tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post8089821333633107456..comments2024-03-27T00:22:15.426-05:00Comments on Sticks and Stones and Styrofoam: The Soddy Grows UpMarjorie Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-52838155123941088852019-01-07T14:24:28.129-06:002019-01-07T14:24:28.129-06:00Hi, Troy - I'm so happy that you had a chance ...Hi, Troy - I'm so happy that you had a chance to stop by the soddy and leave your nice comments. I admit that the sod walls are looking more realistic than I even hoped they would. I'm finally making a bit more progress - and am starting to work on something besides laying the sod blocks. High time!<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-53479666777299452412019-01-04T21:25:30.556-06:002019-01-04T21:25:30.556-06:00Great work! It looks so realistic in the photos, ...Great work! It looks so realistic in the photos, it must look even better in person. Looking forward to seeing what comes. Wishing you a Happy New Year!Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13248343692678031483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-84137591948324831892018-12-24T09:15:39.845-06:002018-12-24T09:15:39.845-06:00Thank you for taking your time to visit my blog an...Thank you for taking your time to visit my blog and leave such nice comments! I appreciate your interest and hope that you'll continue to follow along on my soddy adventure.<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-52177271311424709902018-12-21T22:18:13.256-06:002018-12-21T22:18:13.256-06:00very beautiful and so lovely work :) i like your g...very beautiful and so lovely work :) i like your good idea ,Thanks for the inspiration!<br /><br /><a href="http://smile045.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ดูหนัง</a><br />vaiyborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095754542895387700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-27947440643527157802018-12-21T18:17:01.154-06:002018-12-21T18:17:01.154-06:00Hi, Sam - Thanks so much for stopping by and leavi...Hi, Sam - Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your encouraging comments. I'm so happy to learn that you're also a history buff - and you're so right about the attraction of history and minis combined! I'm learning so much about not only sod house construction, but some of Nebraska's history. (I'm not a native Nebraskan.) Of course, sod house construction extended throughout the Great Plains, so now I've learned more of the history of Kansas, Oklahoma (my home state) and Texas (my second home state.) My sod house is an intriguing project, and it warms my heart to be able to share it with other enthusiastic miniaturists. I hope that you'll continue to come along on this adventure!<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-70049839784405273072018-12-21T17:51:32.135-06:002018-12-21T17:51:32.135-06:00Hello, Veronique - I'm so happy that you stopp...Hello, Veronique - I'm so happy that you stopped by to see the soddy. I appreciate your interest. Actually, even though I did study American History, I wasn't at all familiar with houses made of sod until I moved to Nebraska and discovered soddies through museum visits. So now I'm sort of learning as I go, and I find the subject fascinating. And you're right - many countries in Europe also have a history of houses (or shelters) constructed of sod in one form or another; the concept is much older than the Nebraska sod houses. I'm practically at a halt on soddy construction, probably for the duration of December, but I'm very eager to get busy building again. I hope you'll follow along to see what's next.<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-3289141088949548472018-12-12T20:28:46.961-06:002018-12-12T20:28:46.961-06:00Well you had me at historical.. :) I'm a bit o...Well you had me at historical.. :) I'm a bit of a history buff so I find your build absolutely delightful Marjorie. Mini's and history together and I'm sold! :D The construction methods employed by the pioneers are facinating and ingenious. I love the fact that someone realised that the grass would grow in the sod blocks and strengthen them. Brilliant! I had to laugh at the your "you thought you were wrong once but you were mistaken" oopsie.. haha.. sounds just like something I would do. Oh well, you now have options.. keep some ceiling height or cut it down.. you have some time to marinate on you decision it seems. :D Looking forward to seeing more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-52964172828456034202018-12-08T15:49:12.442-06:002018-12-08T15:49:12.442-06:00Hi Marjorie, this is fascinating! Obviously Americ...Hi Marjorie, this is fascinating! Obviously American history isn't part of the curriculum in Europe so I am learning quite a lot. But considering those settlers had European origins, there must be links to houses and building methods back here.<br />Oven roasted corn silk. Who would think of that? It's absolutely brilliant.<br />Looking forward to seeing more of this project, mistakes and all. It's so unique, I love it!Véronique https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720638085856405622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-82224883589608185202018-12-04T11:39:49.221-06:002018-12-04T11:39:49.221-06:00Hi, Lori - Thanks for stopping by; I always enjoy ...Hi, Lori - Thanks for stopping by; I always enjoy reading your comments. I'm glad that I make you feel better when I share my mistakes. Now I'm going to make you feel even better by admitting that I don't come close to sharing them all - some of my "oops" moments are just too dumb to ever, ever, talk about! But at least I can usually fix most of them. So far. The soddy continues to grow, sod block by sod block. It's exciting to know that I'm making progress, but I'm sort of looking forward to the time when something else is happening! <br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-2663093855352845512018-12-03T17:43:56.046-06:002018-12-03T17:43:56.046-06:00Another informative and exciting post! And thank ...Another informative and exciting post! And thank you for sharing your "oops" moments too -- makes the rest of us feel better to know that other miniaturists are in the same boat with us! LOLLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361216620256811303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-74135765282907122722018-12-03T13:43:50.472-06:002018-12-03T13:43:50.472-06:00The staring into submission method really works!
