Friday, September 13, 2019

Earthquake Repairs!




In June we sent out a newsletter and in that newsletter we had a prayer request.  We knew that before too long we would need a new water tank.  Within 2 or 3 days of that post there was a 5.2 Earthquake 7.2 Miles away. We actually fared really well but our old water tank blew a hole in it.  

 Thank You so much to those of you who gave specifically for that tank!  We were able to get a new one installed the week that we got back. This is what that process looks like.



Grayson with our old tank.  You can't see the hole on this side but you can see all the rust spots on the side which have actually rusted through from the inside.  It was time.
"Dig Deeper Kids!" There is no child labor going on here.  Grayson, as well as our neighbors Benny and Josh were very helpful.
Two of my Carpenters also came by to help. Abel and Baffen (pictured with Benny). We had to dig it lower because it was a taller tank and we had to get it lower than the gutter.
Time for Concrete!
Luna (the dog) has upper management skills.

Finished! I also added a pergola and planted Passion Fruit to grow over it.  Jealous?  Come join us.  We've got water!


Thursday, September 12, 2019

Delicious Red Tree Ant of Papua New Guinea- by Matt



Two weeks ago I found my favorite ant....to eat....in the Markam Valley of Papua New Guinea. Widely known here as Kurakum Ants, but there are a few locals that call them Muli Ants. "Muli" basically means lemon or any citrus. The Oecophylla smaragdina AKA weaver ant, green ant, green tree ant, and orange gaster actually is a source of vitamin C and protein. Many people are surprised when I eat them (just a few) but they taste good, like a lemon.

To see more pictures and read more about this fascinating ant go to: https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/3767/green-tree-ant.html