Category Archives: Off-the-grid

I used two cans of foam insulation and sealed any unwanted daylight leaking through.  Bugs, mice, moths and spiders have tried to make this their home.  Now that I’ve sealed it I also set off a bug bomb to get any … Continue reading →

I finally removed the windows, caulked the seems and fastened them down permanently.  I think I might have overdone the caulking. Still some framing to do on the inside but I can do that with the windows in. And finally. … Continue reading →

Several improvement.  First off.  The well is working. I tried it many times and it only would drag the generator down.  Then my dad came out and I went to show him how it didn’t work.  Sure enough.  It worked. … Continue reading →

Okay.  Time to cover what Pithole is. Originally Pithole was just a creek near the Holmden farm in Venango County Pennsylvania. The name supposedly came from some sulfur smelling holes along the creek.  The holes or cracks probably also leaked … Continue reading →

I know.  I’m slow.  I can’t seem to handle the heat well so I have mainly been exploring and tenting.  When the temperature drops soon I’ll do more cabin work.

While wandering my land I discovered the combination of moist soil and shady trees is perfect for mushrooms.  I am not very good at identifying mushrooms but there are some I know well.  Here is a Cauliflower Mushroom I found … Continue reading →

After nearly fifty years the old canvas tent finally ripped.  A lot of memories camping with my dad.  I got a new nylon tent.  Bet it won’t last fifty years.

The Pithole Paradise is starting to look lived in.