This is a sweet and well maintained cob cottage on the main road through Otago. On our way back from Invercargill, not planned but a funeral made this decision. My brother-in-law passed peacefully - so they say.
Three good things;
1. Visiting two people with cancer and learning about a friend who has it too, makes us amazed we are both still healthy!
2. A huge sausage roll each kept us going till evening.
3. Decided to get my hair cut - again.
@beryl Cob building uses hands and feet to form lumps of earth mixed with sand and straw and is fashioned to make walls - an ancient technique which is making a come back
@maggiemae Thanks Maggiemae so like the wattle and daub we had in the UK many many years ago !! It-'s interesting to see that the twchnique is coming back again !
A very pretty little cottage. I love old places like this with character
Beautiful! So sad you have another family funeral. Good to know you are both in good health! Count your blessings!
I am sorry for your loss. Lovely photo and processing of a lovely cottage. I love your three blessings each day. They were inspiration for my month of blessings.
@lesip Thanks for your words, Leslie. The pits is right but you can be carrying on as usual then are struck down at this time by something that was never known! Thats why we have to be happy about what we are doing.
@snaphappi They are now, Maggie - its now called Mud bricks! Might be a different recipe but totally natural and as you say, its own great insulation qualities!
So sorry to read of your losses -- it certainly helps keep things in perspective about what matters. But your image is certainly lovely -- and the vignetting makes me feel like I'm peeking in.
thanks for your explanation on cob-building. That technique must have been dormant for many years. You captured it very beautifully and the vignette gives it a great old feeling. Sorry about your loss.
What a fabulous shot and love your processing, Maggiemae. So sorry about your brother in law. Cancer sucks. I have lost too many to it and have an uncle who is 90 battling it now. It is really nice to visit with people who have cancer if you can or have any illness as it is always appreciated. You are a caring, wonderful person and friend. FAV
Oh dear! You really have had a year of it! My thoughts are with you.
A lovely capture of the cob house. I'm interested in your processing. Any particular reason for your choice?
Beautiful! So sad you have another family funeral. Good to know you are both in good health! Count your blessings!
A lovely capture of the cob house. I'm interested in your processing. Any particular reason for your choice?