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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:17 PM

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Originally posted by Mangolo:
Over the course of almost 3 years, I cleared, with my chainsaw, a little hole in the forest.

{{snip}} I designed the house by my crazy self- no architect.

{{snip2}} I tried to use only sustainable materials. Real wood, no laminates, that were from sustainable harvests.

We are off grid- running on solar power, we catch our own water, and grow a bunch of food too. We have turned this former trash dump into a wee bit of paradise.

Oh, wow...
That is absolutely gorgeous.
Brilliant job.

((jealous))


http://www.flickr.com/photos/sara013

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2:25 PM

I was in London last fall. What a beautiful city, it looks like you had as much fun as I did. I will be returning this fall and probably every year after this for the rest of my life. It made a mark on my soul and I can't keep away.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:18 PM

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Originally posted by Mangolo:
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That house is gorgeous!!

Where are you located? It's all secluded and pretty. It's like a dream house.

(by the way if you don't want to share that I understand)


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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:16 PM

Straw bale houses are soooo cool. One of my college buddies built one too. Your sis and her hubby sound like kindred spirits!

'AVERYFINECOMPANION'

My house is on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is my dream house! Thanks!!!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:17 PM

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Oh, wow...
That is absolutely gorgeous.
Brilliant job.

((jealous))



Thanks.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mangolo:
I got the property for a relative song... on the Big Island of Hawaii.


Whoa I didn't even think that was possible!

Quote:

Originally posted by magdalena:
despite how much I love London, it's not where I want to be right now!


Aw, I know. I just wish I could've hung out with you and Engie

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MSA
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:48 PM

Me too Rose... ok that's it. We're saving up and next year in the spring we're going to England to spend time with Magda!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:09 PM

Mangolo, it has been said here many times before, but I think once more couldn't hurt... that house is amazing.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:53 PM

Hey 2by2GingerBlue! Thank you for the comment! I love London, it is in my soul too, but I just wish I was still with my man in Boston right now! I can't work in Boston, though, so I am here looking for work where I am allowed to... it's complicated! I hope we get to meet in the autumn some time!

Mei Mei! I want you to come and hang out with me, too! I wish so much tat I was going to be at D*C, but not happening... so very sad about that! I just spoke with Frank & I always feel better for that, but I am very stressed about my financial situation, and the fact that I am having no interviews at all! At least previously I had 3 - 4 a week, the only one I had lined up fell through today!!! What am I going to do???

*breathes*

OK... better now!

Li'l sis!!! Yes!! You & Rose must come to London, with Joe & baby John & we shall have a magical time together!! There are ways of staying in London for a reasonable amount, especially in the 'off season' or in a shared flat, with a kitchenette! I would love to show you my amazing, historical city over here!

Well, got to run! I am in a 'net cafe and want to save my minutes for job searches tomorrow! I love you guys!


CPT Magda Martin, CO of Golf Co. (Europe)
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by Navyseils:
Mangolo, it has been said here many times before, but I think once more couldn't hurt... that house is amazing.



thanks.

Another picture from the dinner table at breakfast time.



BTW No Air Conditioning. I tried to design it with maximum airflow created by temperature differentials. Most rooms work really well and the downstairs patio area is always cool even on the hottest days.

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One of our cats (Hokulani) getting a drink from the koi pond beneath the house.

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