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Signed up for the February 18th & 19th LHBA class in Vegas as a refresher (went to class back in 2008 and am starting build next summer). Wondering who else will be attending and from where? Sign up quick as they normally get filled pretty fast. Great class, you won't regret it! Look forward to seeing everyone there.
loghousenut
09-26-2016, 07:57 AM
I got you beat, Nick... I went three times.
Las two times was so I could take a friend and my Girfriend/Wife.
loghousenut
09-26-2016, 07:58 AM
I concur, it is a great class and you won't regret it.
I got you beat, Nick... I went three times.
Las two times was so I could take a friend and my Girfriend/Wife.
Hoping to take a friend also. Had another buddy who's a GC that wanted to go but schedule clashed with his work. Still looking for more recruits! :D
3degreenerd
09-26-2016, 11:50 AM
I hope to be there myself, wasn't able to make the last class due to some last minute financial issues, but I have been slowly paying of my debt and look forward to making it in February if all works out!
Chaplain45
09-26-2016, 07:31 PM
Jennifer, my wife and I will be there. We are very excited.
pip1972
09-27-2016, 10:03 AM
My wife and I will be there. I have followed this site in times past. Want to start build (footings) next year with the shell in 18 (for the garage). Need a place for crashing, storage and tools before the "cabin" build as my wife calls it....A cabin with 2 downstairs large bedrooms and a loft with additional space.....Doesn't sound like a cabin to me.
Thanks for reading. Will be glad to make new friends as we prepare on this journey.
BTW how do we post pics?
panderson03
09-28-2016, 06:04 AM
welcome everyone
hi there pip
to post pic's some upload photos to a site like photobucket and then copy/paste the image link from there
BoFuller
10-01-2016, 03:04 PM
I got you beat, Nick... I went three times.
Las two times was so I could take a friend and my Girfriend/Wife.
He went to Kindergarten 3Xs also. I don't know which he got the most from.
He plays well with others, so I'm thinking it's the Kindergarten.
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loghousenut
10-01-2016, 04:35 PM
He went to Kindergarten 3Xs also. I don't know which he got the most from.
He plays well with others, so I'm thinking it's the Kindergarten.
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That's the nicest thing you ever said about me...
pip1972
10-05-2016, 07:24 PM
Working on lodging for the class weekend. Anyone found reasonable accommodations? Looking forward to obtaining access to the private side.... Any words of wisdom are appreciated. Experiances etc.
3degreenerd
10-05-2016, 07:28 PM
I haven't found anything super affordable just yet. I am holding off until closer to the class to see if prices go down. Really just depends on your preferences. Planet Hollywood is one of the more expensive hotels right now but would be much more convenient for class.
pip1972
10-08-2016, 04:22 PM
The wife is going on about free plans for cabins/garage.... I told her she didn't know what she doesn't know. Yeah I did. I can't wait for her to go as she will realize the work involved. What I wanted to ask was about the plans that LHBA has available. Are they only available when taking this class? Or can they be purchased on the private side? If so is there plans for a garage? That is what we will be starting for the known reasons already been discussed on this forum. Thanks in advance for your words of wisdom and recommendations. ... this includes the several PMS that I've sent around to various members. It is appreciated.
pip1972
10-08-2016, 04:45 PM
Since I can't edit. The wife was looking at FREE plans.... As I was referring to the cost of the plans that would be available at the class.Why buy when u can use free? =)
I know I know.
panderson03
10-08-2016, 07:34 PM
hi there. the plans are only available after taking the class. the plans are not available on the private side. you can buy them immediately following class usually for a steep discount, or buy them latter at the members store. your choice!
we started with the garage too. it was great making our newbie mistakes on something other than our cabin!
loghousenut
10-08-2016, 09:20 PM
Pip... Trust me... Take the class. The plans will be a bargain and it'll all make sense.
