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less than 96 hours until the class. Is TSA restricting chain saws on commercial air now? Just in case.

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I am excited you all. There are tons of these up here.

The wood is tough and durable, but also flexible in thin strips, and was used by the Algonquian people for making snowshoes and other...

We were checking 3 acres today that has a 500 square foot cabin on it. There were all these piney looking trees but smoother barked (approximately 40' + Tall and maybe 20-24" diameter, straight with...

Oh yeah. Got snowed on this evening. We are amazed that it doesn't get dark here until after 2130 hours. I am supposed to be looking for homes but cannot stop scanning every tree that I see.
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No calculations, complaints or moaning but LHN you got some goooood, with a capital "G", pictures. That is a massive log holding up that roof.

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We are up in Kalispell, MT, prepping to relocate. We have been here 5 days, tirelessly searching for temp living quarters. My 3 year old daughter, who is part fish, sees it as a...

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Today, I cut down a desert willow that was a nuisance to the house. I went ahead and squared up some of the logs (approximately 15"x12"). The wood is as dark in the core as walnut with a 1.5"...

Hey Chris,

I am taking the class in June. Back in April, I was pondering signing up for the class, made the decision and within the next 18 hours got on the computer and low and behold it was...

I just finished viewing you blog.

I admire what you all are doing. You all inspire me. In a world filled with depressing images and events it is truly a blessing to see your progress.

The photo in the bucket is awesome. That is so cool. How long you been at it? How far did you go for the logs?

Man.......I thought I was the only one that had that idea, JK. Actually, Blane that is really what we want to do. Comfortable enough yet uncomfortable enough to keep us motivated to bust our butts...

Hello. Apologizes for the delay. I see all kinds of message traffic here and I started this message. I have been outside prepping our stucco home, argh, for 15 gallons of fresh paint. The heat is...

Yep. I guess no matter what it will happen. Those reminders are solid advice. It seems so easy to get caught up in rush rush here and hurry hurry there. Meanwhile the small details, ones not to...

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Our count down continues. My family and I (Wife (6 months pregnant), 3 year old girl and a boy on the way) have a little less than 3 months before relocating to Kalispell, Montana. ...

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It has come at a perfect time. We are moving to Kalispell, MT in June/July. We are looking at property, houses, etc, etc. We had always dreamed about this but after reading...

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Already got it. I guess I better throw the dreaded brace on.

I am stoked! June seems so far away now. Kind of like a kid waiting for christmas.

Randall

Got a class. I will be driving from Tucson, AZ (7 hours) but have yet to make hotel arrangements. I look forward to attending and meeting everyone there.

Randall

Those saguaro ribs make nice front fillers for cabinet doors also. One of my buddies at work did some and it came out very slick and totally unique.

LOL. That looks like a couple good chunks of meat. Fred Flintstone Style.

That is an excellent idea. I think I might take a drive out in the desert today. I know where I saw some. Hum......Ocotillo draw-knifed down would also work.

Hello all,

We spent the day building/laying a Quikrete Paver Walkway in the backyard. It was only 91 degrees today in sunny Tucson, Arizona.

Any rumors of the next possible class? I am...

oh yeah..........Rigid Tools are an annoyingly bright construction orange. Easy to find in rubble or brush just in case you set it down for a moment. LOL.

Loghousenut you are so right. Happy wife, Happy life!

I went with a Rigid Brand (Home Depot) combo kit. It was a 24volt lithium kit with Recipricating saw, Hammer Drill, Circular Saw,...