Let me tell you a little bit about dedication, drive, perseverance and community I had a client consultation yesterday to review a new flower bed install from an inquiring potential customer. I left home early to ensure I'd arive about 15 minutes ahead of meeting time. I like to do this to review the client's name, any meeting points discussed prior, and to scope out the project site unpressured. On my way, I decided to take the back way to avoid the congested traffic. As I headed under the bridge I noticed some fresh gravel was put in place to remedy a recent washout from a flooding rain the week prior. The gravel was placed just after the tunnel under the bridge. I proceded cautiously to try and avoid any damages to my low riding Honda Fit. I must have misjudged how large the gravel pieces were. I felt a large bump and assumed I had bottomed out on the uneven gravel, but proceeded on. No less than 100 yards my oil lights came on which seemed odd to me as I had recently changed my oil. I continued for another 1/2 mile coasting to the stop sign. Then the car shut off. I started it again, pressed in the clutch and gave a little throttle to only hear some obnoxious sounds coming from the engine bay. The car died again in the middle of the intersection. I quickly put the car in neutral, hopped out and pushed it to the side of the road to avoid any traffic disturbance. I thought quickly, "I still have time to make it the client consultation. I can call my wife for the rescue after, but I'll have to walk the remaining 1/2 mile by foot on this 95º day." So, that's just what I did. I power walked to the house to ensure I was still on time. I had a very successful meeting with a wonderful client who was spunky and fun. Following the meeting, I had my wife pick me up so I could grab the truck and trailer to rescue the car. At this time I still wasn't sure what was wrong with it. I just knew it wasn't drivable. As I gathered the gear for the rescue I had to be prepared for some redneck ingenuity as i only had my 7yo daughter and myself for muscle to try and get the car into the trailer. On our way back, I decided to take the same route as previous to see if any parts had fallen off or if i could see any clues as to what may have happened. As i approached the gravel section, I immediately noticed a long oil streak in the road. I knew this was from my car. I didn't see any parts laying around but did notice some larger rocks in the cap of the road. We pulled up to the car and I began to inspect closer to ID any damage. I was instantly surprised by a rather large hole in the oil pan. One of the larger rocks must have pierced the pan as i went through the fresh layed gravel. I began trying to push the car onto the trailer to no avail. I decided to try and attach a ratchet strap to use as a makeshift winch. No sooner than I got the strap out of the truck, 3 very helpful people had stopped and offered a helping had. I eagerly accepted and introduced myself. We had the car pushed onto the trailer in no time without any troubles. I graciously thanked them for the help and they all said they were pleased to help someone in need. They were gone almost as fast as they showed up. I had a moment to think how luck I was to have people around who still care about community and offer a helping hand when people are in need. Its easy to get lost in the division we're being bombarded with, but know, there are good people out there and I believe its the larger percentage of the population. #community #grownostr #grind

Gm from the ducks. They are getting so big. Can't wait to have some fresh creamy duck eggs. #farm #duck #grownostr

I thought the Jerusalem Artichokes had all died the first year i planted them. Glad to report, they are in full bloom

GM! A nice rainy day to cut through the blistering heat and humidity. #sunriseredbud #rain #gm

Blackberry season is upon us!! #foodforest

May the stars guide you to #Bitcoin #journey

One of the best ways to cap off a day is floating the water while reflecting. #grownostr #reflection #lakelife

The tranquility of the lake.

We had an epic time camping this weekend. This picture was taken sitting on the dock, the lake water calm with the setting sun peaking through the clouds. Looking up, I noticed a cloud that symbolized a bald eagle, the bird of freedom. Freedom is what I felt at this time, in this moment. Free from distractions, free from timed obligations , freedom to disconnect. It was a timeless feeling that I never want to lose sight of.

Food Hedge installed and foundational fruit trees planted. Now time for the support guilds. #permies #ediblelandscapes #grownostr

Some lovely flowers for your evening scroll. Working WITH nature sure does pay back in bounties. #homestead #permies #grownostr

Lunch time in OK. Summer humidity is starting to set in fr but the Peppers are loving it! #GROWNOSTR #garden #raisedbeds

#GM frens

Goodnight NOSTR Land #gn #grapes #eggs

🌱 Garden Progress Check-In 🌱 One of my favorite parts of our "Grow With You" garden program is watching these spaces come alive. Today we stopped by a client's property to check on the progress of their raised bed garden, and things are looking fantastic! From tiny seeds just a few weeks ago to healthy, thriving vegetables, it's exciting to see the transformation taking place. Our goal isn't just to build garden beds and walk away. We partner with families through the entire process—from planning and planting to harvesting and troubleshooting along the way. Whether it's adjusting watering, improving soil health, managing pests naturally, or simply answering questions, we're here to help ensure success. These five raised beds are already producing impressive growth, and we're just getting started. Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but weren't sure where to begin? That's exactly why we created this program. What would you grow if you had your own raised bed garden? 👇 Tell us in the comments. #OrganixLandscapes #GrowWithYou #grownostr

Birthday challenge: I'm turning another year older today. 🎂 Reply with: 🟠 1 piece of wisdom ⚡️ 21 sats (or whatever you can spare) 😂 Your best meme I'll consider the day a success if I get all three. Thanks for being part of the journey. #nostr #bitcoin #birthday

I love this time of year. We get to see the fruits of our labor. Swales filling with water, soaking deep into the soil in prep for our hot, humid, dry summer. The fruit trees are in their leap year and they are getting some great growth. We've left some canopy from the oaks, black locust, and smooth sumac. Its truly feeling like a food forest now. #permies #grownostr