Helfrich, Lake County Land and Water Commissioner. I’ll plant a garden at BFE soon... #gardening #bfe #onions</p>Give back to mother nature and Humanity,Support our Food Forests Uganda Projecttag:www.zoobird.com,2021-04-20:2129360:BlogPost:1365262021-04-20T09:05:22.000ZNkusi Geraldhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/NkusiGerald
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLANTING FOOD FORESTS TO FEED FAMILIES</strong></p>
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<p>School children and their communities will learn regenerative food production systems, which protect and strengthen biodiversity, restore depleted soils and feed families. This partnership is requesting funds for two planting seasons this year. Approximately 15-20,000 trees will be planted as food forests by school children and their communities. </p>
<p>As rural Ugandan families become…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLANTING FOOD FORESTS TO FEED FAMILIES</strong></p>
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<p>School children and their communities will learn regenerative food production systems, which protect and strengthen biodiversity, restore depleted soils and feed families. This partnership is requesting funds for two planting seasons this year. Approximately 15-20,000 trees will be planted as food forests by school children and their communities. </p>
<p>As rural Ugandan families become less food secure, it is essential for local communities and young people to access skills that enable them to understand and practice food production in environmentally friendly ways that do not further damage the already soils or endanger other species in the neighboring local resources. A food forest is a food production system that focuses on diverse dietary needs of humans, while at the same time protecting our land and the earth we all share. </p>
<p>A well designed and maintained food production system will protect and regenerate our soil, sink and store water, and sequester carbon. Food Forests Uganda teaches regenerative agriculture to enable long term food security, provide income opportunities for youth and improved nutrition for communities and schools, climate-smart gardens also create a safer habitat for domestic animals and insects as well as a safer environment for Wildlife and ultimately, food forests produce an abundance of food and supplies while regenerating a healthy ecosystem. </p>
<p>It's planting time and we need your help! JOIN our eco-movement by helping us purchase avocado, guava, tree tomato, papaya, and mango seedlings for planting by our food forests Uganda students and families.</p>
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<p>Do you Thoreau? <br></br>Job opportunity!</p>
<p><br></br>Do you love caring for trees and shrubs, living rustically, and awakening to a chorus of birdsong?</p>
<p>We're hiring a residential perennial caretaker for the season! (April-November)</p>
<p>This is a live-in position that includes a small stipend (part of your work is in trade for accomodations). We…</p>
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<p>Do you Thoreau? <br/>Job opportunity!</p>
<p><br/>Do you love caring for trees and shrubs, living rustically, and awakening to a chorus of birdsong?</p>
<p>We're hiring a residential perennial caretaker for the season! (April-November)</p>
<p>This is a live-in position that includes a small stipend (part of your work is in trade for accomodations). We provide a rustic, open-air 8'x10' shelter, access to facilities, guidance, and tools to do your work.</p>
<p>The job includes everything that's needed to care for our perennial plantings, and may include some work with annual vegetables and other groundskeeping type of duties.</p>
<p>See application here for lots of details, and to apply:</p>
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<p><span>Curry! I remember thinking about moving to Little Rock, Arkansas.…</span></p>
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<p><span>Curry! I remember thinking about moving to Little Rock, Arkansas. University of Arkansas is there.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>At that time, there was only one international restaurant. It was an Indian restaurant in a lonely ‘lil strip center.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>FedEx was the only other major employer. Yup, I had my little web based business, but the web was pretty new.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>I couldn’t imagine living there. So, I passed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>This <a href="https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/spice-up-your-life-basic-indian-curry-with-vegetables-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">curry recipe</a> brought back memories. I almost forgot how much I love Indian food.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>The last time I made Indian food, I used some dreadful curry paste from a jar. Being sort of a one trick pony, that was the last time I “made” curry.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>One shot pony</span></p>
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<p><span>An 80 year old man is having his annual checkup.</span></p>
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<p><span>The doctor asks him how he's feeling, "I've never been better!" he replies. "I've got an eighteen year old bride who's pregnant with my child! What do you think about that?"</span></p>
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<p><span>The doctor considers this for a moment, then says, "Well, let me tell you a story. I know a guy who's an avid hunter. He never misses a season. But one day he's in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabs his umbrella instead of his gun. So he's walking in the woods near a creek and suddenly spots a beaver in some brush in front of him! He raises up his umbrella, points it at the beaver and squeezes the handle. *BAM* The beaver drops dead in front of him."</span></p>
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<p><span>"That's impossible!" said the old man in disbelief, "Someone else must have shot that beaver".</span></p>
