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Candi Huber
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  • Wells, Maine
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About Me
I am a graphic designer, web developer, computer junkie, mom, and nature lover. I've always dreamed of "getting back to nature" but never knew how to go about doing that in our fast paced, throw away society. In the primitive skills community, my family and I are striving to empower ourselves and remember our primitive roots.
School or Gathering Affiliation:
Maine Primitive Skills School
Affiliation Website
http://primitiveskills.com
What do you do for a living?
Graphic design/web development
business, presonal, or fun website:
http://candihuber.com
business, personal, or fun website II
http://savoryoursweetness.com
What are your interests or hobbies?
firestarting, art, computers, social marketing, eco living, traditional foods, foraging for wild edibles, green living, sustainablitiy, organic gardening, food preservation, inspirational stories, empowering others, and conscious living.
Do you have any skills that you specialize in?
lactofermenting, internet marketing, web development, raising kids.
Is there something in practicular that you would like to learn? Let the mentors know..
Everything but in practicular... timber frame building (especially crucks) with cob or clay infill, passive solar design, alternative energy, grey water systems, homesteading, primitive lighting, soap making, basket weaving, nature based dyes for painting, sewing, shoe making, and traditional food preservation.

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The Power of Pine Pitch

At the base of a 400 year old pine, Emma, Andrew, and I were discussing the knowledge that this tree must have. Which lead to a discussion on the benefits of our beloved White Pine.

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Posted on April 20, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

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The Sweet Taste of Spring - Stinging Nettle, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Pot Pie

Today was an amazing day with the family. In York at the base of second hill near Mount Agamanticus, we took a hike in search of Spice Bush, Usnea, Burdock, and Wild Leeks . The Spice Bush, the only one we know of, was just starting to flower. Old Man's Beard was being allusive in the deep dark woods. But that didn't dampen our spirits. As we moved on, we found what we thought might be a large patch of Wild Leeks but were unable to get one out without breaking it. We didn't want to disturb more… Continue

Posted on April 19, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

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A day for Sharing....skills, food, hugs, and gourds!

We had a wonderful day at Mal Stephen's new Wells Classroom an acorn of the Maine Primitive Skills School.

The weather was fantastic, the friends amazing, and the day was filled with bustling activity. I got to work on making a gourd bowl which is something I've been dreaming of doing for awhile. I've seen so many amazing gourds over the years, I often wished to make one myself. Today, Mike Douglas made that happen. Mike, brought gourds that he grew… Continue

Posted on March 14, 2009 at 10:30pm —

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You won't be making this in the Wilderness!



But ohh is it fun to eat!

Today is Drew's birthday and we celebrated by making a pirate cake and matching pirate inspired cupcakes to take to school tomorrow. After 7 hours of baking, kneading fondant, and making little skulls, our fingers were black and blue (from food dye), ou… Continue

Posted on February 22, 2009 at 9:11pm — 1 Comment

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Survival Quiz Challenge

I challenge you to test your survival knowledge. Take the survival quiz at http://www.wilderness-survival.net. The first time I took it, I got a 70%...pretty lame. Can you do better than me, without looking up the answers. Share your experiences!

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 11:14pm — 13 Comments

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At 8:47pm on October 6, 2009, Leah Plath said…
No problem! Glad to be able to contribute.
At 10:05pm on September 30, 2009, Chris Wood said…
Hi Candi,

I realized that I forgot that bag when I got home. I'll see you this weekend at the MPG. I think it's going to be great time.
At 4:25pm on September 30, 2009, Ian Croci said…
hahahah thanks, but i dont believe it is my bag, i have all my stuff! but maybe, see you at the gathering!
At 1:17am on August 14, 2009, Dan said…
There I hope this is better, early summer trip to Bar Harbor. Yes I dared to mingle with the tourists.
At 5:59pm on April 16, 2009, Joanna Friedlander said…
Hi Candi,

Thanks for the warm welcome :)...looking at your page it's nice to be here. I'm definitely going to invite a number of people to this site.

Specialize in raising kids, I like that...made me feel good about writing my specialty is love giving.

I look forward to getting to know you more too...*mm smile*
At 11:02pm on April 12, 2009, Mike Fuller said…
Hi Cindi, I havnt been on in a while or I would have responded sooner. You asked what CQB is so here goes. CQB is close quarters battle. That consist of tactical entry into urban threat environments to resolve conflict using firearms and/or less leathal devices such as flash bangs, tear gas or rubber buckshot. It is a skill which has no practical application outside of work. I am much more excited about building bows and other equipment. Last summer I made my own knife for the earth living course and it worked out well. I am currently refining that design to come up with a primitive skills knife that is specific to the task of fire and trap making and other such primitive things. It should be done soon. I dont have any backround in knife making but I wont let that slow me down one bit. Anyway, I am glad to be a member of the site and I hope to learn a lot from all of the folks here.
At 8:20am on February 26, 2009, Tom Turck said…
Candi,

The deer cutters throw away the deer legs and likewise, moose, elk etc. My garage is full of deer legs, but they may be way past prime time by now...you can have a few for nuttin if they are still in ok shape to get sinew and bone for awls and needles. There is a guy in Sanford that ranches Buffalo and Elk and I'm sure he would give you some fresh legs when he harvests them.

I'll bring some deer legs up to Mal's in March
At 5:17pm on February 18, 2009, Jeff Gottlieb said…
Candi, I wanted to post an event but I couldn't figure out how to get it onto the proper place. Friday, February 28-Sunday Mar 1: Outdoor Educators Winter Weekend at Ashokan Outdoor Ed center just West of Kingston, NY. There will be lots of casual workshops, a trade blanket, evening entertainment, great food and networking and it's cheap! Look at Website: www.ashokancenter.org , I think. This event should be much better attended because it is great. Let's make the primitive skills component grow!
At 9:24am on February 1, 2009, Jeff Gottlieb said…
What do you think about a swap feature for stuff of interest to abos? I just made a list of stuff I should part with. Can we post it? How should I do that? I am enjoying the site; it seems to be growing nicely!
Jeff G
At 9:02pm on January 13, 2009, Tom Turck said…
Candi, Never made mukluks, but made some felt proofs for pucker toe winter mocs, sincs then uncovered a good deal of info on making winter mocs and pac shoes. Mukluks require some fancy stiching...

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