Wow! It's been a long time since we've done any updates. I'm sorry to have kept you all in the dark for so long. Unfortunately I can't say we have been able to get out to the land yet, but I still say we've made progress no matter how tiny the steps have been. We lost one of our main sources and finances aren't exactly booming. However, we have learned how to make candles and hot sauce and are enjoying old building and craft books we have obtained.
So I see we received a comment a while back about building codes in the county we're moving to. I would like to mention here again that we have not made it out to Nevada just yet, but that the county is undergoing an awakening to non-traditional building. When we called last year they told us that they have been getting a whole lot of calls about earth bag and earth ship building and that they don't want to have to turn everyone away, so by the time we get out there I'm sure we'll be able to start right away. As far as permits go, I know that we can build without a permit as long as the structure is less than 15 feet tall, and I am happy to say that a 14 foot tall, and 14 foot in diameter building is enough space for little old me, haha.
Regardless of whether or not we will be able to build an earthbag home right away, Stewart and I are looking into buying a small RV trailer for the back of the van. It would really help keep things organized and as comfortable as possible instead of worrying how long we will have to stay in a tent, not that Stew would mind that, hahaha. Still, it will be safe. Our property is on a slight incline so I believe our first line of action will be to build earthbag walls around the home we plan to build, as well as the vehicles and RV, in case of flash floods.
I have been making paraffin wax candles! I am going to attempt making a hurricane candle next, and more decorative candles as well. I have also been making dream catchers and Stew has been making delicious hot sauce. We're working on a website where we will be selling some of these things for some extra money towards the land.
As a final note I would like to add that Stewart is a producer and masters tracks, so if anyone is interested in getting affordable mastering/production done, you can contact him through this blog or by e-mailing him at mathdealer@hotmail.com .
Have a great one, everyone!
