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MikeOnBike
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# Posted: 10 Feb 2013 02:17
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Purplerules said:
"Some good news DH welded the Ecotemp water heater and so far all
the testing is showing that it will hold. Ah....a shower at the cabin again.
Life is Good!"
There should be a drain screw on the Eccotemp core. Just remove that and apply a few lungs full of air to the inlet and you should be safe from freezing
I do that everytime we leave in the early spaing and late fall and have had no problems.
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 10 Feb 2013 17:04
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We did use the drain but not the extra effort of blowingf it out. Seems to me the manufacturer could design the coils so that when the drain is opened it ACTUALLY drains.
Lesson learned I guess
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 11 Feb 2013 01:04
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Thanks MikeOnBike for the tip. But we will not be leaving it outside anymore. Will drain it COMPLETELY and blow it out before packing it inside.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 14 Feb 2013 00:39
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Yeah the weekend is getting closer and we are headed to the cabin. Curious how we will find it after be away for 4 weeks
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 27 Feb 2013 22:42
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We found the cabin as it should be, just fine!
My daughter and son-in law joined us, but had to cut it short as she started to get sick and wanted to head for home.
We hung around for another day, but since we had the grandma with us this time too decide to cut it short and head home as well.
Because this did not turn out to be the visit to the cabin we planned, nothing was accomplished. We just enjoyed it. No new pic to post, maybe next time.
We are hoping for a more productive spring break.
Anyone else headed to their little bit of heaven for spring break?
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 19:00
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Spring Break at the cabin went very well. This time we got alot done.
Basically making it ready for a hot summer. Since we bought in Oct. we have not spent a summer there, but have heard it gets hot.
We got about four projects done. I will list each one separate with pics.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 19:07 - Edited by: Purplerules
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First project was installing the air conditioner.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 19:54
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Second project I did alone was plant 3 fruit trees (nectarine, plum,& blueberry) 4 red tip Photinia's, 2 knock out roses,2 Hibiscus, 2 purple Senetti (that attracted all kinds of butterflies), & 1 philodendron that you saw under the a/c unit.
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Hibiscus each side of the steps
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One of the fruit trees
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Backside of cabin & our parking spot
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 20:23
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Next we moved on to redoing the outdoor shower, oh so much better.
We still use the Eccotemp for our hot water source.
all in one unit from Lowe's
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put down flagstone with gravel for drainage
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 20:48
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Last project Hubby did was insulate the ceiling and more of the walls. We lucked out to find scaffolding for $100 bucks, which made the ceiling job so much easier. Wow we did not realize that insulating the cabin was going to be such a large expense.
We later found a temporary use for the the scafold as you can see below.
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Hubbies little helper?
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walls complete, & little ones new bunk bed
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2013 22:49
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mighty nice place.thanks for sharing with us.wonderful fun taking a stroll thru .
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2013 11:10
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Sure thing cabingal3. I am just using this site to journal our journey so we can have a place to look back and see the progress. Much easier here than trying to scrapbook it.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 21 Mar 2013 19:27
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Well the floorplan has changed. Once we mapped out the walls the bathroom just was not working out. Needed more space for the special vanity I bought so I had to give up my bedroom closet .
Updated and final I hope.
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rheber8
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# Posted: 23 Mar 2013 10:07 - Edited by: rheber8
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Could you do a small one under the stairwell in the bedroom?
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 23 Mar 2013 10:22
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Good suggestion rheber...or enclose one end of your porch for a walk in closet off the bathroom.
Pretty exciting  I'm enjoying your thread!
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 23 Mar 2013 22:56
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Rheber8 - I thought of that but hubby really wants the open stairwell look to keep the cabin feeling like it is more open.
Since we are not living in it full time and will not be for another 12years We will the deal with it later. Maybe add on to make bedroom bigger and add a closet.
Thanks Trollbridge.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 4 Apr 2013 18:32
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Today we purchase our cedar beams to get started on the loft.
We will be making a materials run to the cabin this weekend.
There will be several more of theses as we have to get all the loft materials there by May 18th when a group of guys are going to give us a hand. It is all so exciting
Excuse the mess, my daughter & her hubby are storing in our garage as they are moving to our area and waiting for their apartment to be ready.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 7 Apr 2013 23:55
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All was well at the cabin this past weekend.
But wow had the grass & brush grown alot in just 3 weeks.
Everything was so lush and green.
All the plants and trees I planted last trip are doing good so far.
I added a lemon & orange tree this trip and think that is all I will do this year.
We were able to make a material run from home and then a 1 hour drive into the city near by on Sat. for another truck full.
Found the doors for the bedroom & bathroom.
And we had an uninvited guest build a nest in our window flower box by the front door. So everytime you go out the door you get swished by the momma bird who has laid 4 eggs. It will be fun for our 7yrs old to watch them hatch maybe.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2013 22:20
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Hubby went to cabin with a friend during this past week and they got the loft put in. It did not turn out as our original plan, but it's growing on me. I really liked how the cedar beams and the ceiling look in the bedroom & bathroom
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2013 22:24
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When we went this past weekend, we got the loft stairs built.
Next trip maybe the railing.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2013 22:29
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My first time to sleep in the loft and it was mighty fine!
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views of the stairs to loft
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2013 22:38
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I spent on whole day push mowing the paths, the drive in, along the roadside of front of property, & our play spaces around the cabin.
The Eccotemp shower sure felt great that night.
I got to get me a riding lawn mower if I am going to keep up with it!
ANY SUGGESTIONS OUT THERE ON RIDING MOWERS YOU LIKE???
I did get around to updating my screen door as we were starting to push through it. So I added some wood pieces. Added a pic of below.
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wildflowers granddaughter picked
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2013 22:25 - Edited by: Purplerules
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What do you use or what is your favorite mowers brand?
We were looking at the Raven that Lowe's sold, but they have put them on stop sale. I guess they are have major problems with them.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 14 May 2013 10:49
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Going to swing by the cabin on the way home from vacation.
Just want to check things out as we will not be able to spend time there until kiddo gets our of school. DH wants to spend two weeks at the cabin this summer.
How many weeks at a time do you spend at your cabin in the summer?
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 14 May 2013 10:59
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I usually try to spend a month at the cabin in the summer. Sometimes I have to go home for a night or two during that time but I am hoping I won't have to this summer. My wife gets about half the holiday time I get so she will spend about 3 weeks with me.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 25 May 2013 10:04 - Edited by: Purplerules
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Hi All,
On our swing by the cabin all looked well. All planted fruit trees look good with the exception of the blueberry bush, do not think it will make it.
The swing by, turned in to a 2 night overstay. We just hate to leave the cabin and try to squeeze in as much time as we can.
DH worked on the stairs and got them completed, put up temporary railing. Then worked on more electrical as we now know where we want things.
I was able to find two leather chairs that will work out in the living area. Right now it is tight with them, but as soon as the loft is complete the day bed will go up there and we will be looking for a nice little sofa to go with chairs.
Our next visit will not be until the middle of June and then we plan on staying 2 weeks.
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 26 May 2013 20:47
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 26 May 2013 20:49
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Purplerules
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hattie
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# Posted: 26 May 2013 21:21
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Oh, your place is looking amazing!!!!!
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 27 May 2013 08:49
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Thanks hattie, we are sure having fun with it!
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mama bird that like our cabin
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