How Big is My Off-grid Log Cabin? What's Next? Venison Jerky Soup and Waxing My Hand Saw

[@tammyfletcher7667]

This cabin is so much different than your other one. I'll bet now that time has passed you're grateful to be building one so much bigger, better insulated and more remote. I know there are thousands of us who are happy to get to watch this progress again. Thank you so much for taking the extra time to video it.

[@trisho.8331]

@Tammy, my surname-sake LOL, I concur 100%. Shawn’s ongoing efforts to educate, inform and inspire by his example, like filming his progress is SO much appreciated in these times. I’m not a TV or movie person, but watching his two channels reconnects me with nature, the art of self-reliance, and all that is good, noble, decent and virtuous about mankind. Feel so privileged to watch him utilize his MANY talents. His humility, grace and strength of character leave me in unbridled awe and joy.

[@martinwuethrich9384]

@@trisho.8331 Oh yes thats so just what you sad above our dear mr. James! Thanks a lot for this so breave hart. Ein so braves Herz! Gott segne Sie und ihre ganze Familie! God bless you! Have a nice sunday!👍👍👍👍

[@Gamogamer]

Yea definitely! The first one was like his fully off the grid super basic and rustic cabin. Now that he is looking at living there long term and not alone he is taking it way more seriously in many ways, not that he didn't earlier but just in a totally different way.

[@dandaniels4558]

Absolutely loving every second of it .and excited for the next phase of the build. I'm not always a lover of the no talk videos but this was really cool to see it all in the long video then you telling us all about what you did today..really enjoyed both by love to hear you telling us all about your thoughts like when you all of a sudden thought of that change I believe you did in the first video. I'm glad your bug and mouse proofing it. Will make your ladies feel a bit more settled and at home when they come to spend time with you and Cali. Thanks for sharing 👍 and God bless 🙏

[@JCrook1028]

@@Gamogamer I'd about 100% guarantee his family is not gonna be there 24/7. His wife just isn't that into it full time. The bugs drive her away.

[@travisfarrell2271]

I want to thank you Mr. James. I watch both of your channels. After watching your videos you gave me the courage and strength to build something. I have always wanted to do what your doing. I have started to build things. Plus I want to thank you for your wisdom on life, and finances. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@redinthethevalley]

Well Travis I just subscribed to your channel!! Let’s see what you built! My youngest son loves learning by those who learn as they go, so you could actually help him too! Regardless if you choose to share what you made, I just want to say good job!

[@travisfarrell2271]

@@redinthethevalley I don’t post anything on mine. I just watch Utube videos. I know you can learn a lot from them. But me personally I don’t post, so sorry.

[@redinthethevalley]

Travis Farrell DONT be sorry! I understand and I do the same as yourself, I watch and learn.. all the best.. Cindy 🇨🇦

[@zachzeilinger4019]

Wow! 2x as big as the old cabin AND a breezeway AND an addition. This will be a castle when it's done. Hope you can get it up and enclosed before the snow flies!

[@tomwheeler6760]

If not? Shawn has worked in the cold, and snow before.

[@roberttrifts2737]

More like a reasonably sized small home for 2. Add in basement, loft and bedroom wing, that's about ~800 sq. feet. What you would expect in a modest apartment - which includes a loft where their kids/grandkids could sleep when visiting. 10x20 is "tiny home" size. You can do it, but it's simply not practical. The above, plus an outdoor screened in kitchen and porch is entirely comfortable and far more reasonable. People ask "how do you do it?" in a 200 sq. foot tiny house. Nobody asks that about 750-800 sq. feet. They just nod approvingly and say "nice".

[@eleftheriosrizos8234]

You can't really expect this to finish in 3 months. Its better to do this when its cold than when its hot anyway

[@roberttrifts2737]

@@eleftheriosrizos8234 It depends on how many trees Shawn has already debarked. He has the utility vehicle to move them into place - and a winch on that vehicle to lift them em up into place. Lifting ridge beam and purlins will be tricky but I do expect the walls will go up much faster than we think. Also depends if he builds door and window frames in place first or cuts them out of solid wall (more wasteful of material, but faster).

