[Strawbale] The Debate rages on, eh?

[Kent]

WOW..been a while since I kept up here ...I see things haven't changed
much..still arguing about lime vs cement.. seems a trivial subject in
comparison to the good alternative home building methods on the whole can do
IF they were ever implemented on a more global basis..which is just how
likely to happen if we keep arguing over 'embodied energy' .. I tend to
agree with both sides in some fashion or other ...not that my antiquated
opinion means much around here anymore (or ever did for that matter) like
other more vocal and somewhat more visible members of this board and others
I have yet to build anything with bales.. unless you count a few wintertime
doghouses that my outdoor pets sure enjoyed!
In the meantime as the 'experts' in the field argue fine points that may or
may not be relevant to the bale building field in the long run.. how many
are being turned off by arguments among the faithful.. reminds me of
churches that try to reach out but can't get along amongst the members...
the doors soon close..FOREVER... is our door closing on being able to build
more house for more people with lower total 'COST OF OWNERSHIP' and greater
RETURN ON INVESTMENT...hmmm I guess that question is best left to greater
minds than mine!
Answering relevant questions and making Bale Building more accessible just
maybe should be the overall goal of our best minds.. instead of arguing
incessantly about lime vs plaster and speaking so far above the heads of
those that would like to become the faithful that they decide it just isn't
worth trying to dig out the bits of trash from the rubble of contention..
Oh well..just this old grumps opinion ...for what it is worth..
Kent (WG9)
ps..on a personal note I am now moved and a permanent resident of Canada..so
that makes me what? A displaced American? Canuck wannabe? Just give me a job
and let me do it.. looking now ..frustrating process!
John S ... good to see your still around.. hope your back is holding
out..had my surgery (two level fusion) and doing ok..