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<p><span>"Exactly." says the doctor.</span></p>
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<p><span>Read more on page: <a href="http://www.jokesoftheday.net/joke/200809196">http://www.jokesoftheday.net/joke/200809196</a></span></p>
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<p><span>I’m the kind of person who loves variety in my diet. Maybe I don’t eat Indian food so often out of some deep memory of that soul searching about Little Rock. But, I am so sick of BBQ, Mexican, Asian and Italian food, the time has come to make some Indian food. <a href="https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/spice-up-your-life-basic-indian-curry-with-vegetables-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This</a> looks like a great recipe. Stay tuned!</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/spice-up-your-life-basic-indian-curry-with-vegetables-recipe/">https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/spice-up-your-life-basic-indian-curry-with-vegetables-recipe/</a></span></p>Life Off The Gridtag:www.zoobird.com,2020-05-22:2129360:BlogPost:705212020-05-22T20:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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<p>Have you thought about life off the grid?</p>
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<p>One reason I love my Westy so much is because it is self contained. It has all the things you lose when you go off the grid.</p>
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<p>Think about it. Off grid means no electricity, water & plumbing. </p>
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<p>My Westy has a battery, water tank and porta potty. It has a gas…</p>
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<p>Have you thought about life off the grid?</p>
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<p>One reason I love my Westy so much is because it is self contained. It has all the things you lose when you go off the grid.</p>
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<p>Think about it. Off grid means no electricity, water & plumbing. </p>
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<p>My Westy has a battery, water tank and porta potty. It has a gas fridge, a sink and stove, and a comfy couple of beds.</p>
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<p>This can do well for a long time. Why? Because it has an engine and wheels.</p>
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<p>When you need stuff, you can drive off and get them. </p>
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<p>Now, think about the yurt in the photo. There’s a fine shelter. Yurts have been around for centuries. Nomadic tribes love them. </p>
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<p>But, think for a minute. No electricity means no refrigerator. No lightbulbs at night. No air conditioning. No heater. </p>
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<p>What about water? You need city water, a well, or rain barrels. </p>
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<p>What about toilet? </p>
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<p>You're fine for a week or so in a Westy before you’ve got to restock.</p>
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<p>Also, a Westy is fine for one or two people. Maybe a couple of kids! But, trust me. I’ve been out in my Westy with a couple of my boys for more than a couple of days. It gets stinky fast!</p>
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<p>Thoughts? I know it’s entirely do able. That’s my Westy next to my buddy Mycol’s yurt. Off grid. The whole deal. I love it there, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Hard work pays off. Stay tuned. </p>Breakfast of Champions!tag:www.zoobird.com,2019-08-24:2129360:BlogPost:695032019-08-24T14:15:14.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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<p><span>Breakfast of champions! Favs beans, New Mexico Green Hatch chilies, red bell pepper & chopped tomatoes. Yum! #vegetarian #vegan #foodporn #zoobird #hatchchile #beans #livetoeat<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>Breakfast of champions! Favs beans, New Mexico Green Hatch chilies, red bell pepper & chopped tomatoes. Yum! #vegetarian #vegan #foodporn #zoobird #hatchchile #beans #livetoeat<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>Mosquito Repellentstag:www.zoobird.com,2019-05-01:2129360:BlogPost:691032019-05-01T13:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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<p>This repellent works! It’s from Texas. I used to have bromeliads but they acted like little homes for mosquitos because they’d fill up with water. Standing water is the biggest breeding ground for mosquitoes. Bats love to eat mosquitoes. Try it. You'll smell like an herb garden! …</p>
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<p>This repellent works! It’s from Texas. I used to have bromeliads but they acted like little homes for mosquitos because they’d fill up with water. Standing water is the biggest breeding ground for mosquitoes. Bats love to eat mosquitoes. Try it. You'll smell like an herb garden! <a href="https://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Cover/Build-a-Bat-House.aspx">https://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Cover/Build-a-Bat-House.aspx</a></p>Fire at the Fincatag:www.zoobird.com,2018-11-03:2129360:BlogPost:663042018-11-03T10:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540841320?profile=original" width="493"></img></a> Oh no! Many of you know Mycol and have enjoyed visiting <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/group/fincamycol" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Finca Mycol</a>. Well, there's been a fire there and so much has burned up. There's a fundraiser <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> and your support is…</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540841320?profile=original" width="493" class="align-center"/></a>Oh no! Many of you know Mycol and have enjoyed visiting <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/group/fincamycol" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finca Mycol</a>. Well, there's been a fire there and so much has burned up. There's a fundraiser <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and your support is appreciated. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/290174221597709/10156263115797562/</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.zoobird.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2129360%3ABlogPost%3A5496" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img width="737" height="552" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2331821874?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-center"/><br/></a></p>