The Boss and I are most of the way through our build. I was too "smart" to use the LHBA plans. Instead, I hired the architect who drew the LHBA plans to draw us a set of semi-custom plans for twice the price of the LHBA plans. The plans are fine, but as we move along toward completion, we find ourselves changing things to more match the LHBA plans. I wish we had just gone with the LHBA plans. Yes, there is a garage plan.
PS... All those free plans are just fine and worth every nickel.
pip1972
10-09-2016, 06:49 PM
PS... All those free plans are just fine and worth every nickel.
This was my point.... I guess I have dry sense of humor.....
And we are enrolled for the Feb class...Cant wait... For us BOTH to go :)
We are starting with a garage as it will be easier (to learn on??) and we will need the storage and a place to crash when building.....
I meant to ask about the ability to purchase garage plans at and after the class and if it would be at the same price. I didn't know if there was a certain time limit (opportunity to purchase)?
Thank you.
loghousenut
10-09-2016, 07:29 PM
The plans are a bargain at full price but there's a good discount on the plans for a month or so after class.
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The plans are a bargain at full price but there's a good discount on the plans for a month or so after class.
There is also often a deal to buy the whole set of plans, from the garage up through big, tall houses for a decent price. I have them sitting next to me and they are worth every penny, even though I am using "custom" plans--mostly LHBA stock but with things removed. My main floor will have 3 walls in it, only 21 linear feet or so.
I would buy the full set when you can get them at the discount, because then you will have all of them if you change you mind on things later.
Dan
panderson03
10-11-2016, 04:44 PM
would love to see your custom plans, DanS.. with only 3 walls
Arrowman
10-11-2016, 04:58 PM
would love to see your custom plans, DanS.. with only 3 walls
That does bring the open floor plan concept to a whole new level.
pip1972
10-24-2016, 08:44 AM
Has there been any others still out there looking at/for lodging arrangements? What have you found? is it best to wait till prices drop? Or will the lodging just increase?
3degreenerd
10-24-2016, 11:05 AM
Has there been any others still out there looking at/for lodging arrangements? What have you found? is it best to wait till prices drop? Or will the lodging just increase?
I have not booked yet, hoping prices will go down, I would prefer to stay where the class is which is Planet Hollywood but that's one of the more expensive hotels that weekend. However it seems that since I started looking at hotels about a month ago prices are slowly dropping. If all else fails I will pay the going rate but I am going to give it until mid/late December before I lock anything down. That being said, if you book a hotel and see something cheaper you can always cancel and rebook. Just make sure you don't get one of those advance rates that are cheap but don't let you cancel without a penalty.
clarksal
10-25-2016, 06:23 PM
My husband and I are signed up for February and are staying at Harrah's. It's a few hotels down from the class, but it seemed the closer you got toward the MGM, the higher the rates. I belong to the Harrah's/Ceasar's Total Rewards club thingie and got a really good rate. Without logging in as a member, I checked Harrah's rates and right now, the lowest is $94/night for a king size bed. If anyone stays at Harrah's or some of the other casinos on that side of the strip (Harrah's, Paris, Bally's, etc), you can take the monorail to class. It runs and stops behind Harrah's, Flamingo, Ballys/Paris, and MGM Grand. You can go to lvmonorail.com to view the map and prebuy tickets. A two day unlimited pass is $22 - probably cheaper than a cab. The monorail runs from 07AM to 3 AM weekends.
Chaplain45
10-25-2016, 08:00 PM
Thank you! We are getting ready to make our reservations. Probably this week. I am so looking forward to the class.
3degreenerd
10-26-2016, 01:14 PM
My husband and I are signed up for February and are staying at Harrah's. It's a few hotels down from the class, but it seemed the closer you got toward the MGM, the higher the rates. I belong to the Harrah's/Ceasar's Total Rewards club thingie and got a really good rate. Without logging in as a member, I checked Harrah's rates and right now, the lowest is $94/night for a king size bed. If anyone stays at Harrah's or some of the other casinos on that side of the strip (Harrah's, Paris, Bally's, etc), you can take the monorail to class. It runs and stops behind Harrah's, Flamingo, Ballys/Paris, and MGM Grand. You can go to lvmonorail.com to view the map and prebuy tickets. A two day unlimited pass is $22 - probably cheaper than a cab. The monorail runs from 07AM to 3 AM weekends.
