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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2014 12:15
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rmak, the generator storage looks nice. Make a small sign for it that reads "firewood" to hang above the storage doors, so it looks like its just a place to keep dry firewood. 
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rmak
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2014 13:14
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Great idea Toyota!
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rmak
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2014 14:18
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Installed the batteries, charger and inverter. What a learning experience. Plus a lot cheaper than running grid power for $8000!
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woodswoman
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2014 07:58
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I notice you mentioned a paint easel... since I am also a painter (plein air as much as possible), I am heartened to see I am not the only one dreaming of spending long days at the cabin painting! Can we see some of your work?
And gorgeous cabin btw!!! We are a long way off from building our dream cabin, since we've just decided not to salvage an old cabin on our land but to start from scratch, so these kinds of posts are very inspiring!
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rmak
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2014 09:05
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I paint plein air as well. Thanks for your comments. I have found this forum to be an inspiration to many of us. Keep us posted about your progress. Here is a painting I have already in photobucket. Not totally unsuccessful.
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rmak
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 07:52
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Just wanted to give a quick update. We've been working hard on our little deck. My wife and I disagreed about the size. She wanted an expanded deck with furniture. I wanted just a small one that fit the cabin size better and just large enough for a few chairs to watch the sunsets. Since I'm doing all the heavy lifting, I won!
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razmichael
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2014 09:43
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Quoting: rmak Since I'm doing all the heavy lifting, I won!
I need to get some lessons from you! Even when I'm doing the work I still never win. Great cabin (and really nice painting).
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rmak
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2014 09:07
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Sorry folks! I was deleting duplicate photos and lost my deck picture.
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woodswoman
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# Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:11
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rmak - that's a lovely painting. I really like your rendering of the snow and winter light. One of the wonderful things about plein air painting is the attention we learn to pay to the light. I look forward to spending lots of time painting at my own place in the next few years!
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rmak
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# Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:24
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Thanks! Love to see your work. Heck, we might as well have an art show! When anyone asks me what I painted that's my favorite, I tell them the next one. Here's wishing you much happiness in pursuit of your art. I just entered a plein air competition. Didn't win anything, but wow, what a good time.
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rmak
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# Posted: 23 Jul 2014 21:07 - Edited by: rmak
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I wanted to give our friends here an update. I was able to varnish the interior walls and lay the floor in the last few days. I was working in 90 degree heat yesterday when my wife stopped to see the progress. She said, "This might be a stupid question, but why don't you have the ceiling fan on." My reply, "Here's a stupid answer. I didn't even think about it!" 
Deck is finished as well!
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rmak
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2014 14:10
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Quoting: turkeyhunter # Posted: 29 Jun 2014 22:31 - place is looking good!!! really like the log siding/metal roof combo
Hi Turkeyhunter!
I was reviewing this thread and found I didn't thank you for your kind words. I'm wondering if the siding will darken with age even with the stain on. I was hoping it would look a little more rustic as time goes by.
Thanks,
Rich
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2014 15:28
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Wow your place looks fantastic! What a difference! Great work!
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rmak
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2014 17:35
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Thanks skootamattaschmidty (cool handle)
I repurposed (I think that the right word) my old steps and landing into a firewood box. Look at all the wood I have for the winter already!
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rmak
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# Posted: 31 Jul 2014 16:27
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A couple of steps made towards completion. We found a kitchen island on sale. It's a little more modern than we wanted, but the price was right. I believe it will be all the kitchen we will need for our overnights and weekend stays.
I also installed a stone veneer over concrete panel behind the stove. With the accessory shield on the stove, the clearance is good for a flammable wall, so the stone is kind of just for looks, although maybe it will heat the stones for a little radiant heat and heat the space behind (I spaced the sheet out 1") for a little convection current.
This is actually the second time I built the wall. I completed it and waited the minimum suggested for the glue to cure. However, the top pieces started to slide and slowly avalanched all the stones off! It was a mess and a real setback. Anyhow, we were able to save about half after cleaning, and had to buy more. I will never forget it though!
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Bevis
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# Posted: 31 Jul 2014 21:35
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With the deck, makes it look more inviting to have a seat for a spell.
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rmak
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# Posted: 6 Aug 2014 10:53
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Thanks Bevis! Yes, we have spend several evenings looking at the sunset from there. Hoping for many more.