<p>I met Mycol 10 years ago at an event called <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2129360%3ABlogPost%3A5496" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fall Harvest Fest</a>. It was hosted at <a href="https://www.indigogreenstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indigo</a>, <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/profile/LibertyPhoenix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liberty Phoenix's</a> shop in Gainesville. Mycol invited me to his property, The Finca Mycol. I wrote an article all about how he lives off the grid there called <a href="https://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/10/living-off-the-grid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Living Off the Grid</a>. We've been friends ever since. </p>
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<p>The ironic part of the fire is that Mycol was helping host a Permaculture Gathering that was supposed to be at <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/profile/WilliamWallace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">William Wallace's</a> place, but couldn't happen because William's place was messed up from Hurricane Michael.</p>
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<p>It's going to be OK, but lots of stuff was destroyed in the fire. Tools, plants, canoes, all sorts of stuff that helped keep Finca Mycol running. </p>
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<p>People are invited to come out this weekend and help clean up. If you have a trailer to help haul trash, that would be appreciated.</p>
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<p>It's chilly outside and the air will be smoky from the ashes. There are camping spots around. I bet tonight will be magic with the cool weather, stars above and good vibes from people helping out. Bring your own food and maybe we'll see you there. </p>
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<p></p>Bike Touring and Bikepackingtag:www.zoobird.com,2018-10-13:2129360:BlogPost:659802018-10-13T11:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BicycleTouringBikepacking/permalink/10155561333375124/ning.com:80/files/9N-Ir9NadE86jkvCd77f0KFn-9ceixOgVWfz-0WQxFSJlhP-uGztfgJ0wb-kp1TX7qN2A-cmkciUxYRtvbSwtdLLjVIPGx8q/ScreenShot20181013at7.34.47AM.png" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310080648?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="493"></img></a> Boy oh boy, I found the best online group about bike touring and bikepacking. It's on Facebook and it's called...you guessed it...…</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BicycleTouringBikepacking/permalink/10155561333375124/ning.com:80/files/9N-Ir9NadE86jkvCd77f0KFn-9ceixOgVWfz-0WQxFSJlhP-uGztfgJ0wb-kp1TX7qN2A-cmkciUxYRtvbSwtdLLjVIPGx8q/ScreenShot20181013at7.34.47AM.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img width="493" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310080648?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="493" class="align-center"/></a>Boy oh boy, I found the best online group about bike touring and bikepacking. It's on Facebook and it's called...you guessed it...<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/BicycleTouringBikepacking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bike touring and Bikepacking!</a></p>
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<p>These guys are serious bike tourers. They aren't into a bunch of malicious talk or much sarcasm, except funny stuff. </p>
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<p>There are great, inspiring stories about places they go, how they pack, what they ride, all sorts of things from all sorts of places. </p>
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<p>Have any of you been on some epic rides lately? Gone anywhere via bike and camped? Pickathon was just little while ago outside Portland. It's a popular music fest to cycle to. </p>
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<p>The Sewanee Fest is this weekend in Live Oak, FL. It's about 45 minutes from Gainesville...by car. Would be a great place to ride and camp. </p>
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<p>I've been mostly bike commuting on my townie. It's a Rivendell Bleriot. In fact, I am about to get on it and ride to this very lake. It's cool outside for the first time since about May here in Winter Park. </p>
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<p>Let us hear from you! What's the new ride? Been to a community bike shop lately? Wow, Ryan and friends are kicking up a storm in Gainesville. </p>The Montana Folk Festivaltag:www.zoobird.com,2018-07-11:2129360:BlogPost:660042018-07-11T13:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://mtpr.org/post/2018-montana-folk-festival-preview-special" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540841102?profile=original" width="591"></img></a></p>
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<p>You want to fall in love all over again? And again? And again? Head out to Montana! I went last week and I am still reeling from it!</p>
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<p>Let's begin with an annual event I bet will be a fantastic time. It's The Montana Folk Festival . There's a preview on Montana Public Radio right about…</p>
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<p>You want to fall in love all over again? And again? And again? Head out to Montana! I went last week and I am still reeling from it!</p>
