Rebuilding my shack

[tallyho8]

Mornin Tally,
No I havent heard from him, another poster on TBN made a post that he was banned from this site. Im not sure if thats true or not, possibly one of the moderators would know for sure ! In any event I miss his posts also !

No, he wasn't banned. I checked his profile on TBN and he is a platinum member. If he was banned, it would say banned.

 

[scott_vt]

No, he wasn't banned. I checked his profile on TBN and he is a platinum member. If he was banned, it would say banned.

Mornin Tally,
Thats a good point, didnt even think of doing that ! I did send him an PM shortly after you and I talked the last time and did not receive a reply ! So I have no way of knowing whats going on with him, maybe another poster close to him may know whats up with thingy ?

 

[tallyho8]

I've finally been getting all the "little" things done. I put in the steps and I stained the treated "yellow" beams to more closely match the cypress beams. I put in the electric and the water and I put on some porch lights. I insulated it well and I installed the air conditioner.

I don't know if I want to do the interior next or put up the porch swing and get my rocker. I need a place to rest while doing all this work.

I got a bunch of stepping stones which I have piled up in front of the shack now while waiting to see how I'm going to use them for the patio.

I scheduled the first week of October to go to the Ozarks to get my rocks for my pond. I'm hoping it's cool enough then to slow down the snakes that are always under the rocks when I pick them up.

I sure wish I had a backhoe for my tractor to dig a hole for my septic system. I'm afraid that this may be the only part of the project that I am unable to do alone.

 

[VABlue]

AC... Vinyl siding... Patio... Electric/indoor plumbing...

This is no 'shack', it's a cottage. I understand the shortened nickname, but sheesh!!

 

[tallyho8]

Well, I decided to do the interior next. I got the sheetrock work done and painted and put in a ceramic tile floor. I used large 16x16 tiles and they sure make my bathroom look small. I recycled an old ceiling fan light for the main light. Now I've got to see if I can find time to get that rocker for the porch.

 

[crbr]

Well, I decided to do the interior next. I got the sheetrock work done and painted and put in a ceramic tile floor. I used large 16x16 tiles and they sure make my bathroom look small. I recycled an old ceiling fan light for the main light. Now I've got to see if I can find time to get that rocker for the porch.

Absolutely amazing. All I can say is that I envy your carpentry skills and motivation. A very nice job indeed. I have enjoyed following your progress. Thank you for sharing.

:tiphat:

 

[jinman]

Now I've got to see if I can find time to get that rocker for the porch.

Dudley, you sure deserve some rocker time. That project has turned out extremely well. It's amazing to me how fast you go from planning to doing. I'm sure it seems like a long project to you, but I missed a few posts and you went from framing to complete.

...now how are you gonna haul a couple tons of rock?

 

[tensaw12]

Tally,
Absolutely, fantastic job!! I admire your skill, and determination.
I have a question if, you have time to answer?
i have just bought, an old log cabin, that has several "rotten logs", that need to be replaced. Any suggestions?
I think, that I saw, some one, post on here, that they had some experience in this type thing.
Eddie Walker, maybe?
Any help, will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I will try to upload pictures, but, I am computer challenged

 

[tallyho8]

...now how are you gonna haul a couple tons of rock?

I am going to drive my F250 diesel to my land in the Ozarks, ford the creek halfway and stop in the middle, open the tailgate and start loading up rocks by hand. My truck has a 4000 pound payload and it doesn't take too many rocks to equal 2 tons. Most of the rocks will be in the 50 pound range though I expect to get a few about 100 pounds. Load a few, rest a while, repeat.....soak sore feet in ice cold creek water.....reflect on the beautiful scenery and solitude of the area which is inside the Ozark National Forest with no neighbors for miles....and wonder why I decided to raise horses instead of mountain goats.

 

[tallyho8]

Tally,
Absolutely, fantastic job!! I admire your skill, and determination.
I have a question if, you have time to answer?
i have just bought, an old log cabin, that has several "rotten logs", that need to be replaced. Any suggestions?
I think, that I saw, some one, post on here, that they had some experience in this type thing.
Eddie Walker, maybe?
Any help, will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I will try to upload pictures, but, I am computer challenged

Sorry, I have absolutely no experience with log cabins but I am sure you will find much useful advice on this forum.