Christmas Eve

Hello once again...

Christmas excitement is in the air.

Want to share some winter wonderland pictures to all first before carrying on with my holiday wishes and thoughts. LOL you will find pictures below.

These recent pictures very much depict the seasonal feel here on our hill top. Even though much of our winter season is grey and sadly lacks the wonderful sunshine but we find ways of keeping busy with daily chores and crafting.

Today is the day before a special holiday known around our world as Christmas day. Different traditions mark today as the beginning of the holiday season (or not).  Over the years my family had our own traditions. We were often found, as kids, being given an opportunity to pick one gift under the Christmas tree to open. Picture myself and my twin sisters excitement as we reached in for that special something, which was always labeled Christmas Eve Gift from Santa. Interesting as children how we were amazed by these presents every year being jammies, how did santa know how much we loved new PJ's. It is now years later and this special family tradition is still very much apart of who we are today, with one change, I am now part of a brand new family that I share with my best friend and partner. There are new daughters and grandkids, son-in-laws, friends, dogs, cats and oh so much more. I do feel very blessed.

What we share here in this our brand new home province of British Columbia are serendipity surprises that are full of non material treasures. Of course my childhood traditions changed somewhat during my time when I moved away from home and began my own family. But even though my location has changed as well as my partner we share a common thread of each of our own holiday joys and traditions and I look forward to all the new and different ways they all have in celebration of December 24th. and 25th.

As I write about these memories  filled with fondness I am also feeling a surge of sadness due to the loss of some family members. Mom and Dad you are missed  durIng this time of year, love you forever. Thank you for the many years of special holiday memories. Also feel the distance between my daughter and her husband during this time. Cam and Jill know that you are loved by us always, have a super special Christmas. One more shout out to all family and friends both long time and brand new we wish you happiness and joy throughout this season.

May all your hopes,dreams and wishes come true! We so look forward to sharing of more new and old from the inside of our brand new Earthship home Pavo Natura next year.

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J. and Kurtsie

Surreal winter sunrise.

Almost a white out but oh so magical!

This is one of my happy places.

Gorgeous!

Never Say Never November!

Now that our recent guests have come and gone I wanted to take the time today to once again say a huge shout out to Simon, Taylor, Josh and Jessica.

Three of you had the amazing opportunity of spending a month in Taos Mexico learning many earthship biotecture construction concepts.

After this exciting month away Simon and Taylor arrived here first sharing their time and energy towards our continued tire pounding. Josh and Jessica showed up the day that Simon and Taylor carried on towards their homes. Once again we found a blessing shared with us from yet again the younger generation of today.

The priceless gift of your time has helped us to be many steps closer to the completion of the tire work. You have all brought us closer to the fulfillment of our dream, making the world a better place one tire at a time

You have all given Kurt and I the inspiration to carry on. Who knows you may see some snowy images of us carrying on "one tire at a time" this winter.

We are oh so very much in awe of the independent hard working nature of each and everyone that have been on board with us from the beginning of our earthship dream.

Josh and Jessica

Simon and Taylor

Thanks

So never say never...

PEACE OUT Patty J.

Batten down the hatches...Part Two...

Writing mood has arrived once again and I am at one with he keyboard so the perfect time has arrived to finish this second installment.
Our wood shed is completed and is slowly being stocked up with our winters supply of wood.

Roof completed since picture taken.

Wet weather interrupted our wood gathering with forecast of sun soon.

Another winter worthy project completed would be found attached onto our existing outdoor addition. Tis a wee roof which gives us freedom from our patio steps being covered in snow this winter. It feels good to see this project completed.

Some may have spent the start of the Fall season canning, some maybe not. We choose to do our own sort of preserving,which is also important, preservation of our footing going down our steps. Such an evaluation seen right out our front door, very satisfying to say the least. Think we're ready for the winter days ahead.

Rustic roof...

Soon the chores will be checked off our list and we can relax and dive into the fun projects. Now that's another story.

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

Batten down the hatches...Part One...

Okay here I am back on blog after the summer dust has settled.

