June 25th
Hi Teresa--
If you will let us know where you
are staying in Staunton, we'd be glad to just stop by and pick you up around
9:30 or a little after. That might be the easiest thing. We have room for you,
and if we don't you can just follow us.
Our unlisted home number is xxx-xxx-xxxx
Have a wonderful and safe trip.
Best,
Joel
-- new message --
Hi Joel,
We are staying at:
Days Inn Staunton-Mint Springs
Address 372 White Hill Road
Staunton , VA 24401
See you shortly after 930 on Sunday!
Theresa
-- new message --
great. have a safe and happy trip.
will call you if any problems.
Joel
Saturday, November 20, 2010
wandering questions
If you'll notice, I make sure that Joel knows that Vince will be there. Us big-idea people (Joel and I) can often have spouses who can be suspicious. Just wanted to make sure everyone was in the clear!
At this point, I'm also excited to find out just what kind of church this dude goes to. His views are ALL OVER the board!
-- Beginning of message --
June 24th
Hi Joel,
Vince (my husband, who I think I've mentioned before) and I will plan
on being at your place around 8 or 830 Monday morning. We'll wander
around the farm after that to check it out!
I've actually never been camping in my life or else I would take you
up on a place to pitch the tent!
Thank you for the invitation to attend your church on Sunday morning.
Should we meet you there around 945? Just let us know where is
appropriate to meet, as well as the dress that is appropriate. I tried
to find a website but was unable to do so. We also go to a non denom
church, so this should be fine! I like seeing how God works in
different ways that are beyond my perspective!
Also, here is my contact information in case something happens. My
cell phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. We should be bringing the laptop in
case you can't access the files that I've recorded, but I don't have
any idea if we'll have internet access at our hotel to receive any
emails you send. We'll leave Saturday morning, and will probably
arrive around 5pm.
Look forward to meeting you!
Theresa
At this point, I'm also excited to find out just what kind of church this dude goes to. His views are ALL OVER the board!
-- Beginning of message --
June 24th
Hi Joel,
Vince (my husband, who I think I've mentioned before) and I will plan
on being at your place around 8 or 830 Monday morning. We'll wander
around the farm after that to check it out!
I've actually never been camping in my life or else I would take you
up on a place to pitch the tent!
Thank you for the invitation to attend your church on Sunday morning.
Should we meet you there around 945? Just let us know where is
appropriate to meet, as well as the dress that is appropriate. I tried
to find a website but was unable to do so. We also go to a non denom
church, so this should be fine! I like seeing how God works in
different ways that are beyond my perspective!
Also, here is my contact information in case something happens. My
cell phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. We should be bringing the laptop in
case you can't access the files that I've recorded, but I don't have
any idea if we'll have internet access at our hotel to receive any
emails you send. We'll leave Saturday morning, and will probably
arrive around 5pm.
Look forward to meeting you!
Theresa
Good info!
Hi Teresa--
I have a 10 a.m. radio show Monday so I'll be free before then or after 10:45.
I think I'd prefer to see you earlier, unless that's too confining for you.
I don't have any accommodation suggestions. I assume you're not camping.
If you were, you could certainly stay here. Otherwise, Staunton has all sorts
of places.
Hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a favorite around here. Several very
scenic and enjoyable vistas and geographic points of interest.
Churches: Daniel and Sheri go to (******) in Staunton. Teresa and I go to
(******) in Weyers Cave--would be glad
to take you with us. Not sure what your tastes are. We're a nondenom group
of believers. That's all. But the area has everything from Catholic to Lutheran
to Episcopal to Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, etc.
Local restaurants: Zynodoa (but that will eat up $60 of your $150 allowance).
Generally, restaurants that serve our stuff are pricey--good, but pricey.
If you like museum/living history stuff, the American Frontier Culture Museum
is quite a place, and I don't think very expensive. It's in Staunton and a very
neat place. I'm sure you could google it and see all about it. Plan on half a
day there if you go.
Our farm store is open Saturday's 9-4 so somebody is around all day. Not sure
what we'll be doing. Sunday we rest, except for doing chores. Sunday evening
a college friend and family come (7 of them in all) to spend several days with us,
so our accommodations are pretty taken during that time.
Look forward to meeting you and catching up. Pleasant travels.
Best regards,
Joel Salatin
-- end of message --
Please note that I have taken out the names of their churches, to protect their own privacy. They did not ask for me to do this, I just wanted to respect their choices. If you really want to know, you can figure out how to get a hold of me.
