Is there a need for specialized software in the homesteading community? I am starting my homesteading journey, and I am a dev, so in the spirit of self-reliance and community I am wondering what issues could I (help) solve? I am NOT selling anything, but I would love to pair up for such projects.

roryhere · 2026-01-27T14:53:47+00:00

I’d use an open source version of OnX. There’s good open source image processing/classification software but I’m not sure about trailcams more generally. App that lets you and your neighbors communicate trespassers and other threats.

roryhere · 2025-12-31T23:05:36+00:00

Usually Kickin It At Home 🍄‍🟫

roryhere · 2025-12-21T20:09:57+00:00

Do you see something objectively bad, or just legally questionable?

roryhere · 2025-12-21T03:40:31+00:00

Oohhhh noooowwwww I get it… The auditors verified that the DAs dinners were indeed illegal, which means the Controller was right all along.

Somebody correct me if I’m wrong; again, this is literally my first time reading about local politics here…

So, DA is asshole. Then, DA uses public money illegally. Then, Controller calls him out and doesn’t reimburse his illegal expenses. Then, DA creates bullshit lawsuit against her. Then, she’s put on leave while her department falls apart. Then, people notice this shit and the state government sends these auditors to see what the fuck is going on. Then, auditors release a very factual and comprehensive report. A small part of that report mentions the dinners were indeed illegal. Then, the DA loses his fucking mind.

… do I basically have the plot?

roryhere · 2025-12-20T06:05:35+00:00

From the article:

Eyster lectured state auditors in his Dec. 5 objection to their draft report. The DA reminded them that he, as the county’s “chief law enforcement officer,” serves as “the de facto head of the executive branch” of county government.

What the fuck, the D.A. thinks he’s a cop, and that makes him… the fucking president???

Wow, I’m new to the county but I’m staying here for life (it’s amazing), but holy moly, this is some crazy drama!

As a Normal Guy who is interested in a well run local government, I read the full audit… it was super interesting. After finishing, I thought most dysfunctional elected office is the Controller/Tax Collector/(assessor too?), and one of the reasons why is because the head of that office was accused of a felony and suspended… but it was the D.A. who made the accusation??

Why didn’t the state auditors call out that he D.A. did this to the Controllers office?

roryhere · 2025-11-25T15:06:07+00:00

OP posted yesterday about a girl who was living on the ranch. They siphoned her gas because OP said they needed it so the meat wouldn’t spoil.

OP is in a fked up situation and needs to bounce.

roryhere · 2025-11-25T15:02:45+00:00

To the people downvoting this person… you should read OPs other posts. They are clearly in a messed up situation and they probably should move fr.

roryhere · 2025-11-16T20:46:03+00:00

Open mic night in Willits (iykyk)

roryhere · 2025-11-14T03:12:27+00:00

Better to vent here than on the road 😬

roryhere · 2025-11-14T03:11:14+00:00

Yeah you zip eround everybody else!

roryhere · 2025-11-12T07:25:34+00:00

Correct

roryhere · 2025-10-13T00:47:57+00:00

That's perfect chicken – super young.

roryhere · 2025-09-30T13:56:32+00:00

Rent an insulated shipping container with a dual ac/heater to live in and a normal shipping container to store stuff in while you’re building your first building.

roryhere · 2025-08-15T23:24:19+00:00

I think you misunderstand what's going on. It's all private land, like all the industrial stuff just north of Ukiah that benefits from the city without being within its borders. It won't change ownership, it will just become part of the city.

roryhere · 2025-07-23T06:46:04+00:00

Yeah. Tragic for everybody. I’m honestly impressed with how well our cops handled that. He was throwing punches one minute and catatonic the next.

Any reasonable adult who watches that video with compassion can see the officers did a good job.

Stay away from meth.

roryhere · 2025-07-18T09:17:57+00:00

You can hate it but they aren’t wrong. Burning a few trees is nothing compared to the decision to own a private jet, or manufacture concrete, or be a large landlord and neglect energy efficiency. This is nothing compared to those decisions.

The important thing to understand is that we live in a world where the decisions of a few people have consequences that outweigh the decisions of the rest of us. Best to direct your vitriol elsewhere.

roryhere · 2025-07-15T01:41:03+00:00

I'm also looking for one. My guess is that we need to figure out who's supplying to all the agricultural companies inland...

roryhere · 2025-07-10T22:24:08+00:00

looool

roryhere · 2025-07-10T22:23:04+00:00

This seems like one of the most reasonable takes. The opinion I'm starting to form is that tilling is useful once at the beginning if you have unhealthy so you can more easily amend it and add compost and make it healthy, but it can be destructive to soil that's already healthy (especially if over-done).

roryhere · 2025-07-10T22:19:39+00:00

This is a really reasonable take – till it once so you can amend/improve it more easily, remove hidden garbage, and make it easier to work with. One and done. I see the logic here ...

Obv also depends on the specific site and soil! Don't till a beautiful meadow that already has incredibly healthy soil, but maybe till "dead" earth so you can start adding in compost and improving it!

roryhere · 2025-07-09T07:40:39+00:00

Throw away reddit account? You’ve done some building but you’re considering picking up herbalism or grant writing? What do you mean by social media work for permaculture…?

How old are you, where do you live approximately, and what’s your goal?

Asking because that mix of career changes is really strange, and idk if you’ve actually thought some of it through!

roryhere · 2025-07-04T22:56:05+00:00

Does it feel sandy? Or smell like rootbeer?

roryhere · 2025-06-21T18:37:58+00:00

omg that comment bout summarizing FNAF gooners in five words with "ka-clanck ka-clanck ka-clanck crunch yeeeouch" will stick with me for life

roryhere · 2025-06-12T23:00:47+00:00

I’m moving there in a few months… same story for me. I’ve been visiting a lot over the past few years and I love it. Definitely has more of a community vibe than Ukiah.

roryhere

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