Introduce yourself

I guess I'm just kinda confused a bit concerning how to become involved. Let me put it this way....Lets say you are interested in buying a 1965 Dodge Dart. You find my website advertizing 1965 Dodge Dart for sale; but when you inquire; I have no car for sale at this time. I might have a Dart for sale eventually; but not for awhile. You want to learn more about the Dodge Dart; but on my website; only Dart owners can discuss it. It's kinda like the old saying "You can't get there from here". I don't mean to be a smart alec. I guess I'm just trying to make my point light heartedly. I keep hearing about the class; but there is no class; and there are no definate plans to schedule a class. Therefore I'm a bit confused :)
Anyways; I hope there will be one. I really am interested. I'll check back in a few weeks

If you have questions about class dates, or other Association/class related issues, feel free to email <a href="mailto:info@loghomebuilders.org">info@loghom ebuilders.org</a>?and our staff will try to answer them.



I think you'll find that most?questions (including scheduling questions) are already answered in the <a href="/categories/about-us/about-our-class">articles about our class</a>.?



Baring any unforeseen circumstances, we should have a class date posted within about a week.



As to the Dodge Dart, sorry can't help you... but I might have an old '68 Ford Galaxy -- if you don't mind a high rust to metal ratio, as well as some moss, mold, mildew, mice, et cetera. ?;)

Hello everyone. I am from Calgary, Canada, and I took the class in September, 2006. This class was the best thing I have done, since marrying my wife of course. I have just finished peeling logs to build an electrical shed in the spring of 2008, so I can get the building process down before building the 16.5 x 16.5 shed. This has become a passion of mine since meeting Steve and Ellsworth and having aquired the awesome skill they are sharing with us all. I can't wait to complete my dream someday soon, and return to Skips home to shake thier hands. Cheers! everyone. I also would like to say that this forum is full of so many good people who share thier time and ideas to help everyone. Thank-u

For all newbies dying to take the class:

I suggest we meet in Washington, assemble and have a briefing.
We will then gather the troops, construct our signs, paint our faces in LHBA colors and march the streets to Skips 7000 sf home.
Our Chant: WE WANT THE CLASS!!
We will circle the parking lot in a peaceful manner.
We will not eat or drink,
We will not rest until we are taught the laws of the Skip B&P design.
ARE YOU WITH ME COMRADES??

(sound of calvary bugles)

at ease soldiers.
Sgt. Kola, 12th logborne division

Sorry bud. Can't do the hunger-strike thing. I can spam forums though. I'm good at that!

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Sorry bud. Can't do the hunger-strike thing. I can spam forums though. I'm good at that!

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Yeah, I read your posts.
I am glad you can entertain yourself bud.

sayanara,
Kola

I like the face paint, but what about more of a tailgate atmosphere?

Hi rbuchanan_2 and the rest,


I use to take flying lessons back when I was a pup. A long time ago. I don't have a plane though. I think you ment "our" plane? any how we can talk.

I am thinking about combining log home building and rammed earth builing into one. Waduya think; can that happen?

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Baring any unforeseen circumstances, we should have a class date posted within about a week.

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For all who've been "patiently" waiting and any who may have missed this. :)

~ Linda

Just wanted to stop in and say hi. My Name is Dave I am from Durham NC. I came across this site completely by accidental curiosity. I am traveling to the Philippine's and looking for a place to stay and lo and behold found Skips Resort which led me to here which got me posting and so on and so on.

Hey there, My wife & I have been looking for land near Sandpoint for about a year. We'd like to find 5-10 acres. Sandpoint is really growing! When will you build your log home? We'd love to come by for a visit.

Mark, 1998 grad

Hey there all! I'm new to this site but a long time member and log home junkie. I did take the class a long time ago, and guess what newbies? I had to wait then! Be patient. If you're building a log house, you better get used to it. Anyway, I do live in my Skip house on Camano Island and have to say, "What a rush!" It's the coolest thing I've ever been a part of. I have two friends currently mid-stride near-by. Both at the chinking stage. The dream lives on. For those of you who question if people actually follow through with this: Those building houses don't have time for on-line discussions. If you want to talk to them, show up at their building site with gloves on.

And also, who's building a house out here on the island named Dave? Have him contact me if anyone knows.

Happy building!

Hi Pam. Glad you could join us here on the forums. I'm sure since you've already built that your input will be greatly appreciated!

To answer you question about "a Dave building on the Island"...I'm pretty sure you are thinking of username "rocklock". Unfortunately the private messaging isn't working yet with the new site so you might want to post a message in the members section for him to contact you.

PS...if you are able we all love eye candy and would love to see pics of your home.

