I'm going to build a Cabin

Corso312 · Mar 22, 2016

doublejj said:
I had a property loan fall thru last year because I couldn't qualify enough legit money. They even said my checking account was burned because I had deposited cash in the last 12 months.....they won't touch cash today. Best of luck

Time to open up a cash biz n wash that dough.. Carwash or laundromat.

Corso312 · Mar 22, 2016

420God said:
Looks like I might be put on hold for a while. Weather took a turn for the worst and we're supposed to get anther foot of snow tomorrow.

At least I got the majority of trees cut down.

This winter just won't end, I've had cabin fever for 6 weeks.

420God · Mar 22, 2016

Corso312 said:
This winter just won't end, I've had cabin fever for 6 weeks.

Yep, been stuck inside since December. This bit of nice weather got me all ready for summer.

420God · Mar 22, 2016

Wanted to give you an idea of the terrain I'm dealing with and the reason why I'm not using my equipment for this build.

When they cleared the fields on both sides of my house they took all the granite boulders and lined them across the property about halfway back. Just behind the boulders is a thick line of trees I want to keep for a windbreak for the animals. Past the line of trees is where I cleared the pasture, which is about 3 acres.

I can get through with an atv and small tractor but I don't I want to risk breaking an axle driving the skidsteer or payloader back there.

neosapien · Mar 22, 2016

That makes sense. The atv and tractor probably help moving all the felled trees and such right?

Anywho, got pre-approved for the mortgage on the house. Still waiting on my cousin to call me back with a definitive day but probably gonna go peep them properties later this week. Sorry for turning this into "I'm gonna build a homestead" thread lol.

420God · Mar 22, 2016

neosapien said:
That makes sense. The atv and tractor probably help moving all the felled trees and such right?

Anywho, got pre-approved for the mortgage on the house. Still waiting on my cousin to call me back with a definitive day but probably gonna go peep them properties later this week. Sorry for turning this into "I'm gonna build a homestead" thread lol.

I like hearing about what you're doing, you sound excited.

And so far everything I've done in back has been by hand, only used the atv to haul the chainsaw and gas. Once I get it cleared a little more I'll bring the tractor back to help move stuff around.

alaskachic · Mar 22, 2016

Hi 420g. Check out this film was a book too. One Man's Wilderness. About Dick Proenneke's cabin he hand built. This thing all wood No METAL totally amazing you must see! It's his old 8mm film & journals narrated takes you through his life at Twin Lakes: let me know what you think. Its inspiring

Corso312 · Mar 22, 2016

I saw that documentary about 12 years ago on pbs..dude is probably the most impressive guy I've ever seen..what a badass and everything he built he did solo and he made a lot of his own tools..I recommend every man watch that doc.

420God · Mar 22, 2016

I think I remember watching it too. Probably why I think I could tackle this project.

Corso312 · Mar 22, 2016

420God said:
I think I remember watching it too. Probably why I think I could tackle this project.

Dude was like 30 and wanted to see if he could hack it in Alaska for a year to test himself..he ended up staying like 50 more years..craftsmanship is sick, hard working guy.

GreatwhiteNorth · Mar 22, 2016

alaskachic said:
Hi 420g. Check out this film was a book too. One Man's Wilderness. About Dick Proenneke's cabin he hand built. This thing all wood No METAL totally amazing you must see! It's his old 8mm film & journals narrated takes you through his life at Twin Lakes: let me know what you think. Its inspiring

He was 50+ when he started working on the cabin.

neosapien · Mar 22, 2016

Well shit it's on! Friday at 230 gonna go peep the scene!

alaskachic · Mar 22, 2016

[QUOthat's right on bro to post that! I going to visit next few yearsreatwhiteNorth, post: 12440360, member: 48306"]He was 50+ when he started working on the cabin.

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Hey thats

abe supercro · Mar 22, 2016

neosapien said:
Anywho, got pre-approved for the mortgage on the house. Still waiting on my cousin to call me back...

How long has the property been listed? Get your offer in, you'll have time to professionally inspect it before anything is finalized. I've lost a few places that were priced well, because ppl jump on them. Often the timing comes down to just one day. Time is of the essence

neosapien · Mar 22, 2016

abe supercro said:
How long has the property been listed? Get your offer in, you'll have time to professionally inspect it before anything is finalized. I've lost a few places that were priced well, because ppl jump on them. Often the timing comes down to just one day. Time is of the essence

It's been listed since Late October apparently.

420God · Mar 22, 2016

neosapien said:
Well shit it's on! Friday at 230 gonna go peep the scene!

Sweet! Take some pics. What will be your plans for the place you're in now if you get it? Rental?

alaskachic · Mar 22, 2016

I soo lucky my husband is just like that guy. But he would rather use his Dewalt drills etc & a generator out there! Hope my boy turns out like that some! Biggest turn on is a man that can build anything or fix!

abe supercro · Mar 22, 2016

neosapien said:
It's been listed since Late October apparently.

good luck with showing, hope it's what's you're looking for. that weird road scenario will just add character and keep traffic away from your crib! more privacy. fall thru spring are slow times for buyers. i bet there is plenty of interest in the property, even if it's been on the market thru the winter.

whitebb2727 · Mar 22, 2016

alaskachic said:
Hi 420g. Check out this film was a book too. One Man's Wilderness. About Dick Proenneke's cabin he hand built. This thing all wood No METAL totally amazing you must see! It's his old 8mm film & journals narrated takes you through his life at Twin Lakes: let me know what you think. Its inspiring

Corso312 said:
I saw that documentary about 12 years ago on pbs..dude is probably the most impressive guy I've ever seen..what a badass and everything he built he did solo and he made a lot of his own tools..I recommend every man watch that doc.

Ditto. It is a must see documentary.

You guys remember Les Stroud? Survivor man. Before he did the show he and his wife lived, in Alaska I think, for a year and build a cabin. There is a doc about it floating around the web I watched once. It is a good watch.