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<p>Let's begin with an annual event I bet will be a fantastic time. It's The Montana Folk Festival . There's a preview on Montana Public Radio right about <a href="http://mtpr.org/post/2018-montana-folk-festival-preview-special" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </p>
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<p>Montana is full of natural beauty and so are it's airwaves. <a href="http://montanalinks.com/media/radio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here's</a> a gulde to radio stations you can listen to online. </p>
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<p>I've heard Montana is like Colorado only without all the tourists. And, Montanians say that's right, don't let it get around!</p>
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<p>Personally, I can't wait to go back. </p>Stop Deforestationtag:www.zoobird.com,2018-07-01:2129360:BlogPost:655222018-07-01T12:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540839970?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540839970?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> I was up in Montana last week. I saw trucks full of trees pass by all day, every day.</p>
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<p>It reminded me of this great idea. It’s a towel bin! It’s one small way to stop using…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540839970?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540839970?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a>I was up in Montana last week. I saw trucks full of trees pass by all day, every day.</p>
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<p>It reminded me of this great idea. It’s a towel bin! It’s one small way to stop using paper. </p>
<p>#deforestation</p>A Slow Walk in the Foresttag:www.zoobird.com,2018-06-16:2129360:BlogPost:656112018-06-16T08:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540840177?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540840177?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="593"></img></a></p>
<p>It's been rainy lately and if you take your time and walk through the forest, you'll see lots of growth. This mushroom was so blue it popped out! It's not soft at all. </p>
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<p>You have to wonder how people stayed comfortable back in the old days here in Florida. Well, here's the thing: before development occurred, there was tree cover everywhere. Shady trees…</p>
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<p>It's been rainy lately and if you take your time and walk through the forest, you'll see lots of growth. This mushroom was so blue it popped out! It's not soft at all. </p>
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<p>You have to wonder how people stayed comfortable back in the old days here in Florida. Well, here's the thing: before development occurred, there was tree cover everywhere. Shady trees make for a much cooler environment. That's the good thing about this park and parks like it. </p>
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<p>This area fills up with water after a rain and it gets all murky like you see here. Then, the water evaporates and you have amazing, fertile soil left. Everything grows! All sorts of animals thrive in it. </p>
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<p></p>Yes, We Have Some Spicy Banana Curry!tag:www.zoobird.com,2018-06-09:2129360:BlogPost:655092018-06-09T14:04:47.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310080963?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310080963?profile=original" width="640"></img></a></p>
<p>Gainesville has a thriving bicycle culture. A while back, we had a get together called Dinner and Bikes. One dish that stood out as both delicious and creative was curried bananas and kale pasta. </p>
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<p>Last night, I wanted to make it again but I couldn't find the…</p>
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<p>Gainesville has a thriving bicycle culture. A while back, we had a get together called Dinner and Bikes. One dish that stood out as both delicious and creative was curried bananas and kale pasta. </p>
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<p>Wow, amazing flavor that popped out at you! I went home and made some right away.</p>
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<p>Last night, I wanted to make it again but I couldn't find the recipe. There's not many recipes around with both bananas and kale, but I found lots of recipes with curry and bananas. So, away it went! </p>
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<p>There it is, in all its beauty! And here's how it's done. My starting point was a <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/168151/spicy-banana-curry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">great recipe</a> I found on the web. </p>
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<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>2 teaspoons turmeric</li>
<li>2 teaspoons pepper</li>
<li>1 tablespoon cinnamon</li>
<li>2 tablespoons cumin</li>
<li>2 cups of yoghurt</li>
<li>2 bananas</li>
<li>3 tomatoes</li>
<li>10 oz tomato sauce</li>
<li>2 teaspoons chili powder</li>
<li>a tablespoon of shredded ginger</li>
<li>2 tablespoons sugar</li>
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<p>I used brown rice and it all turned out fantastic! The recipe said you could add coconut flakes. I bet that would compliment the sweetness of the bananas. It might be better with a lighter oil like sunflower or sesame seed oil. </p>
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<p>I had some fresh spinach but I didn't add it after all. That would have made the dish come close to the kale and banana curry that was so delicious. </p>Yet Another Diet Recommendationtag:www.zoobird.com,2018-05-30:2129360:BlogPost:651462018-05-30T13:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://www.cbs46.com/story/38279115/no-amount-of-bacon-alcohol-is-safe-world-cancer-research-fund-finds" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540851540?profile=original" width="600"></img></a></p>
