tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129319032024-03-13T16:01:33.999-07:00Buckner BlogT. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-76257507586594777902021-02-05T11:38:00.004-08:002021-02-05T11:38:26.575-08:00Catching up<p> Been awhile since the ole Phoenix might rise. </p><p style="text-align: center;">And it did all right</p><p style="text-align: right;">And life has been at a dizzying pace.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">There have been too many things to mention them all. I got married (again) to a long-lost love, moved away from Shasta County with a new job promotion, then moved back to Shasta County, and started back at my old job, albeit keeping the promotion.</p><p style="text-align: left;">3 acres, chickens, dog, cat, and garden. I couldn't be happier. Things are going quite well. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Hoping to get a couple of goats this year. we are all loving the room, space, and HUGE no neighbor views of the valley, including our most spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>INCREDIBLE</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">My son is back in the states after living in japan for 5 years. My daughter is back in the states after living in Italy for the last 3-4 years.</p><p style="text-align: left;">We all survived the interesting 2020, as well as COVID in general, an election, and a historic fire season in California. Here's hoping for a brighter, less confusing, more peaceful 2021.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Also hoping to keep this more updated, even though there is noone out there to read it. LOL</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OLDZMPUzUrE/YB2eeOGHEWI/AAAAAAAAW6I/JmW0E4XwyFAIl09NyqVvg9_b0fx_-tbjwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201227_113321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OLDZMPUzUrE/YB2eeOGHEWI/AAAAAAAAW6I/JmW0E4XwyFAIl09NyqVvg9_b0fx_-tbjwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20201227_113321.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-72517072918297448002017-12-27T20:15:00.001-08:002017-12-27T20:15:19.881-08:00On FIRE!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Its been an incredibly devastating devastating summer, all across California, with fires raging on into the winter.</div>
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Something else is on fire. ME!! Among the devastation, they say the phoenix rises. </div>
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I cannot sleep</div>
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I cannot eat</div>
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My body is on fire</div>
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Every inch of my being</div>
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--to be continued</div>
T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-25932951306930791612017-10-03T22:29:00.000-07:002017-10-03T22:29:42.204-07:00LEGO Bait StoreAn ideas creation. Someone made it, people voted, Lego evaluated, voila! One of the funniest and most detailed I've built. 2049 pieces.<br />
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Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-51812163978313380232017-04-29T10:52:00.000-07:002017-04-29T15:55:57.708-07:00Crazy Sexy Chili<script
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<ul><li>1 1/2 tablespoons cumin</li>
<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil</li>
<li>1 white onion, diced </li>
<li>4 garlic cloves, minced </li>
<li>2 jalapenos finely diced </li>
<li>2 tablespoons chili powder</li>
<li>2 cups prepared TVP (soak 2 cups dried TVP in 2 cups boiling water, soak 5 mins)</li>
<li>2 zucchini, diced </li>
<li>1/2 cup diced potato (any kind) </li>
<li>One 15-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed</li>
<li>Two 15-ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed </li>
<li>One 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes </li>
<li>1 Dark Beer (I used Deschutes Porter)</li>
<li>1+ cup water or more beer</li>
<li>2 tablespoons maple syrup </li>
<li>1 teaspoon sea salt </li>
<li>1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro </li>
<li>1 bunch kale, chopped: 2+cups</li>
<li>Diced avocado </li>
<li>Fresh cilantro </li>
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<li>Add skillet and remaining ingredients (except kale, avocado and last cilantro) to crock pot</li>
<li>Cook on low all day or high for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender</li>
<li>At end of cook, stir in your chopped kale</li>
<li>Serve in a bowl and top with 1/2 avocado (save the other half for dinner tomorrow) and cilantro</li>
<li>I eat mine with tortilla chips and scoop my chili into each chip</li>
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<li>1/2 Coconut Milk</li>
<li>1/2 Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap, I use unscented so I can add my own</li>
<li>1-4 TB Almond Oil. I have dry hair and this helps</li>
<li>Essential oils of your choice. About 30-40 drops total for a large shampoo bottle</li>
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<li>Lemongrass</li>
<li>Lavender</li>
<li>Lemon</li>
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T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-17650973914658444322017-03-17T16:50:00.000-07:002017-03-26T11:58:06.719-07:00Poison Oak HelpThe other weekend was spent cleaning up a friend's water ditch in Trinity County. Of course, wading through the brush will always lead to some poison oak.<br />
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Poison oak doesn't bother me much, but I still get it. I actually LOVE itching it, but....well, that's not good for it. Plain old lemon juice from a lemon is highly effective, and very cheap. The only downside is that citrus oils in sunlight are harmful to your skin. So only if staying inside.<br />
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So here is a easy recipe for some soothing Poison Oak relief.<br />
