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> I teach A power-sports class at a college
Does this mean you have a bunch of young strong bodies that are excited about hard work? <smile> I think you may have found a source of free labor to help them in the physical fitness training.
It's great to see so many new people introducing themselves. Welcome all.
Hi, my boyfriend and I are looking at building in 3-4 years. Looking for all the info we can get on building for ourselves!
Hello,
There are several women who lurk on this site! Why don't your email me!
Blondie <a href="mailto:brightonsnow@gmail.com">brightonsnow@ gmail.com</a>
You have no idea what perfect timing you have. 3-4 years is a great time to start learning on this site. Especially if you can't get to the class, yet. I see you also have future free labor for your build. <smile>
Read every post on the site. Look over every picture. your knowledge will grow and you'll start getting a feel for what you're getting into. No doubt it's work but also a labor of love. A future you can't even imagine, yet. Keep reading and keep posting.
Welcome to the family.
Hey there,
My name is Cassie and I live in Canada, so unfortunately I will not be attending any of the classes/meetings. I'll be going into University next fall (I'm basically taking a year off out of highschool) and after I finish my program I would love to either move out West or NorthWest into the Canadian Wilderness. I have always dreamt of building a log cabin of my own for most of my 18 years of being alive! So it turns out I was browsing the web for lessons on building twig furniture and I found this website, I had to join! Anywho, that's all for now.
Cassie?
Welcome to the family. It's nice any time we can add family that are young. Even when we're split by a border. <smile>
Don't know if you heard the news. They opened a hole in the border and taught us in the States to speak English. You could sneak in and take the class and sneak back home to build that house in the wilderness. We'd love to have you in the club.
Yep ... it weren't easy, but we were learned real good .....Quote:
Originally Posted by loghousenut
You'all come on down and learn with us .... we'd love you have you in the family :o)
Hey guys,
I know I could very well cross that border, and I'd love to join the class, you guys are awesome! The problem is finding the time and the $$ to do so. I still have University coming up, gas or airplane tickets are not really on my top priority list, except for Log cabins of course!! We'll see what happens. If I do find myself on my way to the states I will most definately see if I can find a way to join the family!
Cheers for now?
ps: which state are you guys actually hanging out at?
Cassie if you have no $$ for class, just insist that if any of your loving family wants to get you birthday/Christmas/Hanukkah/Kuwanza presents this year/next year, that they just send you to class instead:) class really gives you a new way of looking at things! welcome to the family:)
Okay, this made me laugh really hard eh! Stick framers..haha
I guess logs do sound like they require a little more good earned sweat than sticks!
You make a wonderful suggestion. I was just mentioning this to my sister and she said the same thing as you. I guess I may be able to go next spring...but I would have to bring someone with me. I guess it wouldn't be that bad money-wise if I had a whole bunch of family members pitch in.
Thanks for thinking of this and for welcoming me to the family?
Yes you oughta bring someone along, for more than one reason. Safety, security, comradeship. but mostly because when you get back home and want to talk logs, it'll drive you ABSOLUTELY BONKERS to attempt a conversation with normal folks who have no idea how we think the house should be built. Trust me... Your point of view about log buildings and the reasons that you will do the things that you do will radically change after the class.
Also, it would be nice to have at least one person in your circle of friends who really thinks it can be done. That will be the one you took to class. It'll be good to have you aboard.
PS... We live all over. From South Africa to Southern Oregon. Plenty of us are in the Southern States but probably most are from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Got a few in Canada and Alaska too. My family is building in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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loghousenut....i took my young family to Grants Pass and applegate valley to visit long lost uncle and can't wait to MOVE! what an awesome territory. we really like your picture....hope we can talk sometime, i'd like to here about your building adventure. I will be attending the vegas class and cannot wait to be a member and access the members site/info. take care.
Good looking boy (Right? hard to see.) you got there.
You will not be the same after the class. Then add to that, access to the Member's Only Side and the other family members, oh boy.
Looking forward to your time here.
