Hey @papa-pepper. Thanks for sharing this video, all the way through I just wanted to give you the biggest hug! The great thing about your whole life project is that you have so many things to do. When something like not having the right bolt presents itself, you just put down your tools and move on to another job you are able to do. Instead of even thinking to go to town for a bolt you add it to a list of things you need from town and move on to another job. When the list for town gets long enough it will be worth the time to go. Frustration is not necessary, when something like this stops one job moving forward you just move on happily to the next achievable thing.
The positive aspects of living your lifestyle as you are now so outweigh the negatives that there is too much to smile about to be brought down by a missing bolt. The agitation you felt about having to rush off and get it probably also contributed to you buying the wrong one when you did get to town.
I live so far from civilization since moving to the jungle i have learned a lot about doing without. It is over 50 miles to the nearest atm machine, let alone shops 🤣 But life is good, and once every 12 weeks I go to town and buy my necessary things. It’s a whole different head space but it’s healthy.
I wish you had pointed out the exact job you wanted the bolt for as it would have been fun trying to figure out a backwoods remedy.... like wooden plugs and bolts as were used in olden times - houses were built with all wood , no nails or bolts , only wooden pegs and dowels and they were as strong and long lasting as any modern building.... totally organic and you can always make them at home as you will always have wood at hand.😉 It would certainly add to your self sufficiency to be able to build in all wood. So yes don’t waste a moment in frustration, negativity or anger at what cant be achieved but move forward with a smile doing what can be done and life will happen in its own good time. Or invite a friend from the city to come for lunch and bring a bolt with them🌴❤️🌈💛🌴🦋