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2 Tablespoons Distilled Water<br />
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar - <i>overall relief</i><br />
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt - <i>helps dry</i><br />
3 drops Lavender - soothes the itch<br />
3 drops Tea Tree - antiseptic<br />
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Combine and apply with a cotton ball on affected areas.<br />
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Enjoy! But stay out of that poison oak.<br />
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Before and after some ditch work<br />
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T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-25653949425616319812017-02-12T08:08:00.001-08:002017-02-12T08:09:34.952-08:00Amazing Amounts of WaterSince my last post on the 3rd, almost capacity everywhere, Oroville spilling over. Great weather year. Oh, and like almost 40" on my personal weather station since December!!<br />
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Well, I've been reading comics since I used to sneak out of my house at night and ride my skateboard down to the 7-11. I always loved them. A story in pictures. Beautiful artwork to take me away to far away worlds.<br />
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I still have 2 comic boxes full of boarded and bagged comics, but I'll mention them later (see bottom of page for my collection - and its for sale!). For now I want to catch you up in the comic world and tell you what's up today.<br />
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Comics have seen a huge increase lately, some even say investing in comics has historically produced better returns then the stock market. For me, its just about the reading. Shows like <b>The Walking Dead </b>and the huge collection of ongoing Marvel and DC based movies has only increased interest.<br />
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I don't have the room to collect anymore. I could even say I don't have the room to read and store any more paper-bound comics. So I have gone digital. I use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VVSQU4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005VVSQU4&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=1fb9b055206b4421c280e26ccb1fe59f" target="_blank">Comics</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B005VVSQU4" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> from Amazon and am subscribed to <a href="https://www.comixology.com/unlimited">Comixology Unlimited</a>, so for about $5/month I can read TONS of comics for free.<br />
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I read them on a 10" Kindle Fire tablet and it is just gorgeous. Guided View opens a single pane on the page full-screen, in all it's artful glory. I don't think I can ever go back to print. Save the trees, hurt the local comic stores (which around here pretty much suck anyway)<br />
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Where to start? Well, I don't read the mainstream publishers anymore, like Marvel or DC. I'm just about completely an <a href="https://imagecomics.com/">Image Comics</a> reader. I just love their stuff! Image was formed in 1992 by some of the best artists at the time, as a place for artist to brand their own products, be independent, and keep more of their profits. Now they are the 3rd largest comic producer.<br />
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There's also a pretty decent community over at Reddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ImageComics/">Reddit Image Comics</a> where you can find great reviews, monthly reading and pull lists, and more.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite titles, linked from Amazon, 1st issues to start you out, or collection books.<br />
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</iframe> '68 is just plain awesome. Sgt Rock meets Zombies in Vietnam, and beyond. Great artwork and intriguing side stories<br />
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</iframe> Long running series now with its own show. The comic is WAY better and very well written. The linked compendium is like the 1st 40 books or something. You can find them individually as well.<br />
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</iframe> My current series I am reading. Love the backstory and its got me hooked. The great art is a bonus.<br />
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</iframe> Great story and art of a robot, lost in a world purged of robots<br />
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</iframe> Alice in Wonderland meets Tank Girl meets Deadpool<br />
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</iframe> Another great zombie series with mysteries and murders!<br />
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</iframe> REALLY popular series right now with gorgeous artwork throughout!<br />
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</iframe> Beautiful series<br />
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</iframe> The stories of what Lewis and Clark REALLY found on their explorations<br />
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</iframe> Beautifully written by the creator of The Walking Dead<br />
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</iframe> Classic superhero series also from the creator of The Walking Dead<br />
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</iframe> Fascinating sci-fi story of alien invasion across our planet. Except they don't do anything except sit in place like trees<br />
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Soooooo many comics, so little time!<br />
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Here is a link to my collection on Goggle Drive <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8ggEnaGizHUckxMQW5qbXNORzQ/view?usp=sharing">Tom's Collection</a><br />
