We had a 6 year plan. We bought our land, we'd slowly start working on it and by the time Bob retired in 6 years we'd be ready to build. The timing changed when Bob was offered early retirement - and took it - no looking back! This worked out great for us in terms of time & money. We really want to move from our current home and live mortgage free with lower taxes. The plan now is to start building as soon as possible. We've got the house plan drawn, priced logs, have decided where we want the house on the lot and have started clearing the land. This blog will be a chronicle of our homesteading. From the first walks around our property to move in date, we hope to capture it all here in words, photos, & video. Friends & family keep tuned in - you may all be called on for expertise, a strong back, or maybe just to join us on the porch for a cup of coffee!

Vicky & Bob

Jan 14, 2012

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Still roofing





Last weekend we set up staging and laid plywood. Tomorrow we should finish the plywood and paper and start the drip edge. I'm not much help to Bob on the roof - he doesn't trust me up there. Afraid I might fall off. We're always up for volunteers to help out - especially if anyone is interested in helping put the tin on. You'll be rewarded with good karma and lunch!
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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Trusses are up!











Thanks to everyone who came over yesterday. We appreciate the work you all did. We got the trusses up and 2/3 of the front side sheathed. Bob was up on the roof today - in the snow - papering. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll be able to get the roof completed - tin & all.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Trusses are in

Trusses arrived Friday, Oct 12. We're prepping and will soon be placing them and getting the roof on. Need to get this buttoned up before snow flies. Bob is hanging in there. He'll need surgery - the knee isn't healing. He's going to wait until late winter - too much to do now.



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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Framing & Clearing




Spent the last couple of days framing the windows & doors and clearing tress for the power lines. We also prepped an area for the trusses - they should be delivered sometime this week.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Milestone # 4!



With Fred's help we were able to get the logs completed this weekend! 
Yeah!
 Bob's managed to get around OK with his brace. We're about 3 weeks behind schedule but we did it. Tomorrow the trusses get ordered. Be forewarned - we'll be recruiting help to get the roof on in a few weeks.

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Last weekend...




Kenny & Fred came over and helped out. Thanks guys!
A thank you to Dale for the loan of the staging. It's made life a lot easier. 
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Monday, September 10, 2012

Bad News...

Bob had an MRI on Saturday and got a call today - he tore his MCL & ACL! He can't do anything halfway. PA's recommendation - let the MCL heal - 6-8 weeks. Then see if the ACL has healed - unlikely - if not, schedule surgery for the ACL. He's calling to get a second opinion on other options. No matter how you look at it this puts a huge dent in our plans. Once we have a plan in place for his healing - then we'll get a plan together to get the cabin closed up for winter. We've got to get the last courses laid and the roof on.
 It could be worse - he could've broken his neck. Stay tuned....
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