Today the well was started. Spafford & Sons wells set there rig up and got down to 60ft. They hope to be completed by tomorrow. They say the water table should be about between 60-80 ft.
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Natasha
Natasha was my helper today. We found out that she has a tumor on her liver on Monday. She has been there every day helping me since we started the house so I decided to give her a front row seat watching me work.
Log Bed
The basic frame of the log bed is shown in this low quality photo. I'm not sure how the spots got there but as you can see it's starting to come together
Aerial View
Th is image was taken this summer by a neighbor flying over that was building a house just down the road from us on Fern Lake
Cedar Post Railings
This is the planning stage of the cedar railings for the loft. They will be shorter than they are and will have a rustic log look
Wisteria
This plant was given to us by my mother because she did not have a good spot to climb in her garden. As you can see it has done well in its new location. I call it the Richard D in memory of my dad.
Downstairs Bathroom
It starting to look like a finished room. Now that we have lights and water the switches can be installed soon.
Joey O
Joey pauses for a picture while waiting for a board. He was a great help today.making it easier for Patti & I
Master Bathroom
The grout is completed and the last coat of joint compound went on today. Paint & trim will complete the room so the new vanity and toilet can go in.
Moasic
Patti & I completed the center piece for the front entry. Most of the tile was accumulated over the years by Patti and was designed and cut by both of us
Our New Railings
Have you Ever seen a sky so blue. Today was just one beautiful day.
Swim Raft
After a long weekend of work Patti & I had a good swim in the Lake. It was what you would expect this time of year "Just Beautiful"
Lake Side View With Windows
Finally with windows, Don't they look nice!!
Lake Side View
The picture was taken from the lake. The next picture will have the windows in. Notice the new trim work on the lower windows.
Fern Lake Without Ice
Picture taken on 4/8/08
Fern Lake With Ice
Picture taken on 4/7/08
Our new furnace
We now have a new state of the art furnace in the basement. The fuel tank is on the east wall just under the rear entrance. It will be filled on the North side so the connections won't show
Spring Clean Up
With the snow almost gone and the mud everywhere the yard need some special attention. Notice we now have grass growing over the leach field
465 3X \ 1
"If You see this number , you are here!!"
Bracket
This is a close up view of the bracket. Notice the angles and special cuts it took to make them
A nice day for a flight
The Russian bee's took advantage of a very warm January Day
Patti & Paul
Our Wedding Day
Upstairs View
This image shows the view from the upstairs bedroom before the wall comes together
Well Pump Installed
This picture shows our new water system. Anyone that needs water make sure you bring a glass.
Main Roof Going Up
This picture was taken from Partridge Trail looking down at the log home.
Main Roof Structure Above Upstairs Bedroom
It looks good this time John.
Rear View of Home
This is the latest picture of the rear of the house which will be the main entrance. Notice the beam for the main roof in place
View of Kitchen/Dining Ceiling
View of Log Home From Lake
Not only will we have a beautiful view of the lake the house will look good from the lake
Lift truck
Sometimes you need a helping hand to lift materials. A additional cost but money well spent.
First Floor
Looking toward cellar stairs and front rooms
Loft View
View looking toward Dining Room
Second Floor
View of Loft
John Deere Generator
This is our new generator this was needed because the power is not connected yet.
Log Joints
This image shows how the logs fit together
Deck Supports
Wink working on one of the 11 sonic tubes
Rear of Log home facing Driveway
Front of Home facing Lake
2nd floor plans
First floor plans
Log Home
Front of Log Home Facing Lake
Log Delivery Day
1 comment:
We really enjoyed visiting the log home this weekend, and look forward to visiting again. It will surely be a wonderful home!
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