Wonderful to see you've benefited from Steemit. I'm now addicted to steemit. I like your project on mosquito in Africa. Using blockchain to achieve sobriety is awesome too. I like real. Real recognizes real. Great vlog. I just gotta say this before I go nice beard :)
I'm rooting for you for steemfest2
Thanks @bitfairy for all the compliments! Yes, Steemit has literally changed my life. Celebrating 97 days sober today! It's like a dream come true and there is nothing I want to change about it. My family is happier, I am happier, and I am using my sobriety to do my part to change the world a little at a time.
The mosquito project is an interesting one for sure. I have been studying plants that naturally repel mosquitos, but they must also be non-invasive to the continent. Additionally, I have looked at mosquito foggers, but they require propane. Currently, waiting to hear if our fellow Steemian has access to propane because this cannot be shipped internationally. It is quite possible a Steemian may be needed from a landlocked country to send this item via ground. It's become a larger project than I expected, but just like I tell my children "If it ain't easy, it's probably not worth it!".
Thanks for your reply!
There's this mosquito treated net that this NGO http://www.malariaconsortium.org/pages/who_we_are.htm is currently distributing to Africa and Asia. Maybe you should think along that line too. The nets are, I think, impregnated with some chemicals that repel mosquitoes or something of that nature. It's just more than just a net. It repels mosquito too.
Congratulations in your 97 days sober. Fighting to stay that clear headed takes more than just physical strength. You've got to have strong will too and support from family.
Regards,
bitfairy
Wow, thanks for the idea. I am hoping to send a package out around the first of August. I am sure it will take a few weeks to get to its destination! I wouldn't be surprised if this makes it in there!
That's super. I'll be following you for update.
I hope to have one when I send out the package. Communication has been slow the last few days and I hope to find out the information I need soon.
Ok. That'll be great
Neem trees?
I'm not sure I understand this comment. But if you are asking if those are neem trees in the background. They are not.
Was in reference to the mosquito problem. Possible solution if applicable.
Oh! Thank you. I will write that on the whiteboard.