Looks great Stink. Love that color for your living room...you did good for a man...
We will certainly visit you when we come that way. Stay out of the sun..too hot for us old folks...
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Looks great Stink. Love that color for your living room...you did good for a man...
We will certainly visit you when we come that way. Stay out of the sun..too hot for us old folks...
you have you a great place my hats off to you. it ante as long as use to be said the monkey after the train run over his tail. you will be in for good in no time now great job and good luck on your fall winter fishing
SW - That was my thought as well, a fissen po and Leland is workin overtime breakin it in. I bet by de time the cabin is don so will the gears in the reel.
All teasing aside, if Leland is giving a handmade rod as a gift I know Stink would be proud to have it and use it. I know I would. I am proud to own 2 of Leland's rods. When you own one of Leland's rods you just can't go back to store bought rods.:D
Stink, Southern Woman is right...you have chosen a great color! The cabin is looking great!
Peke
Thanks everyone, I sure appreciate your remarks and look forward to the day I can post the final pictures of a totally finished cabin.:)
"so do we stink, so do we"
Your are so right George...Leland's are the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by cricket george
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Originally Posted by Stinkfinger
I cleaned my toilet, how 'bout a toilet warming gift?
LOL, Reaper you got the perfect gift........an assortment of toilet cleaning products along with a monogrammed toilet bowl brush that says "Stinkfinger":D:eek:
Here are some new pictures taken today after I've finished the north end of the house. I had to take the guttering down in order to be able to install the exterior corner trim on each side and put up some scaffolding in the rear of the cabin (east side) to finish the paint job and get the kitchen window (last window) installed.
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Notice the corner trim does not go all the way to the top and won't until I install the soffit board under the porch roof. I want the corner trim to fit up flush against soffit trim along the west exterior wall. I could guess at it but will wait, been burned too many times in the past by guessing.
But I did get the window trimmed out and also the air conditioner. I decided to paint the trim for the ac the same as the exterior wall color since the window and ac are so close together. The ac trim blends in well with the wall.
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The picture above is of the south end of the house and all this was completed in the spring before it got too hot for me to work outside.
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And one more looking south. Notice the ramp is getting it's railing slowly but surely. Just (3) more sections to build of railings, the railing for the steps and then I will pour a concrete step at the base of the wooden steps. Just too much of a rise for older folks to step and one of my fishing buddie's wife just had hip surgery and she can't make a high step as it is.
Everything is amazingly still green for this time of year. I'll have a better view of the water once winter sets in and all the leaves fall. A good part of them didn't fall last winter, not sure why, but I'm hoping this year I will have an unblocked view of the lake.
I've been doing quite a bit of work on the inside and can post some pics........ but my inside pictures never seem to turn out as well as the outside shots. I'll try to get some updated photos of the interior as well as the outside next posting.
looking better and better with ever picture keep y up the good work
It really looks good Stink. You got something to be proud of. I like doing remodel jobs around my house and it feels real good when you get them finished and you can step back and say I did it myself. Enjoyed the pics.
Thanks grubby and Jimmy, always welcome the encouragement and open to criticism too.
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I was curious to how many leaves were left on the trees last November and when I saw this picture, I realized how far I have come on this project. I can't imagine being at that spot now with all the work still to come when this picture was made. I'm too old for this and was too old when I started. But one thing about it, I won't be getting any younger and you can bet your britches I won't ever do this again. I've built several houses during my life but this is absolutely the last one.
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Here's basically the same shot made today for comparison to the picture taken in November of last year.
Looks GREAT, Stink. Proud for you!!
hey Stink..got a place I can put my air mattress?
You betcha.......... and plenty of air too.Quote:
Originally Posted by okfishingfanatic
Very Nice !!!!!!
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I finished out the east wall just a little while ago; Installed the kitchen window, trimmed it out and trimmed out the bathroom window (it had been installed earlier, but never trimmed out.
So, now (3) sides of the exterior is finished. I can focus on the front of the house where I need to install the soffit up under the porch roof and then trim out the entry door, the sliding glass patio door, and the picture window.
I'll be installing an ceiling fan and two flood lights beneath ther front porch. Ceiling fan will be on the south end right where you come out of the patio door and the flood lights will be on either end just up under the roof ledge.
I'm actually running a little ahead of schedule on my latest work. I was figuring towards the end of October to be completely finished outside, but looks like it may be sooner than that. I just want it all done before it turns cold. I don't mind the cold weather, but the stuff that comes with it (sleet, snow, ice.......etc...) really impedes working outside.
Anyway, thanks for looking and I appreciate your feedback, thanks again.:)
I had to delete this once and start all over, it kept throwing up pictures I had intended on omitting, sorry.
I'm putting up the soffit beneath the porch/deck and I'm almost finished. The picture shows the North end and there is a narrow piece for the end, then narrow strips that go all along the West side beside the header.
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The narrow strip along the West side will have cut-outs for the vents and should go pretty fast. Once all this soffit is finished, I can pull down scaffolding and I'll get some pics later on showing the exterior of the cabin totally finished.
Thanks for looking.:)
Here's a picture with all the scaffolding;
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Hard to see the cabin for the scaffolding, lol. I'm anxious to get it down after finishing the exterior. Although I enjoy the cooler weather, been waiting on this nice weather all summer, now I am staying busy trying to get everything done on the outside before bad weather hits this winter.
Shouldn't be a problem, I will be finished with the exterior no later than the end of this week. I've still got some work to do on the deck\ramp but that won't take too long.
Few water lines to winterize, little of this and that, and my outside work will be totally done.
