"Simplify, simplify." - Henry David Thoreau
A Prince Edward Island place. An Ottawa web space. Stuff.
posted by Stuart at 10:05 AM
In 1994 I fell in love with a 10-acre clear-cut in Prince Edward Island. It had been raped of its trees and was waist-deep in debris. The price was right, though, and the view of rolling PEI farmland was incredible (and unobstructed). I had the land cleared and replanted. Everyone I know donated trees. Then I decided I needed a simple cabin where I could "get out of the rain" on my land. I consulted a local architect, Carter Jeffrey, and selected plans of an old PEI out building (small carriage house) as my cabin. People thought I was nuts. I loved that. Other people said my tiny cabin on the clearcut was "very Thoreau." I had no idea what they meant. Then I discovered Henry David Thoreau and his classic philosophical treatise "Walden, Or; Life in the Woods" and was blown away at how my little place accidentally reflected his world-view and spirit. Walden Cabin was reborn, in PEI.
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It's spelled "Boxter" dude.
True! But do a google search for Boxer and you get tons of links! My bad.
As an added point to my driving tips post last week(http://kwesibruni.blogspot.com/2006/06/road-rage-101.html), I should have added to always scan through the rear windows of parked cars and to look out for head movement. This could signal someone is probably going to open a door unexpectedly. You can always opt for the 'ride three feet away from parked cars' technique too...
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