All of us seem to be having independent conversations about what is happening with the Petro-Stop now and into the summer. With impending deadlines it is difficult for everyone to gather at one time or place, with that said here is an outline of conversation and recent happenings.
Formal Stuff:
At the conclusion of the semester I think most people will be looking for a break before jumping into the next project and in many cases people are planning on a break, somewhere between a week and ten days. I am thinking sometime around the twenty-third of May would be a good time to gather for construction. Most would like to limit construction to one month. Before construction of course we need to have a direction, perhaps a design. The site model will be completed today and next will be the development of a plaster casting for an eventual wax site model. We need to compile all dimensional documentation of the original structure. I think Nicole, Sofia and Eric gathered some dimensions early on; Harm and I also have some dimensions and a number of sketches noting placement of exterior panels and the structure's general form.
Summer Living Arrangements:
We have permission to camp at the vineyard while working on the petro stop. Nicole and Katherine are volunteering some tents and camp stoves. We have a giant galvaized horse tank we can fill with water for our redneck pool, a good place to chill on hot summer nights. There is a storage trailer where Harm says we can set up a kitchen and nearby it is a logical place for a cowboy shower. A cowboy shower, for those interested, is a closed tank placed at a level above head height. The vessell is generally painted a dark color so it absords the heat of the sun during the day, thus warming the water. Attached to this tank is a valve and hose which act as the shower head. I pledge a shower curtain and there are some large flat rocks at the vinyard to be used as the floor. Ahh yes...the garden. Last week Nicole, Katherine and I planted a garden which we hope to be a source of food while camping. Small game such as Guinnea Fowl are also an acceptable source of food. The garden includes, cucumbers, radishes, tomatos, green bell peppers, green onions, oregano, cilantro, jalapenos, cayenne peppers, lettuce and some other stuff escaping my mind at the moment. There is room to expand if anyone has additional suggestions. In addition to camp stoves I will bring my grill and there is a refrigerator with limited space in the machine shed. Utensils, cast iron skillets, and lawn chairs would be welcome additions.
Program:
A specific site is outlined, however, its boundaries are loose. It has a significant but managable change of grade and a number of trees. I have talked with Harm about what the building needs to provide. His primary objective is a place to relax, enjoy the surroundings and drink beer, or wine as the case may be. Eventually it may become a tasting room, This means we need to allow space for a couple of large refrigerators and perhaps a place for the glass jugs and oak barrels used to age the wine.
Apologies for errors and omissions,
Amend as needed
Apr 14, 2007
Apr 11, 2007
R.I.P
I would like to pay my respects to the awesome man who was Kurt Vonnegut.
He died April 11 at the age of 84. I was lucky enough to see his lecture exactly 5 years ago.
So it goes.
ASSEMBLY: summer
This weekend we shall meet to discuss summer plans and schedule for assembly. When are people available?
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