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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Leffler, 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron Structures shop, smooths out a recently poured apron around a recently constructed modular home in Gallup, N.M., July 25, 2018. The homes are being built for Navajo Veterans as part of joint Innovative Readiness Training program led by the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22 in partnership with the Southwest Indian Foundation..
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Austen R. Adriaens)
ʻŌhiʻa, ʻŌhiʻa lehua, Lehua
Myrtaceae
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
Oʻahu (Cultivated)
Early Hawaiians fashioned the exceptionally hard wood into kapa beaters, prepping boards for kapa (lāʻau kahi wauke), poi boards (papa kuʻi poi), musical instruments, idols, spears, mallets, standards of kāhili, house construction, gunwales and interior framework for canoes.
The wood was also a superior fire wood.
A mixture of ʻōhiʻa flowers, the inner bark of the Polynesian-introduced hau (Hibiscus tiliaceus), and a little water were given to women in labor when childbirth pangs became intense. Each time the woman had severe pains she was given a mouthful to drink. The liko (new leaves) would be pounded together with lama leaves, leaf buds and flowers to treat thrush in children. To the mixture was added poi (poi lehua) from kalo lehua, heated with hot stones, then cooled and strained before given to the child. Liko were also used to stimulate the appetite and digestion of a weakened child. Kaluna M. Kaʻaiakamanu, in his third volume, specifically mentions the use "Metrosideros collina plym Glaberrima" in the aforementioned treatment, but states that the "mother chews the liko," as well pounding methods, before administering it to the baby.
From early Hawaii to the present day, flowers, seed capsules and liko (new leaves) have been used for lei working. Lei ʻōhiʻa, with or without other material, were given names such as lei lehua ʻula (red flowers), lei lehua ʻalani (orange flowers), lei lehua melemele (yellow flowers), and lei liko lehua, made with new leaves.
The very hard, strong wood is much prized today for flooring, furniture, decorative poles, carvings, and ʻukulele keys. Sapwood is pale brown, grading gradually into reddish-brown heartwood. Wood takes a fine polish, but is difficult to cure.
Beautiful lei made with the flowers, buds and liko are still a favorite as they were among the early Hawaiians.
Leaves are used for a pleasant tea in folk remedies.
Because of the abundance of nectar, the plants are classed as a honey plant. Lehua or ʻōhiʻa honey (meli) has a unique flavor to it.
We bought some land in the Mani region of Greece, near to the small hamlet of Megali Mandinia, about 4 years ago. At long last we've now started construction of the house. The house itself will be in keeping with the architecture of the Mani region, stone walls and a tower, and overlooks the gulf of Messini. Construction started in September 2007, the house will be, hopefully, finished by July 2008 and the landscaping, pool and other finishing touches by July /August 2009..
This image shows the construction of the villa's basement which will measure 103 m2 (1108 ft2). The wooden planks act as a mould for the concrete.
If you want to see the location of our new build then visit google earth and go to the following coordinates: Latitude 36°57'32.44"N Longitude 22° 9'23.25"E
If you're really interested in our project, visit bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/search.php?Cat=0 and enter "Aglaos Spiti" in the keyword search box you will find a link to a 3D model I have created for Google earth. Unfortunately, the model works for some who download it and not for others and I have no idea why. Feel free to give it a try.
Our project managers / developers / hand holders are a local firm called Makou who kindly supplied all these photos. I can't recommend Makou enough, besides building our house they helped us find the land, negotiate with the bank for the mortgage, obtain planning consent and have maintained our land for the last 4 years. If you want any more information please visit their website at www.traditionalhomes.gr/makou/index.html
We bought some land in the Mani region of Greece, near to the small hamlet of Megali Mandinia, about 4 years ago. At long last we've now started construction of the house. The house itself will be in keeping with the architecture of the Mani region, stone walls and a tower, and overlooks the gulf of Messini. Construction started in September 2007, the house will be, hopefully, finished by July 2008 and the landscaping, pool and other finishing touches by July /August 2009..
This image shows the construction of the villa's basement which will measure 103 m2 (1108 ft2). The wooden planks act as a mould for the concrete.