[@jaxinco]

I hope Shawn has help with his wife, daughters and friends.

[@santiagobenites]

The old place was a cabin. This is going to be a solid log home! Looking good, Shawn!

[@TheWynch]

Are you going to put a loft in also ? That place will be so roomy for you and your lovely wife. My grandmother raised 11 children in a 30x30 cabin in Appalachia, it was pretty amazing how much room she had living basically a pioneer life style, When God called her home in 1984 she was still living there, using wood heat and cooking, had a gravity fed water faucet from the creek up the hill and one electric light. She was an amazing strong old woman. I love your show, pretty amazing what a hard working man on a mission can do.

[@karenmikasko7148]

I love to hear stories like this. Her life was probably full of joy as much as heartbreak....we might come to a day where one electric light will be all we have.

[@royaldame6492]

I hope you write Grandma’s story, I would read it!

[@TheWynch]

@@royaldame6492 , I've often thought of writing about her life, it was hard for her but she never complained

[@roberttrifts2737]

The sketch of the interior that is shown in his building sketch video shows stairs up in the corner. While the loft isn't shown on that sketch, you don't build stairs to nowhere. As he has also mentioned a master bedroom wing, I presume the loft is for extra space for children/grandchildren sleeping when they visit - and whatever use Shawn and his wife have for it when it is not used for that, whether to sleep in during the winter, an office/den, etc. Everything about Shawn's Cabin 3.0 is more practical & realistic in its design. 800 sq feet vs 300 sq feet is a huge diff.

[@gailcurl8663]

I would love to hear the stories about your Grandmother and Her Life . Raising 11 children in those times. The stories She could tell. You Need to write a book!! I would buy several copies!!

[@guyazbell7437]

This guy keeps me fighting everyday to stay alive long enough to get my kidney and liver transplant and spinal surgury then I am Lord willing going to build me a cabin in the wilderness too.

[@ShawnJames1]

Best wishes!

[@coolgrandma4952]

Hope all your dreams come true. I’ll keep you in my prayers.

[@yosef8138]

@@coolgrandma4952 גם אני מקווה כך בהצלחה 🌹🌹🌹

[@jackiecosta7620]

good luck !

[@colliecoform4854]

Best wishes to you.

[@Bsnowman22]

Always a pleasure to see the cabin progress!

[@markrtoffeeman]

Thank god for Shawn and Cali along a wet and miserable afternoon in UK. Here to cheer us up.

[@Elizaw342]

Great progress, you’re making the cabin quite secure for all the elements. I can’t wait to see the rest of it! The spot you chose to build is beautiful! I’m also always interested in what you’re cooking 🍳 Thank you 😊

[@colettelavery7452]

The new homestead sounds amazing I love the idea of a big sliding glass window along one wall It will be fantastic to see and watch all the wildlife around the cabin I saw Cali resting not far from you You and Cali take care and God Bless 🇨🇮

[@judestewart3955]

Love watching you build, what I’m sure is going to be an amazing cabin. Working within the serenity of the forest, with all the sights and sounds of nature, must be wonderful. Thank you for sharing both of your channels.

[@loocuss722]

Sounds like a lot more room in the new build. More space when the family and friends are up. Also storage. Livin the dream, can't wait for what's to come 😎👍🏻

[@conniedisbrow2747]

Is this something you have always wanted to do? You must be very proud of all the things you can do by yourself. If you got sick with would you do? God Bless

[@stevestenzel5117]

It’s always good to hear your thoughts, Shawn. I’m loving the cabin build. And the occasional cooking videos. I remember those back at the other place. Wow. Keep it up!

[@markrtoffeeman]

Insulate from above Shawn. The fibres/dust of the insulation are hazardous to breathe in. If you're below it you're essentially breathing the lot in. I saw you Insulated from above in the Friday myselfreliance video. It's coming along well.