Latest addition. We have been going round and round about sleeping arrangements. Not much room for beds in a 12 X 16. We punted on the loft idea so we wouldn't lose head room. We also needed beds to be away from the woodstove, so a futon couch or hide-a-bed was out.
We finally decided to spring for two chair futons. These are really cool, changing from chairs to loungers to single beds. I bought them from Room Doctor in Pennsylvania. They are built eco-friendly. I'm plugging the company since they are great to work with and have good stuff. I don't have any connection to them.
These are for mom and me. If the boys want to sleep over, they will have to use sleeping bags.
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rmak
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# Posted: 20 Aug 2014 23:44
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We're pretty excited. We got our pond dug last week. The rains today put about a foot and a half of water in it already.
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ChuckDynasty
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2014 07:39
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You did a beautiful job with everything, just beautiful.
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rmak
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2014 08:59
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Thank you so much, Chuck. There is still a lot of trim, finish and detail work to do, but with the major stuff out of the way I can take my time. I felt a ting of chill in the air this morning. Better start cutting some firewood!
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DaJTCHA
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2014 21:10
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Can you provide me with more detail on the pond digging that would include: Size, depth and cost associated. I'm hoping to do the same soon.
Thank you,
D&J's Trout Camp Hide Away
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DaJTCHA
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2014 21:11
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...forgot to click the subscribe box
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rmak
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2014 00:19
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Hi DaJTCHA!
Our pond story goes like this. We were lucky to have a wonderful family business in the area who dig ponds and do oil field work almost exclusively. These are great people who I know and trust.
Many people we spoke to said that we could probably have our pond dug cheap just for the top soil. I even had one of these people out who was willing to do it for $2000. He just walked the property and gave me the price. For some reason I didn't feel good about it.
The company we went with came out, dug test holes, shot the elevation and made suggestions and work with us to design the pond.
Come to find out, the lay of the land was such that they wound up having to construct a 9 foot dam at the back. That limited where the pond could be located and how big it could be. It was to be quite an undertaking. The man said that if we had to go any higher with the dam we would need extra permits and EPA inspection and approval.
I did have sticker shock when he said the price would be $6,000. I spent years restoring old British motorcycles and had to sell my last one, a 65 Triumph TR6 (I'm sure very few people know what I'm talking about) to afford the pond, but it seemed a perfect place and we were determined.
The pond is kind of kidney/triangle shaped with the legs of the triangle approximately 150+ feet. I'd have to do the math to get the last dimension. Of course every thing is rounded off so it looks more natural.
He dug the pond around 8 feet deep with a short shelf all the way around so someone could pull themselves out if they fell in. He said this sharp drop off to that depth would keep the sun from reaching the bottom so no algae or weeds would grow. He did go a little deeper on the far corner for a better spawning area for fish. He installed an overflow pipe with a rat catcher to keep the pond at the proper level. He also dug an emergency overflow runoff area in case of a torrential rain so the dam wouldn't be damaged.
He's been out several times to check on things. This is a professional job and, in my opinion, well worth the money. He guarantees his work.
Come to find out there was no top soil left. He used it to taper back from the dam. He is providing us special grass seed that will attract wild life. He's also helping with fish stocking information and helping me locate a good floating dock. He builds docks, but that cost would make the project impossible.
Hope I didn't ramble on too much, but I've learned a lot about ponds and pond building in the last month. I hope some of this information is helpful to others.
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rmak
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# Posted: 10 Feb 2015 21:48
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Haven't posted an update lately. We've been doing a lot of detail work, but nothing of note until recently. I was having trouble getting the temperature up to a comfortable level in a short amount of time. I had installed so many windows incorporating the porch into the living space that that much glass was fighting the woodstove. MtDon suggested window quilts from the Window Quilt Co. I've been installing them. I got the extra cheap version that is just attached with Velcro, and rolled up manually when not in use. These can be taken completely off for the summer months. Anyhow, long story short, here's a photo of the quilts. I think they look great.
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neb
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# Posted: 10 Feb 2015 22:01
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Man that looks good!
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 11 Feb 2015 00:12
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Your cabin is gorgeous, rmak!!! Excellent job!!!! What a nice place! You must enjoy it so much!
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