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Cob Workshop - August 23, 2006

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Jeanine in clay meditation.
 
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Jim in clay meditation.
 
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The wall continues to grow.
 
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Krista and Gary put their cobbers' thumbs to work.
 
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We are putting glass jars in the wall for insulation and to take up space. Larger glass jars are stuffed with straw to prevent convection heat loss.
 
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This piece of wood will anchor the straw bale north wall to the stacked west wall. The straw bale wall will be tied together with wire and will be wired to the adjoining walls.
 
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Recycled glass going into the wall. Most glass obtained from Scott and Krista raiding recycling bins in Kitsilaino.
 
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The east wall foundation.
 
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The north wall foundation.
 
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Gary demonstrates Zen and the Art of Beard Maintenance.
 
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Feet enjoying their 16-day clay pedicure.
 
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Krista gets busy.
 
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Jim works on a rock puzzle.
 
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Another layer - ready for cob!
 
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These jars are excited to be a part of a house.
 
 

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