Ahoy Mateys
Here be the latest in this raggedy pirates life.
Here’s some links for context if you’re in the dark
As of a couple hours ago I’ve officially pled guilty to my charges. I was initially being charged with both possession and intent to distribute, as well as manipulation of cannabis with organic solvent under the cannabis act.
I was given a plea deal and got the solvent charged dropped. Which I accepted.
My judge was the most chill mf-er I could’ve ever hoped for. He seemed intelligent and kind, and seemed as though he genuinely didn’t want to sentence me to much. My lawyer explained afterwards that he absolutely dabbled in the devil’s lettuce, and was exactly the dude I’d want on this case.
I was supposed to have some stricter prohibition conditions, but he adjusted my curfew/house arrest to allowed to be out from 6am to 10pm everyday. So plenty of time to get into mischief.
He dropped any restrictions on lab glass and equipment, as I’m also an alcohol distiller extraordinaire, as well as allowed me to report to my probation officer via telephone call.
He finished with a mildly impassioned speech saying, while many of us can debate the philosophy and policy in place for legalization; and it’s motives and mishaps, there must be some semblance of law and regulation. The unfortunate truth of my circumstance is simply that acting outside of a regulatory framework (whether created wisely or not) has consequence. And while he may not feel personally aligned towards punishment, there are indeed rules in place.
So… I’ll be at home 
at least at night for the next 18 months. They allow for some exceptions provided I get permissions from my supervisor.
Onto some great news though!
Our newly founded farm, resort, and distillery/Cidery… Flowerbeds Farm & Two Birds cidery is in full swing renovations and upgrades!
We’re on 18 acres in beautiful Vancouver Island. We’ve carved out 10 RV pads (to eventually be upgraded into cabins). With full hookups, water, septic, etc.
We’ve got 4 acres (currently under cover crop) slated for cut flower farming (stay tuned for our hydroponic tulip bunker!), 3 acres of cider apple and stone fruit production, plenty of forest, and coming 2023 a craft cidery and distillery with 80 seat restaurant/lounge, offsales, and tasting room.
Next year will offer full 150 person events, including weddings and retreats.
Considering a craft cannabis grow sometime into the future, but our hands are quite full for the time being.
The wife and I have spent everyday 9am to 12am farming, renovating, learning new trades and busting some serious ass to make some dreams come true!
I’ll post our Instagram once it’s up! In the meantime we’ve got tiktok, with construction progress, ducks, and more. But in the meantime please take a gander (pardon the fowl pun) at what we’ve done so far.
We’re mere minutes away from Horne Lake Caves, plenty of lakes, and incredible hiking (there’s more waterfalls than you can shake a stick at).
Thanks for the support, and happy to provide a community discount for anyone who’s interested in some time away in nature. As always feel free to reach out for cannabis and liquor consulting, happy to work (remotely!).
Cheers!