Interior work is 90% done, still need to trim out some interior doors, build some shelves, lay the flooring, and get the kitchen cabinets installed.
My overall plan is to be finished by mid-November. I think I can get it done sooner, so wish me luck.:)
Just in time for some winter crappie fishing
You are doing an amazing job. I remember when you started with this and the problems along the way but things are looking great. Should have good weather through the weekend. Good luck.
Thanks Southern Woman, George, and I think Gambler made a reply shortly after I posted this earlier today, and when I had to delete my reply due to photo problems, it apparently deleted his comment.... ??
I was just thinking as I put my tools up for the day, I might try to have a dozen or so of you folks over after the 1st of the year for a fish fry and small get together. Just a thought....... nothing set yet in my head.:)
Rigrunner and I would be honored-- if it is not snowing, hailing or iced over.
I meant to say...."We would be honored to come to your house warming if we were ask, but not if it is snowing, hailing or icy conditions. " Just want to set the record straight and now back to the lake for more fishing.
I knew what you meant young lady and I wouldn't want anyone to travel during inclimate weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southern Woman
Here's the update on getting the soffit up, the narrow piece on the West side:
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It went up well, but was very time consuming and difficult because of the narrow scaffolding and having to use a ladder. The scaffolding (set-up by the roofers) works great if you're roofing, but if you have to work under the roof, it entails a lot of stooping over and tweaking around to get into position. I am plum tuckered out and what doesn't hurt and ache, doesn't belong on my body. Tired.......
I'll have this wrapped up tomorrow, get my flood lights installed, touch-up the painting on all the necessary spots, and I might start pulling down some of the scaffolding. Anyway, this is what I've got done today, thanks for looking.:)
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One more shot of the Northwest corner showing the pigtail of electrical cord hanging down waiting for one of the flood lights.:)
I might have some catfish stashed by the first of the year.
How about bringing some of them pecan pies you ripped off at the "Get-Together" last March? I personally saw you sneak 3 under your jacket and out to your truck. No doubt in the freezer........ bring em buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by cricket george
No pics for today, but I got the floodlights installed and the rest of the trim on the soffit. Not sure if I'm still tired from yesterday or got more tired today with the work installing the floodlights, but I still feel beat. Had a few more things I wanted to get done today, but I pitched in the towel about 15 minutes ago.:)
Today is sort of a red letter date for me and the cabin, finally have the scaffolding down. It's been up for almost a year, but you have to have it and today I am through with anything requiring the scaffolding, so down it came.
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The cabin appears much like it will from here on out, basically finished with the exterior except the trim around the entry door, the picture window, and the patio glass door.
I do have to build and install the rest of the railing for the ramp and the deck/porch, but that's easy and should be done by the end of the coming week.
Here's another shot from a different angle:
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And finally one more at a slightly different view:
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Notice the light spots at the base of the framework where the scaffolding was attached and prevented me from staining the boards last week. I'll get those spots covered soon and get the rest of the baseboard stained too.
Tonight I will get to see how effective my floodlights are during the dark. I got them installed yesterday but only had test lights (regular bulbs) and those lights weren't up to snuff.
A couple of things I did to take advantage of the scaffolding while it was still up was to clean out my rain gutter and also wash the picture window. Later on routine, I will set up a temporary small scaffolding to wash the big picture window a couple of times per year. I'll have to use the extension ladder to clean out the gutter and I figure twice a year will be enough for that.
Did anyone notice the freshly baked pecan pie setting in the window? I baked it especially for George.......... hahahaha.:D
It really looks great....I am proud for ya bud.
Cabin looks great. Looks like you should be ready to put the hurt on them slab Crappies next spring.
Looking really good. What are the louvers in the gable end? I was trying to figure out the orientation (N,S,E,W) by the shadows but heck, which way does your house face? And, which side has the lake view?
Nice,,, you should be very proud of your adventure
Great pictures of your Lake Cabin in the Woods. You did a great job, Stink...What pie???
Scott, those louvers are the outlet for the attic fan which kicks on when the temperature up in the attic reaches 90 degrees. To answer your directional question: The attic fan is on the North Gable, the porch is the West (which faces the lake). The cabin does not set on true North/South lines, it is offset so the West side will face more of the lake shore. The cabin sets on a 045 degrees line and is almost exactly pointing Northeast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott S
Southern Woman, the pie setting in the window is the pie I'm saving for Cricket George in recognition of his pie stealing abilities. Remember when I warned everyone not to give their pecan pies to George so he could help carry them inside at the "Get-Together"? Oh he's a sly ol fox when it comes to pecan pies.
Thanks fuzzy, marv, and g53......... appreciate your comments.
Amazing!!!!
[QUOTE=Stinkfinger;1290992]Scott, those louvers are the outlet for the attic fan which kicks on when the temperature up in the attic reaches 90 degrees. To answer your directional question: The attic fan is on the North Gable, the porch is the West (which faces the lake). The cabin does not set on true North/South lines, it is offset so the West side will face more of the lake shore. The cabin sets on a 045 degree!s line and is almost exactly pointing Northeast.
Thanks!
Rained out yesterday but I got some work done today and almost finished the railing on the ramp. I was able to get the concrete step poured on Monday and that has set up well. I put a mud-scrapper into the concrete and it will help keep the mud off the ramp/deck.
Here's a night shot of the cabin:
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I'm glad to have all the scaffolding down and my flood lights installed. I can sit in the house now and have an unobstructed view through my picture window.
That's about it for now, thanks for looking.:)