All of our earthship guests have come and gone, leaving the summer business behind us. A good solid foundation of over 700 tires, which is the first and very important stage of any earthship home, was accomplished.This summer was the most event filled unique summer that I have ever experienced and will never be forgotten.

The time has once again arrived to "batten down the hatches" in preparation for the coming winter ahead. Even though our home construction is well under way we have to step back from that project in order to be ready for another homesteading travel trailer style winter.

With that being said we began construction upon another one of our wish list projects a wood shed...yeah...our own wee wood shed. It is not quite completed but soon to be with pictures to follow of end result.   In the meantime I am very aware of my mind chatter making reference to Earthship Pavo Natura's huge "to do" list. But the time has arrived to flip off this particular part of my brain and concentrate on new priorities.

It is the beginning of October and we are greeted with cool mornings mostly as well as Indian summer temps. during the days. Having lots to do before the snow flies keeps us busy in the best of ways, fresh air and exercise, natural health and fitness found here for sure.

Another week has arrived heading now towards the weekend so on we go towards creating a warm and safe home in our trailer grateful for each and every day.

More to follow...

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

End of season.

Summer in the West Kootenays is almost over. The leaves are already changing to the bright yellow hues of Fall.
We are on the tail end of of our 2015 Earthship Pavo Natura building project as the days continue to be cooler then expected.
Tomorrow Sept. 4th. we are co/hosting our final  2015 earthship learning project. Our present guests from Calgary Alberta have prompted us to offer another workshop to all who may be inclined to learn some unique construction tips which are only found linked with this our choice of of grid living Earthship style.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is promising sun and cooler temps. so we are crossing our fingers for some eager folks to come and join in on some fun and interesting learning from Kurt, myself, Scottie and his partner Victoria.

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

Tire wall progress...

It's growing...

Signs of fall...

Outdoor outhouse before completion.

Kootenay Siesta

With the blink of an eye we are in the mist of the last months of summer 2015 in the West Kootenay area.

Most folks go on their much anticipated summer vacations they wait all year to go on where as we are continuing upon on this unique Earthship journey.

The month of August around here is a hot month so we tend to have many a siesta during the hot part of the day. The trick to beat the heat is to work on your daily chores in the early wee morning hours and if the temptation to stay in bed during this special time wins over then some mornings the inspiration to share my stories surface here on Fiddlehead Time.

I find myself, this Monday morning this 10th. day of August, reflecting upon this summer so far.
During the beginning stages of this house construction, which began April 1st, we were in the midst of the first steps towards the first of a 800 tire pounding. Today we are more then half way with our numbers with 3 full months left of construction. This personal endeavor is huge as we are the sole contactors/ builders along with some awesome on going volunteers that are including some family, and mostly brand new friends. We are working daily to at least lock up before the snow flies.
As the summer passes we continue on while greeting the ups and downs that in reality do surface during this our personal journey towards a better quality of life.

Yannis

Have a glorious day...PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

400 Plus

Earthship Pavo Natura is now at 400 plus tires which is more than half way. If you were to ask our Pavo crew how they felt about these numbers the majority response is excitement...the tire work has been mostly labor intensive and time consuming, but a positive attitude is felt all around as we wait for today's rain to depart.

Two up right door ways.

The cardboard cutting continues...as each tire requires several layers each.

Pavo project foreman.

Our present Pavo crew includes the dynamic duo Trevor and his son Ridley friends from Alberta. As well as the seasoned duo of Kimberly and Aaron both as well from Alberta. Last but not least a visiting family member from up the lake Jonathan. Kurt and I continue to remain feeling blessed with all the volunteer help that are here on our totally independent earthship project.

Volunteer numbers have come along with changes and sharing of which  are not without unique daily events ranging from neon glow stick parties. As well as fire lite hula hoops and contact poi shows in our front yard. Every day is different and fulfilling and always exhausting but full of rewards.

There are many construction stages around the corner but onward and upwards we go as our volunteer guests come and go and the stories as well will come and go as the work schedule is constant. So until we meet here again have a super summer.

PEACE OUT!!!  Patty J.