Gentle readers, honoured guests, I had recently prepared an imposing post of 1250 words when it suddenly disappeared whilst I was typing, and went to zero word count. I had saved on many occasions but it just vanished into the virtual abyss. I came … [Continue reading]
Just Kidding!
12/10/2016 by / Leave a Comment
A surprising number of guests arriving have commented how sad that I am closing Possum Valley and emigrating to Mars. I am astounded that first, heaps of people read my last blog, and secondly, that some took me seriously. It is evident that a lot … [Continue reading]
Notice of Possum Valley’s Imminent Closure
29/09/2016 by / 5 Comments
Dear Honoured Guests, It is with heavy heart and and many partings that I announce the upcoming closure of Possum Valley Rainforest Cottages. I can assure those with existing bookings that they will honoured. I am looking to the future and have … [Continue reading]
40 Years and Counting
25/09/2016 by / Leave a Comment
I came to live at Possum Valley in the dry season of 1976 and have been living here since then. Michael Cheshire and I had bought the 156 acres of rainforest to do the hippie self-sufficiency thing, with half a mind of starting a colony of … [Continue reading]
Book Review
11/09/2016 by / 1 Comment
I read as lot of books, a couple a week at least. I have bought about 10 books in my life. Those of you with advanced mathematical skills will notice a discrepancy in the numbers. This shortfall in books purchased can be entirely accounted for by … [Continue reading]
BGO, blinding glimpse of the obvious.
01/09/2016 by / Leave a Comment
Today I was reminded of the privileged and luxurious lifestyle I enjoy. I am not talking about wealth or status, but the rich environment I enjoy. I had a birdie guest staying for a night who took me for a walk through the rainforest. She was so … [Continue reading]
Reblog:- Alternative Economics
21/08/2016 by / Leave a Comment
I was asked by the blog magazine, Broad Oak Magazine, (theylaughedatnoah.blogspot.com.au) to make a contribution a few years ago. I did so and the offering is below. It was intended as an example of how side-stepping the conventional career path can … [Continue reading]
Close Shave
17/08/2016 by / Leave a Comment
This morning I was woken up at 4.15 am by a fairly loud buzzing sound. Not an alarm clock as I never use the things. I have to confess I'm not at my best and sharpest around 4 am. I groped for the light and discovered the sound was next to the bed … [Continue reading]