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Spherical minimalist living

#1 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:47 am

I saw this article and decided that these minimalist living accomodations would be perfect--absolutely perfect!--for a young couple of elves who are thinking of moving to Alaska for the summer. :)

http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/09/spher ... st-living/

Is this thing cool or what? 8)

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#2 Post by earendel » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:49 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:I saw this article and decided that these minimalist living accomodations would be perfect--absolutely perfect!--for a young couple of elves who are thinking of moving to Alaska for the summer. :)

http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/09/spher ... st-living/

Is this thing cool or what? 8)

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I wonder what the inside looks like.
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#3 Post by christie1111 » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:50 am

Made of Sitka spruce, Eryn is 10 ½’ (3.2m) in diameter giving her 1.8 times the volume of Eve [the other sphere model]. A well-appointed interior with galley, table/sitting area, double bed and loft bed, Eryn can sleep three. The loft bed has a weight restriction of 165 pounds. The galley includes a sink, small refrigerator, microwave and dishes.

The picture of the interior look more roomy than the exterior.

But no, I don't think I will be taking up residence any time soon.
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#4 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:54 am

earendel wrote:I wonder what the inside looks like.
Well, I didn't want to copy the whole article, but since you asked:

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There's some minor downsides like a bathroom being missing, but I'm sure they could find facilities for that where they'll be working.

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#5 Post by earendel » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:01 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
earendel wrote:I wonder what the inside looks like.
There's some minor downsides like a bathroom being missing, but I'm sure they could find facilities for that where they'll be working.
Very cozy indeed.
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#6 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:05 am

earendel wrote:Very cozy indeed.
Can't you just see someone building a Lothlórien campground, with a majestic forest filled with these orbs? 8)







Edited: Because "which" has a different meaning than "with". :oops:
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#7 Post by earendel » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:07 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
earendel wrote:Very cozy indeed.
Can't you just see someone building a Lothlórien campground, which a majestic forest filled with these orbs? 8)
Part of a LOTR theme park, I suppose.
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#8 Post by Jeemie » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:43 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:Image
Saw this picture and even though it's in a tree, the first words that came to my mind were "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..."
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#9 Post by gsabc » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:27 am

Jeemie wrote:
MarleysGh0st wrote:Image
Saw this picture and even though it's in a tree, the first words that came to my mind were "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..."
Mine were "Open the pod bay doors, Hal."
I just ordered chicken and an egg from Amazon. I'll let you know.

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#10 Post by Jeemie » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:28 am

gsabc wrote:Mine were "Open the pod bay doors, Hal."
That was just on TV last night.
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#11 Post by tanstaafl2 » Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:52 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
earendel wrote:I wonder what the inside looks like.
Well, I didn't want to copy the whole article, but since you asked:

Image

Image

There's some minor downsides like a bathroom being missing, but I'm sure they could find facilities for that where they'll be working.
Looks to me like the "bathroom" is the first tree on the left. Of course the "bathing" portion would only be functional when it rained...
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