[@24CiViC]

It’s getting exciting! I love all of the videos, but seeing the cabin take shape is really enjoyable. Thanks, for sharing your world with us!

[@frederickmoller]

It was good, I just can't wait to see the walls and roof being installed...Thanks Shawn!

[@morishidol4209]

You need to wait..harhar

[@MapleJames76]

Lol the best way to figure stuff out when building is to talk it through, even to yourself. And with a camera there to speak to, you have a captive audience. Great work, Shawn :) Fist bumps from Rockwood, ON

[@KahulaniKainoa]

Thanks for another great video🥰 Love watching the progress of the cabin, especially the greenhouse garden 🌱

[@TheFeelButton]

Another day in paradise! Cheers Shawn!!

[@susanlongyear1229]

Shawn you are one hell of a guy, so humble, so hard working, l enjoy watching all your videos, keep them coming, thank you Shawn for sharing your world with all of us.. 💖 🐕 🏠 🤗 xxx

[@athollmcnicoll256]

God if I only had your determination and forward thinking I'd be able to construct what so far has eluded me - and by that I mean shelving for my lounge which I am converting to a bedroom come domestic area as it is the warmest come winter months. I'll get there Shawn, just takes time and effort.

[@maryblaylock6545]

And good planning. May you be a cozy reader come winter time! Remember to have a spot to put your book so you don't have to climb out of the covers and get cold feet!

[@jonathanhall7903]

Aw, hell. You probably are more determined than you imagine. Do what is in your mind to do. I'll bet it'll be great.

[@JP-bv7bf]

Love the size of this cabin. It is just going to be beautiful. You And Your family should enjoy it for years to come

[@traifarm]

Nature lovers will find this video very interesting and interesting, want to live and experience. and I was able to live the experience of living in the natural forest and growing vegetables, raising fish, raising chickens... thank you for sharing

[@PavlovsBob]

I like to do the same with venison. I debone and break it down to individual muscles and remove all the silver skin, which is where the "gamey" taste is, especially in mulies. Some gets dehydrated and some I just freeze in 1lb packages. I haven't smoked any of the jerky yet but I'll try that with the next animal I harvest. Yum! Again, thank you for the extended video of the building process. It's coming along beautifully.

[@jaditelady173mary4]

Wow...thanks for the gamey taste info. I will make sure I remove that skin before cooking next time.

[@stevemiddleton4189]

Shawn the view is like " a cabin in the sky" BEAUTIFUL

[@safaaalhabashy9484]

You give us positive energy and have fun with every step of building the new cabin. All the best to you⚘

[@linsweet2257]

Can't wait to see it finished , sounds grand!

[@aubieal0878]

Shawn, do you have a sketch of how the cabin is going to be laid out? You talked about it, and I’d love to see a drawing/sketch of what you talked about. The cabin really sounds like it will be very homey and comfy for the family, and maybe future family 😄❤️🥰

[@LewisSkeeter]

Me too. A sketch would be great.

[@louisevarcoe228]

The same

[@dezh6083]

I thought that too strangely during this One.

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Such great progress, now it’s starting to take shape. Thank you for sharing your journey. Looking forward to next Friday. Take care sir.

[@robertfortier2136]

CONGRATULATIONS SHAWN ON REACHING 300K SUBSCRIBERS!!! You can treat Cali and yourself to a fantastic forest dinner. 😃

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Hi Shawn and 🧡 Cali 🧡 Thank you for the excellent update, Shawn. Time is flying by so fast. Have a good weekend.

[@167curly]

Shawn; thanks for taking the time from your work to explain what you are doing and planning for the future of your new cabin. Think of snug winter evenings when you can relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a good read.

