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Our 2006 T@b Clamshell (now up for sale) and the new Oliver Travel Trailer side by side. The Oliver is only technically 1 foot longer - but if offers so much more. Both have been customized with uber solar electrical systems, ideal for boondocking and offgrid camping/lliving.
Dawn Kinney shows off her newly transplanted tomato plants in the greenhouse that encompasses the entire front of the Earthship, a radically sustainable home that harvests rainwater, treats its own wastewater and grows food. Photo Duncan Kinney, Green Energy Futures See our video about how the Earthship works in the winter: www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/earthship-revisited
It cost about £400 then and they sell for around 750€ now.
Here's some more information on our experience with Rutlands.
I made a workbench for the almacen in Riocaliente, its based on a hybrid medieval/roman design with a few tweaks. The legs are made from cut down pick handles, with wedged tenons, the top laminated pine, and holes drilled for stops. Cheap, simple and so far useful for sawing, marking-out and planing.
A short blog post about the process
Wilbur Hot Springs Nature Preserve. Photo by Meg Solaegui
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Inspiration for the Zenloft Sarasota shipping container prototype from the sarasota school of architecture.
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The Soil Food Web is explained, highlighting it's importance in soil and plant health--and it's destruction by tillage.
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Wilbur Hot Springs in Williams, CA
Just north of San Francisco two and half hours.
In all the world... no waters like these.
We went once more "Up the Pyrenees mountains and down again" in 3 dauntless Land Rovers..
A video from last year's relaxed Land Rover drive through the Pyrenees: www.youtu.be/ja9FGhrygv0
Entrance to Wilbur Hot Springs, Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Hotel surrounded by an 1800 acre Nature Preserve. photo by Meg Solaegui
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I attended the Barrett Jackson Spring 2025 Car Show at WestWorld in Scottsdale with my son.
This is an EarthRoamer SX Overland Vehicle
No matter if you’re venturing into the remote wilderness of Alaska, setting up camp on the sun-drenched shores of Baja, journeying across the vast expanse of the continental US, or navigating the diverse terrains of the globe, the EarthRoamer SX is your ticket to destinations beyond the reach of ordinary vehicles. Its unparalleled design and capabilities open up a world of exploration and adventure where few dare to tread.
You’ve found the ideal, secluded spot—now relax and enjoy your stay. Since 1998, the hallmark of EarthRoamer overland vehicles has been their capacity for prolonged, comfortable off-grid living. Powered by silent, efficient solar panels, backed by a substantial lithium-ion battery bank, and equipped with energy-efficient appliances and lighting, plus ample fuel and fresh water reserves, you’re set for an endless stay. All this, without the need for a loud generator or the risks associated with propane, ensures your off-grid experience is both sustainable and serene.
finance.yahoo.com/news/barrett-jackson-kicks-off-2025-215...
"Barrett-Jackson delivered many magical experiences for everyone who joined us in Scottsdale," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "From the excitement of the auction block to the thrill rides, exhibits, STEM Fest and live music, there was truly something that everyone in the family could enjoy. We filled our docket with so much diversity that collectors from every walk of life found something they loved. We stay on top of the trends and consign the vehicles that people want, proving once again that the car collector hobby is thriving. Those trends include the growing popularity of Resto-Mods, SUVs and trucks, which are gaining momentum because they appeal to such a broad cross section of people. I’m especially proud of our support for important charities again this year. We not only raised millions of dollars but also critical awareness that will help make a positive impact on so many communities."
www.classic-car-auctions.info/usa/scottsdale/2025-barrett...
In 2025, Barrett-Jackson earned $198 million by selling 2013 car lots and $5.2 million from 957 pieces of automobilia. A further $6.2 million was raised for charity.
The first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN001 achieved $3.7 million as a charity lot and the highest result at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 collector car auction in Arizona, USA. The most expensive regular lots were a 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster ($2,200,000) and a 2014 Pagani Huayra ($1,925,000). DJ Marshmello’s 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon Special Edition achieved a strong $1,780,000.
The top four results at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 collector car auction were all for modern supercars. The top result was for charity (see below) while the most expensive regular car in the sale was for the nearly new 2023 Hennessy Venom F5 Roadster. This F5 Roadster was the second of only 30 produced and was sold with only 681 miles on the clock.
Special car
Barrett Jackson 2025
This avoids the need for an inverter. I've had this one for 19 years and I've a spare. You can find out more about DC and off grid living in our blog lafermedesourrou.blogspot.com/
Overview of permaculture design tools such as Zone & Sector Planning to integrate elements for an efficient and productive system.
Permaculture workshop involves other tools such as Needs & Yields Analysis, Design for Relative Location, incororating factors such as intensity of use, distance, site micro-climates, soils, solar and wind aspects.
passive solar: (south-facing windows & skylights) glazing, thermal mass (dark tile floor, concrete walls & concrete tub)
heat: sunlight, thermal mass, woodstoves, thermal reflection from natural swimming pool
natural light: deftly placed south-facing windows, skylights w/ clerestory windows, & (courtyard) sunwells
insulation: ivy covered exterior North wall
September morning. photo by Meg Solaegui
Wilbur Hot Springs, Volcanic Mineral Springs and Solar-Powered Eco-Hotel
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photo Meg Solaegui
Wilbur Hot Springs, Eco-Hotel surrounded by an 1800 acre Nature Preserve.
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A beautiful little building, inspired by the Earthships of Phoenix, a concept by the architect Mike Reynolds... I heard him speak at the University of Stirling, and subsequently at a Scottish Parliament committee... From those early meetings, this little baby Earthship was born - a demonstration model, shall we say, and one that I'd been meaning to visit for years!
The idea is that the building is completely off-grid, and self-sustaining. The roof catches water which is filtered for drinking. Waste from showers and taps is then used for toilets, and this waste is subsequently used to grow plants... The building is built into a south-ish-facing slope, with walls made of rammed-earth tires which act as an effective heat-sink. As an antithesis to high-insulation buildings with a high embodied-energy and thus carbon footprint, the Earthship minimises the footprint even further - the glazing is virtually the only material that need come in from off-site. The result is actually rather beautiful.
Find out more about Earthships at www.earthship.net/ and about this one in particular at www.sci-scotland.org.uk/index.shtml - I'd recommend visiting!