Waterline!!! Whooooo!! We built the waterline today leading from the solar sink, all the way around A3, to one side of the composting system, up the hill, and alongside the hoophouse. Now both the compost system and the hoophouse have water!!! It was so amazing; Steve came to oversee things, a TON of people showed up including Alec and Claudia Webster (two of our funders and very nice people), practically everyone wound up covered with mud and/or sweat, and we got the thing done! Props to Dave Griese for leading the workday. A line of people worked to initiate and dig out the line, using polaskis and shovels, while another group worked to lay down the pipes about 6" to 1' deep, securing them with this noxious glue that made everyone light-headed. There will be testing for leaks and the spigots will be installed. And much later on, will put in sprinkler systems inside the hoophouse. Hopefully Jim Velzy's greenhouse ones will provide a good template for ours. What an awesome day!!
Peepz building the line near the compost system
Diane working hard
John and me - "H-hi! Welcome to the Village!! Pleased to meet you!"
Dave Griese, connecting PVC pipe
*all photos courtesy of Sarah Wheatley