<p>Yes, we've been hit with so many diet recommendations our heads are spinning. Drinking wine is good, bad, who knows? Well, <a href="http://www.cbs46.com/story/38279115/no-amount-of-bacon-alcohol-is-safe-world-cancer-research-fund-finds" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this study</a> is scientific and based on millions of…</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cbs46.com/story/38279115/no-amount-of-bacon-alcohol-is-safe-world-cancer-research-fund-finds" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540851540?profile=original" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>Yes, we've been hit with so many diet recommendations our heads are spinning. Drinking wine is good, bad, who knows? Well, <a href="http://www.cbs46.com/story/38279115/no-amount-of-bacon-alcohol-is-safe-world-cancer-research-fund-finds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this study</a> is scientific and based on millions of subjects. Check it out. </p>Crazy Hooting Alarm Clock!tag:www.zoobird.com,2018-05-27:2129360:BlogPost:652582018-05-27T13:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/San-Felasco-Hammock#slideshow-0" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540842462?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
<p>Here's the culprit! These owls make the most distinctive cacophony of noise. Listen to the this <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2129360%3AUploadedFile%3A65261" rel="noopener" target="_blank">recording</a> and tell me you don't agree! It's a night sound. A sound that will make you feel the dusk or darkness. You usually can't see…</p>
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<p>Here's the culprit! These owls make the most distinctive cacophony of noise. Listen to the this <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2129360%3AUploadedFile%3A65261" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recording</a> and tell me you don't agree! It's a night sound. A sound that will make you feel the dusk or darkness. You usually can't see these majestic creatures because they are very reclusive. </p>
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<p>Photo credit: <a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/San-Felasco-Hammock#slideshow-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida Division of Recreation and Parks</a>.</p>
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<p></p>What's Your Favorite Story-Gazing Story?tag:www.zoobird.com,2018-02-28:2129360:BlogPost:653192018-02-28T21:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
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<div class="">Hello Zoobird community. The Enzian Theater, an indie gem in lovely Winter Park, FL is putting on a little writing contest. Sure to make you think. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Note that entries are due by tomorrow, 3/1/18.</span> Actually, I think it's continuing for a while... so…</div>
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<div class="">Hello Zoobird community. The Enzian Theater, an indie gem in lovely Winter Park, FL is putting on a little writing contest. Sure to make you think. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Note that entries are due by tomorrow, 3/1/18.</span> Actually, I think it's continuing for a while... so submit! Here's some info from Enzian:</div>
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<div class="">"Seeing a movie on the big screen can be such a magical experience. Immersed in the darkness with just the story glittering in projected light, you can become entranced. You may forget where you are and become a part of the journey you’re watching—transported. This can be even more unforgettable when you embark on this cinematic adventure with someone you love.<span> </span><br/> <br/> Tell us about a time when seeing a movie in a theater—or Story-Gazing, if you will—made an impact in your life, and maybe even your relationship with the person you saw this film with. How did this story affect you? How did you connect with it? Why is this film and experience important to you?<br/> <br/> Tell us your favorite Story-Gazing story in 150 words for a chance to win a Florida Film Festival package, and go on more movie adventures with your loved ones!<span> </span><br/> <br/> The best responses will also be published in our special edition FFF 2018 program. Selected responses will be edited by festival staff prior to publishing."</div>
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<div class="">Post your entry <a href="https://enzian.wufoo.com/forms/qnbxb7801vd6u5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </div>Picture This - A Film Festival for you to submit a short filmtag:www.zoobird.com,2018-02-15:2129360:BlogPost:652142018-02-15T09:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><span><a href="https://www.sonypicturethis.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540842198?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Interesting concept. I have successfully submitted one short video to a festival! iPhone video creation has been a way for amateurs to get into filmmaking. Did you know that quite a few feature films were shot using an iPhone? One of my favs is The Florida Project. …</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.sonypicturethis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540842198?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a>Interesting concept. I have successfully submitted one short video to a festival! iPhone video creation has been a way for amateurs to get into filmmaking. Did you know that quite a few feature films were shot using an iPhone? One of my favs is The Florida Project. </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridaproject.movie%2F&h=ATMSrkKfO2wBc13oTeqFSu2arRj9GoV5l7F4pW8B5Zr9YsJKrEyjTHjUx91KA_P54FCDBuTWCLeaPHBdWsa7zWenlDqDiT7USvMM7-DR0izyF1FxpOa1oelRbOrvjIFXQcKz7ajXXe5f1PPTtIKENS0ju0Ff9DOGEW3xCZNGFLaFh33lzyx6KrqzlEkdb47TeBB2eReAriUBFWHme6O-4Ghjg-88H17p6jUG6pl8Y_QlSsE" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">http://www.floridaproject.movie/</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.sonypicturethis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.sonypicturethis.com/</a></p>The Old Man And The Seatag:www.zoobird.com,2018-02-14:2129360:BlogPost:654122018-02-14T11:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310081066?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310081066?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img> I </a>ran across this quote a few minutes ago. Knew right away it was Hemingway. </p>
