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Ground is measured out and digging starts!
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Foundations dug, flattened and tamped down.
Perforated piping laid down around outer rim to channel water to lower ground, avoiding damp in wall and under floor.
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First circle of earth bags laid!
Plastic used to line the retaining wall.
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Packing and moving earth bags is strenuous work
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Rewarding breakfast on the wood burner stove
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Getting the heals in to pack the earth firmly
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Door entry needed to be carefully measured as would need to fit timbers for door frame. We found that folding the earth bags proved to be a simple way to end off the wall, instead of using half bags.
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Using a plank and rubber hammer to flat the door entry.
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First phase of the wall complete.
Next step to test how the tent fitted!
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Erecting the entrance framework, using wood from the property.
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Cutting the drawbridge from a salvaged solid wood door.
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Feeling secure with the door in place.
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Facade clad with wood offcuts and corrugated iron.
Tent fitted tightly on the wall, with the centre pole raise on a log to account for extra height.
Stella guards against invading possums.
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A dramatic closing of the drawbridge after packing up the castle.
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View over the 'kitchen'.
You can see the stakes that hold the guy ropes taught and avoided the need for extremely lengthy guy ropes to achieve optimal tension angle.
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Hard work, deserves a good soak.
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A view on approach through the trees.
I call it home... from home.
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