Thanks for the forum. I am in St. Louis but am planning on building this spring south of Rolla, Mo. along the old route 66 near Devils Elbow on the Big Piney River. Hope to chat with others in the area. SCOT
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Thanks for the forum. I am in St. Louis but am planning on building this spring south of Rolla, Mo. along the old route 66 near Devils Elbow on the Big Piney River. Hope to chat with others in the area. SCOT
Hi All !!
My Name is John Koenig from good ole' Rockport, Washington! I took Skip's class back in the mid 90's sometime.
I've been working on my "Log Home" since 2003... yeah, yeah I know... and still not done yet. As a full time fishing and hunting guide here in the NW I worked on my home when I could. Then, went through a pretty long drug out nasty arse divorce here recently and could'nt even touch my place till the divorce was all final. Pretty much took it up the arse to keep my Log Home dreams alive and its somthing I think only the other "Log Home Nuts" out there could understand.
Back, "ON TOP OF THE WORLD" again !!! WAHOOOOOO!!! Recently re-married to the "true women of my dreams", Corrina Koenig, I'm back on track again with our Log Home and now have a completion date goal of May 2008!! Corrina and I look forward to meeting many of you soon!
I used to have all of my Log Home progress pics up on my web-site and over the past few days (been rained out from my fishing trips) I've taken the time and set up the "Koenig Family Log Blog" ... Here's the address: http://blog2.johns-guide-service.com/ I've put up all the old pics and updated the Blog with all of our new progress pics too. If ya get a moment check it out, register on the Blog and leave comments or questions there as well.
Hi, I'm Marshall Noriega and I live in Southern CA. I am looking forward to the Oct. 21-22 class. We have already purchased land in Williams, AZ and look forward to building our log cabin there. I wear several different hats...I am a manufacturers rep. for Oase Pumps and Filtration Systems Inc. On the side I teach classes on artificial rock sculpting and do a few projects throughout the year. I learned the masonry trade back in high school and enjoy doing brick, block and stone work. Can't wait to interact with other members and share ideas on building techniques.
Hi John, glad to hear everything has gotten back on track not only with your log home but with your life. Best Wishes to you and your new family!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyCoho
PS...The updated pics look awesome!!!
Marshall, Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy the class. I'm interested in artificial rock sculpting- do you have any good books or websites you'd recommend for me to learn more? I've worked with stone a few times in my landscaping business... So as not to get this thread off topic, could you email me? john_galt27@yahoo.comQuote:
Originally Posted by marshall noriega
Thanks,
Hi all,
I'm looking forward to take this course on our return trip to Canada. We have a 2.5 acre property in northern Canada that would be perfect for a log cabin. I think this course would be very helpful to get it going. I also have long believed that there had to be practical alternatives to a extended mortgage. Actually the word "mortgage" comes from a french root word that means "death". Why do so many people think its normal to sign a 25 yr. note and pay thousands of dollars interest to have a roof over their heads? Chow (great web site)
Hey everyone,
My name is Drew. 25. Grew up in a log home, and cant wait until I can say I've built my own home. I will be attending the Nov. 10-11 class. I'm located in Long Beach, ca. Will be relocating to South Eastern Montana next spring. We have land up there so that seems to be one of the large steps already covered. From What I've read this is a great crowd, and look forward to getting to know more of you.
I've been a little slow reading the forums and I read this requesting an introduction. My name is Erin and My husband's name is Billy and we are attending the class in October (well, here in a couple of weeks). We are ranchers and I work as a biologist as well. We live in Nebraska...we own a lot of pasture land, and some of the land has sites with electricity and water already in place. We don't have a lot of trees, so we'll be in the market to buy some logs. We're hoping to get some from Colorado, or learn of the best ways to shop and also what to look for in a site to help us choose the location. We have been living in a free trailer house.....not a nice one by the way. Ever since we were engaged, so we're fortunate to make the time to attend the class and hopefully start taking the necessary steps in the learning process to building our log home. We would like to offer to assist in anyone's project once we return from the class, that is in the mid-west region.....Colorado seems to have some members, we'd like to visit some sites or exchange resources if possible..we're in SW Nebraska. Kola, if you get that stock tank Hot tub done, we'd feel right at home....If you're needing a stock tank, we might have an extra that needs re-tarred. I look forward to meeting the rest of the gang here.
