29 06, 2019

Disconnected

2019-06-29T10:27:34+00:00

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For most of the time that we have been building homes we have used the materials found nearby… mainly wood and stone.
In the last couple of centuries we have improved upon this most basic of living structures by bringing in other materials.
But it’s only been in the past few decades that we have begun the total abandonment of local materials… and in the process… we have lost something.
Our homes have become disconnected.

Originally posted 2016-02-24 19:53:25.

Disconnected2019-06-29T10:27:34+00:00
29 06, 2019

Large cabin, weak foundation

2019-06-29T10:27:33+00:00

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Here we have a wonderful large log home.
I must admit that I am a bit surprised to see such a massive home sitting on stone piers and not a solid foundation. (Pier foundations were more common on “get it up quick and cheap” cabins).
Also, the second floor porch seems a bit too heavily pitched for my comfort… the floor system doesn’t appear to be dropping and I’m confused why anyone would deliberately build a floor with that great of an angle… perhaps this home originally had a one-story porch and this second floor that we see now is now the remnant of that original porch roof?
It wouldn’t take much effort to make this into an incredible home.

Originally posted 2016-02-24 14:53:27.

Large cabin, weak foundation2019-06-29T10:27:33+00:00
29 06, 2019

Stepped Stonework

2019-06-29T10:27:24+00:00

 

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Here we have an interesting old cabin out of the mid-West. Perhaps, Arkansas or Oklahoma.This people in this area of the country tend to use a lot of “steps” when building their stone chimneys.

Originally posted 2016-02-17 13:58:23.

Stepped Stonework2019-06-29T10:27:24+00:00
29 06, 2019

Pause for a moment and reflect

2019-06-29T10:27:23+00:00

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How about pausing for a moment and remembering the things you are thankful for today.

Originally posted 2016-02-16 21:02:35.

Pause for a moment and reflect2019-06-29T10:27:23+00:00
29 06, 2019

Like no other

2019-06-29T10:27:21+00:00

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A big old porch on the front of this cabin with enough room to great plenty of visitors.

Originally posted 2016-02-16 20:17:56.

Like no other2019-06-29T10:27:21+00:00
29 06, 2019

Hidden logs

2019-06-29T10:27:18+00:00

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Notice the still remaining painted corner-board. This greyed and weathered cabin was covered in siding as so many old cabins were at the time. When nearly everyone lived in a log home having a wood sided home was highly desirable.
Many of the old farmhouses that we see today have logs hidden within.

Originally posted 2016-02-12 17:33:45.

Hidden logs2019-06-29T10:27:18+00:00
29 06, 2019

Heart pine logs

2019-06-29T10:27:11+00:00

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Here we have the corner of an old hewn heart-pine log cabin.
Notice how it’s not “perfect”.
Rather, it has character.
It’s… handmade.
Each log is unique.
And, the spacing between each log varies from one course to the next.
The dovetail notches in the corners are also unique… made by hand, one-at-a-time.
Isn’t it something that handmade creation becomes a treasured antique as the years pass by.
While a manufactured item, on the other hand, just gets old.

Originally posted 2016-02-09 17:48:34.

Heart pine logs2019-06-29T10:27:11+00:00
29 06, 2019

Women and log cabins

2019-06-29T10:27:08+00:00

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My mother spent years of her childhood living in log cabin like this.
She weighed a pound and a half when she was born.
During World War II she sewed parachutes together for the Army.
She raised three sons.
She was tough.
All women are stronger than they let on.
Trust me on that.

Originally posted 2016-02-07 16:44:53.

Women and log cabins2019-06-29T10:27:08+00:00

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