New Februrary Class sound off

[Rob_H]

looks like the other thread is incognito for the time being, so here is a new one. If you are attending the Feb class post your details here.

My name is Rob Hollett I have been lurking here for a few years and finally have it worked out to attend class. While I would have loved to attend the original class in Skips imprego ssive place or even at Wallace Falls Lodge I am very happy to be attending the Vegas class. About me, I live in Nashville with my Family(Wife and 3 kids) and have wanted to build a log home for the past 15 years, however i was scared off after some research into kit homes. Luckily i found the LHBA. I wish i had found the LHBA 15 years ago. I cannot wait to go to Class and become a full fledged member of the LHBA.

I am interested in Log Homes, Homesteading, Hiking and Camping, Blacksmithing, most outdoors activities, Martial Arts and Skateboarding. WE have been travelling to Washington on vacation the last few years and now I am looking for property in Washington, I had my heart set on Index area but with their flooding issues I am still looking other places too. I would love to visit any LHBA'ers in the Mid south and help out peeling logs or see the fruits of your labor.

So if you are going to the Feb class sound off here, at least until the other thread finds its way back.

[ramblinman502]

howdy Rob : )

once you take the class if you find yourself out my way ( louisville Ky ) get in touch..id be happy to show you ( or any other new members ) what weve been building. we are kicking off another this spring.

Rusty-

[Rob_H]

That sounds good! Louisville is just a hop and a skip :)

[pinewood]

Hello Rob, LHBA Staff and everyone on this great forum. I will be in sin city for the February 19/20 class. Fortunately we will all be tied up for 2 full days to keep us out of trouble! I own an acre lot in a mountain subdivision near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado which I bought in 2009. Sincerely appreciate all the great information there is to read here and the beautiful pictures of those presently under construction. Looking forward to continuing to see them as construction continues to the finish of your dream. My best to all!

DANE

[drmnoflogs]

Hey Rob,
We are just outside of Nashville and hope to get logs soon. If everything pans out, we would love to have you out to peel some logs this spring! :) We have the same interests, minus the blacksmithing (although it is something I would love to learn one day). Enjoy the class. It is a life changing experience. Hit us up on the members side when you get there. ;)
Rachel

[Rob_H]

Pinewood, Thats a beautiful area, we've been out that way several times we always stayed in Big Thompson Canyon love watching those Dahl Sheep climbing up and down the steep canyon walls.

drmnoflogs, I would love to come peel some logs with you guys, if your interested in Blacksmithing there a couple of guilds nearby where you could take classes for about 20.00 a year. I got started out at the wilson county fairgrounds.

I look forward to meeting my class mates in a few weeks.

I tell you what, I now evaluate every pine tree I pass....how tall, straight, taper, how many limbs etc...I got the fever!

[Dan Spencer]

Hi everyone !!
Tha class in Vegas was great !!! I learned so much . The first log home i wanted to build was Sn. Chinkless but after the class . or should I say, after the first few hours of the class , I knew I was going to build a butt and pass. All my first impressions of log home building were way off . All I can say is TAKE THE CLASS!!!! It's worth every penny .

I have a half acre of land overlooking Lake Livingston in Texas that I want to build on. The problem I'm facing is that its not a whole lot of room to work with . So lots of planning before I get started . Anyone have any pointer on working with limited space ?:cool:

[panderson03]

Hey Dan Spencer.
try searching 'choosing the right land'.

[Bowhunter]

February Class
My name is Mark and I will also be attending next month’s class. I have been browsing around the LHBA web site for a few months now and have been intrigued by the B&P method.
Hopefully after taking the class I will be 100% convince this is the way to go. I’ve looked at all of the documentation on the web site at least three times already and can't wait to get on the member side!!
I live in Michigan with my wife and three kids; it’s a great place to hunt, fish, camp and backpack.

See you on the other side

Mark, aka Bowhunter

[jsuttner]

Hello everyone. My name is Jim. I signed up for the class back in December. I have always loved the log home look but the kit homes always scared me. I live in Indiana and already have five acres but am waiting for a few years to build. I will start with a 10x10 in the back yard for my Son. Can't wait for the class and the chance to meet you all and begin this amazing journey. See you all in a few weeks !!

[Dan Spencer]

Thanks for the help, but I purchased the land 10 years ago. Still , I like the view and the setting so I'll fitgure out something . Again , thanks for the help !! God bless

[panderson03]

yup but on about the second page of that thread it jumps to estimating the minimum amount of land needed to build (log beds and all):)

[evans239]

My brother and I will be taking the class in
February. We are from Owensboro KY. Look forward to meeting you guys.

[indy]

Hello everyone. My name is Jim. I signed up for the class back in December. I have always loved the log home look but the kit homes always scared me. I live in Indiana and already have five acres but am waiting for a few years to build. I will start with a 10x10 in the back yard for my Son. Can't wait for the class and the chance to meet you all and begin this amazing journey. See you all in a few weeks !!

Hi Jim, live in Indiana too, Indpls to be exact. Have wondered if there were anyone from our state that had interest in building their own home too. Unfortunatly we have one under way that has been a nightmare and we're scared of how it's going to turn out but into it to far financially to back out now. I retire the end of Feb. and will be hands on with the guys who are building it so I hope I learn something in case this doesn't turn out well and we do it again.

[Dae]

I'm from Springfield, MA. I paid for the class in December and filled out the survey that was sent to me but I haven't received any email since. Did any of you get some other email after the survey such as what room the class will be in?

[Cruiser]

Dae,
They will send that info to you about a week before the class. I know you won't regret going. My wife & I attended the Jan class and it was great. See you on the other side!

[Topduffer]

My name is Rodger, my wife is Jennifer. We are attending the February class from Salt Lake City. We are planning to build our retirement home in Southwestern Colorado, perhaps in 2012, maybe 2013. We are looking forward to this next big adventure. See you in two weeks.

[kbsatlive]

Hello all finally going to a class! Yea! Can't wait for next week! My husband and I are both nurses and debt free, thanks to David Ramsey! Rice and beans, beans and rice LOL. We will be homesteading the 13 acres we bought. We also want to live off grid completly self reliant. Everyone thinks that we have lost our minds. We survived hurricaine Ike in Galveston Texas and lost our jobs and our homes in one day! It took us over 2 years to fix our condo. During that time we had to pay for an apartment and our mortgage. We will never again have another mortgage this has taught us some huge lessons! Anyway can't wait to see everyone. God bless all on their journey there and may our hearts and minds be open to all they have to teach us!

[jsuttner]

One week to go and I am soooo ready. Will they be sending emails out with info before we arrive?

[Steve]

One week to go and I am soooo ready. Will they be sending emails out with info before we arrive?

We just sent out the orientation email tonight. If you don't see it soon, check your spam folder. You can also email info@loghomebuilders.org with your order number and we'll re-send it for you.

-Steve

[Zetmandu]

Hi,
I'm Mark from central NC and will be at the class in Feb, cant wait to actually finally get this under way. i am going to be there a couple of days early just to enjoy some of the Vegas sites, is anyone else going to be there early by chance, if so maybe we could have a drink or lunch or soemthing

[Rob_H]

WooHoo! Flying out tomorrow, i'll not be able to sleep tonight. I look forward to meeting everyone and especially opening my brain and my eyes to be filled with LHBA goodness! Safe travels to everyone and see you on the other side!