rubel castle tour

rubel castle tour
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

remember when you were little and you & your brother built forts out of the cushions from the couch and bedding? well, micheal rubel, as a boy, wanted to build a castle, and eventually did with the help of some friends, without any architectural plans. made from salvaged river rock, steel, aluminum, cement and embedded with random bottles and appliances, the place is really a testament to a collector's sensability and a diy attitude.

mike & i toured the castle this past weekend. mike was a little disappointed it was less castle-like than he had imagined. since i had more information beforehand, i found the place fascinating that one man with a strong will and lots of giving friends made such a place. there were so many curiosities, many of which were sticking out of the crudely fashioned stone & concrete walls.

my description really doesn't do it justice. you have to see to believe it: