Old Ironmaker Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, JoePa said: To get sick you need to get the germs from someone - being that you live up there in no-mans land how do you end up getting any sickness Moose saliva, or it could be Cariboo. Dave take care of the back NOW. I went years without heeding the warning signs, you know wake in the AM stiff and sore then off to the Blast Furnaces. Can't wait for the Craneman, heck just put a sling around the 300 pound piece of iron and drag it to the scrap box. Now I am in bad shape. 4 crushed vertebrae, Cervical and Lumbar. Now I have to buy 24 cans of Ale as I can't handle a case of bottles without my back killing me. MRI this past Sunday, CT scan tomorrow, a fist full of muscle relaxers every AM. It's a chore to get my socks and shoes on. Flashback 30 years ago. "Hey lets watch Johnny D leg press 750lbs." Idiot. I hope after building that beautiful place all by yourself you will be able to get to it let alone enjoy it in 10 years. You will never be any younger than you are today. Take it easy Big Dave. Read my by line below.
DanD Posted March 6, 2019 Report Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Hey guys if you haven't realized yet; getting old ain't for sissies. Do what you enjoy, don't over do the enjoyment and know when to stop and take a break, What does Spock say "live long and prosper". Your retirement house looks amazing. Thanks for taking us along on this ride of yours. Dan. Edited March 6, 2019 by DanD
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, JoePa said: To get sick you need to get the germs from someone - being that you live up there in no-mans land how do you end up getting any sickness Asians come here to fornicate under the Northern Lights. They bring their germs with them. 1 4
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 16, 2019 Author Report Posted March 16, 2019 Beauty day at the cabin. Trail's ready for hauling materials next weekend. ?
16 Footer Posted March 18, 2019 Report Posted March 18, 2019 Nice pictures. Good luck hauling materials. Will your cabin be finished on the inside this year or next? Are you using drywall or wood paneling on the inside walls?
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Posted March 18, 2019 3 hours ago, 16 Footer said: Nice pictures. Good luck hauling materials. Will your cabin be finished on the inside this year or next? Are you using drywall or wood paneling on the inside walls? Gonna be a while yet to get the inside done. Hopefully most of the insulation will be done this year and all the insulation finished next year. After that it's 1"X6" T&G pine for the finish. May do some drywall on the ceilings in the entrance, mud room, master bedroom and closet under the stairs. Not sure yet.
cheaptackle Posted March 18, 2019 Report Posted March 18, 2019 How late in the season can you haul up there? I'm guessing end of April at least. Michael
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Posted March 18, 2019 4 hours ago, cheaptackle said: How late in the season can you haul up there? I'm guessing end of April at least. Michael Yep, end of April and sometimes into early May.
akaShag Posted March 18, 2019 Report Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, DRIFTER_016 said: Yep, end of April and sometimes into early May. ..........right up to bug season............?
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, akaShag said: ..........right up to bug season............? Bug season starts in mid June.
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Posted March 23, 2019 Got the first load of insulation hauled out to the cabin today. Got one more load to go. Dang stuff is heavy!!!
16 Footer Posted March 24, 2019 Report Posted March 24, 2019 I looks like you are insulating with Roxul, good stuff. I used the same insulation in my place. Use a mask when installing, dusty.
BassMan11 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Posted March 26, 2019 Love this thread! Nice haul Dave! Can't wait for more updates.
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 Last batch of insulation is out at the cabin now.
16 Footer Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 R22 for the walls, what are you putting under the roof?
Sinker Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 35 minutes ago, 16 Footer said: R22 for the walls, what are you putting under the roof? I"d assume doubled up R22.....but you know what happens when you assume....lol S.
Jds63 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 insulate ... insulate ... insulate its worth every penny !!!!
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 R22 walls, R40 floor, R32 vaulted ceiling, R60 flat part of the ceiling.
misfish Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 Nice Dave. You do want the place to breath though.
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, misfish said: Nice Dave. You do want the place to breath though. That's what windows are for. Probably be too hot for me even on low after it's warmed up. OH, and no vapor barrier in the floor so that should help.
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Posted April 13, 2019 Still got lots of ice up at the cabin. Snow is going fast though. Had to take the back route in as the portage at the start of the normal route is a rutted mud bog now. The back trail hasn't been plowed since the last windstorm so it was a bit sketchy but the ole Honda had no issues with the deep snow and ruts.
misfish Posted April 13, 2019 Report Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) What a beauty of a looking day there Dave? How tic is da ice on the road? Surprised no one is sitting there fishing.LOL Looks like some park and go to their spots. Like you. Edited April 13, 2019 by misfish
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 14, 2019 Author Report Posted April 14, 2019 3 hours ago, misfish said: What a beauty of a looking day there Dave? How tic is da ice on the road? Surprised no one is sitting there fishing.LOL Looks like some park and go to their spots. Like you. Ice is 4 foot or better still. The guys parking at the end of the lake have cabins on lakes further up and sled in from there. I thought aboot fishin' but I had ta git home ta watch de hockey game EH!!! ? 1
Dara Posted April 24, 2019 Report Posted April 24, 2019 Coming up to visit this August dave Gonna be a Grandpa and gotta see the baby
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