[Cob] solo cobber

[JUDITH WILLIAMS]

I've never been what I consider a spiritually inclined person but something 
is happening to me as I begin the digging of what will be my home. I so 
thoroughly enjoy the rhythm of the movements, the sense of accomplishment as 
I see the hole and pile of soil each getting bigger, the physical strengh 
required to accomplish the first step of many toward completion, the quiet 
and concentration (or lack thereof) of working in solitude. I decided to 
start on the bathroom because I wanted to get a feel for how difficult the 
digging would be and how long it would take to dig this small area on my 
own. Then a funny thing happened. I decided that this was too special to 
share, even with the people I love, my children and my friends. I know that 
soon I'll realize it's time to get real and allow others to join me but for 
now I can't imagine having to take the needs of another into consideration, 
making sure I've brought enough food and water, a bathroom strategy worked 
out, dealing with someone who has other commitments and needs a ride back to 
their car, or even having to keep up my end of a conversation. Maybe it 
isn't really a spiritual experience but it feels as if it is to my mind. I 
was trying to explain this to my mother today and she said she's not 
surprised, that I've been this way since the day I was born. I'm not anti 
social. I am looking forward to entertaining guests, showing off my cob 
house and explaining all that went into it. But for now i just want to 
immerse myself in my project, thinking, planning, imagining, smiling. Thank 
you all for the good suggestions and cob comeraderie.