[Cob] Robert and Almudena

[Chris Mcclellan]

Robert & Almudena,
I agree that you should try to hook up with Scott Howard to connect to
the Portland scene.  I'm cc'ing him on this message in case he wants
to chime in and I will mention your project when I see him this
afternoon.  I would also recommend checking out the cityrepair.org
website and connecting with them.

--Chris McClellan
>
> Here's a friend from Facebook that you may want to contact  - Scott
> Howard <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=558585150>  -  I don't
> know him personally but from his posts he seems to be very active in the
> Portland Natural Building scene and I'm sure he could hook you up with
> what you need.  Best wishes,
>
> Scott
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We're a couple who are building a cob/straw bale house and ecological
>> study centre in northern Spain (see http://www.abrazohouse.org). This
>> summer (from late June to late July) we are going to be visiting
>> Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding area -- for a cousin's wedding,
>> but also to get to know an area that we've heard a lot of good things about.
>>
>> We would like to get in touch with people who are doing natural building
>> (and other earth-friendly practices) in Oregon and southern Washington.
>> We'd like to visit projects that have been going for a while, exchange
>> tips and ideas, possibly give a slideshow/talk about the first seven
>> years of our own project if there's interest in that, or just lend a
>> hand (or four) in exchange for food and accommodation.
>>
>> We're planning to travel around using public transport, walking, renting
>> bikes or ride-sharing, rather than renting a car, since we think it's a
>> much more interesting way to travel. So, if your place is really remote
>> it might be a bit difficult for us to get to you. Otherwise we are open
>> to any suggestions.
>>
>> Take care and we hope to hear from you soon... and please do forward
>> this to anyone who you think might be interested. Many thanks.
>>
>> All the best
>>
>> Robert and Almudena
>> ralcock at euskalnet dot net
>> http://www.abrazohouse.org
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