You know I loved it!

And also your closing paragraph.

Sorry I'm late to this thread

But had my own troubles this week.

Regardless, I always wonder if they learned nothing from October 1917 revolt. Sometimes I ask, "Can you say 'Romanoff'?"

Apart from the insanity Andrew's folks have inflicted on him,

My best guess is that the kid's accent MIGHT be South African. It's definitely not a speech impediment. Regardless it's not native-born American of any kind. I've heard the same accent from a number of people, all from that region. They didn't give up apartheid readily. It's not an English accent either.

Don't know how dainty I am

But whatever it is, I only reach 5' into the sky. Hey, at least I'm taller than Hetty!

As for the Mennonite and Amish craftsmen, I just figured I'd try to have plans ready for them just in case. The Amish don't like to deal with electricity at all, but some will on a limited basis.

One of the good things about the place I retired for financial reasons is not only affordability but also topography and micro climate. We're high above any flood zones but uniquely situated enough that bad storms generally veer off just before they reach us. So I don't expect any big disasters; yet in today's world, it still pays to be prepared. I already know exactly what sort of little house I could build with the insurance $ and have plenty left if my main house ever blew over. Etc. And I know how to make a non-electric composting toilet. I just far prefer the kind that turns everything to clean ash and is easy to maintain. Looked on YouTube for instructions but haven't found any. I just figure that if Sun Mar can build them for around $1k, I should be able to make my own for under $100.

Anyone know how to build a DIY electric composting toilet economically?

Sticker shock for ready-mades nearly gave me a heart attack. But I want one for the back room of this big old house, and I'd like to be able to hook it up solar. I like the kind where the waste is incinerated to light clean ash easy to dispose of. I'm an old lady and can't do a lot of lifting etc. Couldn't build it myself but I know an awful lot of Mennonite and Amish craftsmen who work cheap.

Humans don't like to admit

that we are NOT- repeat, NOT - the highest form of life.

Cool.

Thanks.

Actually I spent a lot of time wondering what was wrong with OTHER people

But then I always had a pretty healthy ego, and really hated it when higher-ups wanted to 'help' me be more like everyone else. That always made me twitchy. My best friend now lives half a block away. We visit every few weeks and talk on the phone maybe once a month or so. I'm happy enough knowing she's there if I need her and vice versa.

Maybe Tavis was afraid MO would do exactly that!

Jealous minds - small hearts