tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post6638545404234753814..comments2024-03-28T12:01:24.909-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: An Etsy Shop for Dan, Contemplating Self-Sufficiency, and Masanobu FukuokaLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36792818491218456572015-08-02T04:41:43.373-04:002015-08-02T04:41:43.373-04:00Dan's art is amazing! I didn't know about ...Dan's art is amazing! I didn't know about pyrography, and read the explanations on his blog. I really hope he will be able to live by selling his art.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536773648371607808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21279952329117467912015-08-01T23:30:00.174-04:002015-08-01T23:30:00.174-04:00I'm always slow to reply, as like you, I can b...I'm always slow to reply, as like you, I can be found outdoors, doing something that needs doing. I'm glad Dan put together an esty shop with your help, as its a step in the direction he wants to be. Taking those first tentative steps, even though they're unknown ones, makes change inevitable. :)<br /><br />I liked reading One Straw Revolution. I have a link to a free pdf download, if you want to include it in your post:<br /><br />http://www.appropedia.org/images/d/d3/Onestraw.pdf<br /><br />I also have a link to an article about the man, written from a permaculture perspective.<br /><br />http://www.permaculture.com/node/140<br /><br />People like this, are what brings change the world needs.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86177716665555353182015-08-01T10:12:10.649-04:002015-08-01T10:12:10.649-04:00Thank you Sandy. We are moving to Oklahoma City fo...Thank you Sandy. We are moving to Oklahoma City for a bit as my wife starts a new job. In the meantime I am still in Los Angeles rehabbing our house to maximize a sale. If all goes well we will purchasing our own homestead come fall. We are primarily looking in the area between Tulsa and OKC. Where are you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026821801500091940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39484504286972557602015-08-01T10:10:41.748-04:002015-08-01T10:10:41.748-04:00Thank you Sandy. We are moving to Oklahoma City fo...Thank you Sandy. We are moving to Oklahoma City for a bit as my wife starts a new job. In the meantime I am still in Los Angeles rehabbing our house to maximize a sale. If all goes well we will purchasing our own homestead come fall. We are primarily looking in the area between Tulsa and OKC. Where are you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026821801500091940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76182867862844358972015-08-01T04:42:25.806-04:002015-08-01T04:42:25.806-04:00Of course I think so but I'm just a tad prejud...Of course I think so but I'm just a tad prejudice, LOLLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73026119752535217622015-07-31T18:12:52.102-04:002015-07-31T18:12:52.102-04:00Wow, he's very talented!Wow, he's very talented!Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83042445450471801572015-07-31T04:57:02.313-04:002015-07-31T04:57:02.313-04:00Thanks, Nancy!Thanks, Nancy!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30239008906056699742015-07-31T04:56:47.853-04:002015-07-31T04:56:47.853-04:00Izzy, thanks!Izzy, thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4452949550623557272015-07-31T04:56:29.803-04:002015-07-31T04:56:29.803-04:00Glad to hear she's interested in wood burning....Glad to hear she's interested in wood burning. I hope Dan's work is an inspiration!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25128849003599371742015-07-30T21:30:38.694-04:002015-07-30T21:30:38.694-04:00Good luck on your husband's Etsy store. Sound...Good luck on your husband's Etsy store. Sounds like you are making progress on making it all work. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80780073996045691122015-07-30T18:52:09.532-04:002015-07-30T18:52:09.532-04:00Dan is a man of many talents! I shared his Etsy w...Dan is a man of many talents! I shared his Etsy with my FB friends/family. Hopefully it'll gain some views. Wishing you the best.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750628123685151713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4743432857427887172015-07-30T10:38:35.725-04:002015-07-30T10:38:35.725-04:00Wow! I am blown away by Dan's art! I will shar...Wow! I am blown away by Dan's art! I will share with my daughter who has just started doing some wood burning and is loving it.Erika kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086673285608786783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46558947451762488002015-07-30T05:17:07.917-04:002015-07-30T05:17:07.917-04:00Oh, the allure of "BIG"! Biggness is why...Oh, the allure of "BIG"! Biggness is why it's so difficult to get into farming anymore. Folks think a lot has to be raised and sold to make a living, but it takes a lot of money for the land, equipment, seed, etc. Other businesses seem to be the same way and debt becomes a normal part of maintaining a business. I would rather stay small, make less, and be happy!