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Post by johno on Nov 28, 2007 13:34:21 GMT -5
hoosierhieghts, I started reading your blog. I wish there were enough events in my life these days to use the same style you do. I like it.
ohio, your blog wouldn't load for me. I'll try it again later and click on all the ads. Thank you for doing the same!
I've been busy for a couple of days... but I'll be writing more when I get the chance...
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Post by bcday on Nov 28, 2007 18:34:01 GMT -5
John went to your blog and clicked on ads there. Would appreciate you (all of you) doing the same at my blog boulderbelt.blogspot.com. Ohio, see if you can edit your post and delete the dot at the end of .com. The dot is being picked up as part of the URL when people click on your link, and then we get the old 404 Not Found. When I change .com. to .com and paste that into the browser address line manually, your blog loads fine: boulderbelt.blogspot.com I think the Edit button on this board is labeled 'Modify'. |
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Post by hoosierheightsfarm on Nov 29, 2007 22:44:43 GMT -5
Thanks Johno. I like to see that people are reading it.
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Post by johno on Jan 18, 2008 14:47:44 GMT -5
;D THANK YOU !!! ;D Apparently a rather large group of you conspired in the chat room, and sent me a wonderful surprise package! You know who you are.  The seeds were great, most were straight from my wish list, in fact! The rest were things I didn't know I wanted yet! I knew I wanted lots of flowers this year, and there were definitely lots of flowers in the box.  I'm listening to the first CD, and I'll listen to the other one next. We really love the Maple sugar from up in the great white north. It is one of our favorite things about Canada! I'll have to go to the neighbors to check out the CDR - our disc drive is currently broken... but I'm sure it will bring a smile.  I have found a new way of seeing the world in the last week which has brightened things, and this box of love really was an affirming boost. Thanks everybody! |
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Post by Alan on Jan 18, 2008 14:59:53 GMT -5
Your very welcome Johno and we are so glad that you enjoyed your package, it's the least we could do for a really terrific friend!
BTW, thanks to everyone who participated and particularly to CFF who took on the responsibility of shipping the package out!
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jan 18, 2008 20:08:29 GMT -5
Thank Goodness that the Maple Sugar got there intact, and on time to be included in the parcel! We picked it up at the local farm store that I'm hoping to grow for in 2008.
Thanks to Alan for organizing this BringASmileToJohnosFace campaing.
And Thanks to CFF for forwarding it to ya Johno!
I'm soooo happy that this brought a smile to your face, Red.
Huggzz
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Post by cff on Jan 18, 2008 22:12:40 GMT -5
I was plumb tickled to be involved and Johno buddy I wish you the very best!
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Post by plantsnobin on Jan 19, 2008 9:19:45 GMT -5
johno-sorry I don't know how to get into the chat room, so I didn't know anything about a surprise, but if you have a wish list of flowers, post it and I would be happy to send you any I have that you would like. Karen
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Post by plantsnobin on Feb 17, 2008 21:58:57 GMT -5
John, I was wondering how you have been feeling lately, and if you have found any treatments that are helping? Hope you don't mind my asking. I was also wondering if you have photos posted somewhere of the buildings you have put up in the past? I love timber frame buildings, and lived in a log cabin when we were first married. We rented from my great-uncle, who had bought the cabin from my grandfather, who had bought it from someone in the next county. No telling how old it is, or how many times it was disassembled and moved. My uncle passed away, and I would love to make that little cabin my next home. It was tiny-about 12x20. No bedroom, we slept on the pullout sofa, and froze by the fireplace. Our daughter is getting ready to build her first home, and I would love to see her go with a timber frame or log.
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Post by johno on Feb 17, 2008 23:09:20 GMT -5
Karen, somehow I missed your previous post. Thanks, but I probably have my hands full as it is. On the other hand, I'm a sucker for sunflowers... I had a neurological exam that was set up (and paid for) by disability early this month. That doctor wouldn't tell us anything, she just sends the report in. Frustrating, but I'll get a copy of her report. It was a long exam, probably the most thorough one I've had without imagery. All I know for sure is that my reflexes are still messed up, so that should speed up the process. I have the appointment next month at a teaching hospital, and I have unusual symptoms, so I'll most likely be seen by a variety of young doctors, and ultimately the head specialist will have to review my case and sign off. I expect there might be a real diagnosis at that point, finally. I'll most likely get a spinal tap to look for specific proteins, and a variety of imaging... Treatments? I'm still on the routine of neurontin/baclofen/hydrocodone 3xdaily and hydrocodone/cyclobenzaprene to sleep. At times I get stubborn (I hate taking pills, even aspirin...) and skip a round or two, and sometimes I just feel 'thrifty' and skip a round to make them last longer. I really wish I hadn't done that every time... How have I been feeling? I have good days and bad, but generally there has been a decline. Photos? During the time I did most of my work, I took some pics, but not enough... and they were not taken with a digital camera. But there are a few. At some point I intend to round up as many as I can and post a group of them here. I prefer timber frame and log buildings, myself. The first log 'cabin' I built was 3745 square feet. When the guy asked me if I could do it, I just said, "sure." It turned out really fantastic, not too sound too proud... That's how you advance in this world, you know. Incidentally, his electric bill (his house is all electric) averages less than $200.00 a month. Not bad for any house that size. Really not bad considering the stories I've heard about log cabins having "gaps between the logs you could throw a cat through." In the last few years I was able to work, I started getting involved in restorations, and that was some of the most interesting work to me. It is a fun challenge to be handed a pile of hand notched logs, some of which are still useable, that used to be an historic building of some sort, and have to figure out how they went together, and how to authentically replicate what's no good. The state is starting to get interested in that kind of work, too, as are some other states. Those kinds of jobs will be opening up in coming years to the point where a few good men could make a business out of it and justify the costs of licensure. Sucks for me...    |
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Post by plantsnobin on Feb 18, 2008 10:36:08 GMT -5
I hope you can get a diagnosis. At least then you will know for sure what you are facing, and maybe find a more effective treatment. That looks like an incredible spot you are working on in that photo. What I don't get about timber frame is this-and I know this is a stupid question-how do you 'fill in' the walls. Do you use regular 2x4 framing stud walls? I don't think I am even asking the question right, but hopefully you understand what I mean.