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Lip balm is by far my most popular item and, as a bonus, super easy to make. I make it in tins mostly because I love getting my fingers into things, there's a lot more in the tins, and it looks cool. You can choose to throw them into chap stick tubes if you want. They are cheap on Amazon.</div>
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Let's get started! Here is a list with links to items you will need. This is a large recipe for lots of tins, about 1.5 oz each. Normal chapstick tubes are .15 oz. Half this recipe if its too much. I just like to give away the stuff so I make lots!</div>
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<li><b>Tin containers</b>, I use the 2 oz <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0IBQZQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01M0IBQZQ&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=6b4f7353780ec953b7aeef94490d397a" target="_blank">24 Pack of Mighty Gadget (R) Screw Top Round Steel Tin Cans (2 oz)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01M0IBQZQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>Double boiler</b> (can improvise this for sure with a steel bowl) - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZR1PQX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01LZR1PQX&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=30bfff3b03a192706c8a8eb31e264ef1" target="_blank">LI-GELISI 18/8 Stainless Steel Universal Melting Pot, Double Boiler Insert, Double Spouts, Heat-resistant Handle, Flat Bottom, Melted Butter Chocolate Cheese Caramel Homemade Mask =500ML (Silvery)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01LZR1PQX" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>4 TBsp Coconut Oil</b> - This is going into your skin, get the good organic stuff. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPZPYLS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CPZPYLS&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=533eece8a9e722e35f17223809aa1741" target="_blank">Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54 Ounce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00CPZPYLS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>4 TBsp Beeswax</b> - Goes a LONG ways. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FCF5RIC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01FCF5RIC&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=2e6b8db5f1cbadcb55360b1281c6e852" target="_blank">100% Organic Yellow Beeswax Pellets 1lb (16 oz) Premium Quality, Cosmetic Grade, Triple Filtered Bees Wax Pastilles Great for DIY Lip Balm Recipes Body Creams Lotions Deodorants By Mary Tylor Naturals</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01FCF5RIC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>4 TBsp Shea Butter</b> - I just love Shea butter, penetrates great without leaving a residue if you rub it on all by itself. Used in LOTS of my recipes! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017RUI3AY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B017RUI3AY&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=a386eaebf99ba9a1382afad5dd81ca01" target="_blank">Organic Shea Butter 1 lb (16 Oz) Raw Unrefined Ivory Grade A. Premium Quality Amazing Skin Nourishment, Great For DIY Body Butters Lip Balms Lotions Acne Eczema & Stretch Marks By Mary Tylor Naturals</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B017RUI3AY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>4 TBsp Sweet Almond Oil w/ Vitamin E</b> - Helps make things even softer! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQ1U8G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000EQ1U8G&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=ed12c0f9e507c1aac728b87ad307415d" target="_blank">Aura Cacia Nurturing Sweet Almond Natural Skin Care Oil, 16-Ounce Bottle</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000EQ1U8G" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Essential Oils of choice - My favorite so far has been Thieves/Peppermint but the combinations are endless. This particular batch I took pictures for was Thieves/Grapefruit</li>
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Once nice and clear, you are done. Take it off the stove and now add your <b>Almond Oil</b> w/E and whisk in, it will remain clear. Also add your <b>Essential Oils</b> at this point, for this recipe about 40-50 total, and the scent increases with age in your balm.</div>
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I get my wax and stamp ready. The stamp is a simple cursive B but I have a cool custom one coming soon so stay tuned!</div>
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I've been having great luck with my recipes so far! Super excited and want to replace all of my body care products with DIY ones. This list is for others who may want to create their own things, and for my records to come back to. <br />
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All oils come from <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US">Young Living</a>. All links are to Amazon...<br />
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<b><u>Homemade Shampoo</u></b><br />
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<li>1/4 cup Liquid Castille. I use Dr Bronner's unscented <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DAI76TC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DAI76TC&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=e6916a61b4986fbdf3579098ba8aacf9" target="_blank">Dr. Bronner's Fair Trade & Organic Castile Liquid Soap - (Baby Unscented, 32 oz)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00DAI76TC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>3 Large Tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C28Z9O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005C28Z9O&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=44ae07a55a3b31041a6ef9db01faab11" target="_blank">Fruit Of The Earth 100% Aloe Vera 24oz Gel Pump (2 Pack)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B005C28Z9O" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>1 tsp Almond Oil w/ vitamin E <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQ1U8G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000EQ1U8G&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=3d91a7178d16d4762958115a945ac838" target="_blank">Aura Cacia Nurturing Sweet Almond Natural Skin Care Oil, 16-Ounce Bottle</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000EQ1U8G" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Essential Oils of Choice</li>
