Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Stuff....

Work, cars, project dreams, the usual. I have been having very strong aspirations lately of building my own home. After research the most affordable and environmentally friendly way to build a structure these days is to use recycled shipping containers. While they don't have the asthetics of a traditional home, they can have a nice modernist appearance is done correctly.





The US imports 3.5 million more of these every year than we export back out. I have found them locally for about $1600 each. They are 8x40 , 320sq feet each. The first picture showing a 4 container arrangement would provide for a comfortable 2 bedroom two story. I am working with a friend in architecture on possible floorplans and other construction ideas.


Sunday, February 10, 2008

Things happening faster than one can type....

Ok, to sum a lot up very quickly. I got my old job back at a sign company painting. I am much happier back there. Last weekend I learned a very expensive lesson. Trust is earned. I lost about one thousand dollars worth of eletronics by letting 2 people I shouldn't have into my apartment. I filed all approiate paperwork with the authorities, but they must be too busy making money by giving out seat belt tickets to look into this for me. I have begrudgingly replaced my computer and digital camera and am back up and running again. And my project svt focus has come along nicely. I bought this car totalled in the back end with full intentions to "part it out", sending the desirable parts all over the country to fellow enthusiasts. The car will profit very well for me when done, and that is with me keeping about 1k worth of parts as well. I might be selling the remains of whats left to a guy from MI next weekend. A few pics..