S...The staring into submission method really works!<br />Say... I am sending out Christmas greetings and would love to have your address. Will you please send it to me in an email to jodihippler@gmail.com? Thanks Marjorie!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-91774668178145287982018-11-29T14:11:34.932-06:002018-11-29T14:11:34.932-06:00Hi, Betsy - If I keep making mistakes, you'll ...Hi, Betsy - If I keep making mistakes, you'll maybe want to take back your remarks about the building structure lessons! : ) The funny thing is that I keep a fairly extensive "construction journal" in which I make entries after each work session - so there's no excuse for my forgetting what's been done, because it's all right before my very eyes in black and white. Of course, I need to read those entries in order to remember what's written in them, and I don't always remember to do that! Speaking of journals, some of the research material that I read before beginning the soddy consisted of diaries and journals of men and women who experienced the trials, tribulations, and hardships of the prairie pioneer life, and some of the stories are heartbreaking. Not all, of course - there were also heartwarming stories of the excitement and humorous adventures of many of the homesteaders. But in the main, life wasn't easy for any of them, and I agree that it's a good thing to be mindful of that and more appreciative of our present way of life. Thank you for taking the time to leave your very welcome comments.<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-43128548488393269542018-11-28T17:56:40.693-06:002018-11-28T17:56:40.693-06:00Hi Marjorie! What a fascinating project this is! T...Hi Marjorie! What a fascinating project this is! The History lessons alone are deep... but add to that the building structure lessons and you will be a master builder by the time you are done! (Even if only in Minis!) I think it is important in these times that we try to understand how hard things once were... we have so much we take for granted now! To learn of the need to live in a dirt cave while you are building your dirt house..... I had never thought that part through before! I know how you feel about "forgetting" what it is you did already... my Castle project has become so lost in the Past... I think I will be starting over on many parts when I get to them! LOL! But maybe that is how we end up with a "better" building in the long run! :) I look forward to seeing more of this fascinating construction project! :):)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-88382410835458521902018-11-28T16:32:24.394-06:002018-11-28T16:32:24.394-06:00Hello, Rosa Maria - I appreciate your visiting my ...Hello, Rosa Maria - I appreciate your visiting my sod house. Laying the sod blocks is very slow work, but I find it both fun and relaxing - until I encounter another problem! But the walls do continue to climb, one by one, and soon I can move on to the next thing. Thank you for your nice comments.<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-87768838880423709292018-11-28T16:26:10.208-06:002018-11-28T16:26:10.208-06:00Hi, Jodi - Thanks for your lovely comments and for...Hi, Jodi - Thanks for your lovely comments and for continuing to share my excitement about this project. I've employed your "stare down" method more than once when I've encountered yet another unforeseen problem or question. It really does help to pull up my chair, sit back, and just look the soddy right in the eye until it gives me an answer! I admit that I hadn't previously considered how apt is my use of the corn silk here in the middle of the corn belt - and right in Cornhusker territory! I appreciate your observation. I'm so glad that you're following along on as I continue this "experiment." <br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-36031301751030281802018-11-28T16:12:07.192-06:002018-11-28T16:12:07.192-06:00Hello, Giac - I think that I thought that I was be...Hello, Giac - I think that I thought that I was better prepared to start building the soddy than I actually am - I seem to encounter a big question mark with each new step! But that's part of the fun and the excitement - and I am excited to be getting on with the sod house, even though I must continue to learn as I go. I'm happy that you like that back wall; it should look more realistic when the side and top edges are "sodded" as well. Thanks for your nice comments and for following along on this adventure.