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<li>I used: 20 drops Lavender</li>
<li>10 drops Lemongrass</li>
<li>18 drops Tea Tree</li>
<li>8 drops Eucalyptus</li>
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<li>Combine all ingredients in shampoo bottle <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143J2XQM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0143J2XQM&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=8a646b88297325b64a264c1e8c9375d9" target="_blank">2 Pack Refillable 16 Ounce HDPE Squeeze Bottles With BOTH Press Disc Caps And Flip Up Spout Caps-Natural semi-translucent color</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0143J2XQM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, shake, and use. VERY small amount goes a long ways. I've never had a shampoo that goes so far. Loving it!</li>
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<b><u>Dry Toothpaste</u></b></div>
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I have never brushed with a powdered toothpaste but I am sold now! My mouth and teeth have never felt fresher and cleaner after brushing! No flouride, no sugar or sweetener, no bad stuff...PERIOD!</div>
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You can add more coconut oil and make more of a paste if the powder is too hard for you.</div>
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<li>1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPZPYLS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CPZPYLS&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=03d4f46088f2f4ca5d8934430e6567f4" target="_blank">Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 54 Ounce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00CPZPYLS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>1/4 cup baking soda</li>
<li>4 TBsp bentonite clay <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011AJ5QRQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B011AJ5QRQ&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=1654f0a61181375aa8f806d525d9acb6" target="_blank">2 Pound Wyoclay Bentonite Clay</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B011AJ5QRQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>1 TBsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078HXBN6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0078HXBN6&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=9111fdd643f8d6f8cc0652d8e5c75a4c" target="_blank">Trader Joe's Himalayan Pink Salt Crystals with Built in Grinder Natural and Pure Use in Any Dish You Would Use Regular Salt - 4.5oz</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0078HXBN6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Essential Oils for taste/scent (I used Peppermint and sweet orange)</li>
<li>Combine coconut oil and baking soda, it will be somewhat lumpy, the more you mix, the less lumpy. Once combined add your essential oils and place in a glass jar. Wet your tootbrush with water, dip into powder, and brush!</li>
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<b><u>Women's Perfume</u></b> - in a roller bottle. Haven't come up with a 'name' for this perfume yet<br />
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<li>10 drops Grapefruit</li>
<li>6 drops Frankincense</li>
<li>4 drops Copaiba</li>
<li>3 droips Bergomot</li>
<li>Top with FCO (Fractional Coconut Oil) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VS27RD2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00VS27RD2&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=214ec56ab7440cc929a1d4d85e98ec17" target="_blank">Molivera Organics Fractionated Coconut Oil 16 oz. Premium Grade A, 100% Pure MCT Coconut Oil for Hair, Skin, Massage and Aromatherapy Carrier Oils - Great for DIY - UV Resistant BPA Free Bottle</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00VS27RD2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Men's After Shave</u> - in small 8oz pump bottle</div>
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<li>1/2 cup Aloe Vera Gel (see link above)</li>
<li>1/2 cup Witch Hazel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E0R22Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001E0R22Y&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=5f62f1dadfa64844ad480cfc73496883" target="_blank">Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera - 12 oz.(2 pack)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B001E0R22Y" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>2 TBsp jojoba oil <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LTGOU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0019LTGOU&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=4c52a64ab36ee3f9e6e2e6b33db98361" target="_blank">NOW Foods Organic Jojoba Oil, 4 ounce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0019LTGOU" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil (I used the above Almond w/ E oil)</li>
<li>10 drops sweet orange oil</li>
<li>10 drops Cedarwood</li>
<li>Combine all ingredients, mix well, into pump bottle. VERY small amount goes a long ways!</li>
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<b><u>Thieves Spray</u></b></div>
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Used as a body spray, veggie cleaner, room deodorizer and lots of other uses. Young Living sells this <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/thieves-spray">Thieves Spray</a> but it is super easy and cheaper to make yourself. </div>
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<li>20 drops Thieves oil</li>
<li>3 oz witch hazel</li>
<li>top with distilled water</li>
