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Borrego
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# Posted: 28 Apr 2013 07:34pm
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Well the season is about over (108 degrees at 9am!) 
But I finished tiling our indoor shower! Wife picked the materials and design, I just the workin' man.... it'll be nice next year though to not have to run outside for every shower, particularly when it's cold out!
Check out the moonrise...
grouting the shower
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Moonrise in the desert
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 28 Apr 2013 09:52pm
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Holy 108 by 9AM! I guess your season really is winding down 
Your cabin looks fabulous...are you pleased with all you got done this year? You should feel very proud!
The moonrise btw...beautiful! Love it 
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Borrego
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# Posted: 28 Apr 2013 10:22pm
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Thanks, TB! Yes we got a lot done and really got moved in... so nice!
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ErinsMom
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# Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:56pm
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It looks amazing..... Love, love, love the tile work in the shower.
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Arlynn
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2013 06:33pm
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Wow! This is the first time I saw your project. Beautiful! You've done such a great job.
Lynn
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Tobit
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2013 08:33pm
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Great house, I've always liked this design. I don't think I could ever live in the desert but I do love the scenery.
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Borrego
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# Posted: 10 Jul 2013 10:24pm
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Quoting: Arlynn Wow! This is the first time I saw your project. Beautiful! You've done such a great job.
Thanks Lynn! Glad you like it, it has been a labor of love 
Quoting: Tobit Great house, I've always liked this design. I don't think I could ever live in the desert but I do love the scenery.
Well, people either love it or hate it when they come to visit! Some people run screaming, too desolate, too quiet...but we love it. Except that we can't go out there during 3-4 months of the year.....
But that makes it all the more joyful when we do get back, eh??
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Borrego
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 02:11pm
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I was just reminded (by another thread) that I haven't added to this thread in two years and I want to keep it going not only for your alls enjoyment, but also it's a great journal of sorts for posterity..... so here goes..
Since this last post 2 seasons ago, here's what we've done:
2014 season:
Completed the interior
Added a front porch with roof
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Porch
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Bathroom
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Front View
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Borrego
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 02:19pm
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2015 season:
Mainly started the screen porch structure last spring before it got too hot,, the rest of the year was spent on maintenance and some little projects like building a saloon  moving our firepit area, and making trails. Just starting now to head back out it has been hot. This will be the year of the screen porch/observation deck and solar, God willing and the creek don't rise ....
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Poles for screen porch
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Dogs
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Night view
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 07:34pm
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Quoting: Borrego This will be the year of the screen porch/observation deck and solar, God willing and the creek don't rise ....
Do you ever have a creek?
Nice place.
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upndown
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 08:46pm
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I've been quietly following your build since I first saw the name! Just curious, do you get alot of off roaders in your area? You and I share similar views at my home in the valley. Beautiful sunrises and amazing sunsets! You are right tho, it's not for everyone. Initially I was thinking Colorado, until I saw the Southwest Desert. That was over 40 years ago and I'm still here.
Your place has turned out beautiful! I'm sure there's more projects ahead, so keep us posted, me I never tire of the desert views!
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Borrego
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 10:13pm
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Quoting: NorthRick Do you ever have a creek?
Maybe a wash....!
Quoting: upndown Just curious, do you get alot of off roaders in your area?
No not in our direct area,, it is private property and highly protected (by us there are many Jeep trails in the vicinity and an off-roader's paradise about an hour away, but we are into the quiet.....
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neb
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 10:23pm
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Great job! I like the scenic views very nice.
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upndown
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# Posted: 9 Oct 2015 11:42pm
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By the looks of it, you've got plenty of that. It's nice to listen to nothing! But it never is really quiet is it? Coyotes, occasional owl and I have a pair of Hawks that hunt my area often. One was on my antenna just above me, communicating with its mate. I just sat there in awe.
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Rowjr
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2015 09:10am
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Nice work....
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Borrego
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2015 10:30am
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It is sooo quiet, one of the attractions (but some people can't handle it) The animals/birds we get are Turkey Buzzards, Coyotes, Mountain Lions, Bighorn Sheep, Ravens (but not crows), Hawks, Eagles, Owls and the usual little critters....
Upndown, where is your place, is it desert?
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upndown
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2015 11:27am
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Yes it's desert. I'm in the county north of Phoenix, east of Lake Pleasant and the Ben Avery shooting range. My cabin is about an 1 1/2 hr drive NW. Right at 5,000 ft. Juniper and pinyon, ponderosa pines a little further up the mountain. Best of both worlds!
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Borrego
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# Posted: 10 Oct 2015 02:30pm
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So you're high desert, we have some of that around us too. Look up Anza Borrego State Park, we're right in the south middle...
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upndown
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:59pm
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Just read a trip report on another forum. Guy went to Borregofest, showed himself driving thru the Squeeze, and the sculpture tour. Looks like a great place to go exploring! Some wide open spaces.
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Borrego
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 09:43pm
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Oh yeah! Next time you're in the area let me know...
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upndown
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:46pm
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Thank you sir! I will do that.
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Rowjr
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2015 09:27am
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Looking good !
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Borrego
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 09:38pm - Edited by: Borrego
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I wanted to update this thread, both for posterity and to share.... 
Screen Porch Build
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Screen Porch
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Cabin and Porch
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Inside Porch
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Borrego
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 09:46pm
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Some more pictures from last year...
Flowers on the Mountain
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Bighorn Sheep (Borregos)
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Stove is in
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Dawgs
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Borrego
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 09:50pm
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Some more pics
Made some lights
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Refer - Finally!
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Porch Bar
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Stairway to upper deck
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Borrego
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 10:04pm
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Solar - finally!!!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 10:49pm
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Maaaan, yer place is so freaking cool!
and yer solar is so neatly done
good on you, sir, good on you
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Gary O
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2018 10:50pm
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...and yer porches
they make me thirsty
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Borrego
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2018 10:12am
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Hehe....always open for you my friend....
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creeky
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# Posted: 22 Jun 2018 08:58am
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Beautiful spot Borrego.
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