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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #120 on: March 28, 2019, 08:15:20 AM »
Kent:
I suppose it is about time to head back to the cabin.  Winter is almost over.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #121 on: March 28, 2019, 07:35:28 PM »
Winter's dead as a doornail here in Arizona my friend.  The Ocotillo is in bloom and the desert floor is carpeted in lavender, orange, yellow, and white flowers. It never lasts long enough but I always love it while it lasts. 

Please send more pictures. I really love what you've done with the place.

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #122 on: March 29, 2019, 08:51:21 PM »
I haven't even tried to get to the cabin yet, maybe in 4 to 6 weeks if the snow backs down a bit. Forecast for today is 4-6" tonight up there at 8600' and right now its snowing down here at 4700' and starting to stick. I do love winter but wonder how it held up over the winter storms, hope so. Made a bunk bed to replace the one we used last year. Used douglas fir and red wood with pine slats under some cot pads. Figured a test was required so I slept in it a few days here. Pure luxury! That and the steps to the porch is all the plans for now. I did put in for deer, elk, and antelope tags. If I'm drawn my plan is to sit on the porch starting September 1st till the snow starts piling up.
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Re: Log cabin
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #123 on: March 30, 2019, 09:34:04 AM »
Neat bed.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #124 on: March 31, 2019, 11:12:26 AM »
You have done a bang up job there, looking real cozy. A lot nicer than my first log cabin, but we were in a hurry to finish before winter. FYI, Loblolly pine doesn't age well. Only been 10 yrs, and the logs are crumbling.

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #125 on: April 04, 2019, 05:42:00 PM »
Pretty darned swell bunk to go with a pretty darned swell cabin!

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #126 on: April 19, 2019, 02:22:34 PM »
Thanks fellers, I tried to go up yesterday but there's still some heavy drifts. I didn't get a picture of the road that gives the scale but this scenery shot may give an idea. I got to about three mile from it then turned back. Did see some of my favorite neighbors down the trail though.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #127 on: April 24, 2019, 12:37:54 AM »
Livin' the dream !   :D
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #128 on: April 27, 2019, 09:02:39 PM »
Made it to the cabin today. Drifts were deep and wet so the wench got a real work out. We took what I'm calling the new kitchen and screwed it to the wall. In a week or so I'll take the bunk beds up.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #129 on: April 28, 2019, 11:27:57 AM »

Kent ...  :P

We are certainly hoping you gave your "Wench" plenty of time to rest up and prepare for the return trip   :o ;D

Your Cabin be Superb.  But ..... Didja wind and set the CLOCK???

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #130 on: April 28, 2019, 01:59:19 PM »
Yep, I know how to train them and pace the work. Setting the clock took me to the edge of my high tec knowledge.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #131 on: April 29, 2019, 02:04:25 PM »
Kent: Guessing your bride doesn't read these threads, or there might be a rolling pin to answer to ...  ;)

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #132 on: April 30, 2019, 06:52:09 PM »
I hope he meant winch - not wench.

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #133 on: May 25, 2019, 11:04:42 AM »
Beautiful job, Kent.
I've enjoyed the progress report very much.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #134 on: June 23, 2019, 06:46:52 PM »
The calendar says this is the beginning of summer so I talked a buddy into going to the cabin to relax and maybe do some shooting. We had a fine time and I even cooked him breakfast. Summer is a bit different up there. I loved it.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #135 on: July 07, 2019, 10:50:10 AM »
Look's like a great time KS , Winter hang's on a long time up yonder  . Bet it's getting real nice about now . ,,,DT

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #136 on: July 16, 2019, 05:23:57 PM »
Keep living the dream Kent.  You have a wonderful hideaway there. Don't be shy to post any pictures of future trips.

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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #137 on: July 17, 2019, 02:35:45 PM »
The current heat wave keeps me in the basement, but maybe a photo of an old cabin that gave me some understanding of how to do the roof would be of interest. This abandoned cabin is at least 100 years old on a ranch near by. Of the ones I looked at while trying to figure out how to make mine this was what I chose.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #138 on: July 23, 2019, 11:31:51 AM »
A buddy is taking blacksmithing lessons and made a hook and nail for me, I hung the go devil on the porch with them.
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Re: Log cabin
« Reply #139 on: October 10, 2019, 10:49:48 AM »
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Summer is about over, 5 degrees and snowing. The wood stove makes it hard to keep the cabin under 80 degrees so I have both windows open a bit. Was hoping to get a grouse but they are smarter then me today. Did shoot a pack rat that?s been making a mess under the lodge.
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