Laura, I'm really glad we met in PYPT. I agree with you 100% about the energy of this place and I'm glad it shows in the video. Michel and I both fled our home countries to escape the negativity raining

Thank you! My world has changed completely since I found that other legacy chain in 2017. Or was it 2016? I can't remember anymore. The years have all blurred together. LOL But yes, we are very happy here.

Thank you, Katrina! I do think learning to homestead now is a good idea, because even if things don't go as badly as most of us suspect they might, those are useful skills to develop and pass on to our

We are going to grow under fully organic conditions, which means composting is going to be essential. Off-grid is the eventual plan. We don't want to be dependent on municipal anything, especially water

That's what I've been wondering about... even a third planting might be appropriate. We've also thought about using huglekultur methods, even though the soil here is very volcanic and rich. Reason being,

Well... these days I'm disabled and also in Costa Rica where they just passed a stupid vaccine mandate, so "nights out" for me these days consist mostly of an afternoon at the swimming hole.

I have always loved tiger eye rocks. I can remember buying a new new one every year at the craft fair that came to town. I did not, however, know these things about them, like the multiple rows of crystals.

Veggies look really good! If I end up staying in Costa Rica, it will be interesting to learn how to manage a year-round growing season. I'm not quite sure how that works with planting and harvest.

I found this thru @dreemsteem and the PYPT show on #DreemPort Sounds like you had a night like I used to have! Glad you survived to post again. LOL

I sent a friend request on Discord. It was the only way I could seem to connect with you.

I would love to know what protocol you used. Are you on Discord? Someone close to me, who was vaccinated, has covid right now. And we all know what happened to Colin Powell. This is all such craziness.

Now is definitely the time for groups like that to form. I've heard over the last couple of days that a group of attorneys here in CR is suing the government over the mandates. I hope it's true and I hope

We are definitely in this together, no matter where we are on the globe. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all, too. For sure.

Thank you, luca1777. I hope Michel and I find a solution, too. Times feel pretty desperate.

So very astute, all of the things you've said here. I am definitely worried about covid. I've lost many friends to it, Michel was sick with it of course, and I am pretty sure I would have a very bad time

I'm more afraid of our government than I am a virus at this point. Amen. That's exactly what I'm saying, too. I guess I'll never see the U.S. again. Not that my heart is breaking. But I had so hoped to

My heart goes out to you... or shall I say my heart is with you. Sounds like we're in a similar bucket of hot mess. I saw video today of the French protesting in the streets of Paris, and Italians thronging

YES, I would stay in that guest bus... were I able to reach you despite the stinkin mandates. You have hit upon the exact idea Michel and I were planning for our tourist project here in Costa Rica before

Fuckery is right. It's sneaky and dirty and downright evil. What's worse is the number of people who show such rage against people with different circumstances. THAT is what people should feel guilt about,

@buggedout, I can assure you that before the mandate announcement, I could have told you in all sincerity that Costa Rica is paradise. We love it here. But these mandates are untenable. I hope against