Hello and Welcome

Hello to those of you who have found my blog through Grass Roots Magazine, and to those of you who have found it through my book, The Grimstones: Hatched.  Welcome!  It's lovely to meet you.  Do leave a comment to say hello, and thanks to those of you who already have.  Click on my side bar to read a guide to this blog.  There are links to help you find out more about The Grimstones, my gothic marionette show which is now a book.  And there are links to help you find out more about living sustainably and self-sufficiently, which is my passion.

Comments

[Eve]

I was led to your blog after reading the lovely Grass Roots article. Our family is doing something similar in the garden including chooks. There is always more to learn and others to be inspired by. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[Lee-ann Munton]

Hi Asphyxia, Paula and Jesse..... WOW what a wonderful, inspiring read your story was.. Its amazing what one (or three) can achieve in suburbia. In my opinion not enough city dwellers grow there own produce, poultry etc...i wish i had more time in my garden but do ok considering i have a 7 day a week business...The locals bring in there excess fruit and veges witch i gladly give away to other customers...and do a lot of swapping and bartering... You are ALL a great inspiration to other families and i hope your books do really well.. Goddess Blessing Lee-ann

[Asphyxia]

Hi Lee-ann,
Lovely to meet you and I'm always tickled to hear from fellow food growers! Good on you for juggling it with your business :) What do you do, btw? It's grew it allows you to do veggie swaps. Yay!
Thanks! and see you on here..
Best wishes,
Asphyxia

[Lance]

Hi Asphyxia,

I too was led to your blog after reading 'Grass Roots' on the train this morning. Sometime ago, I came across your lovely mudbrick cottage, whilst googling the very subject of mudbricks, and was fascinated. After reading this article, which of course elaborates on your life and what you are about, I'm further impressed and Inspired. I hope to achieve even a small fraction of what you do in recycling, growing, making etc. Thank you.

If you are ever in the Dandenongs, please grace my humble mudbrick home with your presence. It would be lovely to meet you. 0458 519 688.

Best regards,

Lance

[Russell Fox]

Hello Asphyxia,

Like your other commenters I also enjoyed your article in Grass Roots. I am only new to growing veggies and am always looking for ideas and inspiration and your site is full of them, thanks. I am a master plumber by trade and currently work in the water/wastewater industry in Sydney, if you have any related questions or would like some plumbing advise please feel free to drop me a line.

Cheers,
Russ Fox

[cristina]

Hi there! Where is the best place to buy your book from (online) xxxc

[Asphyxia]

Hi Cristina,

You can buy my book from my online shop, http://www.thegrimstones.com/shop/ (you can also access the link to my shop in my sidebar).. and I'm happy to sign all copies too. :)

Happy reading!
Asphyxia

[Asphyxia]

Hi Lance, I'd love to visit your place next time I'm in the Dandenongs. Though I admit I'm such a local bod I don't get that far from the city very often :) In the meantime, lovely to cyber-meet you. Asphyxia.

And Russ, hi! If only I could beam you down here to fix my grey water system. I could so use a plumber right now. But alas it's hands on help I'm after rather than advice. Anyone else reading this know a good plumber in Melbourne? Got any handy friends, Russ? Do let me know if you are ever in town and ready to work! Cheers, Asphyxia

[Lance]

I'm currently using Bill of 5 star plumbing who is currently putting gas on for me and has helped me with the water side of things too. I thoroughly recommend him and he's a very nice bloke. He charges me $60/hr. Maybe cash would drive that down a bit?! 0413623355.

Cheers,

Lance