More progress...
On a weekend that felt like we lived on the equator, many brave men endured the summer heat to help with the cabin. The good news is that we did get a lot done. The bad news is that I'm not sure how many will ever come back and help!!
On Saturday, my Dad and I were able to build the front wall! My Uncle Larry and his crew of hard working mongrels showed up unexpectedly and we were able to get the first wall up!! What a milestone!
Go Scotty go!!!!!
On Sunday, Katie's family showed up to help. We were able to get a second wall up and install the deck piers. It was really hot and it took a lot of work, but I think in the long run, we will have a better product.
You can see the BigFoot pier system that we used. I had the excavator dig me big holes with his backhoe on saturday morning. That certainly saved some time!
This is how we had to get the water to mix the concrete. Joe is thinking right about now...."When are they getting that %&*$ well put in!"
Mixing concrete 1800's style. Good thing we only had to mix 45 sixty pound bags.
This photo shows the result of a lot of hard work from a lot of helpful family members!! Thanks also to our wonderful catering staff!!
Next week we hope to get the other walls up and get the deck put together. Feel free to stop by and check things out!! (Just throw a pair of work gloves in the trunk...just in case!)
On Saturday, my Dad and I were able to build the front wall! My Uncle Larry and his crew of hard working mongrels showed up unexpectedly and we were able to get the first wall up!! What a milestone!
Go Scotty go!!!!!
On Sunday, Katie's family showed up to help. We were able to get a second wall up and install the deck piers. It was really hot and it took a lot of work, but I think in the long run, we will have a better product.
You can see the BigFoot pier system that we used. I had the excavator dig me big holes with his backhoe on saturday morning. That certainly saved some time!
This is how we had to get the water to mix the concrete. Joe is thinking right about now...."When are they getting that %&*$ well put in!"
Mixing concrete 1800's style. Good thing we only had to mix 45 sixty pound bags.
This photo shows the result of a lot of hard work from a lot of helpful family members!! Thanks also to our wonderful catering staff!!
Next week we hope to get the other walls up and get the deck put together. Feel free to stop by and check things out!! (Just throw a pair of work gloves in the trunk...just in case!)
posted by Mike | 9:54 PM
4 Comments:
Scotty wants to remind you that he got hit in the head with a 2by4. he thought that was more newsworthy! Its starting to look like a "place".
Some of the mongrels are upset their wood hauling pictures are not included.
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Nice work Mike and Katie!
John Raabe
www.countryplans.com
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