If you want to see the location of our new build then visit google earth and go to the following coordinates: Latitude 36°57'32.44"N Longitude 22° 9'23.25"E
If you're really interested in our project, visit bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/search.php?Cat=0 and enter "Aglaos Spiti" in the keyword search box you will find a link to a 3D model I have created for Google earth. Unfortunately, the model works for some who download it and not for others and I have no idea why. Feel free to give it a try.
Our project managers / developers / hand holders are a local firm called Makou who kindly supplied all these photos. I can't recommend Makou enough, besides building our house they helped us find the land, negotiate with the bank for the mortgage, obtain planning consent and have maintained our land for the last 4 years. If you want any more information please visit their website at www.traditionalhomes.gr/makou/index.html
For people who want 300 sq m+ houses. I looked around inside some display houses. Most (apart from Metricon's offering) seem cavernous just for the sake of it, and with banal, almost institutional finishes and fittings.
Hier das Bohrgerät ATLAS XI von Franki bei einem Haubauprojekt in Berlin.
Ein Video mit dem Bohrgerät auf mein YouTube Kanal: youtu.be/GslnpBaoJt0
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Here, the Rotary drilling rig ATLAS XI from Franki at a house construction site in Berlin.
A Video with this rotary drilling rig on my YouTube Channel: youtu.be/GslnpBaoJt0
ʻŌhiʻa, Lehua mamo ʻōʻā ʻalani (literally, "yellow mixed with orange")
Myrtaceae
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiʻi Island (Cultivated)
Early Hawaiians fashioned the exceptionally hard wood into kapa beaters, prepping boards for kapa (lāʻau kahi wauke), poi boards (papa kuʻi poi), musical instruments, idols, spears, mallets, standards of kāhili, house construction, gunwales and interior framework for canoes.
The wood was also a superior fire wood.
A mixture of ʻōhiʻa flowers, the inner bark of the Polynesian-introduced hau (Hibiscus tiliaceus), and a little water were given to women in labor when childbirth pangs became intense. Each time the woman had severe pains she was given a mouthful to drink. The liko (new leaves) would be pounded together with lama leaves, leaf buds and flowers to treat thrush in children. To the mixture was added poi (poi lehua) from kalo lehua, heated with hot stones, then cooled and strained before given to the child. Liko were also used to stimulate the appetite and digestion of a weakened child. Kaluna M. Kaʻaiakamanu, in his third volume, specifically mentions the use "Metrosideros collina plym Glaberrima" in the aforementioned treatment, but states that the "mother chews the liko," as well pounding methods, before administering it to the baby.
From early Hawaii to the present day, flowers, seed capsules and liko (new leaves) have been used for lei working. Lei ʻōhiʻa, with or without other material, were given names such as lei lehua ʻula (red flowers), lei lehua ʻalani (orange flowers), lei lehua melemele (yellow flowers), and lei liko lehua, made with new leaves.
The very hard, strong wood is much prized today for flooring, furniture, decorative poles, carvings, and ʻukulele keys. Sapwood is pale brown, grading gradually into reddish-brown heartwood. Wood takes a fine polish, but is difficult to cure.
Beautiful lei made with the flowers, buds and liko are still a favorite as they were among the early Hawaiians.
Leaves are used for a pleasant tea in folk remedies.
Because of the abundance of nectar, the plants are classed as a honey plant. Lehua or ʻōhiʻa honey (meli) has a unique flavor to it.
Etymology
The generic name Metrosideros is derived from the Greek metra, heartwood, and sideron, iron, referring to the very hard wood of these plants.
The specific epithet polymorpha, is from the Greek poly, many, and morphos, forms, in reference to the numerous forms or shapes of this species.
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The hallway is now green. Lime green. If you close your eyes and listen, you can almost here the ocean, and smell the tropical drinks.
Original rehabbed floors beneath our feet, things here are bare and bared.
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It's been over 30 years since acreage blocks in the Kemp's Wood subdivision came on the market.
The corner block on the right was finally cleared on the 24th & 29-30th May 2024, presumably in readiness for the construction of a house on the block in the near future.
The 'Kemps Wood' Subdivision, of which this block was part, was named after Kemp Trotter, a former owner of a farm that stretched east one kilometre to Diamond Beach.