[@julieflorescruz2973]

Shawn, you have done so beautifully to your new cabin. I too lived in a cabin in the U.S. I paid contractors to build my four bedrooms 3 bathrooms cabin. But sir your first cabin and this second cabin is so beautiful, even if you are not yet done with the second, I already guaranteed it will be so beautiful. Kudos and bravo again sir to you, your beautiful wife, beautiful daughters, Cali and your handsome future son-in-law. Yay, 😀👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

I am subscribed to both of your channels and my wife and I truly enjoy you skill and narrative. Your progress with the physical demands and the weather is totally impressive and humbling to say the lesast. Stay safe and healthy Sir.

[@lucindaayala4111]

Dear Mr. James: I happen to see your other channel before this one. I am glad you decided to insulate the floor and use the blue stuff. I tend to postpone thinking I can go back and do it later, and I have to say that your way avoids many unforeseen situations. It is always best to finish as you go. You have a system of assembly I had not seen before , and I find the options enlightening. The blue stuff seems very workable and forgiving. I have not worked with it on walls but seen it applied on roofing . We wrap but prefer roofing 30 paper. It’s more forgiving I think. Never thought about grounding meat to make jerky. I would love to see how you do it. I admit, I have also learned about new ingredients and seasonings from your cooking. I am glad you grow them for they have medicinal benefits if needed. Thank you for your video. You are quite a photographer and film maker. Your taste in music is complementary and makes your videos quite an experience. You have talent sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@lucindaayala4111]

I noticed that Callie has been yawning. If she develops a cough or sniffles. Try cranberry juice in her water. And a little bit of honey. I add Italian herbs on wet dog food with a little walnut oil. Believe it or not, the dogs ask for it. The same remedies used for people can be used with research and a few exceptions on dogs. I give it once in a while. I make parsley tea and dilute it on their water. It keeps bacterial infections In the low. I alternate with cranberry juice or apple cider vinegar. Just a bit, not a lot. You do have to change the water out often. But keeps the vet at bay. Rosemary is said to help with dog itch, just in case it comes up. Thank you.

[@lucindaayala4111]

You mentioned a solar dryer. If I may suggest that if you are able and have a place to store materials- to buy what you need as sales and opportunity arises. Don’t know if your situation in Canada is the same- but in the USA, finding materials in stock is sometimes difficult. And having them shipped may have long waiting periods . I know you said something about next year. But inflation and politics are at play- and new covid variants are threatening world economies and production of supplies. The future is a bit uncertain. It’s difficult to plan ahead when you have a limited budget. Just a thought. I pray you succeed in your endeavors- it gives me encouragement . Thank you.

[@rodneywroten2994]

You are still the best Shawn. Could watch you for hours

[@charlottemoorebutler3376]

The cabin is starting to take form. It is so much bigger than the other one. Thanks for sharing all of what you are doing. I can't wait to see cabin walls and the inside. This is so exciting to watch! I love your videos. God bless you, your health and your family. Keep on doing what you do!

[@rojacone]

I really enjoy watching you figure things out on the fly.

[@guppy2129]

Thanks for filling us in as to your plans! How exciting! I cannot wait for every Friday video!

[@I_wish_I_knew_something]

Blessings and calmness to you. Love your videos. I like that you keep the other videos as they are and these videos as your explanation.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again SHAWN Design sounds wonderful and you can include things you want learned from the last build. So excited and happy for you and your family after all this time. Everything about this whole homestead makes it complete. You've done and are doing an amazing accomplishment in your life. Thx as always for sharing this part of your journey...

[@ExposingTruthChannel]

Hi Shawn, My wife and really appreciate when you give dialog and explanation for what you are doing, as in this video. You have a good narration voice and the dialog adds so much. Tricks like lubricating the saw are helpful. I use oil when hack sawing but, dah, I'm over 70 years old and never thought to lube the wood saw. Thanks.

[@zeldarobinson3382]

I love all the step by step information on the creating of your homestead and how we can all do this to live a healthier lifestyle away from the city's and high costs of living .The only thing missing is all the old crafts and know how of the women and I do know men did a lot of house crafts also .so glad your also doing an outdoor kitchen .your living the life.take care and all the best to you and your family

[@georgebliss5134]

I have a feeling that once the temperature drops were going to see some amazing changes. I'm enjoying this!