<li>In spray bottle shake well before spraying</li>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">All Purpose Hand Balm </u> - Many more lotions will be coming on this page but this was my first. Body butters, lotions, balms, they are all so wonderful for your skin, especially dry skin!</div>
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<li>4 oz container</li>
<li>2 oz coconut oil</li>
<li>2 oz Shea butter <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017RUI3AY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B017RUI3AY&linkCode=as2&tag=buckizard-20&linkId=70a4d326a87b2e054aabbc41cc04322e" target="_blank">Organic Shea Butter 1 lb (16 Oz) Raw Unrefined Ivory Grade A. Premium Quality Amazing Skin Nourishment, Great For DIY Body Butters Lip Balms Lotions Acne Eczema & Stretch Marks By Mary Tylor Naturals</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=buckizard-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B017RUI3AY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>10 drops Lavender</li>
<li>10 drops Tea Tree</li>
<li>10 drops Lemon</li>
<li>The oils will change depending on if you are targeting something specific like eczema or dry skin, or spots or something</li>
<li>in double boiler melt the coconut oil and shea butter, mix well then add your oils. Spoon into container(s)</li>
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More to come! I've made a wonderful lip balm, owie spray, and more. Stay tuned!<br />
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Always surprising me with wonderful things in the mail, my uncle recently sent me a box of family history goodies. Included was a card made from a painting from a grandmother. </div>
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Being a runner it now holds a very special place among my favorites. Thank you</div>
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T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-12341024834069246722017-01-13T14:01:00.001-08:002017-01-13T14:20:28.105-08:00Drought be Gone!So it has been officially declared, at least in the North State, that our drought crisis is over. Woohoo! Southern California should be most pleased that our lakes are approaching capacities and there will be plenty of water this year.<br />
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Here are some charts on our lakes up here. I show Shasta Lake and Trinity Lake, the rest are too far south of me to mention, but show on the large state-wide map.<br />
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Up front here is a link to join under me with Young Living <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=10461474&enrollerid=10461474&isocountrycode=US&culture=en-US&type=member" target="_blank">JOIN YOUNG LIVING</a><br />
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So I have recently got into Essential Oils. Oh boy, where to begin. There are so many uses and applications for oils that trying to write a blog on it would just create a whole web site!<br />
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I'll start by saying I use Young Living's Essential Oils. Purest out there by far, own all of their farms, has great compensation and rewards programs, and overall great business practices. You have to join to get the best 'wholesale' deals, but with their rewards and treats, well worth it for the quality.<br />
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Here is an article that got me interested enough to research more when I was looking for the right company: <a href="http://www.theessentialfamily.com/why-i-passed-on-doterra-essential-oils/" target="_blank">The Essential Family</a><br />
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I am an independent distributor of YL oils, however, I joined for my own purchases, not to make money. If you happen to decide to join up at any time, please feel free to join under me and use my member #<b> 10461474 </b>, just click on the JOIN link above.<br />
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A nice aspect is that once you join, you get oils at discounted pricing; there is no other commitment involved if you don't want it; you never have to buy more if you don't want; if all you ever want is the starter kit (I have bought again because it is such a good deal!), you can get out right after. <br />
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Check out my page on <a href="http://buckizard.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-get-oily-resources.html" target="_blank">My Oily Resources</a><br />
And my page on Essential Oil Recipes <a href="http://buckizard.blogspot.com/2017/01/oil-recipes.html">OIL Recipes</a><br />
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Scent can change my mood in a second. After experiencing the wonderful scents coming out of a diffuser, I had to know more. I joined Young Living and haven't slowed down. <br />
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So far, these are some of things IJ have made and are using to replace store bought items. Every single one of these DIY products I made easily outperforms the store bough stuff.<br />
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<li>Lip Balm</li>
<li>Body Lotion</li>
<li>Owie Spray</li>
<li>Thieves Spray</li>
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Purification is fantastic for newly sanitizing a space, especially if its smelled bad. I diffuse this at least once a week. </div>
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<li><a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US" target="_blank">Young Living Main Page</a> - Everything about them, their products, their seed-to-seal, etc. If you are joining, use the link above with my number.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youngliving.com/blog/" target="_blank">Young Living Blog</a> - More great info here on recipes, promotions, etc. YL official Blog</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theessentialfamily.com/welcome-to-the-essential-family/" target="_blank">The Essential Family</a> - Great site from a member who has gone the extra mile. Lots of great info, also some ads, and of course you could sign up through her, but I recommend me</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dgaryyoung.com/blog/" target="_blank">D Gary Young's Blog</a> - The creator of Young Living. Wow. This guy has an amazing story and a great work philosophy</li>
