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!