Introduce yourself

**shawna.hansen4** · 02-02-2018, 09:18 AM

We really took a lot of notes and and really listened - you're right. Also, I have to say my husband is an amazing man. He just has the ability to look at how it should be or could be done and he can do it! It might not be the way someone else got it done - but it is still great! He really wanted to everything from scratch. So much so that right now we are in the process of sawing our own tongue and groove for the ceiling. 488 14' boards are done on the tongue side - now for the grooves!

**hewman** · 02-02-2018, 09:34 AM

He really wanted to everything from scratch. So much so that right now we are in the process of sawing our own tongue and groove for the ceiling. 488 14' boards are done on the tongue side - now for the grooves![/QUOTE]

Very impressive! Wished I would have gone that route. When can we expect some pictures?
Look forward to watching your progress!

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**Kirby** · 02-13-2018, 04:24 PM

Has anyone gotten their trees from Oregon? Is there anything that I should say when talking to the forestry people when trying to get some trees from them? I wish to start building the summer of 2019. However I need to get the trees first and allow them to dry. My son and I will be working together.

Thank you in advance.

**StressMan79** · 02-14-2018, 05:57 AM

need to get the trees first and allow them to dry.

Thank you in advance.[/QUOTE]

You don't need to dry them

**loghousenut** · 02-14-2018, 06:53 AM

I'd get my foundation first. Too darned easy to get sidetracked and let those drying logs turn into rotted firewood. I sent you a PM, Kirby.

**mudflap** · 02-15-2018, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by loghousenut

I'd get my foundation first. Too darned easy to get sidetracked and let those drying logs turn into rotted firewood. I sent you a PM, Kirby.

I'd second this. I waited until I had logs to get the foundation because I was harvesting the logs myself. I didn't know what size home I could build until I had my logs. I guess if you order your logs, you can specify the size, so in that case, you would build your foundation first. Still, looking back, I knew no matter what, I was going to build a 40x40, so I should have gotten the concrete out of the way and then started cutting trees. I have 20/20 vision- just doesn't always work in both directions....

**jlrr** · 02-19-2018, 03:52 PM

hello to all

My name is John with my Wife Natalie, and we are going to be building in northern Arizona, Pinedale just outside of Show Low. Just took Steve's class in Las Vegas. Found out alot of great information.....Looking forward to alot of flea markets to start getting free STUFF......Good luck to all.

**mudflap** · 02-20-2018, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by jlrr

hello to all

My name is John with my Wife Natalie, and we are going to be building in northern Arizona, Pinedale just outside of Show Low. Just took Steve's class in Las Vegas. Found out alot of great information.....Looking forward to alot of flea markets to start getting free STUFF......Good luck to all.

Welcome to the family!

**BoFuller** · 02-20-2018, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by jlrr

hello to all

My name is John with my Wife Natalie, and we are going to be building in northern Arizona, Pinedale just outside of Show Low. Just took Steve's class in Las Vegas. Found out alot of great information.....Looking forward to alot of flea markets to start getting free STUFF......Good luck to all.

Welcome. I built just outside of Seligman, not too far from you. I got my certificate of occupancy in June of 2015.

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**loghousenut** · 02-21-2018, 08:08 AM

Welcome John and Natalie. I am Bo's brother and I started building years before he did and we plan to get our certifate of occupancy sometime before we die... most likely this year.

**tumble511** · 02-22-2018, 07:41 AM

Hello all, went to class this past weekend. now trying to get all my ducks in a row to start my build in Missouri. If someone is building or has built in Colorado or Missouri and wouldn't mind me taking a look, I would appreciate it ! Looking forward to be a part of this group.
Dennis Shell

**mudflap** · 02-22-2018, 09:45 AM

Welcome, Dennis. There's folks building in both MO and CO- look for "colorado two-fer" and I think John17three is in MO. I'm building further away in AL, and took the class in Feb 2016. Seems like forever ago now.

**Tracy50** · 02-22-2018, 04:23 PM

We will be building in Parke county. Looks like we will have to wait until winter to get logs.

**panderson03** · 02-26-2018, 08:44 AM

welcome home, Tracy50. can't wait to follow your journey!

**Tracy50** · 02-27-2018, 02:06 PM

Thanks. I really enjoy seeing all the pics of member builds. I just started on the model with dowel rods and hope when we build the real one the hot glue doesn't show as much.

**geojohn** · 03-11-2018, 06:25 PM

Howdy!

My wife and I took Skip's class in the early 90's at his amazing home in Duvall WA. We never managed to build our log home, but I still have trouble getting rid of the triple-blocks, draw knives, and Hole Hawg that I scrounged so many years ago. I live in Western Washington (State) and still dream about building a log home and would be interested in helping anyone close by who is or will be.

Cheers!

George

**StressMan79** · 03-12-2018, 12:00 PM

John you (and aby other members) can meet me @ cabin in curlew, 99118. Pm me, and we'll discuss.

