The Future of Food

We decided when we moved into this house (that is way out in the country) that we would not spend the nearly $350.00 each month for internet and cable tv. Instead we are working our Sprint card to the max by running 4 computers and a VOIP system off of it. We watch a lot of HULU to get us by. I have to say- I am quite liking it! We get to discover a new series and watch the entire season commercial free in one night.
Last night we stumbled upon "The Future of Food". A 2003 documentary about Monsanto's genetically engineered seeds.
"This stylish film is not just for food faddists and nutritionists. It is a look at something we might not want to see:
Monsanto, Roundup and Roundup-resistant seeds,
collectively wreaking havoc on American farmers and our agricultural neighbors around the world.
In the end, this documentary is a eloquent call to action."

Pretty interesting and scary stuff! It has fueled my desire to embrace the local farmers in my new found homeland. I have been sorting through Local Harvest all day.

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We found our way to Bellingham WA. today and I have to say that I am in love! It has both big town and small town feel. It has a great art scene and a vibrant heartbeat. I know I will be spending a lot more time there.

Deception Pass-

This is the bridge that you have to cross to get to our home. It is super high and when the tide below it is coming in or out it looks like a toilet is being flushed.

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Just snooping through the free section on Craigslist and I cannot believe how nice some of the stuff is in Vancouver!

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Our beaches here are completely littered with driftwood. Plenty to go around! I am thinking about creating a few pieces with it. Something modern but also nature related. I have always loved the pieces at Bleu Nature.
I am currently investigating how to treat the wood to rid it of fungus and bugs. I found this extensive page on just how to do it here.

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One of my biggest fears about having a daughter is the fact that at least once in our lives I will be forced to take her to one of those paint your own pottery shops. Where I will be forced to pick out an over priced piece of ceramic and then have the privilege of paying out the wazoo to decorate it myself. I will more than likely sit frozen with a brush in hand trying to figure out what to paint on my piece. Flowers? Hearts? Words? Nope. I'm going this route! Bloody fingerprints! Thank you for the idea Circa Ceramics.

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We just came from the post estate sale of the late Ron Nicolino, aka- the creator of the "Bra Ball". I had not hear of him until today, when I walked into his garage/studio and spotted a giant ball of bras on a wagon in the corner. The guy there told us the story of Ron's bra ball and ended by saying that he never would have guessed that he was going to marry this guys daughter.
That's not the best part- we went to his house because his daughter had placed an ad on Craigslist saying that everything was free today. That's in my budget! I scored a mutha frickin J Schatz Egg Feeder too! Mr Hubby score some Ampzillas that he says are worth a fortune.

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Regretsy

My newest blog crush- Regretsy!

p.s. I am gearing up to reopen my Etsy shop with some awesome new products!

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We have arrived! We have actually been here for over 2 weeks now. The house is small and it was full of country bumpkin stuff. We had to pack up everything and put it in their shed just to have room for our stuff. Which left us furious! And they did not get it. We have been paying rent since 9/15/09 but they were not even ready for us by 10/6/09! This place should have been move-in ready!!!
The jacuzzi was disgusting. We spent 3 days flushing it out with nasty chemicals. The carpets were urine stained, they did replace them. Pergo floors, bleck. Our bedroom is only large enough for a bed. No headboard, no side tables, no lamps. Just a bed.
We gave notice of departure upon arrival. I think we will be out sooner though. We have a live-aboard slip for the boat and are seriously considering moving on it and leasing/buying office/warehouse space.
By the end of each day we have thought of nearly 100 different ideas. Our lives are changing so fast. So dramatically, I cannot keep up.
One day we want to open a restaurant. The next day a lamp shop.
Today we found a fantastic, brand new storage facility right next to the marina that we can start a business in. We are starting the process of putting in an offer. We have lots of minor legal issues to figure out. We plan to turn it into "creative space" where we can prototype some of our most interesting ideas.
The picture that I have in mind is of some ultimate artist studio! The shit that you dreamed about when you where 18 but to the tenth degree!

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