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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/28/2006
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Tim - I hear you, but I don't know what to tell you. I see some benefit in a move up north, but I fear for my children's future...
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Tim Schumm
{K:29196} 9/26/2006
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Well Kess,
this is one of the best doc on a interesting fellow i have come across on usefilm. I have read about him and his troubles before and just love the stuborn qualities of the guy. We have places like that up here in hippy land and there are no building codes in much of the rural areas thank god. I hate all the plastic all the same structures that are being sold for megga bucks these days. What happened to building in a fashion that lasts and is beautiful?....ahhhh well we create the way we are. We the sheep have fallen deep into the void of no feeling and squashed personalities
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 9/18/2006
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Wow an interesting about Kes, and an amazing tribute to Mr Bishop, what a lovely architectural castle, love the textures and the stonework...you're right it's amazing to think that one person can do this. He is leaving his mark in the world, nice photograph and tribute...I like the perspective too...What a beautiful place, I like the one in the comments section too...very nice Kes...Linda
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/16/2006
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Yes, I agree, Mary. He's an extraordinary artist using an extraordinary medium.
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/16/2006
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Thanks Doyle!
Bishop's Castle is in a county that doesn't have a building code (they have some zoning codes), although the local contractors are currently trying to get them established. They call it progress.
I live one county away and it is a world of difference. However, the advantage of living in a rural area of the county - what they don't see they don't know! But I think we (nationally) are being regulated into idiots. No one has to think about anything, the government will take care of that for them! I could go on and on.... :)
Can't use "staples or nails" on your own home! Doyle, I feel your pain, Man!  I think we will experience more and more loss of liberty, loss of national sovereignty, more internationalism... :(
There I go again, on and on...:)
I admire Mr. Bishop for what he does and for understanding liberty and its price.
Cheers,
Kes
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 9/16/2006
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Just amazing to think that he has built this! What an achievement. The stones really are beautiful.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/14/2006
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Completely fascinating Kes . . . would never be permitted here though. Rules about how high you can build . . . what you can build with . . . must have permits and liscenses . . . . Walls must be a certain thickness for interior and a different one for exterior. All must be inspected . . . I could go on and on. Our city cited us for stapling a shade cloth to a patio overhang!!! We can tie things but not affix them with staples or nails. Bizarre rules. He may be on to something with his diatribe.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 9/14/2006
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Most entertainig story in words and picture! Well done, Kes!
Eb
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 9/14/2006
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Fine journalism,very nice shot my friend.
Pablo
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 9/14/2006
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I say "WoooW" and wooow! Really nice work and idea,
what an impressive building, looks like an fabled castle.
Love your description from Bishop, very great and creative man.
The composition is very impressive, lovely point of view,
great perspective and well composed! The idea is original,
the architecture is wonderful so impressive.
Very well done dear my friend! Bravooo 7+++
Have a nice day dear Kes!
Robert
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Khayala Eylazova
{K:464} 9/13/2006
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Hi Kes, very interesting photos!
Beautiful architecture, castle, with the elements of modern design! Thank you for sharing...
Kind Regards,
Khayala
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/13/2006
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lol, well, I think that's his good car, Andre!
He uses a lot of 12 volt winches to lift rocks...along with various lifting devices he has made.
Here's a shot of his International Harvester pickup, or "Binder". The I-beam on top slides...thus to load & unload logs into the sawmill behind the truck. You can see some of the rails leading into the sawmill. Note the various 12 volt winches, the battery charger, the missing gas cap. Love it!
hmmm, "quirky"...I have a similar Binder. And another truck that has an I-Beam/lifting/crazy device on it...and I do a little rock work...and there's a photo of me on usefilm....
Yikes! :)
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 9/13/2006
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Kes,
Maybe someone should have been another few steps up higher taking a shot of you getting this shot:)
It seems he has a pretty quirky little car to go with his quirky personality:)
Andre
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João F * Photography
{K:41945} 9/13/2006
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Excelent shot incrible one dear Kes congratulations my friend !!
have a nice day
joão
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/13/2006
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Hi Andre, yeah, he is definitely not your run-of-the-mill fellow.
It is almost humorous to see him up on a ladder, hanging on with the crook of the arm in a cast, laying rock with the other arm. Electrocuted himself with welder cables..."got 'em mixed up"...
Here he is on a ladder...this will be a tower - one on each corner of the wall...."I went down to bedrock, so an earthquake...well..."
Crazy? Probably. But I can't help but admire the guy.
(I went up this ladder and hopped on top of the wall to get one of the shots! Crazy? Probably.)
:)
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 9/13/2006
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This guy looks and sounds like quite a character Kes.
You have to admire someone who knows what he wants to do and then just goes out and accomplishes it.
(Even if it does look a little like something out of a Tim Burton movie :)
Andre
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 9/13/2006
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Gracias Kes! Muy interesante... unos detalles estupendos!
Saludos desde Argentina!
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/13/2006
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Thanks Alicia! He is quite a charachter for sure!
Here's a closer shot of the metal work on top of the castle. You can go inside the round thing and walk around.
Mr. Bishop is an ornamental iron fabricator also. He also has his own sawmill on site!
Cheers,
Kes
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/13/2006
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There is one spot only where I could get it all in the shot. Note the scaffolding on the side of the left tower and the ladder on the roof. That's the kind of stuff he works off of!
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 9/13/2006
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Espectacular retrato, encanto de perspectiva, luz y colores.
Felicitaciones Kes!
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/13/2006
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Mr. Bishop wanted me to include his recent work. Note the cement is still "green".
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