<li><a href="https://courses.aromaticstudies.com/product/aroma101-foundations-of-aromatherapy-certificate-program/" target="_blank">Foundations of Aromatherapy Certificate Program</a> - ready to get certified? Here you go for $500</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thehippyhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">The Hippy Homemaker</a> - Great recipes for body products. Many of my recipes are combos of recipes here and other places</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Rose Herbs</a> - not Young Living, but quality oils and lots of products for making things. Really like their stuff</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mamanatural.com/" target="_blank">Mama Natural</a> - Kind of a weird one in this list, and geared more towards the mother, or soon to be mother. But, I found her all natural approach to things awesome and she has some great and safe recipes for body care products</li>
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<li><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=buckizard-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1530601061&asins=1530601061&linkId=d8e14fd32bb86e74552c265bb278881c&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"><br />
</iframe> If you get the starter kit with YL, here is a book with all the recipes of things you can make with those oils. Really wish I had discovered this before getting my starter kit.<br />
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</iframe> Probably the best, and my most used resource on oils, specifically Young living's oils. HUGE, spiral bound, and an incredible wealth of oil information. No one should be without this book, Also a smaller pocket version but really this is complete<br />
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</iframe> The scientific and technical side of oils, in a large and very expensive format<br />
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This is from Acurite's MyAcurite program. Not bad stuff and you can export it as a csv file to do wonders in Excel. I really want to learn Excel more so that I could do some decent graphs for my weather data. BUT....wtih so many interests and so little time, it will probably end up being software bought from someone who has already done all that great work. </div>
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There are a ton out there. Here is a long list from <a href="http://help.wunderground.com/knowledgebase/articles/865554-full-list-of-software" target="_blank">Weather Underground</a> . The only problem being that there are VERY few programs that support Acurite's stuff, even though it is saved in simple csv format. But, we'll see.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://wiki.wunderground.com/index.php/PWS_-_WeatherLink" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://wiki.wunderground.com/index.php/PWS_-_WeatherLink">WeatherLink Expansion Module</a><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (Required for <a href="http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather-reporting-software.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather-reporting-software.asp">WeatherLink</a> software)</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://wmrx00.sourceforge.net/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://wmrx00.sourceforge.net/">Weather Station Data Logger</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.afterten.com/products/weathertracker/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.afterten.com/products/weathertracker/">WeatherTracker</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.thunderheadtech.com/WxSolution/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WxSolution</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wuhu_software_group/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WUHU / Heavy Weather Uploader</a></li>
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Macintosh</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.tee-boy.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WeatherSnoop</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.weather-display.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.weather-display.com/">Weather Display</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://trixology.com/weathercat/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WeatherCat</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.afterten.com/products/weathertracker/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WeatherTracker</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.wviewweather.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">wview</a></li>
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Linux / Unix</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.dotfunk.com/projects/weatherupdate/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WeatherUpdate</a> (Free)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://oww.sourceforge.net/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://oww.sourceforge.net/">One-wire weather . Oww</a> (Free)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://misterhouse.net/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">MisterHouse</a> (Home Automation & Weather)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://wx200d.sourceforge.net/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">wx200d</a> (Version 1.1 and Higher)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.webaugur.com/wares/ultimeter.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ultimeter 2000 Resources</a> (Free)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://meteo.othello.ch/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Meteo</a> (Supports Davis)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.weather-display.com/linux.php" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Weather Display</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.wviewweather.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.wviewweather.com/">wview</a></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.klein.com/thermd/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.klein.com/thermd/">thermd -- Temperature, Power & Environmental Monitoring</a>(free)</li>