I have a 10 a.m. radio show Monday so I'll be free before then or after 10:45.
I think I'd prefer to see you earlier, unless that's too confining for you.
I don't have any accommodation suggestions. I assume you're not camping.
If you were, you could certainly stay here. Otherwise, Staunton has all sorts
of places.
Hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a favorite around here. Several very
scenic and enjoyable vistas and geographic points of interest.
Churches: Daniel and Sheri go to (******) in Staunton. Teresa and I go to
(******) in Weyers Cave--would be glad
to take you with us. Not sure what your tastes are. We're a nondenom group
of believers. That's all. But the area has everything from Catholic to Lutheran
to Episcopal to Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, etc.
Local restaurants: Zynodoa (but that will eat up $60 of your $150 allowance).
Generally, restaurants that serve our stuff are pricey--good, but pricey.
If you like museum/living history stuff, the American Frontier Culture Museum
is quite a place, and I don't think very expensive. It's in Staunton and a very
neat place. I'm sure you could google it and see all about it. Plan on half a
day there if you go.
Our farm store is open Saturday's 9-4 so somebody is around all day. Not sure
what we'll be doing. Sunday we rest, except for doing chores. Sunday evening
a college friend and family come (7 of them in all) to spend several days with us,
so our accommodations are pretty taken during that time.
Look forward to meeting you and catching up. Pleasant travels.
Best regards,
Joel Salatin
-- end of message --
Please note that I have taken out the names of their churches, to protect their own privacy. They did not ask for me to do this, I just wanted to respect their choices. If you really want to know, you can figure out how to get a hold of me.
working a job and being independent
At this point, it should be noted that the reason I have no more time off left now, is because of going on this trip. I'm not bitter... mostly... because it changed the way I think about things. But I am bitter because I like taking it slower around the Holidays.. Anyway...
As you read this post, you'll see some of the stuff I had to try to figure out about our trip. You see, Joel's farm is... well, in the middle of nowhere. And mapquest can't find it, so I couldn't find anything touristy around it because I couldn't find the point where the farm is in the first place!
June 22, 2010
Hi Joel,
Firmer plans at this point. We will arrive Saturday or Sunday, and
plan on coming by on Monday. Any suggestions on where to stay? We're
trying to pull off this whole trip on $150, so we can priceline a room
if nothing else.
Do you have any suggestions about what time we should come by on Monday?
We'll have time to do a few other cheaper things, is there
canoeing/kayaking/hiking around your location you could suggest? If
we arrive on saturday, are there any cool churches around we can visit
on Sunday? Are there any local restaurants that haven't been bullied
out of serving your food that we can check out?
I'm sad to say I only have 7 chapters edited and ready to go at this
point, but I'll happily hand those over to you when we meet. If I
could just have A WEEK without computer problems, I'd be much
further! I'm going to keep working in the meantime.
(Sorry for all of the questions)
Regards,
Theresa
As you read this post, you'll see some of the stuff I had to try to figure out about our trip. You see, Joel's farm is... well, in the middle of nowhere. And mapquest can't find it, so I couldn't find anything touristy around it because I couldn't find the point where the farm is in the first place!
June 22, 2010
Hi Joel,
Firmer plans at this point. We will arrive Saturday or Sunday, and
plan on coming by on Monday. Any suggestions on where to stay? We're
trying to pull off this whole trip on $150, so we can priceline a room
if nothing else.
Do you have any suggestions about what time we should come by on Monday?
We'll have time to do a few other cheaper things, is there
canoeing/kayaking/hiking around your location you could suggest? If
we arrive on saturday, are there any cool churches around we can visit
on Sunday? Are there any local restaurants that haven't been bullied
out of serving your food that we can check out?
I'm sad to say I only have 7 chapters edited and ready to go at this
point, but I'll happily hand those over to you when we meet. If I
could just have A WEEK without computer problems, I'd be much
further! I'm going to keep working in the meantime.
(Sorry for all of the questions)
Regards,
Theresa
plans to go meet the author!
June 8, 2010
Hi Teresa--
That's an excellent time for us. I'm home and the calendar is fairly open.
I'd say come on out Monday or Tuesday. I'm looking forward to meeting you
and receiving the disk. Sorry to hear about the employment travails.
Just let us know your plans as they firm up.
Many thanks.
Joel Salatin
Hi Teresa--
That's an excellent time for us. I'm home and the calendar is fairly open.
