Re: Introduction - Brand new to list

["Christine Weiss" <bewise at hypertech dot net>]

Say... I've snooped this list for a while and learned a great deal from it.
(Thanks!) We're planning on building a domehome sometime between now and
next Spring. But, as the homeschooling mom and dad to 4 children (ages 14 to
almost 8), what really peaked my attention was your reference to the
"unschooling" list.

Can you tell me more about it, like who sponsors it and what Website is it
connected with??? And, if you wanna learn more about me and mine, feel free
to visit our family homepage http://www.geocities.com/sassafraswilds/ or
have a look at the Ozark-centric e-zine I edit and co-own,
http://www.gozarks.com

Again, many thanks!!!

:-)

Christine
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----- Original Message -----
From: "HeyJim" <HeyJim at TheMadScientist dot net>
To: <domesteading at sculptors dot com>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: Introduction - Brand new to list


> Brian, welcome from another father of five eclectic unschoolers who likes
> science, and domes. We're in Southwest Washington state. If you're
> interested in a fun unschooling list, try the UL,
> unschooling-list at ctel dot net dot  Send a message to Majordomo at ctel dot net  In the
> body write: subscribe unschooling-list Your Name. Anyway, back on topic...
> I'm working on a design for a geodesic dome built of panels made from
steel
> mesh and foamed or aerated concrete. Light-weight and well insulated. I
> like octahedral domes because you can build a quarter, half, three-quarter
> or full dome, and combine them with other shapes to get real interesting
> geometric effects.
>
> Welcome again,
> Jim.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Rich" <science at west dot net>
> To: <domesteading at sculptors dot com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 1:43 AM
> Subject: Introduction - Brand new to list
>
>
> : Hi everyone,
> : I'm brand new to this list. I live in Lompoc CA, and commute 60 miles
> : each way to and from work (my "day" job) in Santa Barbara. I'm 42, and I
> : have a wife and 4 children. By the end of the year, I'll have 5 kids, if
> : all goes well. I ride a commuter bus for that commute for two reasons: I
> : hate driving, I can do something else with that time (I love to read),
> : and I think it is good to support public transportation. And it's
> : cheaper. O.K., four reasons!
> :
> : No, I did not set out to singlehandedly populate the Earth. But I love
> : and enjoy each and every one of my children. Parents out there will know
> : what "unconditional love" means.
> :
> : We homeschool in an eclectic unschooling manner that seems to revolve
> : quite a bit around Girl Scout activities. My three oldest are all girls.
> : They are constantly terrorized by their 2 1/2 year old brother.
> :
> : My oldest girl was accepted to go to Lake Michigan in the fall as a
> : "Wider Opportunity" in Girl Scouts. We are way behind in our fundraising
> : - any ideas? She may not be able to go unless we do something quick!
> :
> : I have always been interested in science. I work (day job again) as an
> : optical engineer. My true calling is hobby science, for which I long ago
> : started a supply company, URL below. It is doing pretty well now, so in
> : a year or so I think I'll be able to drop the 60 mile commute and work
> : from home full time.
> :
> : I am interested in building my own home. There's a good old book called
> : "Your Engineered House" that really inspired me. But I am also
> : interested in less permanent structures. Specifically geodesic domes and
> : other tent like structures. I am also interested in alternative energy,
> : human and solar powered conveyances (I need the exercise anyway ;) ) and
> : exactly how to efficiently cool a dome tent in the heat of the desert.
> :
> : Why the desert? Because I want to buy some land some day, and that's
> : probably all I'll be able to afford!
> :
> : I'm a wannabe Burning Man participant, but I've never made it out there.
> : I don't like direct sunlight - I much prefer a shady spot.
> :
> : I like to make things, I have a large collection of technology bits and
> : pieces. It's been a dream of mine to open a small science museum,
> : perhaps near a major highway, and colocated with a campground so people
> : can spend a few days there and not pay a fortune to do so.
> :
> : One of the most interesting authors I've been reading lately is Bruce
> : Sterling. His novel "Distraction" is awesome, but all of his works have
> : something that tickles me. It is all near-term Science Fiction, which I
> : like a lot. I believe the likes of [s.f. author Vernor] Vinge who tell
> : us we are heading for a technological singularity, beyond which point
> : all bets are off. I hope we make it through as a species. If I was
> : younger I would probably study molecular engineering, because that is
> : going to be where talented folks will be able to make huge
> : contributions. On of the neat things Sterling folded into Distraction
> : was this wired nomad culture. They were doing incredible things with
> : native materials - computer cases made from compressed plant fibers;
> : ultralight aircraft running on alcohol from fermented silage, homebrew
> : hacks to photosynthesis to turn it into a real power source, etc. I
> : wanna do that!
> :
> : Actually, any burning at all, unless it's hydrogen, releases CO2 into
> : the atmosphere. That is good for plant life, but not necessarily good
> : for coastal communities. I believe we will be living with the results of
> : the greenhouse effect sooner than we think. I think it is ultimately
> : survivable, especially if you like warm weather (I don't).
> :
> : Back to domes. Do any of you know of any multi-layer dome structures? I
> : think a double-walled dome, with reflecting mylar on the outside, would
> : insulate really well. maybe put bubble pack in the space between the
> : layers to kill the convection. Maybe someone makes aluminized bubble
> : pack sheeting? Maybe I ought to read the FAQ if there is one.
> :
> : Is there anyone near me who has a dome they made, that i might visit? I
> : wouldn't take up much of your time. I'd also like any URLs from list
> : members.
> :
> : Anyway, I am looking forward to learning from you guys. Talk soon!
> :
> : -Brian
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> : Brian Wesley Rich
> : Santa Barbara Science
> : http://www.west.net/~science/
> :
> :
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