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Community in the Trees - A Real Life Ewok village

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DFWRocket, Aug 2, 2012.

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  1. DFWRocket

    DFWRocket Member

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    as a kid I remember thinking the Swiss Family Robinson's treehouse was awesome..well here's the modern version - complete with running water, zip lines, bridges and gathering places. Check out the articles for the rest of the pictures - you have to see the rest of the pictures to get the full idea.

    http://www.businessinsider.com/finca-bellavista-2012-7?op=1#ixzz22CMNYTNL

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    the wookies also lived similarily
     
    #2 K mf G, Aug 2, 2012
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    I think that excess weight so high in the canopy could lead to unrest in the forest. And in the 1st picture, the 3rd elm tree from the right looks like it could have trouble.
     
    #3 Buck Turgidson, Aug 2, 2012
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    That's pretty cool
     
    #5 Dr of Dunk, Aug 2, 2012
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    leave it to white people..
     
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  7. The Captain

    The Captain ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Thought you enjoyed a good teddy bear picnic.
     
    #7 The Captain, Aug 2, 2012
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    Cant they get struck by lightning? Id rather live under a rock.
     
    #8 Rodman23, Aug 2, 2012
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    Is this what it's like to go green?
     
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    superfob Mommy WOW! I'm a Big Kid now.

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    Pretty sure that's a maple. It could use more sunlight.
     
    #12 Colt45, Aug 3, 2012
  13. DFWRocket

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    They have a botanist inspect the trees and tell them which ones are good to build on. Most of the buildings are built with a mix of trees and stilts, so all the weight is not really on the trees.
     
    #13 DFWRocket, Aug 3, 2012
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    Pretty cool. I would seriously consider this for my retirement. Thanks for posting.
     
    #14 Rashmon, Aug 3, 2012
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    Love it.
     
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  16. Buck Turgidson

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    Well, sure, as long as these "botanists" know how to use a hatchet, axe, and saw.
     
    #16 Buck Turgidson, Aug 3, 2012
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