Hi Everyone, I'm new and not sure if I'm going to go the straw bale route or not. I would like to however I am unable to do the work myself and it seems all...
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Nick Boersema
pcknk
Apr 2, 2008 11:53 am
Sorry my computer cut the bottom off and I didn't see the last part of your e-mail. The main part of my post for you would be to find an experienced water...
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rebelclause
Apr 4, 2008 1:38 am
I've been looking at rejuvenating an old sand point well under the grandfather clause and picked up "The Home Water Supply" by Stu Campbell. Mr. Campbell...
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Joyce Coppinger
nebraskasblady
Apr 7, 2008 7:32 pm
The first 40 issues (1 through 40 - 1993 through 2003) of The Last Straw, the international 40-page quarterly journal of strawbale and natural building, is now...
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catxfiles
Apr 10, 2008 8:07 pm
Hi! I'm finally moving forward with my round straw bale house in Crestone, Co. I don't have any building experience, so please excuse me if my questions see...
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Teresa Howell
teresahowell...
Apr 13, 2008 8:10 am
When I did my straw bale house, we excavated the foundation and built the forms for the slab. Then the plumber came in and laid the "rough" plumbing (the...
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rebelclause
Apr 13, 2008 11:33 pm
Hi Sherrie; Do you plan on building in a sub-division with existing municipal services or are you going to be on a well with a septic. Roughing in your...
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practical-sbc@yahoogr...
Apr 13, 2008 11:49 pm
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practical-sbc@yahoogr...
Apr 14, 2008 12:08 am
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practical-sbc@yahoogr...
Apr 14, 2008 12:46 am
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sven johnston
nzsven
Apr 14, 2008 1:09 am
My suggestion would be to give Paul Kopena a call. He is very familiar with all the rules and 'hoops' you have to jump through in Crestone. It has been a...
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Rob Brian
brianrm2358
Apr 15, 2008 4:15 am
Hello, I am new to the group and starting my own straw bale project in north central oklahoma. I have been looking at straw bale construction for some time,...
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Teresa Howell
teresahowell...
Apr 23, 2008 9:24 pm
Welcome. It would be interesting to hear a little bit about your project. Teresa ... in ... on...
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billc
billc108
Apr 25, 2008 5:59 am
... Hi Mary, Sorry for the late reply; I haven't been keeping up with all my list reading lately. Your best bets to find contractors are either the Human...
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Kelly Robison
jkrobbie
Apr 25, 2008 5:28 pm
There is a company in Bayfield that does strawbale construction. I don't know their name, but will check. So, there are options if you're not interested in...
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jennyfeigin
Apr 30, 2008 12:05 pm
Earth Building Workshop Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshop Lecture: Fri., May 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Workshop: Sat.& Sun., May 3 & 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two-thirds of...
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jennyfeigin
Apr 30, 2008 6:02 pm
sorry every one, here is the poster for the earth building workshop again!. the last one did not include the Location,,, oopps! Earth Building Workshop ...
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Rob Brian
brianrm2358
May 12, 2008 1:59 pm
Looking for staw bales for my project in mulhall oklahoma. Need about 250. will trade big round bales of bermuda, haygrazer or native grass. 5x4 net wrapped ...
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Rob Brian
brianrm2358
May 21, 2008 4:04 pm
Hello Teresa, I am building this on my farm in north central OK. I have just run power to the site, and have already put in a well with a solar pump, and a...
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Leslea
leslea_kate
May 21, 2008 5:54 pm
Kewl design ideas. Take LOTS of pix as you build each bit eh! Oh & welcome to the group. :) Leslea ... ...
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mindfulhome_deb
May 21, 2008 8:33 pm
WOW! love the sounds of your plans! The only thing I would suggest is that: You go to a couple of YURT sites and look at the space you have even when they have...
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lynn at everdale
lynnincostarica
May 22, 2008 2:08 pm
There is still room available at these upcoming Everdale WORKSHOPS Organic Gardening: Starting Your Vegetable Garden FEE: $85 May 31: with Gavin Dandy,...
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Rob Brian
brianrm2358
May 23, 2008 3:40 am
Hello Deb, Its funny you mentioned yurts, as I lived in one for about a year on Montana Creek in Talkeetna Alaska back in the 80s, until a flood wiped me out....
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Teresa Howell
teresahowell...
May 27, 2008 4:01 am
I love your plans!...
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Deborah
deborahwrites
Jun 2, 2008 9:36 am
Hi, Just joined the group because I want to build a straw bale greenhouse for our homestead. I'd like to have three sides (N, E, & W) straw bale, and then have...
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Patricia Greig
patsygreig
Jun 22, 2008 8:11 pm
http://elorin.ca/site/index.php?method=public.eventDetail&event_id=90 Where: This year’s conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Trenton (99 Glen...
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Patricia Greig
patsygreig
Jun 22, 2008 8:31 pm
http://www.rideau-info.com/local/septic-peatbased.html Has anyone on this newsgroup had a peat leaching bed installed when upgrading his or her septic system?...
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Joyce Coppinger
nebraskasblady
Jun 26, 2008 5:28 pm
The Last Straw journal was first published in 1993 and is celebrating it's 15th anniversary in 2008. The journal has always been the source of technical and...
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lynn at everdale
lynnincostarica
Jun 26, 2008 5:39 pm
Hey all, just thought you might be interested to know about this. lynn ________________________ Ontario's FIRST Biodiesel Co-op revs up its engine in Erin...
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momsurfs100
Jun 28, 2008 8:54 pm
Hello, this is my first post although I've been a member for some time. I'm interested in getting your opinions on a home plan I am considering. I'm told it...
