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Meka's Cob Cottage Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 230 seconds We visited Meka's whimsical cob cottage in southern Oregon in September 2006. Cob is a mixture of earth, sand and straw. www.cobprojects.info Contact info for Meka: Michael "Meka" Bunch meka@kleiwerks.or g www.kleiwerks.org 80 Buchanan Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Related: kelley, natural, tom, building, cob, cobb, cottage, joad, meka, robbibaba, vice Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Monkey Forest Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 338 seconds Scenes from the Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali. Visit Bali if you can. www.robbibaba.blogsp ot.com Related: bali, forest, monkey, ubud Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Weiner Dogs on Parade Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 26 seconds In the Sebastopol Apple Blossum Parade. This caught only a small bit of the seemingly endless stream of weiner dogs. Dachshunds I mean. Related: dachsunds, dogs, weiner Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Camper Van Beethoven & Cracker Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 268 seconds From a show at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, on 12/28/08. Sorry for the poor sound quality--my little camera couldn't handle the volume. But then neither could my ears! Related: camper, beethoven, cracker, van Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Chiang Dao Nest Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 113 seconds A glimpse of the Nest and the nearby Wat Tham Pha Plong, a peaceful complex with a gorgeous mountainside temple up a very long flight of stairs. I didn't add any music to this one, as the bird calls were so lovely. You can hear how quiet and peaceful this place is. read about it at: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: buddha, buddhism, temple, thai, thailand, wat Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Mike Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 161 seconds I met this fellow at a natural building workshop. He was an awesome guitar player and a really downhome fellow Related: guitar, music, slide Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Old Sukhothai, Thailand Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 68 seconds One of the ancient capitals of Thailand, now mostly ruins but incredibly awe inspiring. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: buddha, ruins, sukhothai, temple, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Chiang Dao Cave Temple Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 92 seconds In the little village of Chiang Dao, Thailand we found this astonishing cave temple and a whole tourist compound surrounding it. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: buddha, cave, chiang, dao, naga, temple, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Thai Dancing Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 36 seconds We saw some dancing at the Chiang Mai night market. I have no idea how skilled the dancer is or how traditional the dance may be. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: dance, dancing, thai, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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The Grand Palace Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 89 seconds Bangkok, Thailand. Sorry the video is so bumpy. We let my little girl do the filming and she was new to it. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: buddha, palace, temple, thai, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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New Moon Bellydance Troupe Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 23 seconds Eden, Zoe and Paisley shake things up in this impromptu performance. Related: bellydance, bellydancing, eden, paisley, zoe Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Deva Luna Art Show Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 237 seconds Deva Luna. Images of dream, spirit and magic by Krista Lynn Brown. Original guitar music also by Krista, recorded (lo-fi) just for this short film. See her work at www.devaluna.com Copyright 2006 all rights reserved. Related: art, dream, magic, mystical, mythopoetic, spirit, visionary Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Tuk Tuk Ride Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 147 seconds Chiang Mai, Thailand. Our first ride in a tuk tuk, which we really came to love! What a great form of transport. This clip really shows the streets of Chiang Mai. Read about our trip at: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: taxi, thai, thailand, tuktuk Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Temple Hopping Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 123 seconds Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is really just scratching the surface. There are over 300 temples in Chiang Mai! Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: buddha, buddhism, chiang, mai, temple, thai, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Slider Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 34 seconds Zephyr slides. Related: boy, climbing, slide Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Thanksgiving Day Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 116 seconds Jerry plays guitar while the kids just play. Much of what I'm most thankful for shows up here. Related: thanksgiving Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Wat Arun The Temple of Dawn Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 44 seconds In Bangkok, across the river from the Grand Palace rises The Temple of Dawn. This is as close as we got and it left me wanting to return to Bangkok. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: arun, bangkok, buddhism, temple, thailand, wat Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Rafting on the Ping Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 66 seconds Despite the drought we were able to float down the Ping River on bamboo rafts. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: ping, raft, rafting, river, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Fools Parade 2007 Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 31 seconds April 1st in the lovely town of Occidental Related: fools, occidental, parade Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Easter Morning Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 61 seconds Eden just spied the eggs on the lawn. She's very excited! Notice how dark it is outside. Related: easter, eggs Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Elephant Ride Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 47 seconds Elephants provide a very bumpy ride! Not ideal for videotaping. It was also Thailand's worst drought in 40 years, or so we were told. You can see how dry the landscape is. Still, an unforgetable experience. Read about our trip: http://thailandsojou rn.blogspot.com/ Related: elephant, thailand Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Eden the Hoopster Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 18 seconds Eden practices her moves on the hoops Danny made for us. Related: hoop, hula Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Silver Wings Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 12 seconds Saw these at Santa Rosa's Handcar Regatta, Sept. 2008. I heard someone say they'd seen them at Burning Man. Related: handcar, regatta, wings Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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Eden's First Solo Bike Ride Posted by: robbibaba
Video duration: 9 seconds Caught on video, just for you! Related: bike, eden, ride Display Video Comments | Hide Video Comments | Add Comment |
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By: rbkiernan. on 05 Jan 09, 04:51:25
An excellent resource for anyone wanting to explore the concept of cob is "The Hand Sculpted House" by Ianto Evans.
