2011 Personal Updates

December 1st 2011 - As I mentioned my time has been split roughly three ways:

Auctions (go figure) - not a lot of personal interest here to report, just my normal level of activity.  Lately have been going to the UofA biweekly surplus auction.  They usually get good money for what is offered, so it isn't so much about bargain hunting, but occasionally they have interesting items that have "someday" appeal.  As in "someday I can use that!"  Sure Dave, sure...

TTEV - http://ttev.org short for Tucson Tortolita Eco-Village.  Samuel and I have been working on this concept and website since late January.  Actually Samuel started the research before then, but that was when I and others got involved.  Originally the plan was to focus on developing an intentional community in the mountains, but someone stepped forward and offered 30 acres of land for development on good terms.  Since that time the focus of the website has been on the property known as "the Bridge."   On October 22-23 we held a Fall Festival which did very well for a first effort.  Samuel plans to make it an annual event and I will help as I can.  Recently Samuel is planning to add a section on security shelters he and a partner design / build.

Cherokee family - About this time last year I attended the first Cherokee ceremony at a site in the mountains.  I had known the members for sometime and looked forward to learning more about the culture.  Over time I devoted more and more time to working with the members on construction projects and general neighborly activities.  Today I plan to continue to study with them and participate in such projects we deem worthwhile.  I should mention that we are actively looking for new members.  If you are interested in learning about the ancient knowledge native peoples can share, send me an email and we will talk.

I still work with hosting clients on updates etc. and life makes demands for food and shelter, but those are the big three activities.  Summer before last a momma cat brought her kittens to live under the house.  Three now adult cats remain.  Each has a distinct personality and we get along well.  They remain outside (feral) cats, but with some level of cililization.  They often come inside to play and seek attention and I am happy to oblige.  Everyone should have creature friends ;-)

If you want to know more or just chat, give a call or email burleigh.personal@gmail.com

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