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Perl / Python</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jerjanb.net/wu-upload/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WU-Upload</a> (Perl, Free - Supports WeatherLink)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/windowsinstall/wu-upload.pl" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Link: http://www.wunderground.com/windowsinstall/wu-upload.pl">wu-upload.pl -- contributed by Kenneth Brown, bogus data checking added by Bill Caloccia</a> (Perl, Free - For Lacrosse WS23xx stations)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.cpan.org/authors/id/S/ST/STSANDER/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Davis Vantage Pro script in CPAN</a> (Perl)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.weewx.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">weewx</a> (Python)</li>
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RiscOS</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://oww.sourceforge.net/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #213f9a; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">One-wire weather . Oww</a> (Free)</li>
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T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-78341541773247587242017-01-07T17:22:00.001-08:002017-01-12T16:30:21.843-08:00RAWS (Remote Automated Weather Stations)Here on the Shasta-trinity National Forest we have 14 permanent RAWS and 4 portable RAWS. We have weather data dating back to the 60s from these stations. We use data from these, fed through WIMS (Weather Information Management System) to get our staffing levels, make fire decisions, and plan for fuel reductions and so much more.<br />
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I have taken on the role of RAWS Maintenance Tech on our forest and love getting to deal with weather stuff. The data can sometimes be overwhelming, but the fire field has a pretty decent program called FireFamilyPlus that our pocket cards (cards printed with our local information to help firefighters coming into our area know what the weather and fuels are like around here). <br />
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Sensors on these stations get replaced every year, every 2, or every 3 years, depending on the sensor. Each station has temperature, humidity, rain, wind direction, wind speed, solar radiation, and fuel moisture. The station has a GOES antennae that transmits data via satellite. There is a car-sized battery to supply power and a solar panel to recharge the battery.<br />
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Quite efficient stations these are.<br />
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I've included a whole bunch of pictures of our various stations in the native environment.<br />
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Big Bar RAWS after a bear got hold of the tipping bucket</div>
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Sims RAWS</div>
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Big Bar RAWS</div>
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Beautiful shot of the Bolam RAWS with Mt Shasta in the background. Great station to work on just for the views!</div>
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Yolla Bolla RAWS</div>
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Maybe Backbone RAWS, not quite sure on this one</div>
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Oak Mountain RAWS. Another great view</div>
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Friend Mountain RAWS</div>
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One of the portable RAWS, newly arrived and unpacked and tested</div>
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This is not one of our stations. This is a station on the side of Mt. Shasta to record snow</div>
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And here is a pocket card that we produce, currently working on a new version</div>
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And here is a sample graph from one of our stations. We can change the input data to show any specific piece. We usually focus on ERC (Energy Release Component) and BI (Burning Index)</div>
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CIAO!</div>
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<br />T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-873744844136392012017-01-06T09:30:00.000-08:002017-01-06T16:36:29.969-08:00HistoryThere's something about history I just love. I have a huge book of black and white photographs called Century, and it is 100 years of pictures. I can stare at those pictures forever, picturing that very moment in my head; imagining life at that moment, at that place.<br />
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Every place I have ever lived I try to envelop some of the local history. Redding, Shasta County, Trinity County - no exception. I think I will be here awhile so my interest in the local history is growing even more.<br />
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I hope to volunteer at the local historical society, and overall spend more time in some local history. I may add some more at a later date, but for now here are some things I have done around here.<br />
