Alex, couple of items: cayenne pepper sprinkled in wool socks will keep your feet warm even if wet. Also sprinkle on a cut stops bleeding. Add some to bland foods for spice.
You never mentioned a hat. I always wear one to keep head warm.
I do keep a daily journal and record my dreams that often inspire to write a story.
I’ll take time to read other posts. Enjoyed your adventure.
Thank you so much for commenting! I love cayenne, and always carry some when I head into the woods (along with several other herbs, spices, condiments—I really enjoy backwoods cookery). I’ve never used it on my feet, however, but do remember reading something about that (some years after the adventure I’m currently sharing).
As for hats, being a bit challenged in the hair area, I find them essential, especially at night. The two I had then are the two I still use most now, a merino wool tube which I turn into a double-layered beanie, and then a double-layered merino and possum fur beanie too, which is ridiculously warm and light (and endorsed by the World Wildlife Fund, as the possums are from New Zealand, where they are not native—the fur is a by-product of the eradication programme, which makes me happy their lives didn’t go to waste).
Re-reading journals is such a powerful thing to be able to do. And dreams in particular are very strange things to revisit. I’m glad you also keep notes!
Thanks again for this, I hope you enjoy the other posts too!
What a skill to have! I think of myself as medium off-grid savvy. But in all honesty, I’m probably more light off-grid savvy. 🤣 I particularly enjoyed learning about the building of the shelter.
I do keep a log, especially when traveling. I’m not keeping up on it currently—despite knowing (from experience) future me will be much more pleased if I do. I’ll take your query as a reminder. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the mention Alex, once again I have read and hung on your every word despite already knowing much of your adventure. Strange dreams indeed, but perhaps with your head emptying of the usual day to day grind of get up, work, eat, go to sleep and begin again, your mind was more open to elaborate stories and imaginings? I'm no expert here though...
Either I missed the Note on the timber structure of your woodland home or have simply forgotten how beautiful it was... I always think it is a crime against the carpenter to cover up a beautiful timber structure with what ever the building necessitates, it is, after all an art in itself, your is no exception!
Alex, couple of items: cayenne pepper sprinkled in wool socks will keep your feet warm even if wet. Also sprinkle on a cut stops bleeding. Add some to bland foods for spice.
You never mentioned a hat. I always wear one to keep head warm.
I do keep a daily journal and record my dreams that often inspire to write a story.
I’ll take time to read other posts. Enjoyed your adventure.
Thank you so much for commenting! I love cayenne, and always carry some when I head into the woods (along with several other herbs, spices, condiments—I really enjoy backwoods cookery). I’ve never used it on my feet, however, but do remember reading something about that (some years after the adventure I’m currently sharing).
As for hats, being a bit challenged in the hair area, I find them essential, especially at night. The two I had then are the two I still use most now, a merino wool tube which I turn into a double-layered beanie, and then a double-layered merino and possum fur beanie too, which is ridiculously warm and light (and endorsed by the World Wildlife Fund, as the possums are from New Zealand, where they are not native—the fur is a by-product of the eradication programme, which makes me happy their lives didn’t go to waste).
Re-reading journals is such a powerful thing to be able to do. And dreams in particular are very strange things to revisit. I’m glad you also keep notes!
Thanks again for this, I hope you enjoy the other posts too!
What a skill to have! I think of myself as medium off-grid savvy. But in all honesty, I’m probably more light off-grid savvy. 🤣 I particularly enjoyed learning about the building of the shelter.
I do keep a log, especially when traveling. I’m not keeping up on it currently—despite knowing (from experience) future me will be much more pleased if I do. I’ll take your query as a reminder. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the mention Alex, once again I have read and hung on your every word despite already knowing much of your adventure. Strange dreams indeed, but perhaps with your head emptying of the usual day to day grind of get up, work, eat, go to sleep and begin again, your mind was more open to elaborate stories and imaginings? I'm no expert here though...
Either I missed the Note on the timber structure of your woodland home or have simply forgotten how beautiful it was... I always think it is a crime against the carpenter to cover up a beautiful timber structure with what ever the building necessitates, it is, after all an art in itself, your is no exception!