The folks in Vegas must have a good idea of how awesome the LHBA class is. The last class I thought about attending was at Harrah's and the prices at Harrah's were higher, and now that its at Planet Hollywood, Harrah's is cheap and Planet Hollywood is expensive. Regardless it sounds like it is worth it and I can't wait! I have been lurking for almost a year now and have slowly been paying down debt to get ready to live the life I want to live. Can't wait to meet everyone at class!
Eric D
11-04-2016, 04:35 AM
I can't wait. I am signed up and have my flight/hotel accommodations covered. I've been planning and wanting to take this class for years. When I first became interested in building Skip was still teaching the class at his home and you could camp out. While I am not a fan of Vegas I will deal with it to attend this class. Looking forward to meeting everyone who is coming. See you in February!
loghousenut
11-04-2016, 07:16 AM
Eric, you're a smart man. Waiting all these years to take the class will save you all the extra effort of using lifting poles.
If you don't know what I am talking about, ask when you get to class.
Welcome aboard...... finally.
allen84
11-04-2016, 07:19 AM
Has there been any others still out there looking at/for lodging arrangements? What have you found? is it best to wait till prices drop? Or will the lodging just increase?
When I went, I waited til last minute to book my room and the price had come down quite a bit. I can't remember what site I booked thru but I think I did so about 3 days prior to my arrival.... That may not be the best idea but I doubt they'll run out of rooms either.
Chaplain45
11-07-2016, 07:32 PM
We are very excited for the class. We booked our flights tonight but are waiting till later for the hotel.
panderson03
11-10-2016, 09:14 AM
whoo hoo!!! welcome aboard, Chaplain!!
Chaplain45
11-12-2016, 05:58 PM
So very much looking forward to the class, meeting new friends, the process of learning, and building our log cabin.
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loghousenut
11-13-2016, 01:45 AM
So very much looking forward to the class, meeting new friends, the process of learning, and building our log cabin.
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You are a pie in the sky dreamer... Oh, I suppose there will be friendly people to meet, and I suppose you will learn a thing or two... And then you'll put up a log home...
I won't talk you out of going to class.
I'll be there. I am going to the Log and Timber show the week before in KC. I want to have all my ducks in a row! See you there Nick.
pip1972
11-18-2016, 05:52 PM
Welcome aboard Drd. Well see ya there. Where you coming from? Mo?
Axeman15
11-27-2016, 07:38 PM
Hi all, very new here. Arrived earlier today actually. Not sure where to start, saw this thread, figured I might as well jump in, get my feet wet. I'll also be attending the class in a Vegas. My goal will be to build, or assist in building a living g home. It's exciting fir sure, I'm no stranger to tools but this is a dream coming true. So I'll be watching ( looking) and respond when I have enough knowledge or a whedtion worthy of asking.
Axeman15
11-27-2016, 07:54 PM
So very much looking forward to the class, meeting new friends, the process of learning, and building our log cabin.
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I'm going also,,, I'm a bit lost here. Wondering how I set up my profile.. any help would be appreciated
Thank you
Admin
11-27-2016, 08:05 PM
I'm going also,,, I'm a bit lost here. Wondering how I set up my profile.. any help would be appreciated
Thank you
You should be able to do that here (http://community.loghomebuilders.org/usercp.php), or click the settings link in the top-right corner.
New users can't get to that link right away (to prevent spam) but your account has now been upgraded for that.
Welcome to the forums!
Axeman15
11-27-2016, 08:14 PM
I was able to get in.. posted a avatar pic but I'm thinking it will take awhile to post it.
Axeman15
11-27-2016, 08:14 PM
Thank you admin.. pleasure to be here.
Chaplain45
11-28-2016, 08:41 PM
We made our hotel reservations tonight. Wooohooo!
panderson03
11-29-2016, 09:35 AM
congratulations!!
