Rain and Clear Skies

Taking in a deep breathe of gratitude for just this wee bit of rain during the worst wildfire season to date. I am composing this blog entry while the rain is just now tapering off. Even though the amount of rain is small it all makes a difference. There is a sense of relief for now.

Thick smoke, orange sun.

Seasons come and go and along with each year all four seasons continue to vary and change. Some, no actually many, say this is all due to climate change. In this moment in time it is my belief that  human kind on a whole have and continue to have both positive and negative impacts upon Mother Nature and the changes we continue to witness may very well be due to the negatives we continue to inflict upon our home planet.

What am I doing to make a difference well all you need to do is gaze up at the image above and see an integral piece of a huge puzzle called an Earthship. This image was just taken the other day during the one of many timber frame sections found in Earthship Pavo Natura. It is my belief that this off-grid home will contribute to lessen the carbon imprints that are commonly produced to directly and indirectly support human activities in the home. Pavo Natura is soon to be one of the many ships that more and more are choosing to build as a way to help bring back a new and different quality of life, as well as feeling some peace of mind.

Serious but necessary topics I have chosen to talk about this evening. My present perspective has me  feeling that by writing about what ever is on my mind is an interesting form of brainstorming. Brainstorming clears the mind very much like how the air feels after a storm.

The air currently smells amazing, fresh and real after oh so many days of surreal air and heaviness.

Thank-you for the rain and clear skies.

PEACEOUT!!! Patty J.

Earthship Pavo Natura Season 4

Time to add to Earthship Pavo Natura's Season 4 running dialogue.

As per usual we aim towards starting up a new season in the month of May. May 1st. 2018 arrived with no volunteers which is unusual if one was to compare with the past seasons come and gone.

You know what they say about all things happening for a reason well I have always believed in these words. The beginning of this new year of construction did start out slow but once June arrived even though the volunteer numbers were still low a lot of important baby steps were accomplished. Pavo was blessed with some help from neighbours and friends which always warms my heart. Also the necessary task of cleaning and organizing the work zones throughout the surrounding areas is always a very important detail to complete. Cleaned and organized space means a clear and productive work days to follow.

So now for a completed and almost completed task to date list.

... Basement bond beam completed ...

... Start of basement rafters in progress ...

... New timber framer on site volunteer guest Brent from Australia, as well as the valued help from Ryan ...

... Jessica and Mike taking on the tires ...

... Feature tree beam raised and looking amazing ...

Back basement rafters.

Back basement bondbeam.

 

Brent has become a natural timber framer.

Jessica returned with Mike, tire pounding 101.

Weathered tree used as a natural post.

Today's date Sunday, August 19th. 2018. Workshop for today will be hosting Kurt as acting foreman, Brent, volunteer from Australia and Ryan valued friend. Let the new raising begin.

As we wait for one more helper Kurt is doubling as German Chef dejour. Late lunch menu includes Rouladen and Spaetzle Dumplings, served also with purple cabbage. That's if I can get into town.

As I share this story line with you today, inside the mini Pavo trailer, I actually feel a momentary sense of calm even though the B.C. skies are so full of smoke that the surrounding mountains are hidden from view.

Background here usually boasts mountains.

Needless to say the wildfire season has been beyond surreal and somewhat scary this year. In the meantime we continue the important work on the Earthship. When I project into the future, when all will be living inside this amazing home, I am confident that there will be a much higher sense of well being and security that will protect us in oh so many ways.

Now this maybe part one of todays story. Just have to charge up the camera so I can document todays raising which may include photos and short videos. As well as some food pics, thats if the grub is not all gone in a flash, which is very common when it involves this particular menu.

Well that's it for now. Cheers to all and stay safe, be happy and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

Men making it happen in the Timbers!