Erin Goings
Erin and Billy,
I am attending in October as well... I have a small lot on a lake in the UP of Michigan, but it will likely be a while before I get to actual work outside of clearing the lot... So I would also be interested in helping and learning as I go. I look forward to meeting you in a couple of weeks.
Pat
Hello,
My wife and I currently live in Glasgow, Scotland and are planning to move back to the NW near Mt Baker were we would like to buy some land to build log homes on. I have already built a kit cabin here at home which is 3.5 x 8.5m in size. We used eco-friendly wood preserver, paints and hemp insulation on the building. We currently use it as an office.
It was always my intention though to build a 'real' log home for us and perhaps some smaller cabins for rent; if the dream workes out! The main problem barring all this (apart from the money aspect) is that I need to aquire the skills and experience needed. I'm confident I could build a manufactured log home as I've done it once already and there is no cuting or 'almost' no cutting involved.
So my dilema is: Do I scramble about trying to get the skills to build a 'real' log home or should I settle for building a kit.We are looking to move back to the US in about 2 years.
Any advice about builiding in the NW might come in handy. Cheers!
My husband Richard and I are very happy to be taking the class in October. We live near Mobile, AL in a small town called Grand Bay. We have 28 beautiful acres in Mississippi, 45 minutes north of us and can hardly wait to begin building. We are so thankful that we didn't begin any project on the property before we discovered this site. We teach massage and spa therapies, nutrition, have 2 teenagers, 2 babies and 1 in the oven, homebirth and homeschool. We bought several seasons of the Northern Exposure DVD's just to get glimpses of the amazing house.
We have power, water and a tractor. All we need now is the class and some help.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Richard and Fonda Denney
Pat,
I look forward to meeting you at the class. It's just around the corner, we're getting very excited; as I'm sure you are as well. See you on the 20th.
Erin
Hey every hows it going,
First off my name is Nick I live in the flat plains of good ole' North Dakota. I have been in love with log cabins since I was young, but never saw much of them due to ND's lack of trees. Anyway I am 24 and married now, no kids (yet) and just want to make this a reality. I own a farmsted in the red river valley here and would love to make the dream come true. My wife is on board but the whole idea seems so daunting. I would love to hear some success stories, I have seen the pics they are amazing! Better then any kit on the planet. Can this really be done on a tight budget, thats the real question.
Thanks for everything
Nick
Greetings:
My wife and I will be attending the November 10-11 class, and can't wait to get there. Frankly, we've wanted a log home for years, but they aren't really appropriate for where we currently live in South Florida.
We'll begin looking for properties after we attend, but for now, we're focusing on the Ruidoso, NM area. Who knows if that's where we'll end up, but that where we're starting to look.
Greetings, Just a quick note to say hello to all the forum members...I live in South Fl. Stuart, on the east coast. I do have some land, but need to obviously come and take the class. I would also like to know if anyone has a location as to where to get logs in this part of the country. Thanks, Randy btw, Jennifer Flcowgirl drop me a note we are not that far away!!!
Hi Steve,
This is Michael, I'm going active duty soon but I just want to keep intouch with all of you who can help with me going to Montana. I'm single and going through a divorce, I took the log home class in October 18, 05, and I'm going to purshase some land in Montana. I'm also getting my name out there to meet new friends through out the log home dream. Any advice on land please feel free to email me, if any body knows friends up there please contact. In the near future, I just mite be station in FT Lewis Washingtion, this is not confirmed at this time.
Hi David,
Name is Michael and I'm looking to move to Montana, I'm in the army going active soon. I want to purshase land up there but not sure where. Can you give me advice on lovation, jobs, military base,stuff like that.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi there Steve and all, I am new to this site. I actually live in central Brazil, working as an ex-patriate and been thinking of building an alternative home back in the andean region of Venezuela, 3.000 mts high. Log construction is been considered by my wife and me. Pity the palae for the courses is so far away from home. Any ideas? Any chance of getting DVD's with instrucctions or on-line knowledege ready to be downloaded? If it's possible we would appreciate it. thanks, Regards to all
Greetings from Texas, my name is Scott and I'm a brand new site member, just getting involved with log cabins. I recently purchased an original Pioneer Mormon log cabin on E-Bay that must be moved from it's original location. It's in the Bear Lake area of NE Utah and turns out to be the original homestead cabin of the area along the old Oregon Trail. It also turns out that my family may be related to the original Hodges homesteaders who built the cabin in the 1800's before it was a state. We are all from teh same part of Somerset Engalnd and were not even Mormon or from Utah. The cabn has been well preserved under another home structure until the 90's, thus its in good shape allowing us to lift it whole and place it on dollies, ready for it's new home,,hopefully in the same area. The story has caused quite a stir and has been well reported by many paers and the AP with a possible documentary following. Anyway this has restirred my interest in building a new log home for my family here in the panhandle of Texas, so your site and bloggers are going to be helpful. I plan on attending some school,hopefully one of yours, and finding a source of logs and help,,both for the old and new. Im mot a wealthy guy, so keeping it simple has always been my way,,I only paid $1025 for the cabin and I hope to join your ranks of members who have built their dream homes on their dreams,,,thanks Scott
Hi Steve
Hope to see you all soon, I am booked for the Nov 10-11 Class.
