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The building site: A steep, limestone hillside with little topsoil.
Date: 07/02/2007
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We start by clearing off the organic material and cleaning the exposed bedrock with a pressure washer.
Date: 07/02/2007
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The stem wall was built directly on top of the limestone bedrock (no rubble trench!).
Date: 07/02/2007
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Lise attempts to cut grass for the cob with a chop saw (not very successful, but fun to watch!).
Date: 07/02/2007
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Tony makes some cobs.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Asha (also known as Whiteman) shows off his perfectly formed cob.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Saia got a "likkle dirty..."
Date: 07/02/2007
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Patrick checks the wall for plumb.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Building an arched doorway.
Date: 07/02/2007
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The walls are half-way up.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Particpants make cobs for the cottage.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Saia works on plastering the cob walls.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Bottles in the wall make add a beautiful artistic feature to the building.
Date: 07/02/2007
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An "Om" sculpted onto the wall.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Side view, walls up.
Date: 07/02/2007
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Inside the "living room."
Date: 07/02/2007
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Bottom view, walls up.
Date: 07/02/2007
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