Ramblings of the Mentor....

I'll let Brendon share some of what he learned about scripting in another post, but wanted to share that he has figured out, for the most part, how to set up the sprinkler systems in the greenhouse.  It was fun watching him figure it out slowly but surely with a lot of failing in the middle (isn't that the best way to get it?).  Several of us were hanging out watching and ended up setting up camp by putting out some seating. Lots of teachers + student learning = entertainment for us!  Looking for some fun, stop by the Green2sky Project at any time and help us cheer Brendon on.

Brendon also came by today to show me photos and videos he took of his recent tour of the Metrolina Greenhouses near us in NC.  It sounds like he got a great individual tour and learned a lot about the basic functions inside of a commercial greenhouse.  I was fascinated to see the processes that go into commercial farming.  The equipment alone is very impressive, but even something as simple as lights on tracks that move about the room for added light amazes me.  Next research stop is Barbee Farms.  I have full intention of visiting this one so I can see how the process works. I found out very fast that it's hard to understand what he wants to build in Second Life without seeing what it looks like in Real Life.

Brendon also got a fantastic opportunity to fly a plane this past weekend. During his flight, he traveled over top of Metrolina Greenhouses.  It was an awesome chance to get some great aerial shots of the greenhouses.  They really are amazing to see.  The size alone makes you take a second glance.  Knowing Brendon's intent to build this model as a possible solution for saving farm land is awesome when looking at those photos.