29 06, 2019

A two story porch

2019-06-29T10:24:56+00:00

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A two-story porch has benefits beyond just achieving a slightly better view… for one thing… the upper level tends to be more of private space than the porch below as it is located off of the bedrooms on the second floor and well out of the reach of anyone just “dropping by”.
The air also seems fresher up here. And flying insects, particularly those that bite, are less common.

Originally posted 2015-11-26 14:34:35.

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29 06, 2019

Almost ready to chink

2019-06-29T10:24:54+00:00

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The logs are in place. The window is set and ready to trim. And then it’s time to chink!

Originally posted 2015-11-25 14:45:11.

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29 06, 2019

Trim… to paint or not… and what color?

2019-06-29T10:24:50+00:00

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There is no right or wrong answer.

About have of the cabins that I have built or seen over the years have had neutral-colored paint trim, or, the trim has been left natural and unpainted. The other half of these cabins the owners have decided to “liven the cabin up” with bright colors, most often red or green. I can’t say that I have a preference, they all are attractive.

It’s more about the shade of the color, than whether or not there is a color. (avoid lime green for example)

Originally posted 2015-11-23 15:39:28.

Trim… to paint or not… and what color?2019-06-29T10:24:50+00:00
29 06, 2019

A log schoolhouse

2019-06-29T10:24:46+00:00

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Don’t wait until Sunday night to do your homework. Monday morning will be here before you know it and that school bell will be ringing!

Originally posted 2015-11-21 20:11:17.

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29 06, 2019

Finding an old log cabin to rebuild

2019-06-29T10:24:44+00:00

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Even after decades of people salvaging old log cabins there is still an abundant supply available.

Where are they?

Many are hidden under the siding of houses that simply appear to be old farmhouses… like this wonderful home.

Originally posted 2015-11-21 16:21:23.

Finding an old log cabin to rebuild2019-06-29T10:24:44+00:00
29 06, 2019

National Park log cabin

2019-06-29T10:24:42+00:00

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Here we have what is known as a “shy cabin”… often found deep in the woods, peeking out from behind a tree… and, what a tree it is!
How about that stone chimney? Nice.

Originally posted 2015-11-20 21:25:02.

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29 06, 2019

Log cabin living

2019-06-29T10:24:41+00:00

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Certainly there are hardships, unfulfilled wants, and disappointments felt by those in this fictitious painting, but you certainly don’t see it in their actions. They all appear very happy just to have each other… and, a fine log home in the country.
And that, is the way it should be.

Originally posted 2015-11-20 20:37:23.

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29 06, 2019

Someday

2019-06-29T10:24:39+00:00

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“The stars will never align and the traffic lights of life will never be all green at the same time.
The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of it’s way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect.
“Someday” is a dream that will take your dreams to the grave with you.”
Tim Ferris

Originally posted 2015-11-19 13:15:06.

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