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The Building of the New Spaces @ Ancient Oaks (2008)


Collage of views of the construction (click here for larger image)


See a panorama of the completed structures
(and an even bigger version here too!)

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Where it all started: inspiration to
connect the bus studio NoFurthur
to something bigger!
(Jim Rintoul, master thinker
and builder)
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The spot chosen by Galen
for the best view at Ancient Oaks
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Laying out a possible footprint
in January 2008
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Jim's initial sketch
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Jim and Bruce going to rent a power
auger tool
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Steve and Jim giving it a whirl
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You know what...
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...it wasn't...
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...hard sandstone after all!
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but we still have 8 holes to go!
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Arrival of the first load of lumber...
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...in the middle of a rain storm!
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Brand spanking new utility poles...
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...the idea foundational material!
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...first post in!
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Seems to be set right!
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Steve Maurer hammers out some...
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...temporary steps!
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Poles going in...
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for a fine pole house (planning frame).
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View to be...
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...and dimensions too!
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Building the first foundational
framework...
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...it goes together quickly.
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...piece by piece...
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...all securely attached!
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A sunnier day and time for...
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...more lumber!
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Ready to build more...
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...all the way up to the decking!
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First platform is present...
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...and a great place for a Rintoul
family picnic!
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Ella, Daniel and Sue take a trip
on the bus NoFurthur
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The initial hexagon is expanding...
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...to be a hexagon within a hexagon!
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The view will be great this way...
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...and this way there is a future vision...
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...for an octagon and deck to connect
the bus!
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Hexadeck takes shape!
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View from the hill...
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...where the hut will be vis a vis
the hexadeck!
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Future home of the dome
(a swamp half the year)
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See Also:


The opening of the New Spaces @ Ancient Oaks (on 8-8-2008)


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