<p><br></br> “He always thought of the sea as 'la mar' which is what people call her in Spanish when they love her. Sometimes those who love her say bad things of her but they are always said as though she were a woman. Some of the younger fishermen, those who used buoys as floats for their lines…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310081066?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310081066?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/>I </a>ran across this quote a few minutes ago. Knew right away it was Hemingway. </p>
<p><br/> “He always thought of the sea as 'la mar' which is what people call her in Spanish when they love her. Sometimes those who love her say bad things of her but they are always said as though she were a woman. Some of the younger fishermen, those who used buoys as floats for their lines and had motorboats, bought when the shark livers had brought much money, spoke of her as 'el mar' which is masculine.They spoke of her as a contestant or a place or even an enemy. But the old man always thought of her as feminine and as something that gave or withheld great favours, and if she did wild or wicked things it was because she could not help them. The moon affects her as it does a woman, he thought.” </p>
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<p>This is what it meant to Brian:<br/> Some of the younger fishermen refer to the sea in male terms (el mar), as if the sea is a competitor to be overcome to get to the fish below (or even to survive in storms).</p>
<p>The old man considers the sea to be feminine - a woman that is fickle and loving and will give great gifts if she is able (and treated well). She is also capable of being a total ***** if she's not treated well or if she can't help you, and will send storms and surges and red tides and all sorts of maritime disasters in your direction. The sea is also affected by the moon - just like a woman (28 days in a lunar cycle, 28 days in the woman's menstrual cycle).</p>
<p>The old man considers the sea to be his mistress, his lover. He loves her and is only truly at home when they are together.</p>
<p>Brian Rain<br/> ---</p>
<p>I like that answer. I think I'll reread "The Old Man And The Sea".</p>
<p>Do you agree with Brian? Do you think get anything else from it? </p>Red Shouldered Hawk!tag:www.zoobird.com,2018-02-12:2129360:BlogPost:651072018-02-12T12:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/N0AH6vBPTIs" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2310082529?profile=original" width="640" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>The hawks love this springtime weather here in Florida! <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/hq6smmu1i130tro/Hawks%21.m4a?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here's</a> how this one sounds. </p>
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<p>The hawks love this springtime weather here in Florida! <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/hq6smmu1i130tro/Hawks%21.m4a?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here's</a> how this one sounds. </p>Owls, coons, possums and orange blossomstag:www.zoobird.com,2018-02-12:2129360:BlogPost:654072018-02-12T10:00:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540843694?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540843694?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Good morning! I just woke up (4:19am) to an <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2129360%3AUploadedFile%3A65261">owl calling</a> which is a good way to start the day.</p>
<p>There are coons and possums waddling around the yard, too. The coons get on the roof.</p>
<p>Have you seen squirrels playing chicken running out in front of you at the last…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540843694?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540843694?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a>Good morning! I just woke up (4:19am) to an <a href="https://www.zoobird.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2129360%3AUploadedFile%3A65261">owl calling</a> which is a good way to start the day.</p>
<p>There are coons and possums waddling around the yard, too. The coons get on the roof.</p>
<p>Have you seen squirrels playing chicken running out in front of you at the last possible moment? <br/> <a href="https://youtu.be/RukF64mS6FQ">https://youtu.be/RukF64mS6FQ</a><br/>
These springs are so clear. Nestles wants to open a bottling plant not far from here and that endangers the wetlands.</p>
<p>I bet the citrus starts blooming this week! I rode by an orange tree last night and smelled that intoxicating smell.</p>
<p>I took this picture is at the Audubon Birds of Prey Center. Here's how it sounds: <a href="https://www.almanac.com/content/bird-sounds-great-horned-owl">https://www.almanac.com/content/bird-sounds-great-horned-owl</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540865199?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540865199?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>Canning Adventures in the Appalachianstag:www.zoobird.com,2017-08-11:2129360:BlogPost:638022017-08-11T20:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2415250516?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" target="_self"><img class="align-center" height="361" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2415250516?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="484"></img></a> Mycol: "Whenever I travel to and fro the mountains, I take with me my pressure cooker. Here is some of my cinnamon I grew in Sarasota (dried and powdered bark), preserved <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bondarzewia_berkeleyi" target="_blank">Berkleys</a> and chicken shroom, and heirloom org tomatoes from Yanna and …</span></p>