<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-57250256732688568952018-11-28T16:00:45.025-06:002018-11-28T16:00:45.025-06:00Hi, Elizabeth - My original methods do seem to pre...Hi, Elizabeth - My original methods do seem to present problems that need solutions! I'm surprised at how many problems I've encountered at such an early stage of construction, especially when this is a one-room house! How did I ever build that Tuscan villa??? I've had a great time learning the "whys and wherefores" too, and every work session seems to be a learning experience. Good thing I have all those informative books at hand - I continue going back to them to relearn what I thought I already knew. You should see the bookmarks! The soddy continues to be an interesting project; I'm excited to keep moving along with the construction, and I'm so happy to have you along for the ride. Thanks for visiting!<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-64048049437495903312018-11-28T15:46:59.705-06:002018-11-28T15:46:59.705-06:00Hi, Pilar - Thanks for your interest in my soddy. ...Hi, Pilar - Thanks for your interest in my soddy. I hope it keeps shaping up as well as it should. It's a little like reading a mystery novel; I won't know how it turns out until I finish it!<br />MarjorieMarjorie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104669798186181705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-51709689607689710872018-11-26T09:31:09.136-06:002018-11-26T09:31:09.136-06:00Increíble el proyecto que estás comenzando, una ob...Increíble el proyecto que estás comenzando, una obra de verdadera albañilería, el comienzo es muy prometedor. El pequeño error lo has solucionado perfectamente. Buena semana,besos:-)Contrastes-Rosa Mªhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353723185639488150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-2621352098911383062018-11-26T08:42:47.136-06:002018-11-26T08:42:47.136-06:00What a delight it is to not only see this unique a...What a delight it is to not only see this unique and historical home come to life, but to learn the extremely fascinating history and construction methods employed! I think we forget in our modern times about true survival, and what it took to be a progressive pioneer!<br />The oven-roasted corn silk not only gives a wonderful representation of the grass used in construction, it seems so appropriate! I can completely understand the fun you're having, as this looks like a challenging yet fulfilling process as the walls grow block by block. I wonder how many windows were broken before the ingenious rag spacing method was adopted.<br />What a marvel you're creating here, Marjory, and one I am excited to continue to follow and learn from!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-36113797100030312172018-11-26T06:10:54.092-06:002018-11-26T06:10:54.092-06:00Hello Marjorie,
What a great post. I am really enj...Hello Marjorie,<br />What a great post. I am really enjoying learning about sod houses and how they were built. It is very informative and you explain everything so well. The sod blocks are looking beautiful And I cannot wait to see more. I am glad you were able to correct the window situation without any damage to work that was already done. I love the lower back wall. It is a great way to finish the backside of the project and still let the viewer see inside. It is all coming along beautifully.<br />Big hug<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-37220513750512956892018-11-26T00:23:25.281-06:002018-11-26T00:23:25.281-06:00WOW!!! Once again I am impressed by your original ...WOW!!! Once again I am impressed by your original methods and solutions for laying mini sod AND for the additional background building information! I had no idea that that grass would grow up through sod as a natural re-enforment to the structure but now that I know, it makes perfect sense! <br /> I feel as though I am furthering my education whenever I visit your blog Marjorie. I get the visual pleasure of seeing your work and also understand the "whys and the wherefores" too- <br />a double bonus! :Delizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305797144663798085.post-24212275995609926872018-11-26T00:16:14.376-06:002018-11-26T00:16:14.376-06:00Esta casa empieza a tomar forma de una manera muy ...Esta casa empieza a tomar forma de una manera muy agradable!!!<br />Besos.PILAR6373https://www.blogger.com/profile/12804015231605778206noreply@blogger.com