Jen found two windows on Craigslist, we picked them up late last week. As of today we have both installed and water tight, tomorrow my Father and I will finish with trim. So Box 2 officially has some cross ventilation now. This is a major step for us because for a few weeks not much more could be done to the interior until we knew what the windows would be. Now we can begin to really see Box 2 transform into the awesome Studio & Workshop we know it will be!
A little something for your audial and visual pleasure. A long time favorite of mine with a strong message. R.I.P. MJ
-Jen
Today turned out to be a fantastic day! A light rain followed by strong wind and plenty of sunshine! A fellow compatriot brought up a selection of firearms and a milk crate full of ammunition which we happily unloaded into some clay pigeons for an hour or so. Good fun! I'll be posting some videos soon I filmed today at the Compound so stay tuned...
What is a Containerist?
It’s a moniker I created for a person who lives inside a container home or at least has the desire to do so (such as myself). Why do I want to live in a container home? It seems to me that there is a statement to be made by living in one–similar to hybrid cars and wind farms. It’s a cool thing which impacts the environment in a beneficial way. - T.H
I recently got in touch with a multi-talented fan of alternative living who owns Containerist.com his name is Terry Herb and his website is jam packed with a variety of information, ranging from Pre-Fab structures to current environmental issues and what changes you can make to turn your lifestyle into a more sustainable/economical one. Check him out!
-Jen
The first phase of the Rain Water Harvesting Roof is officially operational as of this past week. We still have to run the hose and assemble the pump system to bring the water up from the 55 gallon drum on the ground to the 275 gallon poly tank on the roof for long term storage (Phase Two).
I had hoped to catch last weeks rain but it was not to be. However, tonight it poured from about 5PM till 9PM. We were able to harvest somewhere between 20-30 gallons! Not too shaby for the first harvest here at the "Moisture Farm!"
Cheers!
-T
P.S.
My Father and I also elevated the second Container onto block and leveled her last week. Meanwhile Jen has been helping me paint the main Container and I dug out a new stone camp fire ring!
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