Jul 12, 2017 | Building Project
We’re pushing hard to get ready for next Monday the 17th when a crew of friends begins work on the Rammed Earth wall. It’s wet again this morning, though, allowing for stay-at-home work. I can get a bit consumed by detail, in that I usually prefer the...
Jun 15, 2017 | Building Project
Rainy Day. Here’s our call for learner-helpers. Please pass this on to active souls (any shape or age) in your circles you feel would enjoy this opportunity. We appreciate all offers of help. “We’re building a Rammed Earth (RE) home this summer and...
May 20, 2017 | Building Project, Uncategorized
Great progress! This is what 8.1 Kilowatts of potential power looks like – enough to run a modest family home. And below are some of our neighbours helping to set it up. We’re now waiting for the batteries, inverters, etc. later this month. These...
Apr 25, 2017 | Building Project
We have these two competing compulsions – Maggie and I. On one hand we want to build in a way that makes sense to most folks on earth. If every person or family, even in Canada, was allocated equal access to resources, would it be possible to each build a modest...
Apr 9, 2017 | Building Project
The foundation went in last fall. We’ve been making plans all winter. From now till late fall we’ll be building the outer shell of our rammed earth – solar powered home. The building project is attracting folks who want to help. You’re welcome to...
Mar 27, 2017 | Building Project
Maple sap collecting season. Spring is here! We’ve had some crazy weather in the past even as the sap flows, but usually the snow is gone by the time we boil our last batch. Adjusting as the seasons change is so much a part of our life. These days I’m...
