Cob: RE: Hi! Newbie from Florida

[Chatowsky, Judi]

Tami--I just joined the list yesterday, and I had similar questions.  I was
wondering about Cob use in Florida, particularly the Gainesville area.  I'd
be interested in what you find out and in staying in touch. I'll let you
know any information that I find out as well.   I presently live in North
Carolina but will be relocating to Fl.  in Dec.  

Where exactly in Florida are you located?

Judi Chatowsky

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tami Blaylock [SMTP:tami at fwua.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, July 19, 2000 2:25 PM
> To:	coblist at deatech.com
> Subject:	Cob: Hi! Newbie from Florida
> 
> Hi,
>  I have never done any cob work before but I have just finished reading
> Becky Bee's book and also the Cobbers Companion. I'm fairly new to the
> list and I have a couple of "burning" questions <G>
> 1. I am located in NE Florida and am interested in constructing a very
> small (maybe 8'x10') cob building in my backyard, for use as an art
> studio. Is there anyone on this list that is familiar with this
> geographical area and would have any idea whether this is feasible? I
> have taken a few soil samples from my back yard and found it to be
> mostly sand with a little silt -- very little if any clay. Of course I
> don't really want to dig a big hole in my back yard, so I will probably
> be bringing in dirt from somewhere else...
> 2. Has anyone experimented with using pine straw (needles) in place of
> straw? I have an abundance of pine needles in my yard. I thought it
> might be worth a shot. Does that sound crazy?
> 
> Anyway, I would love to hear from anyone who has any ideas. Thanks!
> 
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> Tami
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