Saturday, September 17, 2011

The Pallet House...

The Palettenpavillion was created by Matthias Loeberman and is made entirely of shipping pallets, tie rods and ground anchors. Prior to their new life as a pavilion, the hundreds of pallets were used to stack fruit and vegetable on at London's Covent Markets.
The whole structure, designed to be easily assembled and dismantled is used as a temporary meeting place.
It's certainly a conversation piece...
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Raceday At Ramp Road...

The first race in the Ramp Road Trotting Cup got under way a few minutes ago in perfect conditions. The track was firm and dry, but it did appear to be a one horse race.
I had my money on the one in front...
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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Delightful Derelicts...

New Zealand's Far North is very laidback, the nearest set of traffic lights at least a hundred and fifty kilometres away in Whangarei. It's an area that because of lifestyle and the local's attitude is almost detached from the rest of the country.
Fortunately nobody's got 'a round tuit' and pulled down these delightful old iconic structures.
I hope they never do...

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Living Small In Spectacular Surroundings...

Way out west of Texas, about twenty miles from John Wells and The Field Lab, Jan and Jess are building their home in a simply stunning and spectacular landscape. It's easy to visit them at http://theshady80.blogspot.com/
Driving way out there you're sure to get lost...
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Joseph's Gypsy Wagons...

Hopefully these images will continue to post successfully, please see the story about Joseph's Gypsy Wagons below...
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My Apologies...

We seem to be, as they say, experiencing technical difficulties and once again, hopefully not for long, I'm unable to post photos.
I ask for your patience...

Josephs Gypsy Wagons...

Inspired by well known activist, spiritualist and builder of many gypsy wagons, Sunny Baba, Joseph Crowell who has been building buses and vans for some years, recently built this gorgeous gypsy wagon using mostly recycled materials.
Much of his supplies come from Joseph's 'dumpster diving' or scavenging from the side of the road, what others throw away.
You can email him, jsph.crowell@gmail.com if you'd like to know more about his beautifully handcrafted wagons...