Apart from myself and some writing materials ( sense of humour ) do I need to bring anything else.
Hope the cookies are all they are made out to be.
Cheers for now
Bill P.
Bill,
I would recommend a big flashlight. A 6V lantern if you have it. The road to Skip's is long and steep. And if you didn't know, you (unless you make arrangemnts with Steve/Ellsworth) have to walk. Not bad in summer, but pretty dark in November when you finally leave around 10 PM. That reminds me, it is likely going to be rainy that day. I wouldn't recommend an umbrella, but a rainsuit/windbreaker would be a great idea.
See you in the forums,
HI, I am hoping to leave my job with the Forest Service soon (retire) and get on with building a log home for my self near Stanely Idaho.
I have reconstructed several log cabins www.logdoc.com but would like to be on the student end of the training process for a change to see what is new and interesting in log cabin construction.
Joe Gallagher
Welcome to the group! Sounds like you are a fearless soul! Great! Good luck with your project moving the cabin. I too have a similar project I am in wait to start. My aunt was only 8 years old when my grandfather began building their log house. My dad wasn't even born yet. She managed to contact (through the post office) the present owners of the house. It was built in 1929. The house has gone through a lot in the years. The new owner has only acquired it recently, but was truly happy to have contact with the original builders. We were in hopes of purchasing it to move to one of our family ranches in New Mexico, (it is currently in Michigan) but right now he is in glory living in it. He loves the little place, can't say as I blame him! Anyway, he has had many questions, but has definately agreed to give us first option at it when/if he decides to sell. We stay in touch, because you never know what might happen. Of course, I followed my Grand dads steps, I had the dream to build my own home and did. So to acquire this cabin would be another dream come true! In the meantime, I'm so glad someone has it that appreciates it. Some of the previous owners did not. This man has put a lot into it. I have tons of pics of the house in various stages, from 1929 all the way to now! Isn't it awesome that you might be related to the builders? Funny how life works. Congrads and best wishes!
Pam
Newbie Mike from Savannah just wanted to say hi to everyone. Been reading and feasting on the site for the last few months. I'm excited to be going to the Nov10th @ 11th class. Hope to be building in the N Ga Mountains or Tri State area. Will be lot shopping around 1st of the year. Anyone in the areas I'm Looking or in Savannah area? Thanks Mike
Hi Mike, we all feel the same way! I am so excited, it's hard to imagine the experience! My wife looks at me like i am from another world (Venus or Mars). Some people get it and others, well... We made the right decision and the rest will take care of itself. See You there. I hope to build in Eureka Montana or look for a place in Washington state.
Jim
hey Rocklock i was wondering if the members only section is up and running or am i doing somthing wrong i seem to be having trouble getting in
i went to the class a couple years ago. I liked the old web site better then again i am not very computer literate my email is rhuff6@cox.net
Hi Steve,
I took the class with my wife Tammy in April of '04. It's been a long wait, but we will be starting our log home this next spring. I would like to attend at least one of the members meetings this winter, so would appreciate info on the schedules. Also, have tried several times to get acces to the members area of the site without success. Just sent another "access request" email, so hope that works.
Looking forward to getting back in touch at one of the meetings this winter.
Stephen.
Just jumping in on this. I was re-searching the kits until I stumbled onto this. WOW I almost went the wrong way. I am very interested in this to the point of anxiety! I have already purchesed 41 acres with an unbelievable view. I am very mechanical and learn quick. The first question I have is where do we get the logs from? I watched the cabin build in Alaska and I was impressed however the supply of wood there seems plenty. The acreage I own has young growth and needs more to go. So with that said, do you ask the mill or are there companies out there that will sell direct?
There's always a way!