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<a href="http://shastahistorical.org/" target="_blank">Shasta Historical Society</a> is the first place I joined. With my membership I received a book they publish annually called The Covered Wagon. Absolutely love the old stories and pictures in this book!<br />
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<a href="http://shastacountyhistory.com/" target="_blank">Shasta County History</a> by Dottie Smith. THIS is what history is all about. Love her page and resources!<br />
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<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Sacramento-Transcendent-Robert-Phd-Madgic/dp/0988271117/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483723253&sr=8-1&keywords=sacramento+river" target="_blank">The Sacramento: A Transcendent River</a> (link to Amazon)<br />
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A book I am currently reading all about the Sacramento River and its history. It has awesome pictures and great storytelling. I never knew how utilized the Sacramento was back in the day. Steam boats were a regular site. </div>
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I finally bit the bullet and my birthday gift to myself this year was my won Personal Weather Station (PWS). Being my first, I went for the cheaper, but still good stations, in an Acurite 5-in-1 station with PC Connect and an indoor display. Here is a link to the product at Acurite's web page : <a href="https://www.acurite.com/pro-5-in-1-weather-station-with-pc-connect-bonus-display.html" target="_blank">Acurite 5-in-1</a><br />
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I am in love!<br />
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My Station all set up. <br />
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My data is logged on my computer and is also shared with Weather Underground. Here is a widget showing my stations's current data:<br />
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Here is a link to my station on Weather Underground:<a href="https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KCAREDDI89" target="_blank">KCAREDDI89</a> You can also click on the above icon from WU to get there.<br />
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Last storm recorded over 2" of rain at my station. I set it up perfect timing for these coming storms!T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0Twinview, Redding, CA 96003, USA40.617233227829054 -122.3729643099120540.611206727829057 -122.38304930991205 40.623259727829051 -122.36287930991205tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-62888085442906003862016-10-01T14:33:00.000-07:002016-10-01T14:33:01.356-07:002016 Update?Looks like this is my 1st post on this blog in 2016. That is sad!<br />
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I hope to change that and do more posting for the rest of this year and 2017 and beyond.<br />
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To preserve my sanity, I write. I need my sanity right now.<br />
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Work this year has been steady but relatively fire-free on the Shasta-Trinity. Under 100 fires all for under 100 acres total is an excellent year for us.....unless you want lots of overtime, then not so much. I'm not interested in tons of OT, my time is more valuable.<br />
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New church this year, since Destiny fellowship disbanded. My new church is Little Country Church, or LCC. Great service, worship is ok, and they have tons of ministry programs for anyone and everyone. Really excited to fully integrate into this church. <br />
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Went on 4-5 backpack trips this year. All in my favorite Trinity Alps. I could link them, but I'm not going to. My guess is there are not many who still read this or even know it is here.<br />
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Still a single male and this worries me more as I progress in life. I feel like I have more to offer now, then I ever have in my life. I WANT to share life with someone, it's my favorite thing to do. Though I am not really actively looking, I would love to find someone. Person I share life with now is only my best friend, but she is a model of who I expect and deserve in life. She will find her man. <br />
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Still no cigarettes. Very proud that its been more than 6 months, can't even remember. I am still vaping, but now at the lowest nicotine you can get. <br />
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Also playing games a little more lately, as boredom is taking over, and games are good time killers. At least you are active while playing, unlike watching shows on the boob tube. Current games are PS4: Overwatch, Rebel Galaxy, Prominence Poker, NMS. And on the PC playing a little of Legion on WoW. <br />
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Running still whenever I get a chance. 8 miles average is my run. New shoes are Altra Lone Peak 3.0. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) often. Got a new hybrid bike this year, for riding mostly on pavement. Kona Splice. Crosstrek is doing wonderful and has been the best car I have ever owned. Like rails on a dirt road!<br />
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Already getting bored of writing this update so going to leave before I don't write for another year. We'll see how this works out.<br />
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Anyone still out there?T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0Redding, CA, USA40.5865396 -122.391675440.3935656 -122.71439889999999 40.7795136 -122.0689519tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12931903.post-20438504766742232942015-01-04T14:43:00.001-08:002015-01-04T14:43:16.420-08:00No Cig Banner<a href="http://sincemylastcigarette.com/"><img src="http://sincemylastcigarette.com/banners/1417307400_15_1_USD_6_dark.png" alt="" style="border:0"></a>T. Bucknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856993215864726347noreply@blogger.com0