Re: Mobile domes, bugs and other topics

["JEJ" <newageco at dbtech dot net>]

Has anybody heard something about a dirgible type heavy lifter in planning
or construction. I seem to rememeber hearing about that. Wouldn't that be
cool. Build one(dome) here at my shop/plant and deliver it with plug in
essentials. JJ

----- Original Message -----
From: J & D Goldman <jmgoldma at dwx dot com>
To: <domesteading at sculptors dot com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 8:18 PM
Subject: Mobile domes, bugs and other topics


> Hi all,
>   A number of assorted comments here:
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> Mobile domes
> Pat - interesting idea using aircraft to relocate.  I don't want to be
> negative, but I think it has one downside - independence and
> availability.  There are a lot of places that will rent me a truck, or
> people that will haul for hire.  I'm not sure how easy it will be to
> find a "lift" for my dome when I want to move it.  Even though ground
> is less elegant, being able to take my dome down with my own two hands
> (and maybe some help), pack it up, move it and reassemble has its
> appeal too.  Thanks to Conroy and Martin for telling us more about
> modular domes. I'm going to look into that more.
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> Unschoolers
>  Hmm...With a mix of kids, one could have a one dome schoolhouse.  :-)
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> Ants and foam
> In an earlier posting I mentioned my reading on Structural Insulated
> Panels. I was surprised to find that they could have insect problems,
> whether polyurethane or polystyrene.  What they suggest is good
> building envelope sealing and some treatments in the material. I think
> they suggested Borax, but if anyone wants details, I'll go look it up.
> I do know that steamed bonemeal works great around the home (ants hate
> the stuff), but have no idea if its any good for fire ants. (Also,
> with this mad cow disease and related stuff, I don't even know what is
> really safe to use anymore.) I am also aware of some simple electric
> shock methods that have been used to wipe out whole ant nests. I think
> it worked fine when introduced, but never really caught on.  I don't
> know if it really makes sense, but if one had a "bug zapper" of sorts
> built into the structure at critical areas, it might provide some
> relief.   Could beat abandoning your home to the ants.  I suspect a
> simple solar electric fence charger could run the whole thing, even
> for off-gridders.
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> Cheers  -Dan G.
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