Log cabin update for friday

      OK kind of a slow day today but we only have one outside section left to build and the 3rd floor will be closed in. We have come to the conclusion that if you want wind you don't get it but sure as hell if you are putting up a wall the wind shows up....

       Our BCI's showed up today and that is a main part of the roof, that should start on Tuesday barring any crane failure. The goal is to get it buttoned up before winter so some work can go on inside. The doors and windows will be cut out on an as needed basis.

      An inside shot, this floor will have 2 bedrooms and a full bath and a good view, I have a feeling though that down the road a 2nd window per room will be added.

     This cabin was enlarged in the dormer section after it was manufactured so this pocketing of the roof log is one of the results, 2 more logs will end up like this come Monday, modifications, what fun.








As always if you have any questions chime in and I will answer what I can of it..

If any of you have a chance I am posing a question for the readers here on the site. HERE

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Log cabin update for Thursday

      Well we have more walls up today and we should get this level done (outside walls anyway). the outside walls are 3/8 T-111 and Tyvek barrier.

      A shot from the backside, damn if this don't look a little redneck at the moment. Progress is good though.

      We had some left over log and we needed a center support and this worked out very nice and adds to the room, damn it is time to clean up again also.

     Looking out from the 1st floor, there will be a lot of glass where this large opening is, double door should look good to. It is hard to see but we added that log there in the middle.









 If any of you have a chance I am posing a question for the readers here on the site. HERE

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Question for the readers

     Thought, we all know that skills is what really matters, yes gear makes a difference but it can only do so much for you. It is hard to buy say a gardening skill, or some type of construction skill or even an electrical skill or medical skill. Your skill sets take time, it's hard to get around that but you have to have them.

     So my question for you readers is there some gear or equipment that you would really like to have is either not made or is made so crappy that you wouldn't want it,  or is there some combination of items that you would like that is all in one?

     Items could be something like a flashlight that takes 3 or 4 different size batteries and work or an all purpose generator that is bullet proof so to speak.

     I would love to hear any ideas you folks might have no matter how corny it might be to you because it might be something someone else has really been looking for. Thanks

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Log cabin Wednesday update

      OK we got up the second set of stairs in today going from the first to the second floor, it is very nice to carry lumber up stairs versus a ladder. I did have the party foul today and I broke a light bulb, oops.

     We also started the stick wall framing for the third floor, the large openings are for the two other logs that this wall will support, hopefully they will go in on Friday. With luck we should have a good portion of the stick framing done and roofing material will show up on Friday or Saturday.

     Another view of the stick framing that we started, the higher we get the better the view keeps on getting. The one fun thing we get happening here is that the RAF flies right by here at low level, that gets your attention quick.








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Sept is National Preparedness Month - what are you gonna do about it?

This from   http://www.arizonapreppersnetwork.com/

 

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Sept is National Preparedness Month - what are you gonna do about it?

Planning is a fact of every day life. We plan for our chores, the kids’ activities, shopping trips and vacations. But when it comes to planning for a disaster, many Americans don’t do it.

According to Lynne Eicher with the Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross, “Research shows that fewer than 15% of the population in this country is prepared for any disaster.”

And, according to FEMA, almost 67% of respondents in a 2009 Citizen Corps survey say they plan on relying on government in the first couple of days.

Unfortunately disaster preparedness is often thought of moments before or immediately following some sort of crisis or emergency. For example, how many times have you seen images of people stocking up on water, can goods and batteries just before the hurricane comes ashore?

It would be easier (and cheaper) to purchase things in advance and have them in a kit with other supplies. And yes, planning for something that may never happen is hard … but what if something does happen? Are you and your loved ones prepared?

September is National Preparedness Month and a perfect time to take action and get ready.

Some important things you can do to prepare for the unexpected include:

• Get or assemble Disaster Supplies Kits (grab & go kits) for your home, office and car … and don’t forget special needs family members, Seniors, and your pets or livestock.

• Make a Family Emergency Plan (e.g. list of Emergency phone numbers, Meeting places, etc).

• Learn about different types of disasters and emergencies that may affect your area and, if you travel to other parts of the country for business or pleasure, learn what to do there too.

• Include children and seniors in discussions so they get a basic understanding of what could potentially happen during different types of scenarios. There are lots of kid-friendly tools and data available to help little ones understand what they need to think about and do.

• Learn how to protect your home and personal items to lessen the impact of disasters.

• Take a first aid class (or at least read about basic first aid and learn what you would need to expect and do). And ask local officials if they offer a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) course in your area.

• Ask your employer what the emergency plans are for your office or building and, if you have children, talk to school officials and learn what their plans are for different types of emergency scenarios. Also ask about plans at nursing homes, day cares or any other places your loved ones frequent or live.

• Find the closest emergency shelters to your home, workplace and school. These are usually posted on the city or county Emergency Management Agency’s web site or call their office. Also think about where you would go if you had to be evacuated for days, weeks or months and discuss it with your family.

• Keep in mind some shelters may not allow pets so find out what motels or hotels allow critters or ask your vet or animal shelter if they would be able to board animals during a time of crisis.

• Get involved in your community and share ideas with neighbors, schools, youth groups, faith-based organizations, civic clubs and First Responders.

All of these things can be found on the Internet in various shapes and sizes ... or ... you can get all this (and more) in Fedhealth's "IT’S A DISASTER! …and what are YOU gonna do about it?" book. The 268-page paperback provides quick-reference instructional bullets about what people should think about and do to prepare for different types of disasters and emergencies, as well as how to administer basic first aid in one easy-to-use source.

Download some free topics and learn more here or contact Fedhealth at 1-888-999-4325. (Proceeds benefit American Preppers Network)


Or visit Ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY (TTY 1-800-462-7585)



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