Kristie's weekly-ish pics

Nov 04, 2013 19:11:43

We had our first hard frost only few days ago, so I am hopeful not to see snow for another few weeks. I have to say it is beautiful though!

Nov 04, 2013 19:52:48

Working on the wofati

Nov 05, 2013 07:15:00

Oh, that is the pretty kind of snow. Just enough to highlight the trees and landscape but you don't have to do anything more than brush it off a windshield. I like that kind of snow. Once it gets deep enough to shovel, not so much.

Nov 05, 2013 13:44:33

More windows in!

Nov 05, 2013 13:47:15

One more view

Nov 05, 2013 14:53:57

Kristie Wheaton wrote:One more view

Does it feel warm(er) inside yet? I know when we have built mini log cabins on the beach out of driftwood, even with lots more holes in the walls, there was an immediate feeling of warmth. Of course we did have jackets on, but the wind was blowing right off the ocean (30+ knots) and just cutting the wind in half or so made a big difference. There may have also been less loss of body heat due to radiation too (yes we had a roof on it). I just thought it would be interesting to note (as in document) that even without the walls all closed in, there may already be some comfort gained. With snow on the ground as you have it would be interesting to see if there is a measurable temperature difference from outside air to inside as this may tell you how much of that "warmth" is from the earth (both by radiation and convection) and how much is from reflected body heat not being lost. Ground and wall surface temperature would be interesting too.

I understand that finishing the home is quite important right now. However, the chance to notice and measure these things is before things are closed in. Fantastic job by the way.

I wonder if putting an RMH slightly below ground level would help raise the earth temperature any quicker than letting nature take it's course. Or will this be left unheated to see where it goes without extra heating?

Len has too many questions

Nov 07, 2013 19:56:33

I have not been reading and viewing the blog for quite some time. It makes me yearn to be out there doing this amazing project with you. The WOFATI is beautiful! I hope that I will be able to visit you guys some day and see first hand what you are doing.

The picture of the dog is absolutely precious, too. What's the old biblical saying? "Raise a dog up in the way it should be and it will not soon depart from it." LOL

I'm going to spend more time on the blog and keep my dream genes revved up.

Br. Curt