Since that subdivision a further rural acreage subdivision in Vincents Close has occurred.
In mid 2023 the final parcel of the former Trotter farm land, located between Diamond Beach and Diamond Beach Road, is now being developed into house blocks by the Guillfillan family.
It were two very cold and windy days. So that herb liquor called "Gurktaler" became our best friend.
We bought some land in the Mani region of Greece, near to the small hamlet of Megali Mandinia, about 4 years ago. At long last we've now started construction of the house. The house itself will be in keeping with the architecture of the Mani region, stone walls and a tower, and overlooks the gulf of Messini. Construction started in September 2007, the house will be, hopefully, finished by July 2008 and the landscaping, pool and other finishing touches by July /August 2009.
This image shows the construction of the villa's basement which will measure 103 m2 (1108 ft2). The wooden planks have been removed as the concrete has set. In Greece, the top of a basement can sit up to 80 cm's above ground. Now look at the view. The basement rooms will have small windows and get some of the view but the first floor windows will be considerably higher still. The highest roof terrace will end up being 16m higher with truly unbelievable views.
If you want to see the location of our new build then visit google earth and go to the following coordinates: Latitude 36°57'32.44"N Longitude 22° 9'23.25"E
If you're really interested in our project, visit bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/search.php?Cat=0 and enter "Aglaos Spiti" in the keyword search box you will find a link to a 3D model I have created for Google earth. Unfortunately, the model works for some who download it and not for others and I have no idea why. Feel free to give it a try.
Our project managers / developers / hand holders are a local firm called Makou who kindly supplied all these photos. I can't recommend Makou enough, besides building our house they helped us find the land, negotiate with the bank for the mortgage, obtain planning consent and have maintained our land for the last 4 years. If you want any more information please visit their website at www.traditionalhomes.gr/makou/index.html
ʻŌhiʻa, ʻŌhiʻa lehua, Lehua
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
Oʻahu (Cultivated)
Early Hawaiians fashioned the exceptionally hard wood into kapa beaters, prepping boards for kapa (lāʻau kahi wauke), poi boards (papa kuʻi poi), musical instruments, idols, spears, mallets, standards of kāhili, house construction, gunwales and interior framework for canoes.
The wood was also a superior fire wood.
A mixture of ʻōhiʻa flowers, the inner bark of the Polynesian-introduced hau (Hibiscus tiliaceus), and a little water were given to women in labor when childbirth pangs became intense. Each time the woman had severe pains she was given a mouthful to drink. The liko (new leaves) would be pounded together with lama leaves, leaf buds and flowers to treat thrush in children. To the mixture was added poi (poi lehua) from kalo lehua, heated with hot stones, then cooled and strained before given to the child. Liko were also used to stimulate the appetite and digestion of a weakened child. Kaluna M. Kaʻaiakamanu, in his third volume, specifically mentions the use "Metrosideros collina plym Glaberrima" in the aforementioned treatment, but states that the "mother chews the liko," as well pounding methods, before administering it to the baby.
From early Hawaii to the present day, flowers, seed capsules and liko (new leaves) have been used for lei working. Lei ʻōhiʻa, with or without other material, were given names such as lei lehua ʻula (red flowers), lei lehua ʻalani (orange flowers), lei lehua melemele (yellow flowers), and lei liko lehua, made with new leaves.
The very hard, strong wood is much prized today for flooring, furniture, decorative poles, carvings, and ʻukulele keys. Sapwood is pale brown, grading gradually into reddish-brown heartwood. Wood takes a fine polish, but is difficult to cure.
Beautiful lei made with the flowers, buds and liko are still a favorite as they were among the early Hawaiians.
Leaves are used for a pleasant tea in folk remedies.
Because of the abundance of nectar, the plants are classed as a honey plant. Lehua or ʻōhiʻa honey (meli) has a unique flavor to it.
Etymology
The generic name Metrosideros is derived from the Greek metra, heartwood, and sideron, iron, referring to the very hard wood of these plants.
The specific epithet polymorpha, is from the Greek poly, many, and morphos, forms, in reference to the numerous forms or shapes of this species.
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