When I was about 12 years old, I came across a book in the public library that had a few pictures of the strangest house I had ever seen. It was the Bavinger House, designed by Bruce Goff in 1950 and completed in 1955. I instantly fell in love with it, and dreamt of being able to live in a house like that. I thought about it again today when I saw lots of pictures on Flickr of another Goff design: the Duncan House. Apparently, the Duncan House is now a Bed and Breakfast, so, who knows, one day I might even get to stay (even if for just one night) in a Goff house.
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Seems like staying a few more days ought to be an easier feat as each day goes by with the intrisic value of the american dollar likely to be surpassed by the humble peso soon. And just as long as I don’t attempt to pull a fast one, in our great time of economical need, by saying I meant the Euro dollar versus the worth less and more less US dollar you should be able to afford the opportunity. Please consider staying at least two days to relax in nature and in a great work of art designed by Bruce Goff account it takes some time to soak it all in. Take some good memories back with you along with supporting a economy taking a nose dive. Whereas for too many years americans have had too long of an advantage of taking cheap vacations in your part of the world reap some justice out of the current situation. Hint- don’t take too long or the american dollar may be a thing of the past and the Euro, yen, south american currencey may only be the forms of transaction available. 😉
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Er, thank you (I think), no name, for that considered comment. Actually, in the pessimism stakes I’ll raise you the total meltdown of civilisation within my lifetime at 10:1.
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Etz the innkeeper to Geoff. Actually around here abouts it seems civilization departed since king george was selected and not elected 7 years back. Its a good thing civilizations have a tendancy to come and go away. Currently awaiting something better to emerge.
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Ah, the innkeeper! An honourable trade – my parents were innkeepers too. I share your sorrow over how the mighty have fallen, and commiserate with you over the fact that you must bow under the yoke of king George. Yes, these times shall pass, and hopefully better times shall take their place…
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