Taking the TC35 Plunge

[TxSam]

Oh, I see... an Okie that got to Texas as soon as he could! Ha! Ha! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif (Some more obligatory Texan speak) /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Actually, I have quite a few friends and relatives that are from or in Oklahoma. I think it has quite a few beautiful areas throughout the state also. If I had to live there, I wouldn't mind it and I actually like that they get a little cooler weather than we do in the winter.

Shoot, I may just have to move further north to Montana or something just to have an excuse to buy another attachment for my tractor, snow blower of course, or go skid a few logs or something! Sounds fun... where do I sign up!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Oh well, I guess I'll have to settle for Texas and the mid 60's in December for now... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Sorry for the rambling!/w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif

Sam - Tractorless in Big 'D'

 

[jinman]

I know y'all are fixin' to slow down in your construction fer a coupla' days when you getcha new tractor. Nuthin' like takin' a break to smell some diesel fumes and show-off the new tractor./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Seriously, I am envious of you being able to do your own general contracting and build your own house. If I had a little more help, I'd probably do the same, but I just got an estimate from a contractor and am going to the mortgage company next week to get approved so I can begin construction. My house is being built into a sloping hillside and will have a "daylight basement" (open/finished on the downhill side). It's two stories above that, and although it is small (1800 sq ft including basement), I think my limitations of technique and use of materials might just be a little dangerous. The contractor thinks he can do it for under 90k on a cost-plus basis, so since he used to own a lumber yard and is the builder with the best reputation around, I think I'll let him do it and just "bite the bullet" on the extra cost of hiring a contractor. You can bet I'll be posting progress pictures on TBN as the house takes shape. I'd love to see some photos of your construction as soon as you can get them posted. /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

JimI

 

[TxSam]

Jim - Sorry I didn't get back sooner. Sounds like a pretty good deal on your house. Going with a builder has its advantages, the most obvious is you can let him do all the coordinating, hiring sub-contractors, etc. I am building a larger house and needed to save as much money as possible so that is the main reason I did my own contracting plus I wanted to learn some things from my Dad about framing and have to say I have really enjoyed it so far. If you have the right contacts you don't really have to know too much about the details of construction. But you really are dependent on your sub contractors and have to trust that they know what they're doing.

Either way I'm sure you will enjoy your new place. Good luck with the project!/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

I don't have a digital camera or easy access to a scanner right now, but when I get a chance I'll try to post some pic's of the house construction. Keep us posted on your progress.

Sam - Tractorless in Big 'D'