Jeri, that is beautiful. Thank you. It reminds me of the phoenix paintings open mike sent us for the quilt. Hmmm...gives me an idea.

Nancy, I'm thinking about pictures. I need to balance privacy for us with information for friends. At any rate you can come see for yourself if you plan for a side trip next time you are up this way visiting any of our mutual friends.

Bobert, fortunately we have an expert and talented foundation man on the job. Not only does he have a pristine reputation based on his other foundations in the area, he also has done the only other local ICF yurt foundation for a customer of our yurt company. There was no hesitation or concern; just professional, high quality work. He said the angles are tricky, but it has come out beautifully. The folks running the mixers and extension pumper were equally adept, and everyone working on the project so far has been rightfully proud to have taken part.

Yes, these kits are prefab. Usually the floor would be pre-built in wedges, but we saved a bundle having our floor built on site...and that's the next big job. There's a mud sill involved too, and the components that are wending their way cross country fit exactly over the mud sill. The wall panels come with windows installed, exterior siding and roofing in place, and the beautiful Western Red Cedar interior domed ceiling sealed. Hurricane straps? Not by that name.

That's enough for now. TL needs a hand covering the new foundation with blankets for the night.

Maeve