Nice to be here! Ah, that explains it. He's been by here and I did meet him. That also explains where my house popped up on another site in debate about Skip's method! His pic was attached but I didn't recognize it. Another mystery solved! I'll try to get you some pics!

Hello, all. I love the forums - there is so much good information. Thanks to Steve and Ellsworth for getting this together.
I'm in NE Washington with a few acres and trees, but little timber. Looking forward to actually building with Douglas fir (after sinking the well - ouch).
I have more time as of late to get on the forums. I appreciate the sense of community here. Cheers, Ken

Pinecone Pam- I have seen some pics of your place(recognize camano island and the 'other site' ; ) and must say it is beautiful! I think the pics were only posted temporarily though, so we'd love to see more!

To the new guys that haven't taken the class yet- watch for members signature lines- they often include a link to their construction pictures. I warn you that you won't learn enough by looking at the pics to get away without the class, but it sure is motivating and encouraging to actually see someone else actually taking what is taught in class and DOING IT.

I think there are nearly as many members currently building and posting pics, as there are on the 'Log Home of the Month' page. I can't begin to guess how many members are building, that don't even visit the forums. I hope to break ground soon myself.

Hello to all new California folk. Ragdump I'm from your area. Maybe we'll hook up in class.


ArtC1

Hello, everyone. I joined a few weeks ago and am anxious to attend the next class. I live in Virginia but will be moving to Alabama (DeKalb County) when I retire in 2-3 years. My plan is to build my own place then help my kids build theirs. I already have the land with timber. I have the free work force (kids). Now I just need the know how. Looking forward to the next class so my son and I can attend.
JD

Hello all! I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. I'm from northern VA looking to try to get into veterinary school at VA Tech in a few years (4 or 5...I'm taking my time since I work full time as well). I was looking at log home kits websites when I stumbled on this one. Boy, am I glad I did! I told the boyfriend about this and whetted his appetite a bit...now we are both extremely excited to get into a class and learn if this is something we can do. I think it would be a very cost effective way to live while in school and not have to stuff me, him, two dogs and two cats into some little apartment! I'm looking for some land now - just putting the feelers out. However, I'll probably wait until the class to make any purchase. I haven't been this excited since I was a kid at christmas :-)

I'm looking forward to conversing with you in the forum and possibly meeting some of you at a later class! It sounds like many of us are hard-charging toward the next available class - see you there!

-Erica

Hi Folks:
I've been a member for almost two years now and I've moved home to Nova Scotia, Canada. Anyone else near me? My brother and I are building off the grid on a 40 acre woodlot, cutting trees off the land and hauling them into the building site. We built a Butt & Pass shed on the site so we could have a practice run at log building, and have a place to house our tools. We're almost done the shed and we'll be starting a cabin next spring. The whole process has been lots of fun, exercise, and learning. I look forward to hearing of other people's progress with their projects.
Cheers,
Stump

Initially didn't see this thread and started a new one saying hi. Whoops!

You can call me Kork. I'm Canadian but living in Colorado now. Looking forward to building a log home on some mountain property here with hub and sons--family project! I already have a log cottage in Canada. I don't need convincing how great they are, and not that hard to build, but my hub might. See my thread in the general discussion area. Any suggestions on helping to convince him are welcome!

Hey everyone:

I'll be coming down for the October 07 course. See you all there.

Hurtin,

I will be there as well. There are a few others who have posted that are going alsol.

Pat

Stump, this may sound like a strange question but have you ever lived in South Korea?
I'm asking because I heard about a Maritimer named "Stumpy' who lived in Seoul while I was there. He's become a bit of a legend in ex-pat ESL teaching circles. Largely for convincing his Kiwi friends to swing a previously-squished-by-a-vehicle dead CAT by its tail around a very expensive nightclub one night.
It gets crazier :)

Hi I'm Todd from north Arkansas, ( about 17 miles south of Branson, Mo.) My wife Shirley and I are planing on building as soon as we can. We were planing on buying a kit home and was doing some research and found this site. Now we're going to build it our selves..... Would love to attend the class in Oct. 2007 but will have to wate for the next one... if anyone in the area is building and needs some free labor let me know at jet_ster_98@yahoo.com I've been a mechanic for well forever. I love what i've learned allready here and cant wate till we can attend the class...

well from a razorback to everyone thanks........

Hey,

My name is Tim and I signed up for the Oct 07 class. Will I recieve any confirmation of my application, other than my credit card having been charged?

Thanx

Hey Tim. My wife and I will be at the October class too and if I remember correctly I think the only confirmation you will receive will be a charge notification on your card. Just fax in your membership application and that's it. If that's wrong, somebody set me straight. Looking forward to seeing you at the class!
-Jay

Very amusing story, however you will be disappointed to know that I am not that person. What part of our country are you in? Near the maritimes?
Stump