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Hopscotch, Greenhouse & Concrete

27 September 2009
Hopscotch on the Patio.

Colorado has “interesting” weather. I’ve always called it bipolar, as in the manic/depressive type and not the north/south type. During our first year here, my father-in-law came for a visit. We went out for dinner and were wearing shorts. Upon exiting the restaurant, it was snowing. Truly, the temperature swings up and down like a [...]

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Greenhouse is Starting Construction

5 September 2009
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Two weekends ago had Papa in a rented backhoe digging a very big hole. Naturally, it rained for two days after digging. Mr. B and Miss Chief had a blast sliding in the mud and the dogs brought in enough of it to fill a vacuum bag.
I received the Permit from our Regional Building Department [...]

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New Construction Project

29 August 2009
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My wonderful architect, Scott Harvey, has put together an awesome set of plans for the greenhouse.
Stats:

Greenhouse in Central Colorado (south of Denver, north of Co Springs)
Just under 800 sq ft (21′ X 40′ outside measurement)
15′ at the peak
Solar with SHCS (subterranean heating & cooling system)
25′ from house with covered-in-winter pergola leading to the door
West and [...]

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