<p><span><a width="484" height="361" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2415250516?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" target="_self"><img width="484" height="361" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2415250516?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-center"/></a>Mycol: "Whenever I travel to and fro the mountains, I take with me my pressure cooker. Here is some of my cinnamon I grew in Sarasota (dried and powdered bark), preserved <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bondarzewia_berkeleyi" target="_blank">Berkleys</a> and chicken shroom, and heirloom org tomatoes from Yanna and </span><a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/doug.elliott.96?fref=mentions">Doug Elliott</a><span>...(much thank). When there is abundance, we need to be smart squirrels! Never travel empty handed. Next canning will be some apples!" </span></p>Mycol at Pisgah Forest ::: Mushrooms - Amanitas, Boletes and Chanterellestag:www.zoobird.com,2017-05-12:2129360:BlogPost:594132017-05-12T17:07:09.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zoobird.com/video/mycol-at-pisgah-forest-mushrooms-amanitas-boletes-and-chanterelle"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540845969?profile=original" width="263"></img></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Mycol Stevens and I went up to the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina and made a series of plant walk botany videos. This one is one of the best. Check it out! Just click on the photo…</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Mycol Stevens and I went up to the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina and made a series of plant walk botany videos. This one is one of the best. Check it out! Just click on the photo above...</p>Holistic Health Fair: Try It Out!tag:www.zoobird.com,2017-01-28:2129360:BlogPost:579512017-01-28T11:51:19.000ZMaria Minnohttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MariaMinno
<p><b>CANCELLED</b><br></br> <b>We are very sorry that the Gainesville Holistic Health Fair that was scheduled for February 4th has had to be cancelled. </b><br></br> <br></br> <b>We are working on organizing the Spiritual Wisdom Fair now, so please check it out! </b><br></br> <br></br> <br></br></p>
<div>The Spiritual Wisdom Fair will take place on April 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. <br></br> <br></br> Spiritual Wisdom Fair Poster jpg …<br></br></div>
<p><b>CANCELLED</b><br/> <b>We are very sorry that the Gainesville Holistic Health Fair that was scheduled for February 4th has had to be cancelled. </b><br/> <br/> <b>We are working on organizing the Spiritual Wisdom Fair now, so please check it out! </b><br/> <br/> <br/></p>
<div>The Spiritual Wisdom Fair will take place on April 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. <br/> <br/> Spiritual Wisdom Fair Poster jpg <br/> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/tcy1ofhl023933n/Spiritual%20Wisdom%20Fair%20Poster.jpg?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/tcy1ofhl023933n/Spiritual%20Wisdom%20Fair%20Poster.jpg?dl=0</a> <br/> <br/> Spiritual Wisdom Fair Poster pdf <br/> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/f8o52otnr6lnp5u/Spiritual%20Wisdom%20Fair%20Poster.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/f8o52otnr6lnp5u/Spiritual%20Wisdom%20Fair%20Poster.pdf?dl=0</a> <br/> <br/> The Facebook event page is here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/364657477250330/">https://www.facebook.com/events/364657477250330/</a> </div>
<div>Practitioners may apply here: </div>
<div><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/bczlu8wuv9oopuf/PRACTITIONER%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/bczlu8wuv9oopuf/PRACTITIONER%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0</a> </div>
<div>Vendors may apply here: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wa3usarg5g17shg/VENDOR%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/wa3usarg5g17shg/VENDOR%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0</a> </div>
<div>Nonprofits may apply here: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/lxadjn0tffew6pr/NONPROFIT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/lxadjn0tffew6pr/NONPROFIT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0</a> </div>
<div>To apply to be on the list of readers, go here: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/42mfgn3c93yfzmn/READER%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/42mfgn3c93yfzmn/READER%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf?dl=0</a> </div>
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<p>Holistic health fair vendor form pdf <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghemggybphalyx8/2017%20HolisticHealthFairVendorForm.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghemggybphalyx8/2017%20HolisticHealthFairVendorForm.pdf?dl=0</a></p>
<p>Holistic health fair practitioner form pdf <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/j5qf6x2uu2l536z/2017HolisticHealthFairPractitionerForm.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/j5qf6x2uu2l536z/2017HolisticHealthFairPractitionerForm.pdf?dl=0</a></p>
<p>Holistic Health Fair Poster pdf <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yf0ff53s0aj2wo/Gainesville%20Holistic%20Health%20Fair%20Poster%202017.pdf?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yf0ff53s0aj2wo/Gainesville%20Holistic%20Health%20Fair%20Poster%202017.pdf?dl=0</a></p>
<p>Facebook event page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/903931966372962/">https://www.facebook.com/events/903931966372962/</a></p>Brautigan and Big Surtag:www.zoobird.com,2016-07-21:2129360:BlogPost:605372016-07-21T21:48:07.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
Have you read Brautigan lately?<br />
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Here's a fav online free! <a href="http://www.freebookol.net/A_Confederate_General_from_Big_Sur/12.html">http://www.freebookol.net/A_Confederate_General_from_Big_Sur/12.html</a><br />