By: robbibaba. on 29 Dec 08, 01:28:57
Finding the land is the hard part, for me at least. Meka built this cottage on someone else's property. He doesn't "own" it. Ianto Evans suggests finding a landowner and offering to build such a place in exchange for 5 years rent free living. Not a bad idea, especially if you're young.
By: robbibaba. on 29 Dec 08, 01:26:24
It's true, it probably took a great deal of time and work. But the work was often play, I think. And how much time do folks spend paying off a mortgage? If I recall, this house only cost about $6000 to build! And it is the most welcoming house I've ever been in.
By: sonjacoryat. on 22 Dec 08, 02:18:53
Gorgeous. I wish I could find a house like this for myself and my dog. Most houses in the US are ugly, unimaginative, stupid looking, impractical and tasteless.
By: clhSerenity. on 08 Dec 08, 15:02:50
beautiful place. this is definitely something that I am greatly interested in.
By: quantumsolutions. on 21 Nov 08, 16:14:42
Gorgeous! It just occurred to me how insane it is that this would probably not meet most building code laws---a beautiful soulful loving healthful space like this, yet it is perfectly within the laws to abort a child. Somethin' just ain't right y'all. When do we get back to sanity? Peace.
By: adamatova. on 05 Nov 08, 20:39:52
OK - this is officially my new house. Thank you - where are the keys?
By: iFUKtheDEAD. on 20 Oct 08, 04:44:01
I'm so jealous that is just beautiful ans whimsical did you buy it or build it.
By: Struckgold. on 14 Oct 08, 00:45:32
I'd prefer nuclear concrete... just kiddin. It's an inspiration, well done folks.
By: sapodotroposo. on 05 Sep 08, 14:11:44
Oh, that would be the place to live happily everafter! One can see he put love in the making of every inch of the project!
By: NicolaMonk. on 02 Sep 08, 02:00:38
how beautiful. I can't imagine how much work and time went into this. I don't think I'd be able to do it... maybe one day I'll build a cob oven or a small meditation house... maybe :) .
By: cloudberry121. on 23 Aug 08, 12:10:42
Thank you for the answer. It can really be pretty.
By: robbibaba. on 19 Aug 08, 02:41:38
Great name!
By: robbibaba. on 19 Aug 08, 02:41:22
It will melt in heavy rain--after a hundred years or so! The cobbing process basically creates sedmintary stone. The clay and sand form a chemical/mechanical bond and the straw hold it all together. But the real answer to your question is: a good roof and possibly a stone facing along the bottom to deflect any backsplash.
By: robbibaba. on 19 Aug 08, 02:39:00
Actually, we were just visiting. The wonderful fellow who designed and built it is Meka and his contact info is listed next to the video somewhere. He's an incredible person!
By: robbibaba. on 19 Aug 08, 02:37:56
With strawbale the niche has to be cut out of the straw. It can be done with an electric carving knife (I bought one at a garage sale for a buck)or some people use a grinder. It's not too hard, as long as the bales aren't stacked so the strings face vertical. You don't want to cut the strings.
By: robbibaba. on 19 Aug 08, 02:35:59
I think maybe the codes are good for developers, to keep them from building dangerous or really shoddy places. But owner-builders should have much more leeway!
By: mizpath. on 15 Aug 08, 06:09:08
Yeah ! How did we ever survive without code compliance.
By: mackstann. on 13 Aug 08, 18:11:40
Cob lasts for centuries -- there are very old cob homes in England that are still in fine shape. You just have to keep it dry, but the same can be said for wood.
By: xis333. on 07 Aug 08, 04:27:50
I want to build me own house like this in asheville,NC!... i even have a name for it,,the "Hobitat"....:P
By: cloudberry121. on 03 Aug 08, 13:47:48
Won't it melt in heavy rain? What stops that from happening?
By: katievhoneychurch. on 30 Jul 08, 03:16:30
I've always wanted to build a place like this,all it needs is a dogon door.
By: H0LL0WBELLY. on 22 Jul 08, 20:27:44
BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
By: Basilbird94. on 08 Jul 08, 06:04:33
That person lives right next to me.
By: adamatova. on 29 Jun 08, 13:36:29
Beautiful. Durability as opposed to other materials? that would be my prime concern...