This was growing on a tree in the garden and it is the weirdest thing - pigs ear fungus and it looks exactly like that - took quite a few photos so expect to see it again !
Ever thought about generating your own electricity ? Growing your own food, living sustainably ? Maybe keep a chicken or two and some animals ? Living off the grid may not be for everyone but for enthusiasts its the bees knees and you don't need to go totally off grid to become a part time urban farmer.