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Glad to see that you got to make it to the class. Me and my girlfriend attended the earlier Washington class and were glad that we did. As Captn said, it is a wealth of knowledge.
Me and my girl live in Fayetteville, NC and are looking to start a log home soon.
Happy to see that you made it all the way there and back without too much trouble.
Yeah, Fayettnam-Fayetteville . . . same thing right?
you plan on building around here?
Hi, I am from L.A. and will attend the Sept 4 class. I am looking for flat land to build. Thanks!
Nathaniel
welcome! Glad you're here.
Welcome aboard! Hope you get as much out of the class as I did. What do you have in mind to build?Quote:
Originally Posted by janem555
I'm signed up and excited about the Vegas class too. I was planning to be there around that time anyway and everything fell in to place. Are you planning to build in So. CA? I will hopefully be stacking my wood in N.E. OR in a couple years. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and getting involved, it seems like a really great community of people. If this class lives up to half the hype on this forum I think it will be well worth it ;-)
the class is so much more than I'd hoped. one of the best investments we've made. Welcome to the family!
If you plan to build your own house... even if not log, the class will save you way more than the entry fee. You'll love the class, how well it is laid out, how they teach you everything you need to know about building a log structure in just 2 days. And the best part about the class is the member's forums. You will forget some things, and there is tons more info in the members side than in the public side. And yes, the people on this forum make it what it is. There are doctors, engineers, dentists, lawyers, computer programmers, firemen, book keepers, etc. All working towards the same goal. Welcome to the club.
-Peter
Hi all, I'm Rachel. My husband, Dave and I are super excited about this overwhelming project! We are hoping to take the class the next go around as the Vegas class may not work out for us. We are in Lebanon, TN and plan to build within the next two years.
Hey All,
I'd love to take the Vegas class, but the hotel rates seem crazy over the weekend. Has anyone found a good rate on room? Really don't feel like paying as much for the room as I'm paying for the class. Maybe I'll wait for a time it's NOT in Vegas.
Thanks, Chris
I don't live there but i been there 2 times and my relatives have lived there for years.
If you take a cab you tell them go the Frontier its hole wall but cheapest place you stay there.
It across from Slots of fun and Circus circus
Watch around past Mc Donalds off the strip there it get shady and allot gangs and low life's hang out.
Yugen can probably tell you some other cheep one he lives there if he chimes in.
Enjoy Las Wages but know what going on around you at all times.
Just wondering if anyone from MN or WI are going to the Las VEgas class? My husband wants to go, but can't get a buddy to go with him to save a little money. Kind of an expensive trip, but sounds like well worthwhile.
Chris,Quote:
Originally Posted by ottodog
Try this site: <a href="http://www.i4vegas.com">www.i4vegas.com</a>
See you there!
Glen
G'day from The Murph's in Australia.
First time on the site.
We are hoping to get to Las Vegas Sept 4th & 5th 2010 for the Class (dependent on being able to get the time off work to fly over to the USA). We are moving to the USA in a few years when we retire, (have a house in PA but it's not a Log Home), so am looking forward to building with logs then. We will be looking for a block of land between now and then so if anyone has any suggestions please let us know, we are keen on TN or the Carolinas but are open to suggestions.
Best wishes, Brendan & Carolyn Murphy
Hi Steve, and hello all,
Brand new to this, I don't know a thing about log cabins, but over the past few months it's been calling to me, and I feel unexplicably drawn to it, and am ready to learn everything I can about fulfilling this dream of mine.
Hoping to head out for the Vegas class in Sept! Not really a vegas type, but If I must go, I must go. Bringing a buddy along. We are both from Wisconsin and planning to possibly camp outside of the city someplace. Anyone have suggestions for that? Anyone else from the midwest heading out? I've been reading the site for a long time and can't wait to get rolling.
Dan
Hey Dan, about the only place to camp reasonably close to Vegas is a place called Mt. Charleston. It's about 1 hour north of Vegas, unless you hit traffic. It's also pretty high elevation so it might not be too hot on labor day, but then again it may be pretty damn hot. If you want a cheap room check out Wild Wild West, Gold Coast or The Orleans, they're all off the strip but still about 5 minutes from Planet Hollywood. Good luck, see ya there.
