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The Bus: The Plan

One of the challenges of any project is defining a plan to follow.  Often I have had the luxury of carying my plan in my head, with a modicum of success.  However this project is far to big to attempt… Continue Reading →

Show: Apache Junction Family STEM Day

Another warm day in Arizona.  The Apache Junction Public Library to be specific.  We were invited to come out and display the Tiny Home To Mars for Family STEM Day.  I was able to set up with the Library entrance… Continue Reading →

The Bus: Preparing to Paint

This past couple weeks have been spent preparing to paint the exterior of the bus.  First because I cannot operate a school bus … requires a special license, insurance, and safety equipment.  Not to mention, I have NOOO practice.  So,… Continue Reading →

Economics, Law, and Politics of the Space Frontier

I found myself following a thread in a Yahoo group recently, whose topic “Multi-planetary species”, was rounding several points from UFO’s, to the probability of other space faring species, to the politics, and economics of the Outer Space Treaty.  The… Continue Reading →

Humans vs Equipment

When a business invests in equipment, it is assumed that equipment will generate an immediate return on investment. Especially because the equipment has been designed, tested, and certified to perform its task. Inevitably, when you invest in one piece of… Continue Reading →

EarthSeed .5: Full Scale Mobile Space Settlement Analog

On March 20, 2017, I acquired this 84 passenger diesel school bus.  Why for? As my new Mobile Space Settlement Analog. There will be multiple phases in its development:  First to make sure it is mechanically sound.  Second a paint… Continue Reading →

The Ultimate Bug-Out Box

This Tiny Home is a prototype Bug-Out Box designed to provide 100% off-grid living, in a self-contained package that can travel.  That’s right, 100 percent off-grid living.  Let’s identify what that means. First, Shelter.  The box is a basic 4×8… Continue Reading →

The Bus – Mechanical

A few weeks ago I purchased a school bus.  It was an as-is deal, and despite best efforts, starting the engine was not in the cards.  So I had it towed to a mechanics shop – trebidation filling my chest…. Continue Reading →

Grooming and Habits

Close quarters becomes problematic after just a few days.  And when water usage must be judicious, it can become challenging.  So I started to evaluate some of my habits, not just the time I take, but the amount of water… Continue Reading →

Adjusting to a Settlement Mind Set: Grooming

As we look forward to establishing settlements on the Moon, Mars, and other destinations, we need to strongly reevaluate the way we live. Not just how we handle our food, waste, and water, but we must consider the very habits… Continue Reading →

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