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Part 0. Preamble. Part 1. A prosodic Preface. For those who enjoy #purpleProse and #spokenWord Part 2. The Crux of the Matter. >>>>>>> any other Part of my Verbal Vomit. Part 3. Tags-related by some Degree of Separation. For you to find this/me by Topics of Interest, Passion, Concern, or piqued Intrigue. :)

Part 0. Preamble.

I am here to ask for your Help—that in Turn I may regive such Help to others—for no one alone is self-sufficient: Lend a Hand to a Stranger, and keep one Hand for yourself.

Part 1. A prosodic Preface.

The Season of Cold Winter forwent its Stay with us again. While, I must admit, my Parents have done well to afford for me what mere Privilege I may boast, there are—and I know this—those who run about in Mass to prepare up Homes, for each their Beloved fears this deep, dark Cold.

Bleak Torrents in Drizzle dazzle down-down Liquid Crystal Displays and we tune out the Sirens who sing in the Church—where a lonely Voice hangs weeping on the Line—and with Blood spilled fill we our Aquifers: with unmet Woe do our earthen Wombs cry while we goad onward Death’s Cousin: Thirst.

My Family need only re-arrange an outdoor Shed this Year—for that I am grateful. What pains me, though, is this: That offer I may Help generic, yet know I not how to assist others by the skilled Means of my own; meanwhile, I know Families who, while for granted I take the Necessities of Life, keep an eager Watch for Signs of Respite nigh.

Part 2. The Crux of the Matter.

Please, help me to learn to collect, purify, store, and re-use my Water. Safe Water is running and potable! I get it from a #public #Utility and, in Case of Emergency, I have #IodineTablets to purify Waters-stood-still.

#RainCollection offers me Water for a Beginner’s Garden. I could botch together a Rig—but it certainly would be non-compliant of any OSHA Standards, and risky from which to consume! So I need your Help to learn “How to do it safely.” A #homemade Water #FiltrationSystem would encourage Re-use of our Supplies of Water; as would be knowing a “right” Order for multiple Uses of Water in a Day. Can you give me some Pointers and Tips?

#Heating a Room requires active Caution and Care. A #KeroseneLamp, a #NaturalGas #Fireplace, or #GasStove is commonplace in a Settlement without #CentralHeating, but a Flame or Heating Filament carries with it the Risks of Fire and of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. What Methods and Means of keeping warm in an enclosed Structure are you willing to share with me?

If you made it unscathed through the Reading of this, spectacular! Please reply to my #Toot with any #Advice, #Pointers or Leads to #guide me on my Way. Add your voice to the #Discussion; I’m excited to hear what you have to tell me. :)

Cheers! 👋 Sage (is the Name)

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Directly: #DisasterPrep #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterPlan #HandMade #MadeFromScratch #DoItYourself #DIY #HowDoI #HomeHeating #HomeGarden #Garden #SolarEnergy #SolarPanel #Hydroelectric #WindPower #OffGrid

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Angled Drill Guide Helps You With Those Tricky Holes

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3D Printed Parts Make for a Quick Electric Scooter Build

Sometimes, walking even a short distance can grow boring if it's a part of your regular routine. [Alexandre Chappel] found himself in just such a position, so elected to quickly whip up a scooter to get around on.

The build is very much of the "parts laying around the shop" genre. An old skateboard deck was fitted with nice rubber scooter wheels and a set of handlebars thanks to a series of 3D printed parts. Unfortunately, the first revision had problems with flex in the skateboard deck, which isn't designed to take the full weight of an adult human standing on one leg. Another skateboard deck was pressed into service, reinforced with a metal pipe for added strength.

From there, [Alexandre] set about creating a front-wheel-drive system using a power drill, several shaft extensions, and a right-angle drive. Clamped to the handlebar tube, the drill's trigger is controlled via a twist throttle linked up by a string.

It's not the easiest scooter to ride, with a bit too much torque from a standing start and somewhat scary handling characteristics at times. However, we're sure with some practice and some tweaks, [Alexandre] will have a useful ride on his hands. If you prefer something wilder, however, consider this walking scooter build. Video after the break.

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