Quote from: OlJarhead on January 30, 2019, 12:28:40 PM
Nice frames!

Glad to hear you're keeping the fire going and doing something enjoyable this winter!  Me?  I'm ready for more cabin time!

I used to know that feeling

This time of year I kinda get the fever
So I read up on it in a favorite periodical




so....not yet

Nice photo chop!

An old song by Styx comes to mind...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XcKBmdfpWs

good call

Hey guys

My buddy in Alaska and I are sharing vids of our places, since we haven't seen each other for the last 4 or 5 years

Thought I'd share with y'all

I'm no videographer but that'll become obvious straight away
And you'll have to put up with the mumbling narrator

anyway

Here 'tiz 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDbk3Tiibfw

Cool and much better than mine!

Can't woof me, OJ.
I've seen yers

...but, thanks fer tryin'

Sweet setup, I had wondered how all your different buildings were laid out.  Thanks for sharing, I almost feel like I know you now. 

Quote from: Adam Roby on February 19, 2019, 12:47:18 PM
  I almost feel like I know you now. 

Well, AR, I'm pretty much an open book
Fiction based on reality....not really, I just don't remember what I've embellished (hheh hheh)

Ever git down this way, we can hunker over a fire and swap tales while sipping a brew

That's mighty neighborly of you good sir.  I may just take you up on that one day.  I have a cousin that lives in Bend Oregon that I haven't seen in close to 20 years and would love to go visit.  I don't fly, so it takes time to plan a 2750 mile journey by car.  If and when I do, I'll give you a quick ring for sure.  It would be an honor to meet you and the Missus...  maybe show my wife how retirement is supposed to look like. 

That's a beautiful place you have there Gary.

Quote from: Adam Roby on February 20, 2019, 12:11:48 PM
That's mighty neighborly of you good sir.  I may just take you up on that one day.  I have a cousin that lives in Bend Oregon that I haven't seen in close to 20 years and would love to go visit.  I don't fly, so it takes time to plan a 2750 mile journey by car.  If and when I do, I'll give you a quick ring for sure.  It would be an honor to meet you and the Missus...  maybe show my wife how retirement is supposed to look like. 

Well, sir, when and if you do get the urge to see yer folks in Bend....
Do this, get a line wet in the Deschutes, and pull out a hard fought trophy.
Bring it to our cabin, and we'll grill it for ya.
We're only an hour and a half down the path

Yes, call ahead.
But make it not before 4pm, or it'll just silently ring and ring and ring (I'll be outside).

Around 2, in July and Aug, I have to knock off early due to heat.

I'll be in the tub



Then drying in the sun


On, hell, call anytime.
I can always call you back.
My email (to get my number) is in my profile

Once we set a date, I'll be sure to have some clothes on.

If it's still snowin', we can always butcher some wood in the shop

Quote from: NathanS on February 20, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
That's a beautiful place you have there Gary.

Wy, thank you Nate
But it's not mine

I just live here

So far, The Creator has let me stay...

Wunna the colder days of the year here
Thank gawd the wind ain't blowin'




And the forest gnomes
I think they're known for hiding in plain sight
'cept for this'n
Guess the snow blower exposed his form
Grumpy lookin' little elf



Gonna keep a fire all day

Quote from: Gary O on March 30, 2018, 12:42:53 AM
Last thing I did today was make a screen door for the main cabin

Hey Gary,  I was just wondering how well that screen door held up?
I am looking to replace the two exterior doors of my cabin,  but doors now-a-days don't seem to have much in the way of large screens to let fresh air in/out without letting in all the bugs.  I think I will build my own screen doors on the outside, just not sure how strong they need to be.  Everything I draw up looks big and heavy, yours look thin and light... would you do it the same way the second time around?

 Adam, gotta say, I'm very pleased.
Thought sure the thing would hang up on my home built slider, but it hasn't.
Very happy with that, because I didn't have the room on the porch for it to swing 90°
You prolly have room.

But

I'll go into detail on the slider anyway

Left a skosh bit of free space for it to slide

Had to cobble a little stopper on the closing end




But left the other end free (in case I had to take the door off to replace the screen)




Yes, its light (knew it had to be to slide without hanging up)

I had to put a piece on TOP of the inner middle frame to grab and open/close
I chose a small burl (door booger)



As for the door;

I ripped a 2x4 down the middle, yielding 1 ½ x 1 1/4 something for framing pieces

Then ripped 3/8" off the rounded edge of that for strips to sandwich the screen to the remains of the framing pieces


Initially I'd considered stapling the strips, but then realized I'd have to fiddly fart with those if (and when) I'd need to replace the screen
So, I found some short, washer head, screws


