The largest and most glaring issue at hand was Gary's inability to get a loan for a dome home despite a complete funding package. This being a topic of conversation for elsewhere - as there is not much of a precendent for dome-homes, obtaining a loan is apparently more difficult than one might imagine.

Ron Engen and the Ramblin' Ranch Gang are helpin' Gary rebuild on the existing foundation. After months of frustration, it took a glance around from Ron to start what needed to get rollin'. Step 1, demolition: