Back on the farm in Summer

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I trailered a towable man lift (bucket lift) from Georgia to New York. The thing that made it eventful is that I had to drive my truck. My 2017 Chevy 3500 HD service truck (with only 31k miles) is not my Tesla. I have grown very accustomed to the Tesla self-driving, navigation and general hi-tech luxury. The truck, although I am very fond of my truck, is stressful and expensive to drive compared to the Tesla. Being on the farm alone has been an eye opener. I had forgotten how quiet and in-nature this place is. Very occasionaly a car or plane comes by and disrupts the void, but only occasionally. It has been very reflective. It is the first time I have been up here from Georgia without a specific date I must be back for... or so it seems. "All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone."-- Blaise Pasacal mid 1600s. I guess I am working on humanity's problems. It can take a lot out of you. I feel good about some of the pics I ha...
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Everywhere we go in Zancudo there are books (in English) to read. Relaxion is a serious vocation here. I read a good book yesterday. I was inspired. I am working on a travelogue for this trip besides the blog. the trip and the experience warrants extra attention.

We got together with a bunch of US folks last night for a fish BBQ. It was fun. The stories were hilarious.

This is the picture of the fancy restaurant we have been to several times. These are the choices. Great food. Comfort. Warmth and freedom.

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Anonymous said…
Hey baby baby, there's a while lotta shakin' goin' on:


== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

***This event supersedes event AT00680544.


Region: COSTA RICA
Geographic coordinates: 8.633N, 83.275W
Magnitude: 5.9 Mw
Depth: 10 km
Universal Time (UTC): 11 Mar 2009 21:03:59
Time near the Epicenter: 11 Mar 2009 15:03:59
Local standard time in your area: 11 Mar 2009 16:03:59

Location with respect to nearby cities:
95 km (59 miles) WNW (284 degrees) of David, Panama
137 km (85 miles) SW (235 degrees) of Bocas del Toro, Panama
155 km (96 miles) S (191 degrees) of Limon, Costa Rica
173 km (108 miles) SSE (150 degrees) of SAN JOSE, Costa Rica
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