Added some 45° pcs in the corners to give the thing some stability (no wobble)


If you think of something else i.e. questions/thoughts/concerns, please feel free to query to yer hearts content
I'm not on here as much as I'd like, and now it's the busy season, but I get emails when someone posts on this thread, so.....I WILL get back to you within 24 hrs.
Or you could email me garyodan@msn.com
If you email, I'll get back to you within 23 hrs

Easter morn was spectacular, btw







cheers

Quote from: Adam Roby on April 21, 2019, 12:30:38 PM
would you do it the same way the second time around?

yes, absolutely

easy peasy

btw, no matter how much you spend on screen, the stuff ain't all that durable

the chippies have hung in this one, however, with no rips...not sure why...it's the cheap stuff

May 26, twenty nineteen....it snowed



not a bunch



but enough

Even though covered, the freshly planted tomato plants froze
Pulled the pathetically limp things outa the soil
They are now compost




It's my busy season

But, I best post some, here and there

In late spring, one forgets the harrowing winter
And the winds that come with it
Cold wind is....colder
Blowing down trees wherever it wishes
Trees that never were considered would snap, snap like dry twigs

One learns

Prepares

Hopes

Breathes sighs of relief


Or

Begins repairs

Dawns seem to keep coming




weather can be predicted just by going outside





Things are settled at present

back to 'normal'





The chippies are basking in the morning rays

Seem very deep in thought




when in reality






Anyway

We get the birds
Never knew how much I enjoyed them
They are truly a pleasantry

Some comedic, some gloriously regal, some quite tiny

Have yet this spring to have the large shadows float over me

But they'll come

Hawks of all kinds

Coopers

Redtails

A baldy here and there

Turkey vultures are fun

Took a moment to make a sound vid of a little guy with a pretty voice
He had some things to say in his charming tune

Here's some lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AKZiEeiO0E


Y'all keep a fire

Glad to hear all is well bud!

Quote from: OlJarhead on May 29, 2019, 07:25:59 AM
Glad to hear all is well bud!

Spring does that, yessir.

The garden is our target this year

Will letcha know how that goes

Oh, one little tidbit news item;

Our 50th anniversary was this month

For the last year, we puzzled over what we'd do to celebrate

It hit us a few months ago
We'd do what we did when we met

She was living at home, with her mother and sibs
Working days, and babysitting at night, while her mother went out, seeking men with money

I worked days, long hours
Kept my stuff at a shared apartment with a buddy

So, we'd meet on weekends

Find a dive motel, grab some snacks and beverages, and nestle into our little refuge
Shutting out the world

Frolic
Watch TV
Sleep
Do it all again

The last two/three days we did just that

Heh, some folks get away to a cabin in the woods
We did the opposite

Drove til we could feel we were away

Found a decent motel

Great bed
Informative TV
A couple movies
'Marty' being one
'The Wedding Crashers' being a fun one

We didn't romp like we used to
Not quite as athletic

Oh, sure, we sought out every nerve end of each other

But

The tenderness was more

Caressing can become luxurious

It's immensely fulfilling



And



We went home together this time

Moved to town

Selling the place

Just out of curiosity what made you decide you were done with the place?  Really enjoyed your build and I am sure the next owners will as well.  Best of luck!

Quote from: Gary O on November 14, 2019, 01:55:06 AM
Moved to town

Selling the place

Winter too cold?
Wildfire season too long or too near?
Health?
No comment?

Take care, but enjoy!

I guess things just got a bit redundant after the building was pretty much done.

Summer was getting ready for winter, and winter was, well, getting thru it.

After four years (four winters) we'd pretty much met all the challenges.

Not sure yet if we'll just keep it as a getaway, or sell it.

I just put an earnest money on a little cottage just outa town a ways.

If we do sell the cabin place, I will  surely buy another patch of land and build a little gnome like structure
...and sell it

...and do it again

...and again

can't not









Oh, and I'm writing another book.

I do miss what became my little buddy.





Heh, he'd scoot over to the shop and scold me of a morning if I forgot to fill the feeding station.

When we buttoned up the place for winter, a few weeks ago, there he was.



Liked the peanuts.

His hands were so gentle when steading his little self on my finger.








last one before leaving






...and the last g'bye




Yeah, I miss him

We're back!

Moved back to the cabin in April

Happy

Very happy

Warm days for a bit

Took advantage

Our bathe room;



Geezer attached;





'Naked I came'....



Got fat in town

My summer cabin uniform;



I kinda let the lawn go;



Anyway, it's good to be back

really good

Making avian abodes in my spare time;





They're rather whimsical

How's everbod doin'?