I'd say come on out Monday or Tuesday. I'm looking forward to meeting you
and receiving the disk. Sorry to hear about the employment travails.
Just let us know your plans as they firm up.
Many thanks.
Joel Salatin
Monday, November 1, 2010
a word about saving audio files
Dear reader,
If you're like me, you're just trying to get to know how file storage works. We started by trying to save all of the audio from this project to one laptop. Which promptly crashed. Then, we bought a two gig jump drive.
Well, here's the kicker. Audacity never saves in mp3 format, only in their own format. Which I thought wouldn't be a big deal. It was, and I had to convert every single file from their own format to mp3. If you search around enough, you'll find a tool online to help you convert them. Just take a general warning, this will take time. Don't forget to label the mp3 files with a different name than the original file, so your computer doesn't freak out on you and say that you already have a file by that name.
About three quarters of the way into the book, we had to go buy a 4 gig jump drive and save everything there. We still saved copies onto cd's (which Joel's computer ultimately couldn't read), and on the hard drive, but that was what we ended up providing to him.
If you're like me, you're just trying to get to know how file storage works. We started by trying to save all of the audio from this project to one laptop. Which promptly crashed. Then, we bought a two gig jump drive.
Well, here's the kicker. Audacity never saves in mp3 format, only in their own format. Which I thought wouldn't be a big deal. It was, and I had to convert every single file from their own format to mp3. If you search around enough, you'll find a tool online to help you convert them. Just take a general warning, this will take time. Don't forget to label the mp3 files with a different name than the original file, so your computer doesn't freak out on you and say that you already have a file by that name.
About three quarters of the way into the book, we had to go buy a 4 gig jump drive and save everything there. We still saved copies onto cd's (which Joel's computer ultimately couldn't read), and on the hard drive, but that was what we ended up providing to him.
plans!
(from June 5th)
Hi Joel,
I wanted to give you an update. First of all, after lots of computer
problems, I've made it through recording chapter 8. I hope to get more
done this weekend :-)
Unfortunately, I didn't get the job I had hoped to. In addition, it
looks like the company my husband and I work for will be closing our
site (employs about 800 people), and moving the jobs elsewhere. I have
no date on this of course, but being laid off and getting severance
pay for awhile may be a good thing.
Regardless, we've put in for vacation time June 26-30th. The drive
from our place to yours is about six and a half hours, so we'll need
almost a full day to drive comfortably. Do you have any suggestions on
which days of those we should aim to be there?
It would be sweet if I could finish the book before then (for each
chapter I have to read it, then edit it, then convert the file and all
kinds of fun techie stuff), so I can just hand it to you, but it's
pretty unlikely I'll have THAT much work done by then.
No need to hurry on that response... obviously there's a good amount
of time between now and the end of June.
-- end of message --
Joel's response:
(from June 8th)
Hi Teresa--
That's an excellent time for us. I'm home and the calendar is fairly open.
I'd say come on out Monday or Tuesday. I'm looking forward to meeting you
and receiving the disk. Sorry to hear about the employment travails.
Just let us know your plans as they firm up.
Many thanks.
Joel Salatin
Polyface Farm
Hi Joel,
I wanted to give you an update. First of all, after lots of computer
problems, I've made it through recording chapter 8. I hope to get more
done this weekend :-)
Unfortunately, I didn't get the job I had hoped to. In addition, it
looks like the company my husband and I work for will be closing our
site (employs about 800 people), and moving the jobs elsewhere. I have
no date on this of course, but being laid off and getting severance
pay for awhile may be a good thing.
Regardless, we've put in for vacation time June 26-30th. The drive
from our place to yours is about six and a half hours, so we'll need
almost a full day to drive comfortably. Do you have any suggestions on
which days of those we should aim to be there?
It would be sweet if I could finish the book before then (for each
chapter I have to read it, then edit it, then convert the file and all
kinds of fun techie stuff), so I can just hand it to you, but it's
pretty unlikely I'll have THAT much work done by then.
No need to hurry on that response... obviously there's a good amount
of time between now and the end of June.
-- end of message --
Joel's response:
(from June 8th)
Hi Teresa--
That's an excellent time for us. I'm home and the calendar is fairly open.
I'd say come on out Monday or Tuesday. I'm looking forward to meeting you
and receiving the disk. Sorry to hear about the employment travails.
Just let us know your plans as they firm up.
Many thanks.
Joel Salatin
Polyface Farm
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