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Post by johno on Feb 18, 2008 12:53:16 GMT -5
I understand what you mean, and that's probably the best question you could ask if you were considering building one.
It might be a little tricky to answer without diagrams, but I'll try.
You can fill in the space with 2x4's, but there's a more modern alternative called the stressed skin panel, which goes on the outside. It consists of a thick core of either styrofoam or polyisocyanurate, and a layer of osb, plywood, T-111 siding or even just sheetrock on both sides. Styrofoam is cheaper, but has a lesser R-value and ignites at much lower temperatures (molecular breakdown begins at around 180 F.) Conversely, polyicocyanurate withstands fire longer before ignition, and thinner panels have the same R-value as a thicker styrofoam panel. Thinner panels mean shorter fasteners and narrower trim boards, which saves money and offsets some of the higher initial cost of polticocyanurate panels.
A stressed skin panel sounds like a cheap piece of doo-doo at first, but they are incredibly strong. I've seen a picture of one lying horizontally and supported off the ground only at the ends, with an elephant standing in the middle. Impressive. Overkill, really. They have overwhelming advantages over traditional methods. With a trained crew, they envelope the timberframe in a few days, completing the insulation phase as well as the nailbase for roofing and siding. You can order them with sheetrock already on the inside, in which case the rock hanging phase is done as well. All the labor involved with these phases usually takes weeks. You can even order them with wood ceilings aready attached if you have the budget. All this in less than a week.
Wiring is different, and requires educating the electrician. Many panels come with the wiring chases built in. I haven't kept up with the industry for the last few years, but I imagine the possibilities are endless by now.
There is one other issue I always had a hard time wrapping my head around, and that is that the floor needs to extend past the frame the width of the panels for them to rest on. Not a big deal, really.
Or you could go the other direction and use truly traditional methods, especially if you live in a mild climate. Wattle and daub walls, thatch roof... you get the idea. Far cheaper materials, far more labor.
Are you thinking about building?
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Post by plantsnobin on Feb 18, 2008 13:09:37 GMT -5
We will be building a small house for our daughter before too long. My husband is a carpenter, like his father before him. I bought the place I grew up on, which is across the road from my husbands family farm. He has 3 brothers and 1 sister, two of which built on the farm, and the other two brothers bought land down the road, not more than 1/2 mile. Our daughter bought 3 acres from our neighbor, our oldest daughter built an apartment in our garage. We are about as country red-neck as it gets. I would love to build a log cabin, or a timber frame for her. Actually, I would like to build the house I want, because I would like to trade her houses. Ours is too big now that the kids are grown. I'll try to post a pic later of the cabin my fil built.
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Post by johno on Feb 18, 2008 14:21:01 GMT -5
What kind of logs are available in your area?
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Post by plantsnobin on Feb 19, 2008 10:12:09 GMT -5
Well, around here we have lots of different choices. Southern IN is kinda known as the woodworking capital because of our trees. Oak, hickory, cherry, poplar, walnut, maple, white pine and the beautiful in my opinion sycamores, etc. The interior of my fil's building is poplar, I am not sure what the exterior is. I was looking at the Hearthstone site last night, I have always loved the look of their cabins. They have a little guest cottage that would be about right. My husband's cousin has a sawmill, I will have to check with him on some prices.
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The seeds were great, most were straight from my wish list, in fact! The rest were things I didn't know I wanted yet! I knew I wanted lots of flowers this year, and there were definitely lots of flowers in the box. 
I'm listening to the first CD, and I'll listen to the other one next. We really love the Maple sugar from up in the great white north. It is one of our favorite things about Canada! I'll have to go to the neighbors to check out the CDR - our disc drive is currently broken... but I'm sure it will bring a smile. 
