Project #22,664

[Admin]

Getting started on the last addition to the house. Once I get this weather proof I'll leve it dormant for a while and get my stone hearth built in my living room. This is the last of the house construction, then I can sell it and start another one

[bigpat]

JC are you sure about that count? I think you're off by three..

[hounddog25]

you are a workaholic...lol...keep us posted on progress

[badger]

I agree with Pat

[straightarrow]

You are unbelievable...the New York life has been good for you...projects get DONE! Glad to hear it... I am sure it will be beautiful when it is done...be sure to show us pics upon completion.

[Admin]

Been tinkering on the project some more. My windows won't be in for a few more weeks so I can't do any more siding I don't know why it takes so long to get something you order at home depot .



Got the wiring done today and will start insulating tomorrow. They'll be two big 8x8 timber collar ties crossing the room overhead and a bunch of other timbers incorperated into the project. Looking pretty bland at this point but will perk up when the timbers come into play. ;D

[bowhunter1970]

Looking great ;D

[bigpat]

Coming along nicely!

[8ducks]

Looks nice ;D

[jpgs22]

Looking good. It sure would be a nice house to have! ;D

[timwilcox]

Looking great JC, let me know when your ready for Project #22,665 & I'll have you come on down to get it started.

[Admin]

Well it's finally coming to a close now ;D Just 3 doors to build and a tiny bit more timber work on the inside and we'll be moving the bedroom furniture into it. I just need to build the cuppola on the roof and spray stain on the cedar shingles and the outside will be done. After trapping season I'll be finishing the walls inside the tub area with a stone veneer, but for now - I've had enough and it's time to fucus on deer hunting and trapping preparation. It's been a busy summer

[8ducks]

Excellent job JC Have a karma bud.

[ADC]

;D Looking great! I wish your talent and ambition.

[bigpat]

Very nice!

[Deadfox]

Looks great ;D

[Admin]

Thanks guys That tub will be great after a long cold and windy day on the water line

[bigpat]

Your Missus ain't gonna let no stinky old trapper in that tub!

[Admin]

She did lastnight

[timwilcox]

Looks awesome JC but that tub looks like it could be tough getting into. From the looks of the pictures it looks like you have to crawl over the faucets & over the little wall ? Bet the back feels great though after being in that. ;D ;D

[bigpat]

Last night you weren't a stinky old trapper.

[Admin]

Nah Tim, You just step in to the left or right of the faucet. The tub is 22" deep and has jets all over the place so you have to incase it like that. The missus is only 5' tall and she doesn't have any problems climbing in even with those short stems of hers. Myself, I just get a running start from the hallway and launch myself into it horizontally. So far I've been able to clear the faucet and have only spilled my beer once ;D

[timwilcox]

;D

[coil80]

James, that room looks awesome. Hats off to you on that project. Looks great.

[coil80]

Oh...and is that your last project now for the year, as far as the homestead?

[Admin]

coil80 said:

Oh...and is that your last project now for the year, as far as the homestead?

You've got that right. Starting tomorrow I'll be alternating days between the woodpile and trapping the prep. No more homestead work from here on in. I've had it.

[Admin]

Here's the last pics of the homestead for this year. From here on in, whatever I build will be for the trapline ;D

Mama's getting it all set up now



This is what the house looked like when I first bought it. It stood abandodned for 24 years when I found it.





Here's what it looks like now - standing in the same spot ;D



I QUIT

[bowhunter1970]

One heck of a make-over JC ;D

[CoyoteMan50]

I've been a carpenter for a little over 25 years and I got to tell ya. JC your work is as fine of carpentry work as I've ever seen. and I've been around some of the Best in the Business. I don't know what your trade or occupation is but you are a darn good Builder.

[bigpat]

Nice job JC. You and the Missus should be proud.