**mudflap** · 03-12-2018, 01:00 PM

Don't get mad, but I can't find another place to post this that makes sense. Before I took the class, I had already researched all the methods they teach- the internet is a wonderful place. However, I still wondered if I could actually build a log home. In other words, I had knowledge, but no confidence. After the two day class, I KNEW I could do it- mostly because I knew others had done it, and that I would have a support system to help me as I moved forward. I just read this article the other day which summarizes why people think they can or can't accomplish something- it's because of belief. Anyway, here's the article (try to ignore the sales pitch- I'm only interested in the content of the article):

https://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/...only-our-minds

"Just a month after Bannister first broke the 4-minute barrier, both he and another runner (John Landy) broke it again. The next year, 3 more runners (all in the same race) followed suit.

By the end of 1957, a total of 16 runners had achieved sub-4-minute mile times.

How could so many people suddenly overcome a challenge that had thwarted the best runners in the world for three millennia? The transition was so immediate and abrupt that it can't be attributed to advancements in technology, training or diet. Yet something changed that enabled this new era for speed.

What changed was Belief.

Prior to Bannister's shocking feat, elite runners just didn't believe it was possible to run that fast.

But once freed from that limiting mindset, those very same athletes found that not only could they match Bannister's record, they could beat it."

And that, folks, is what separates the wheat from the chaff, so to speak: belief.

**loghousenut** · 03-12-2018, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by mudflap

Don't get mad, but I can't find another place to post this that makes sense. Before I took the class, I had already researched all the methods they teach- the internet is a wonderful place. However, I still wondered if I could actually build a log home. In other words, I had knowledge, but no confidence. After the two day class, I KNEW I could do it- mostly because I knew others had done it, and that I would have a support system to help me as I moved forward. I just read this article the other day which summarizes why people think they can or can't accomplish something- it's because of belief. Anyway, here's the article (try to ignore the sales pitch- I'm only interested in the content of the article):

https://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/...only-our-minds

"Just a month after Bannister first broke the 4-minute barrier, both he and another runner (John Landy) broke it again. The next year, 3 more runners (all in the same race) followed suit.

By the end of 1957, a total of 16 runners had achieved sub-4-minute mile times.

How could so many people suddenly overcome a challenge that had thwarted the best runners in the world for three millennia? The transition was so immediate and abrupt that it can't be attributed to advancements in technology, training or diet. Yet something changed that enabled this new era for speed.

What changed was Belief.

Prior to Bannister's shocking feat, elite runners just didn't believe it was possible to run that fast.

But once freed from that limiting mindset, those very same athletes found that not only could they match Bannister's record, they could beat it."

And that, folks, is what separates the wheat from the chaff, so to speak: belief.

Well I am chaff, but somewhere in the middle of the second day of Skip's class I had already figured out I could do it. Those of you who are wheat have a real head start over me.

Thanks for reminding us about that Roger Banister thing, mudflap.

**Chris Gammon** · 03-28-2018, 11:26 PM

Hi, I'm new here too. I took Skip's class at his log home in Monroe in the early nineties, hard to believe its been twenty five plus years. I haven't built a log home, yet. Skip and I continued to correspond via email for a few years after the class as well.

I have become re-interested in log home building but need to refresh my memory, don't think I have my handwritten notes anymore. I'd like to get access to the members forum and can provide my membership card to whomever would like to see it and verify. I have posted on that thread, must be two weeks ago now and my posting hasn't shown up yet mysteriously. An email to the admin bounced.

I would also like to purchase the workbook now available, although it looks like it is out of stock at the moment.

Currently I reside in the Seattle area. Are there still some of Skip's students around?

Admin · 03-29-2018, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Chris Gammon

I'd like to get access to the members forum...An email to the admin bounced.

Welcome back Chris. Please email a picture of your membership card to info@buildloghomes.org.

**loghousenut** · 03-29-2018, 06:02 AM

Chris, I'm wondering how you ever got Skip to return your emails. I first took the class in 1981 and he would never give me the time of day and then after he died he remained consistent. I even retook the class twice just to be near him in case he ever needed a friend.

My daughter-in-law, Rebecca, thinks he musta been a good judge of character.

Welcome back. See you on the member's side... You'll love it.

**Chris Gammon** · 03-29-2018, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome back, can't wait to rejoin the community! I've sent the image as requested.

Wow, smart to take the class three times with Skip. In hindsight, I should have done the same. Not sure why Skip replied to my emails, he probably just took pity on a twenty something know nothing.

**jaxsnyder** · 04-11-2018, 11:54 AM

Hi my name is Jaclyn Snyder, I’m not exactly new here but I haven’t participated in the forum for a few years. I found LHBA about 10 years ago and have been dreaming about taking the class ever since and my husband and I are finally planning to take the class this May!! To say I’m excited is an understatement! Can’t wait to move forward with our dream. We live in TN and plan to build in Northern Middle TN once we find land. I’m looking forward to being active on here again and hopefully once we take the class be able to help someone on there build to get a little hands on experience!

**loghousenut** · 04-11-2018, 04:21 PM

Welcome back home, Jax. We have been patiently awaiting your return. Glad to hear you are taking the plunge. You'll love the real side of the forum!

**allen84** · 04-11-2018, 05:53 PM

Welcome to another Tennessean.

**mudflap** · 04-12-2018, 06:56 AM

Welcome! Not too far from you- building near Huntsville, AL. Come see us- we'll scare you into using a telehandler.

I was similar- took me 10 years to finally take the plunge. Wished I would have started 10 years ago, but the stars hadn't aligned back then (and the trees we are using now weren't ready). Anyway, safe travels to the class, and good luck with your build!