Thanks for the advice. Do you know this place?
http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/smnra/index.shtml
Claims to be closer than the one you mentioned, but west I believe. I'll check out those places you mentioned.
dan
might be the same place I guess...
I think they're being pretty optimistic claiming 30 min. drive time though.
Hello,
I have been watching this wonderful site for several years and lost my old login info and just registered again a couple of weeks ago.
My name is Danita. I am a grandmother, pushing 60 years young, have great kids and a whole "pacel" of grandkids. I have wonderful friends and am involved at my church. I really enjoy interior decorating, clearing land, metal detecting, flower gardening and being with my family and friends, not necessarily in that order. I enjoy people but also enjoy just being by myself sometimes.
I am going to build my own log home using Skip's butt and pass method. I will build this home debt free very frugally.
The articles in this website are a tremendous source of encouragment and information to me.
I have seven acres in NW Louisiana and am trying to "get my ducks in a row" to get to the next class. I really want to get my grandchildren onboard this venture of mine --for their futures.
I already live in a free trailer! When I bought the land a couple of years ago, I just asked these people that had an abandoned trailer on their property how much they wanted for it. They said, "Nothing! Just move it out of here!" It cost me $1140.00 to move it about a mile. That included blocking and tie downs! And a few hundred more $$$ just to fix some cosmetics and some repairs that I could do just fine by myself. It is fine for a good many years to come! And then, I plan to give it away to somebody who needs it! The main thing to me is getting the land and getting it paid for. AND getting my home built!!!
I would like to see other women post on this forum about their experiences they encountered while planning and building their home or even just hoping to one day. I saw info here a couple of weeks ago about two different women that built their own log homes and have read a lot about their experiences---and so totally identified with them and the others who post on here about how and why they are building debt free or nearly.Also, I'm not sure if this is ok to ask, but are there any other women that would like to share accomodations to help save on the hotel expenses?
I really am looking forward to being a part of this group for now and into the future.
Thanks for letting me "yak",
Danita
?a merry heart doeth good, like a medicine?
My Name is Bob, and I'm a Log Home Enthusiast.
I've always had an interest in log homes, but recently a friend rekindled my interest in wanting to actually build a home of my own someday. I'm not getting any younger, or wealthier for that matter, but I have to start somewhere.
Looking forward to reading your information, tips and techniques.
Currently in Thule, Greenland.
Welcome to LHBA. Glad you're here! There are lots of women no this forum. some in the planning phase, some in the building phase, others still dreaming. its all good:) again, welcome!
Pauline
Arcticspear, get out there and claim your chunk of ice and start building your log house! Actually, if what little I know about Thule is accurate, you'll probably want to wait till you get back to anywhere else to build your home.
Read whatever you can on this site and see if you fit in. You'll find that the class offered by LHBA is geared toward men and women who want to build their own home with their own hands and not spend the rest of their lives paying the tab. Just as valuable as the class will be the assistance from everyone else who has taken the class as we congregate on the "members only" side of this forum.
Thought for the Day... Any married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people expending energy to remember the same thing.
Don't even think about arguing this point ladies.
Myname is Robert, and I live in Dallas, Texas, and want to build a cabin in the mountains someday - possibly in Wyoming. I don;t have land yet, but I'm interested in a log cabin.
-Robert
Hello My name is Neil, I live in upstate NY Near the Canadian border. I own property in the Adirondack park where I am planning to build a log home. I am happy I stumbled across this site it looks as tho there is a lot of good advice to be shared. My back ground is mostly mechanical (up till now carpentry prodjects made me ill). I teach A power-sports class at a college and also work as a technical trainer for a major power-sports manufacturer. So maybe I can share some advice on fixing your toys for help with building a cabin. I look forward to talking with you all in the future.
Hello everyone. My husband and I are planning on buying property in Eastern WA and building our own home in 3 years. It's a long time from now but it is never to early to start learning.
Welcome Morrison and Lazylogger:)