Trent Carter
12-12-2016, 09:55 AM
My wife and I are full time RV'ers who are considering building a cabin in Wyoming. We'll be attending the Feb. class and hope it's worth the time and expense. We booked a room at Planet Hollywood early on but can cancel and grab a cheaper rate closer to class time if available. Looking forward to learning and making a dream come true.
allen84
12-12-2016, 07:27 PM
My wife and I are full time RV'ers who are considering building a cabin in Wyoming. We'll be attending the Feb. class and hope it's worth the time and expense. We booked a room at Planet Hollywood early on but can cancel and grab a cheaper rate closer to class time if available. Looking forward to learning and making a dream come true.
I don't think you'll be disappointed. I think it was well worth it.
clarksal
01-04-2017, 07:40 AM
My wife and I are full time RV'ers who are considering building a cabin in Wyoming. We'll be attending the Feb. class and hope it's worth the time and expense. We booked a room at Planet Hollywood early on but can cancel and grab a cheaper rate closer to class time if available. Looking forward to learning and making a dream come true.
Trent I'm new too and am attending the February class. From everything I've read in this forum and from all the various contributers, everyone has said the class is well worth it and there have been folks who have attended more than once. The cost for the class is a significant chunk of change, but with everything you get out of it, the benefit is well worth the cost. And in any cost/benefit analysis, the benefits are everlasting. Again, from what I've read it's really well worth it.
panderson03
01-04-2017, 07:48 AM
welcome Clark!
Loggity Dog
01-13-2017, 04:21 AM
I got you beat, Nick... I went three times.
Las two times was so I could take a friend and my Girfriend/Wife.
Sent your girlfriend and wife to the same class? Brave man! :)
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loghousenut
01-13-2017, 07:05 AM
Sent your girlfriend and wife to the same class? Brave man! :)
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T'was during a time in my life that was ruled by the crippling effects of indecision. I let the girls fight it out and Patty lost... I've been stuck with Her ever since.
Little Eagle
01-25-2017, 03:30 PM
Welcome to all who are looking forward to getting to see what the members side is all about! The class is money WELL spent, i am actually planning on going again in the coming years and taking my wife this trip, it will be a new class for her and refresher for me! win win.
Just 2 more days! Woohoo! Get on plane tomorrow, staying at Planet Hollywood. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
loghousenut
02-15-2017, 10:49 AM
Glad to see you made it to the edge. Be good to see you on the real side, Nick.
Glad to see you made it to the edge. Be good to see you on the real side, Nick.
Lol, actually jumped over the edge back in 08'. This will be my second time at the class but since I'm starting in a few weeks I thought a refresher was a good idea. There were so many notes I DIDN"T take as they either didn't make sense to me or I wasn't smart enough to ask a question. Also bringing two buddies and one's a GC who builds stick frames for a living but this has him really intrigued. He asked if it would be OK if he helped me on my house (it was hard to keep a straight face). Hopefully I can find more folks from this area that will be interested and want some hands on experience.
loghousenut
02-15-2017, 02:43 PM
I was thinking you were on both sides already but I get you mixed up with everyone else on the forum. The older I get, the more alike all of you look to me.
PS... 63 TODAY!
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Happy Birthday LHN!
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I was thinking you were on both sides already but I get you mixed up with everyone else on the forum. The older I get, the more alike all of you look to me.
PS... 63 TODAY!
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Happy B-Day Loghouse! Hopefully many more!
donjuedo
02-15-2017, 05:13 PM
Hey! Happy birthday, LogHouseNut!
Mosseyme
02-15-2017, 06:43 PM
Well Ron, if you don't watch it you will catch up with me. I have decided 65 is enough so in a couple of years you will catch up. Very Happy Birthday.
Chaplain45
02-15-2017, 06:54 PM
Happy birthday,Loghouse!
Mountain Lion
02-16-2017, 07:28 AM
Happy birthday LHN - hope I never catch you. House, now that's different.
