Iolare

You would think that they'd hustle to get back online.  Their internet readers are probably checking out the alternative local news sources, which is probably not good for their business in the long run.

I've been denied access today also.

I built my house with Q-con blocks, but I decided to use double walls on the perimeter with air space between.  Cost is always a consideration, but it wasn't my first consideration because construction is cheap here compared to where I came from (California).  I wanted a comfortable house and I got it.

The hollow cavity walls allowed for the pipe and electricity runs to be easily installed and not imbedded in concrete.  I didn't want any posts to be exposed on the walls, and the double wall construction accomplished that too.  Also the wide window sills look good im my opinion and the light is more diffused coming into the house.  

I paid attention to site orientation and landscaping, installed a lot of windows for cross ventilation and used high ceilings and large eaves.  Ceilings were carefully insulated and the attic has good ventilation.  All major rooms have wndows on either two or three sides (which makes for a complicated foot-print and roof design).  I installed A/C, but aside from the initiial testing of it, I never have to use it.  So the extra cost of construction will possibly be made up over time with the lower electricity bills.  In any case I'm happy with the result using the Q-con blocks.

I have to put in a good word for the Mitsubishi Triton.  I bought a 4 wheel drive 4 door model in 2007 and have had no problems with it.  It has great power and decent economy.  You either like the styling or you don't (I do), but in my experience you could't ask for a more reliable vehicle.  I like this diesel well enough to have considered the practicality of installing it in a boat.

I was just at the Makro grocery store in Phuket and couldn't find coconut oil.  Do you have to go to a health supplement store to find it?  Is it priced similarly to the common cooking oils or is it more expensive?