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If you can’t get a hold of me via email or phone, I’m probably on the farm … right now it looks like I’ll be out there Monday through Thursday with limited email access. Next week I’ll probably start taking my laptop out with me but it depends on if we have DSL wired up by then or not.

Monday the 10th was my first day working on the farm. Rob and I and Tom worked on my cabin. I didn’t take my camera but wish I had because it would be cool to document the process! We got the floor and two walls done. It’s all wood frame construction with plywood walls. The main tools we were using was a chop saw, a circular saw and awesome pneumatic nailers. It was my first time using a palm nailer and a framing nailer. Amazing tools … we got a lot done.

Tomorrow we have to get to some seed sowing. I’m looking forward to that as it has been one of my favorite parts and is just part of the beginning of the growing process. I think we’ll work more on the cabin, but we’ll see.

I do know that I thoroughly enjoyed both days. The island is great. Such a laid-back vibe. Not so much from the people necessarily, but to me it’s just nice to be out of the city. And, in some way, it’s kinda nice knowing I’m so close to Seattle. Vashon is interesting in that when I’m on the farm it is very rural surroundings, but the city is just a short bike ride and ferry ride away. Granted, having to wait for the ferry can some times be a pain, but that’s only when you don’t have the time to relax and enjoy it.

That’s it for now. I wish I could write more but I have freelance work to do and don’t want to stay up too late. It’s another early day to commute to the farm!