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"Sure they have stoves! Every one of them has a dozen stoves. Make up your mind about that broad. Don’t let her tan your balls and make a wallet out of them. Just tell her to take a flying at the moon, and tell her you’re going down to Big Sur to let your soul rejoice in its freedom in…
Have you read Brautigan lately?<br />
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Here's a fav online free! <a href="http://www.freebookol.net/A_Confederate_General_from_Big_Sur/12.html">http://www.freebookol.net/A_Confederate_General_from_Big_Sur/12.html</a><br />
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"Sure they have stoves! Every one of them has a dozen stoves. Make up your mind about that broad. Don’t let her tan your balls and make a wallet out of them. Just tell her to take a flying at the moon, and tell her you’re going down to Big Sur to let your soul rejoice in its freedom in the coyote camp. Tell her you’re going to live in a cabin that has a dozen stoves that all burn whiskey until heaven freezes over.—As always, Lee Mellon"Glen Canyontag:www.zoobird.com,2016-06-20:2129360:BlogPost:606062016-06-20T10:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p><a href="http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/damnation-desert-goddess-remembers-arizonas-glen-canyon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20160619video-desertgoddessvod&utm_campaign=Content&sf28998192=1" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540883545?profile=original" width="457"></img></a> Glen Canyon. There's a lot to think about here. Besides the fact that it changed, think about the sheer joy you see here about being somewhere breathtakingly beautiful. Check it out …</p>
<p><a href="http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/damnation-desert-goddess-remembers-arizonas-glen-canyon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20160619video-desertgoddessvod&utm_campaign=Content&sf28998192=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540883545?profile=original" width="457" class="align-center"/></a>Glen Canyon. There's a lot to think about here. Besides the fact that it changed, think about the sheer joy you see here about being somewhere breathtakingly beautiful. Check it out <a href="http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/damnation-desert-goddess-remembers-arizonas-glen-canyon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20160619video-desertgoddessvod&utm_campaign=Content&sf28998192=1" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>Build a Jeep Campertag:www.zoobird.com,2016-06-05:2129360:BlogPost:603122016-06-05T11:30:00.000ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/i-transformed-a-jeep-into-a-moving-house-to-travel-around-africa-2016-6" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540846469?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> <em><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff0000;">Have you got a travel bug that may take you over rough terrain?</span></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Here's an article that describes how to convert a Jeep into a camper. Now, after reading it…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/i-transformed-a-jeep-into-a-moving-house-to-travel-around-africa-2016-6" target="_blank"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2540846469?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a><em><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-4">Have you got a travel bug that may take you over rough terrain?</span></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Here's an article that describes how to convert a Jeep into a camper. Now, after reading it you may think 1) massive overkill and 2) are you really free if you wind up in debt? That's what I thought. I also thought hey, you can accomplish the same thing with much less if you just rely a little on society infrastructure along the way. But, if you truly want to be self sufficient for a day or so at a time, this is one approach. Why do I say only a day or so? Because you'll have to fill up the tank every day or so. And, if you find a gas station, chances are you'll find clean water, supplies, etc. These are things to think about.<br/> <br/> Of course, these assumptions are personal. I'll never forget the look on Mycol Steven's face when I asked him what kind of camping equipment he had. Mycol has camped all over Florida and many other places. The look was classic. Sort of "are you serious?" Mycol's not a gadget guy. He takes stuff to make sure he can eat, sleep and cloth himself right according to where he goes. Sometimes it's a just tent, blanket (Florida is warm), skillet, plate, cup, knife, canteen, boots, shovel, water and food. He destroys vehicles! His cars don't get "detailed" unless by that you mean decorated by branches you brush up against driving down a dirt road. When I met him, he was driving a car a massive branch had dented the hood and broken the windshield.<br/> <br/> In the case of this Jeep, it's equipped to do rock and dune climbing, winch out of a jam, sit in some out of the way spot for days at a time and trickle charge, filter water, and survive super rugged environments. You'd want some of that driving through Africa.<br/> <br/> On the other hand, if you plan to travel but stay on paved roads...well, you don't need all the ruggedness. 18 flats? How did he get 18 flats? At least he has a compressor. That's not going to do a lot of good without a spare tire. But, this is one guys idea of how to be self sufficient. I think it's pretty cool! What's your idea of a travel vehicle?<br/> <br/> Here's a preview of the places he goes. This is the right vehicle for these types of conditions. <a href="http://youtu.be/waQGUz0Z97Y">http://youtu.be/waQGUz0Z97Y</a><br/> <br/> Here's the Jeep story:<br/> <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/i-transformed-a-jeep-into-a-moving-house-to-travel-around-africa-2016-6">http://www.businessinsider.com/i-transformed-a-jeep-into-a-moving-house-to-travel-around-africa-2016-6</a></p>