foundation

Well this week was a big letdown. I have a sinus cold that has put a stop to all outdoor activities, because of all the wind and how it makes ya just cough all the time. I did do some digging but not nearly enough. I still have a few days to get more done, and will have to wear a scar over my mouth in order to get any rocks removed. We also have rain and snow for the next four days, but that will not totally stop me. I just drove though what looked like a white out, but it was all dust. That should tell you how bad the wind gets across the valley floor and all the dirt that is flying around hurts a little on your skin. So I will be wearing glasses and a scarf in order to get anyhting accomplished for this weeks progress.

It does look like I will be conducting some sort of classes for a few friends that are interested in the proccess of Cob structures. I am going to call it a mud party, and serve food and drinks. Should be a lot of fun and a good deal of mud to be stomped too. This will take place as soon as the foundation is complete and we have a stem wall in place. So maybe a few more weeks.

Meka's Cob Cottage

This video helped me to make the decision to start researching cob housing, and my final decision on purchasing a piece of land in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I loved the glass bottles that give color to the room, the free form for windows and the total package of artistic expresion. Ok, so the music is a little funky, but just turn down the volume and turn up your own radio, and enjoy.

Foundation again

Well this weekend was a little slow. We hit some areas with extensive rocks and they are slowing us down considerablly. We took a day off at the beginning of the week so my daughter could get married, boy was that an experience!  Then it rained yesterday, so the digging should be good for the next few days. The rain seems to loosen the soil out here, and makes the going easier. I can't wait to get started.