20 X 40 1.5 log cabin - our latest pictures

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MB25ACRES

#25
September 03, 2006, 11:31:50 PM
how are you feeling, I hope you are mending well. Mike

chatycady

#26
September 04, 2006, 08:29:32 AM
I'm doing fine. Just can't move as fast, which is frustrating...... but am still working on the cabin. Soon to start plumbing and electrical. Hung the electrical panel Saturday.

( I guess if a person is going to break a leg, the fibula is the bone to break,,, no cast needed, as it's the small bone and the main bone keeps everything in line! - I'm learning some medical terms these days too......) Life is a journey.

Thanks for asking!

Chatycady

Amanda_931

#27
September 08, 2006, 10:21:13 PM
You didn't get a cast for that?

Boo, I'm jealous.  

I think.

I broke one of those two bones--ended up in a cast for six weeks in June and July.  Working around here, and flying out to the Western Pacific.  The larger dog went to puppy camp (AKA a kennel where they love him) a week early.

It was my introduction to medical care out in the country--I drove myself to the doctor here, then fifty miles to the orthopedist, and between the two didn't get anything in the way of pain pills.  I had some valium left over from a dental experience, which got me through a couple of bad nights.  

chatycady

#28
September 09, 2006, 06:33:43 PM
Are you doing better?? I hope your cast is off and you are fine. I believe your break must have been much worse than mine.

I'm still sore and limp off and on... And yes in the country we don't have specialists... I went to the ER 25 miles from the cabin and saw the DR, who was on call and who drove up from the sounth.... He lives about 100 miles from here....didn't go to "town" to see a specialist. Guess I could have, but just didn't want to take the time........ ;)

Guess my physical therapy is to just keep movin'!

Hope you are back to normal!!


Amanda_931

#29
September 09, 2006, 10:10:28 PM
This was five years ago, soon after I moved down here.  I didn't word that right.  :-[

I think I probably moved more confidently with the cast than I would have without it.  And people tended to hold doors for me--that kind of thing.

but it was summer.  And I had a start-to-finish 24 hour plane trip to go through, with at least one slightly too short period of time going from one airline's gate to another.  

The guy who put the cast on swore that he'd never seen a tick underneath a cast.  Worked for me.

chatycady

#30
September 10, 2006, 02:11:02 PM
OOOOh a tick????!!! I think I would have cut the cast off.... I hate ticks and leaches...
:P

Glad you recovered okay, and glad people were kind to you when you were injured. It certainly makes me think of the disabled and the challenges they face. I have a new appreciate for my health and will take the time to be gracious and helpful to others in need.

Chaty

Amanda_931

#31
September 10, 2006, 10:10:34 PM
I kept thinking that I FELT a tick under there, but there was no sign of any when the cast finally came off.

Coyotes are making all kinds of noises outside--have been for days.

glenn-k

#32
September 10, 2006, 10:36:13 PM
Probably want to eat one of your cats.  They ate mine a few weeks ago -- poor little one eyed Toby used up his last life finally.  

Just circumstantial evidence but you can almost count on it. :(

Amanda_931

#33
September 11, 2006, 05:11:23 PM Last Edit: September 11, 2006, 05:12:06 PM by Amanda_931
I'm hoping they don't gang up on Miss Cherty Pie.  She sounds pretty ferocious when she (with her brother from the pen) starts barking and doing their own howl when they start.

Apparently none of ours are pure coyote.  I've heard rumors of Rottweiler/coyotes crosses around.  Not what I'd care to encounter, although Rotties (can and do) do a lot of bluffing.

chatycady

#34
October 07, 2006, 05:36:57 PM
We are closed in and ready for the first coat of stain!


Here is my husband cleaning the last of the logs, we treated them today, and hopefully before the snow flies we will get a coat of stain on. Electrican still hasn't showed up to get our box fired up. Have some electrical work done, but not juice. It's coming. Tomorrow the dormer siding will go on. We are waiting to put on the fascia board til after the stain.

glenn-k

#36
October 07, 2006, 09:41:42 PM
I was just wondering how you were doing today-- thanks for the update. :)

chatycady

#37
October 18, 2006, 07:19:56 PM
The electrician came!!!! I wired up a couple of circuits and hope to have the main floor completed this weekend! Whooo Hooo!  :D

chatycady

#38
November 19, 2006, 08:02:52 PM
We've put one coat of stain on the logs, will add second coat next summer. Have the lower level wired and built the platform for the wood stove we purchased.  Wiring has been interesting since we have to chisel out the logs for the boxes and drill through them and pull wires. Hope to post pictures soon.

Am wishing for a digital camera for Christmas!

John_M

#39
November 19, 2006, 10:23:31 PM
Wow, everything looks great chatycady!  I left you a message about the stairs that you asked me about in my blog.  Click your message folder to read it!

jraabe

#40
November 20, 2006, 03:57:28 PM
You've got some nice details there! Very handsome and the good workmanship shows.

I like the way you've stepped the roof out at the peak.

chatycady

#41
November 20, 2006, 08:32:42 PM
Thanks for all the encouragment. We couldn't have done it without the 1.5 story plans! The roof line is something I wanted. I got the ideas from looking at pictures on the intranet. I had to do some arm twisting. I agreed to notch the 2X in the roof rafters. John then did the rest,  He has done an excellent job and I'm real pleased! We still have some trim to put up, as you can see. The weather did not cooperate so may have to finish the facia board next spring.

John is my son-in-law, school teacher. This was our project and I've enjoyed every minute of it! ;D

P.S. My leg, arm and finger healed just fine! I was back at it in a couple weeks.

chatycady

#42
November 20, 2006, 08:46:17 PM
Got the message John... I posted a question or two for you! Thanks.

jwv

#44
November 23, 2006, 10:09:38 AM
Awww, ain't that purty!

Judy

Sassy

#45
November 23, 2006, 11:41:27 AM Last Edit: November 23, 2006, 11:42:05 AM by Sassy
Yes, it shore is - very charming!  

chatycady

#46
December 16, 2006, 08:30:19 PM
We built the platform for our new wood stove which will arrive next week in time for Christmas. We cut a 6X10 log in half and then stacked them for the base. We then purchased manufactured stone, cut them to fit. The mortar is still wet in this picture.



I am still waiting for the gentlemen who is to blow in the foam insulation...... I seem to be spending a lot of time waiting!

Built the wall for the bathroom/kitchen wall a couple weeks ago.  


Eventually the loft joist will be covered with 1/X12's

tibadoe

#47
December 17, 2006, 09:02:29 AM
I like the base you built for your woodstove..will look good with the stove on it.

Joe

Sassy

#48
December 17, 2006, 12:13:10 PM Last Edit: December 17, 2006, 12:13:37 PM by Sassy
Looks really nice, Chatycady!   :)

chatycady

#49
December 26, 2006, 09:50:19 PM
I got a digital camera for Christmas, so will post more interior pictures. The insulator blew in the foam insulation and it's pretty air tight! Should get the wood burner installed this week, so will be warmer. Here is an updated picture of the exterior. Still have trim work etc, to do. But will wait til warmer weather!

Merry Christmas all and Happy New Year and thanks for all the suggestions, advice and friendly comments. I love this website!



Some day we will trim off the extra length on the logs. Probably will cut them down to around 6"
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