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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2012 14:41
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LakeSupeior5 = Wife
ShabinNo5 = Husband
We need to distinquish between the two as our perspectives are not always the same :)
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2012 15:32
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Summer has flown by. So much work done and yet so much more to do.
Depending on the weather we were focused on installing the flooring (inside when raining), putting up siding and staining the deck and siding. Hope to have our electrical inspection done this fall yet so we can start insulation process.
Our Yeti generator has been very nice to have. Runs many of the power tools and I like that I can vacuum easily. Best part is that it is very quiet. Still needed the gas generator for installing the floor with the compressor.
Hope the fall brings nice weather..so much to do and so little time.
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2012 15:33
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And sometimes we can relax also!
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2012 12:13
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Hi! I enjoyed your update...I was wondering how it was going for you and whether the summer floods slowed you down any? Your floor looks great. Love the design you came up with for your cabin. Have fun with that insulation...not one of my favorite jobs! 
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2012 13:33
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In addition to the flooring, siding and staining we also added another level (crawl space) under the Shabin. And yes it would have been easier at the beginning of the project  The amazing thing is how quickly the space filled up!  
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 6 Sep 2012 14:24
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I was just slow on reading and posting Trollbridge. Not sure where the summer went. The flood only slowed us down one day waiting for the roads to re-open. Age seems to slow us down the most, we are not very fast at this building process.
I see my hubby posted the crawl space photos or munchkin manner as it is referred to. That was fun building
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:39
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It has been awhile, but we are making progress. This past winter we finished insulating the roof and spent one night in the Shabin. The forecast was for a low of 8 degrees, by morning it was -22.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:40
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With the arrival of spring we were able to add running water.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:42
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We have also begun building the roof over the deck.
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Gregjman
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:44
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North shore... Ever been to Betty's pies in two harbors?
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:45
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While we are off-grid, we did pass an electrical inspection for the rough-in. We will have a generator power up the 110v system. Ever closer to moving from the trailer to the Shabin. We have a designated limited construction zone, with a few comforts.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:49
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Gregjman,
Yes we have stopped at Betty's. However out favorite place is the Trestle Inn. To to Finland and take a right on 7, drive another 23 miles to the middle of nowhere
Another great place to eat is the Lighthouse in Knife River across from the homemaid candy store.
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Gregjman
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2013 21:52
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It's been a good 8-10 years since I've been that far up. I don't forget good pie too easily. I would like to get my wife to see superior sometime though so I will keep them in mind.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2013 07:28
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End of the day relaxing after getting another section of rafters installed for the porch roof.
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2013 09:28
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Wow! That is going to be a fantastic place to relax!!! Beautiful view...just wonderful!
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dorothy
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2013 16:55
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look's like a great place to relax's
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2013 07:11
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Here are a few more pictures of the roof. This summer I purchased an Eric Clapton CD "Old Sock". I suspect that most Eric Clapton fans will not like this CD, as much of it is covers of pre WWII songs. One of the tracks is "The Folks Who Live On The Hill". We now have a theme song 
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adakseabee
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2013 12:14
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Fabulous, just fabulous! I, too, have a hip roof over my porch.
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2013 15:44
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What a great place!
Very nice.. keep the pics coming!
Russ
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2013 20:25
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Very nice I love the porch, It gives you alot of room.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2013 07:05
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Thanks for the comments, and the porch does provide quite a bit of room. The porch floor is 375 sqft which doubles the square footage of the entire structure (200 sqft on the main level, 120 sqft in the loft and 54 sqft for the bathroom).
Steve
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:11
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It sure looks great, Steve!!! Wow....nothing simple about your porch! It looks fantastic, and I applaud all the extra hard work that goes into building on the hillside like you have. I look at the scaffolding alone, and think about what a nightmare just getting it set up must be 
Thank you so much for the update! I'm very, very impressed with the patience you exhibit while plugging away towards the finish line. You should both be very proud of yourselves
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2014 21:42
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Long winters are a bad thing. We are again remodeling the Shabin, well before we have finished. The latest change involves expanding the interior by again converting deck space. This will add almost 70 sqft to the interior; move the bathroom access from the outside deck to the interior; and allow space for a wood stove.
The wall to be moved is also a bearing wall. So we will be sandwiching LVL beams to carry the load, 2 beams will be 7 1/4" X 1 3/4" by 13' under the knee wall and a third 14" X 1 3/4" by 13' beam will overlaping what was formally the exterior of the knee wall.
Time to focus and finish before another idea surfaces
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stickbowcrafter
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2014 07:15
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Great looking cabin & property! Congrats on all your hard work.
-Brian
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Shadyacres
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# Posted: 10 Apr 2014 21:55
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Very much enjoyed viewing your build pictures. Looks like an awesome area.
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ShabinNo5
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2016 13:16
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The addition is taking shape. Craigslist wood stove. First fire.
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neb
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2016 13:55
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You have come a long way! It was well worth it what a great looking place. I like the stove that is nice.
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