We have a lot in common. Mrs. loghousenut and I are both Smith's also. hahhhahhahahahha. You're right about Grants Pass and the rest of Southern Oregon. It'sa great place to live. After you've been to class, look me up on the members side and we'll get together.
I love you guys!!
Talking cabin is what I do best, and I hardly know a thing! I'm so glad I found you guys.
I cannot wait to find an opportunity to take this class!
Figured I would drop a line of Intro for myself.
My name is Clint, and I originally took the class with Skip back in 2001. After those 2 days I knew without a doubt that a Butt and pass Log home was the way I wanted to go. I had the opportunity to travel and work for a few years after that, and through those travels ended up finding the gal who would become my wife. I shared with her my great hope to build our own Log Home Skips way. Although cautiously optimistic at the start, she is now fully on board with the Log Home, the build, the time commitment and the whole nine yards. Paying a mortgage for few years tends to refocus the priorities a bit I have found :)
We are currently scoping out Land in the state of Washington (our home state), and have a few versions of Log home plans in work. I hope to finish up the plans by the end of the month, and then, with any luck, have some of you fellas take a look at it. Once again, just following Skip's direction and plow forward.
The course was Great. It really helped me to become aware of the different paths available in life. I am sorry to hear of Skip's passing, He was a great guy all around. What he taught lives on today through all of us. These Forum boards are pure evidence of that.
So a big "Hello" to all of you at Log home builders. Gimme a shout if you need a hand at a spud party or raising Log walls or whatever, I will help out in anyway that I can.
-Clint
youre a bit of i hike away..but i have a whole stack of logs you can peel ; ) welcome : )
Hello,
We are considering taking the class to build on our land near Nashville, TN. Anybody else in the area done this?
Thanks!
Janaderry--
I will be at the Vegas class coming up; my hubby and I will be building near Nashville. You can always come get your hands dirty if you're in doubt! :) Albeit, we wont start for about 2 years...
drmnoflogs-
We would love to go, but Las Vegas is a little too pricey for us. We have family near Seattle, WA, so we're going to wait until there is a class nearby.
We are so excited to hear you're building in MT too! We'll be in Eagleville. Can't start for a couple more years either, but already collecting stuff.
Hi Keith! Glad to have you with us. All I can say about moving out west is come and see where I live! I have five acres, and am now looking at another 20 acres. The prices are skyrocketing but they are still bargain basement compared to central or western Washington, or parts of Montana. Quiet, peaceful. Man, I just can't stand to be away earning a living. All I want is to get back to my place and keep building. Trees, views, solitude. Did I mention peaceful? -G'pa
Hello Everyone:
I have been searching the internet for basic knowledge on what is involved in building a log home. WOW, did I find the right site.
Been reading non stop for a few days on all of the posts (great stuff).
Not enough pennies in the piggy bank to take the Vegas 2010 class but will plan to take one in 2011 if offered.
Bowhunter
welcome to LHBA:) that's EXACTLY the way we found the site too! spent most waking hours reading the public forums to the exclusion of almost everything else. quite a ride:) the public forums help refine the questions you ask in class too. have fun and welcome!
I think I Googled every log kit site out there an then I found the LHBA Never dreamed I would make it to the class & then the tax man said I had payed to much last year my refund was the same amount as the intire class & trip. Went to the Boston class in May this year. It will change your life, keep worken on that piggy bank Bowhunter.
I have 7 years to be debt free then I'll start on my log home. Bow season is going to be a little differant this fall.
Welcome Bowhunter!
Just looking for a way to not have a mortgage. I finally figured out that much of the stress in life is over wanting what you are told you should want, rather than figuring it out yourself and going after it.
Looking at log homes I realized they are very beautiful. Looking at some of the prices builders want to charge, I kicked back for a while. Then I found this site and started reading about homes built for $7,500 and selling in the hundreds of thousands.
I think I will stick around and read for a while and catch a class as soon as I can.
Tim
more of a debt free org. you can do this by means of log homes. welcome to the club, Tim.
-Peter