Meeting @ Cafe Plaid, 10:00 a.m. this Monday
Meeting Tuesday, May 22 in Norman with Adam attending through video conference, time to be determined.
27-1, Site prep for building and camping. Many charrettes idea begings to solidify.
1-3 Camping at Grand Lake, visit the pods o' Peacock, finalize design. Detail concrete slab, stem walls, footings, as appropriate to project.
4 Final site prep, pour concrete late in the day or early Tuesday morning.
From the fifth on we work diligently toward a physical solution.
May 9, 2007
May 1, 2007
Summer Construction Meeting
I know everyone has a one track mind right now, but we should start thinking about when we want to meet to discuss the summer construction plans. We need to get together probably next week (and even possibly more than once) to talk about matters of design, construction schedule, and budget.
I realize theses things have been discussed among group members individually to some extent but it is important for the cohesion of the group to have a formal assembly and dialogue about the actions of the collective as a whole within the context of this project and the goals of A-stigma.
What does everyone’s exam/work schedule look like? It is important to find a time to meet as a whole where people will not be distracted or rushed.
I realize theses things have been discussed among group members individually to some extent but it is important for the cohesion of the group to have a formal assembly and dialogue about the actions of the collective as a whole within the context of this project and the goals of A-stigma.
What does everyone’s exam/work schedule look like? It is important to find a time to meet as a whole where people will not be distracted or rushed.
Apr 19, 2007
Hmph...
In my mind, a memorial is a space open to the public, where one can physically visit and reflect; leave words, flowers, and teddy bears. After incidents that have occurred recently, the idea of a memorial has transcended into something else. Influenced by a different generation, a generation whose main source of communication involves a technological interface such as a cell phone or screen, their generation has redefined the way one grieves.
Apr 18, 2007
RETREAT!
I propose an Astigma retreat one weekend durring construction.
We should all take a weekend in June to go float down the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. A nice relaxing innertube and never ending beer will sound even better after a few weeks of camping in the hot Oklahoma summer. I volunteer Japser's house in Austin for accomodations. It is only about an hour away and he has two extra bedrooms and a very large living room. If we even leave on a thursday evening we could spend some time on 6th street, explore Austin and/or San Antonio, and float the river in time to get back to work on monday!
What do you guys think?
(we could even bring the company cat if Filpot insists)
We should all take a weekend in June to go float down the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. A nice relaxing innertube and never ending beer will sound even better after a few weeks of camping in the hot Oklahoma summer. I volunteer Japser's house in Austin for accomodations. It is only about an hour away and he has two extra bedrooms and a very large living room. If we even leave on a thursday evening we could spend some time on 6th street, explore Austin and/or San Antonio, and float the river in time to get back to work on monday!
What do you guys think?
(we could even bring the company cat if Filpot insists)
Apr 17, 2007
Apr 14, 2007
briefing: PETRO STOP
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
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 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?
Apr 7, 2007
Apr 3, 2007
Apr 2, 2007
Mar 29, 2007
so...
I would just like to say that I hope we can all make it through the next week! I wish everyone some serious luck and sleep!
aww....
aww....
Mar 21, 2007
Mar 18, 2007
Mar 17, 2007
Mar 16, 2007
DECONSTRUCTION final phase
Tomorrow we will start between 9:00 and 10:00, even with the hangovers. If you have a broom bring it, as well as any kind of camera. This will be the final weekend.
Mar 15, 2007
Friday Night (The Boot)
This Friday, anybody who is interested should join fellow stigmatians, and others, for a night full of debauchery and mayhem in honor of Adam Grove. We will be celebrating his 37th birthday. A boot from Royal Bavaria sounds quite tasty, so we will meet there around 7:30 if that works for everybody. After several boots, and several restroom trips, we will go where the night takes us, hopefully Sugars, only to please Sofia though, I really think that place is disgusting.
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