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rreidnauer
02-16-2017, 08:06 AM
Way to hijack the thread 'Nut.
BTW, happy birthday pops.
loghousenut
02-16-2017, 08:16 AM
I am an innocent bystander.
Arrowman
02-16-2017, 08:46 AM
We're all innocent around here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt75VjvRW34
panderson03
02-16-2017, 10:00 AM
Just 2 more days! Woohoo! Get on plane tomorrow, staying at Planet Hollywood. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Nick, are you going back to class? never mind. I see you are a repeat customer.
panderson03
02-16-2017, 10:03 AM
what's that about the Nut's birthday? how did I miss that?
many happy returns, LHN
Eric D
02-16-2017, 12:46 PM
Just 2 more days! Woohoo! Get on plane tomorrow, staying at Planet Hollywood. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
See you there! I'll be on a plane tomorrow afternoon.
Little Eagle
02-16-2017, 06:38 PM
I didnt know it was LHN's Birthday!? if i missed it then a late happy birthday, if im early then early happy birthday! lol
Axeman15
02-20-2017, 02:54 PM
Your quite popular. I heard you name come up several times and I have seen your posts way before I took class. So now, I put together a conversation with a guy who knows the ins and outs through several classes and builds
In essence, a name to the references.
ivanshayka
02-20-2017, 09:31 PM
Happy Bday LHN.
rreidnauer
02-21-2017, 09:04 AM
I didnt know it was LHN's Birthday!? if i missed it then a late happy birthday, if im early then early happy birthday! lol
It's OK Eagle, you'll get another chance soon. LHN says it's his birthday two or three times during the year. I think he just likes the attention. :-P
loghousenut
02-21-2017, 11:14 AM
It's OK Eagle, you'll get another chance soon. LHN says it's his birthday two or three times during the year. I think he just likes the attention. :-P
Yup. That's why I look so young at this age. It's a lot like having a birth date of February 29th.
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loghousenut
02-21-2017, 11:15 AM
Thank you all for your kind wishes on this thoroughly hijacked thread. Was a great birthday in more ways than you can imagine.
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panderson03
02-21-2017, 06:44 PM
there's a story in there somewhere...
Chaplain45
02-21-2017, 10:17 PM
Just finished the class. Amazing! Questions asked and answered. Great shared experience with my wife (she is an amazing lady). Met some wonderful people. We ordered our plans this evening. We have some property, now the fun begins...continues :) So excited!
panderson03
02-22-2017, 06:06 AM
welcome to the family, Chaplain. can't wait to see your journey unfold :)
pip1972
02-25-2017, 05:59 PM
Sitting in on the class this weekend.......LHN would love it......I've heard Steve or Ellsworth state " I'll get to that" or well cover that tomorrow or later in a particular section ...... ha ha....I took LHN advice and be patient. ....it's amazing. My questions were answered :p
panderson03
02-25-2017, 08:12 PM
:) we don't like to tell Mr Nut this too often but he's usually right:)
BoFuller
02-25-2017, 09:12 PM
:) we don't like to tell Mr Nut this too often but he's usually right:)
I can see his head swelling already. :)
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pip1972
02-25-2017, 09:29 PM
.....I've heard Steve or Ellsworth state " I'll get to that" or well cover that tomorrow or later in a particular section ...... ha ha.......it's amazing. :p
I meant to say I heard it AT LEAST 15 times.... it was getting hilarious....
pip1972
02-25-2017, 09:29 PM
.....I've heard Steve or Ellsworth state " I'll get to that" or well cover that tomorrow or later in a particular section ...... ha ha.......it's amazing. :p
I meant to say I heard it AT LEAST 15 times.... it was getting hilarious....
loghousenut
02-26-2017, 07:59 AM
Generally, I find that most of the things that I can remember saying, turn out to be accurate.
allen84
02-26-2017, 12:00 PM
Generally, I find that most of the things that I can remember saying, turn out to be accurate.
Being right all the time ain't easy. But somebody's got to do it, right? ;)
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