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11672731136968872212015-07-30T05:15:01.759-04:002015-07-30T05:15:01.759-04:00Lynda, yes, we've thought of those things and ...Lynda, yes, we've thought of those things and actually tried many of them in the past (for woodburning). We've figured out that craft shows and galleries are out. They seem to make their money from the artist, which forces the artist to either raise prices or sell less. He's looking into teaching a class locally, but so far no one has signed up. :(Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-841900696821034182015-07-30T05:13:08.331-04:002015-07-30T05:13:08.331-04:00It's funny, but after reading this book it see...It's funny, but after reading this book it seems they are abandoning that in favor of larger scale, more "scientific" farming. On of the themes of the book is that as a scientist himself, the author doesn't think Japan should go that route. The other theme that attracts a lot of readers is his more permaculture-like approach to growing grain. He admits to years and years of trial and error, but he's worked out a simple system that works extremely well for what he wants to grow and where he is. He's fortunate to be able to mentor a lot of young people too, so maybe there's hope. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37929683567734685412015-07-30T05:08:06.503-04:002015-07-30T05:08:06.503-04:00We'd like to think that without the mortgage t...We'd like to think that without the mortgage things would be a lot different too. Trying to get established has taken a lot of money too, though. For example, we still need a proper barn. And if we want any sort of energy alternative, that will cost money too. It's good you can do quite a bit from home, Kev. You have good skills to do that. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44083592020187587192015-07-30T02:47:31.743-04:002015-07-30T02:47:31.743-04:00I work for my health insurance...that I don't ...I work for my health insurance...that I don't use...knock on wood. I'm lucky to live on a working farm and have access to menfolk, equipment and knowledge...but they sure like doing things BIG and I want my world to stay small...just feed me and mine and a dozen other families. <br />Dan's art is amazing!! He should do very well. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37914206459919218662015-07-30T00:09:04.281-04:002015-07-30T00:09:04.281-04:00Having an online shop is awesome. Have you though...Having an online shop is awesome. Have you thought about selling some pieces on commission in a high traffic local cafe or something similar, or markets. Whilst selling pieces is great i think that there is more money to be made in teaching others. There is a great push for learning old skills and you, Leigh, certainly have many mastered. What a great team you make. Sorry to be commercial but i am an Accountant. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77976098057216253472015-07-29T23:27:48.024-04:002015-07-29T23:27:48.024-04:00The Japanese have always had a link to nature so p...The Japanese have always had a link to nature so powerful that it's nearly mystic.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87897135953769517342015-07-29T16:53:34.429-04:002015-07-29T16:53:34.429-04:00We're the same, a large mortgage keeps us work...We're the same, a large mortgage keeps us working, plus we need a bigger house to fit us all in so I'm trying to earn extra to pay for the extension. Without the mortgage we'd be on easy street I think. At least I have plenty of work at the moment which helps things, hopefully I'll start working more and more from home. I already do a bit from home which is really good as it fits in so well with all my other homesteading activities. <br />Dan's drawings are superb! I love the one of the man waiting in the station. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38575815250482472172015-07-29T15:29:01.906-04:002015-07-29T15:29:01.906-04:00Kymber, your prayers are much appreciated. You are...Kymber, your prayers are much appreciated. You are so right that two people are needed on the homestead to make real progress. In the meantime, we try to practice contentment. Not always easy, but just as important. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77227621936385338952015-07-29T15:27:21.482-04:002015-07-29T15:27:21.482-04:00Thanks Nancy!Thanks Nancy!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39238039147207766552015-07-29T15:27:06.625-04:002015-07-29T15:27:06.625-04:00Yes, the clay seed coatings is brilliant. I'm ...Yes, the clay seed coatings is brilliant. I'm going to try that next time I plant wheat. We even have the clay to do it, LOL. I picked up several good ideas from him, all of which I'm working on adapting to our situation. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50891246843892415942015-07-29T15:25:44.073-04:002015-07-29T15:25:44.073-04:00Sandy, lines can be very interesting! It all depen...Sandy, lines can be very interesting! It all depends on how they're put together. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56468954154685616292015-07-29T13:30:41.780-04:002015-07-29T13:30:41.780-04:00Leigh - your husband is incredibly talented! i can...Leigh - your husband is incredibly talented! i can't believe the 3D and depth that he can portray in his pyrography - sooo beautiful!<br /><br />i can so understand your both wanting him to be able to work from home. i will pray that he will soon be able to. i understand about when he is away you are just in maintenance mode - a homestead needs at least 2 people full-time in order for any great achievements to be made. <br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.com