Sustainable Scott

Here is a video of me at a Anglican church in New Zealand. I had never been to a church like this before. The pastor was such a sweet lady, she let us stay at her house for free and use the wifi. She also made us bread and gave us food from her garden. It was such an amazing experience.  She even had me read during the service. It was only me and one other lady in the service. It felt very special.    During the service she prayed for the Syrian refugees and I cried. It really touched me to hear the way she prayed for them.       At 5 minuets she had me read some verses from the book and It was as if she was telling me the reason why she was so kind and open to sharing her house and food was because Jesus was the same. It was an extremely spiritual experience. So glad I was lucky enough to witness it. 

Every day I start my day by doing 77 push ups and 77 bicycle sit-ups.  Then eating that good good breakfast.  Its the most sustainable way to start your day!!  Believe me just watch the video!! Enjoy!

  First you have to find that good pallet wood!!  Then you have to break it apart.  Once you break apart the Pallet wood you just  Then you just start putting it together.    Build you a frame and just do some cutting and measuring then are you can build the roof!! You can see hows it starting to come together.  Here is a better view  Had to break apart some pallets for more wood. Lol Ouch I hit myself in the hand with a hammer.    Pallets !! Who would have guessed there is free building materials everywhere!! Well the roof is nearly finished!!   Here is another angle.  Well I'm not bleeding anymore. Lol    Here it is , Ready for the Chicken Wire!! The chickens love it!!!    This is where they lay their eggs.   Doesn't it look so pretty!!   These chickens will be laying eggs in no time!!   Its amazing you can use trash to build things that save you money and provide a stable food s

We all remember Episode 1 when I changed the oil on my Nissan frontier. It was a good time if you want to revisit.    http://sustainablescott.blogspot.co.nz/2015/12/them-oil-changes-thats-way-it-is.html Had so much fun the first time I decided to do a How to video for you!! This time on my 1998 Honda Odyssey . She may be old but she purrs like a champ.  First I had to cut the handle off my oil filter wrench. It was too long to fit inside the engine . Story of my life. lol Changing oil is hard work. Them mechanics definitely earn their paycheck.   It was a tight fit under old Betsy.  Here is the how to change your oil episode Two!!!

It all starts with those free materials you find on the side of the road!! Then you have to fit them in and figure out how you want them!   Break apart some pallets and get that free wood. Then cut it with that saw from the second hand store!!    Build you that frame!! Here is the video!! It was cold and raining but it was worth it....   Then you got a sweet setup you have to fill with plants!!   So far I only have Strawberries , spinach, beets, lettuce, broccoli, celery, parsley,  and Thai chili peppers growing . But over the next few days I plan to build a green house over the top and will fill the rest with the plants of my choosing.      Not too bad for a first start!!  Will post updates as I can!!

On our way to start the Abel Tasman!! Since we had to cars we opted to park one at the end of the track and drive the other to the beginning. It was definitely the most sustainable way to do the hike. :) The Mountain Views were pretty sweet!!   At that starting line!!!    Only 11.8 Km to our first stop!!   The first of many panoramas. lol    Half way only 6.9 KM to go!!   More Panoramas at the first stop for a snack!     SMILE!!   Who brings 12 boiled eggs on a 3 day hike? This guy. lol    You know I got that good good curry on my eggs.    There is the bag, I didn't have enough room so I attached a back pack to it as well.   Got to have my vitamins in that sweet sour lemon, its the secret to my amazing strength and endurance. Who would have guessed the benefits of eating raw lemons!!   View of the Bays behind the trees.    Hungry!!? You know I got them wild apples, yummy.    Only 4.6 Km to the finish of the first day!! Hone