I'd love to hear more about the early development of flattened-end conduit struts. While far from my 'favorite' joint, they're expedient & low-cost, OK for certain uses. Not every architect owns a 20-ton hydraulic press; but I do! Handy when the urge arises!
Electrical conduit is thin-walled, unlike galvanized pipe. At Pacific High School,where we built 17 domes in the late '60s, we flattened the ends in a vice. Metal pipe struts are limited mostly to domes used for display, with fabric covering. Wooden struts are a better choice for dome homes.
years ago, I knew a woman that experienced aging with some deep wrinkles on her face ~ She made the decision to do something about it, and began having Botox injections on a regular basis ~ I hadn't seen her for a couple years and when I did I was somewhat suprised ~ She looked completely different ~ gone were the deep wrinkles, and a lot of small wrinkles around her eyes were disappearing as well...A few years later, I saw her in one of those dollar stores, shuffling down the isle ~ She said she'd had a stroke, "right smack dab in the center of my head! Right here", she said, as she pointed at her forehead. It was the same location she'd began newer botox treatments....I know I've read the health issues with Botox, and the potential for having a stroke, so I've never felt the least bit like investigating what the potential for damage to myself would be, aging should just be left the hell alone - why people want to have that "younger look!", is beyond me ~ I'm constantly amazed that I've lived as long as I have, and I try to be as grateful for each & every day ~
All natural ager here, with almost a full head of silver blue gray hair at 55. I’m noticing I can’t hike as high and as hard as I used to - my body feels destroyed after hiking more than 5 miles, but I am enjoying watching age settle over me. As it softens my body, it’s softening and opening my mind. You are an inspiration in a world of Botox and “live forever” culture.
Also that dome greenhouse is a dreamscape. Thanks for sharing.
Always an inspiration!
I'd love to hear more about the early development of flattened-end conduit struts. While far from my 'favorite' joint, they're expedient & low-cost, OK for certain uses. Not every architect owns a 20-ton hydraulic press; but I do! Handy when the urge arises!
Electrical conduit is thin-walled, unlike galvanized pipe. At Pacific High School,where we built 17 domes in the late '60s, we flattened the ends in a vice. Metal pipe struts are limited mostly to domes used for display, with fabric covering. Wooden struts are a better choice for dome homes.
years ago, I knew a woman that experienced aging with some deep wrinkles on her face ~ She made the decision to do something about it, and began having Botox injections on a regular basis ~ I hadn't seen her for a couple years and when I did I was somewhat suprised ~ She looked completely different ~ gone were the deep wrinkles, and a lot of small wrinkles around her eyes were disappearing as well...A few years later, I saw her in one of those dollar stores, shuffling down the isle ~ She said she'd had a stroke, "right smack dab in the center of my head! Right here", she said, as she pointed at her forehead. It was the same location she'd began newer botox treatments....I know I've read the health issues with Botox, and the potential for having a stroke, so I've never felt the least bit like investigating what the potential for damage to myself would be, aging should just be left the hell alone - why people want to have that "younger look!", is beyond me ~ I'm constantly amazed that I've lived as long as I have, and I try to be as grateful for each & every day ~
All natural ager here, with almost a full head of silver blue gray hair at 55. I’m noticing I can’t hike as high and as hard as I used to - my body feels destroyed after hiking more than 5 miles, but I am enjoying watching age settle over me. As it softens my body, it’s softening and opening my mind. You are an inspiration in a world of Botox and “live forever” culture.
Also that dome greenhouse is a dreamscape. Thanks for sharing.
Always good to ride along with you and your thoughts.