[@johanrahan3189]

Just don't know how 1 person can have so much knowledge, skill, wisdom and determination .You really are an incredible man xxx

[@jeanettec6212]

I can only imagine how beautiful it will be when you are finished. I love your new place! I loved the old cabin and area, however you make me fall in love with this place all over again ! Thank you Shawn for all the years you have shared and worked hard to share with us.

[@garykirk9888]

Shawn I’m so impressed with your skills being a previous business man and converting to self reliance skills and mastering it to survive on sustainable resources in your property!!!

[@heiditobin4341]

Beautiful build, location, and workmanship! Great job!

[@josecondemarin9586]

Hello Shawn, thanks for the update, the area you are building is so beautiful and peaceful. I bet the cabin is going to look great. Stay safe and healthy, thank for letting us been part of your journey. 😊

[@murrayandru7527]

Thanks for sharing the Layout Mr. James , I love the way you Plan for future structures ! Kudos on the foundation , going to be Skookum like you and Family . Take care

[@caligurlbornraised1874]

I love watching you progress on the cabin. Also love the tidbits of info you drop re what's coming! Sounds amazing.

[@annduffy1356]

Exciting! Can’t wait to watch your cabin take shape! ☺️☺️

[@SwirlingSoul]

Love hearing about the cabin and what you plan it to be. It sounds awesome. It's great to follow along and see this grow. I was already amazed at how full and productive the greenhouse is in year one.

[@colliecoform4854]

The cabin sounds wonderful! I liked your old cabin but this one is a big step up. The property is much better for your needs and the house/cabin fits it so well. The greenhouse, the garden, the water, almost everything you need and best of all no roads or nasty neighbors. I can't wait to see how it develops.

[@101life9]

Lovely...lovely new cabin. Now the entire family could be very comfortably gather in the log home. So awesome, Mr. James.

[@jd2055]

This cabin foundation has been a lot of work .!!! Looking forward to the log walls going up to see the final product. Thanks again Shawn.

[@carolynjoiner1602]

Thank you for the update and sharing your family's journey. The cabin is going to be a beautiful one with a strong foundation. Great work. Love seeing the scenery and the work involved for the cabin. Stay safe. Hugs to Cali.

[@catherinetalarski9249]

What do you not know? What can you not do? You are amazing. I've watched your video for years & you continue to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@keithethel7391]

My favourite KZbinr, Shawn your content takes me away from my world into a different one. Thank you for your persistence and hard work in making your dream a reality and sharing it with us. Hope you see this and now all your loyal fans appreciate you and life you are building for yourself. ❤️

[@markp.5618]

Can't wait to see the walls and roof go up. Anxious to see the form take shape. You make hand-sawing wood inspirational.

[@travm6501]

Thanks for taking the time to answer all the questions! Great vid as always and stay safe!

[@4baldboy]

Thank you for the tip to use wax on the saw and to hold the piece of wood that your cutting to open up the space. I use a a lot of fresh cut hemlock and my saw is constantly binding.

[@douggibson9084]

Another great update video Shawn. It's Damn hot and humid these last two weeks. It slows work progress.

[@sweetieheart321]

I really do love watching this one being built, I was late to your other channel and the main cabin had already been built by the time I started watching. Kind of bitter sweet; you remind me very much of my late father and husband.

[@NorthernRetreat]

Can't wait for the logs. Thanks for sharing!

[@donspence4190]

Shawn it is a pleasure watching your progress on the new cabin. The finish product is going to be awesome.

[@thizizliz]

Its interesting how very different your 2 channel styles are - both worth watching . Thanks for all the hard work filming & editing as well as building. Fascinating to learn the whys and wherefores as you sort things out. But the silent building videos are too.

[@marilynlautner2454]

I’m enjoying all your channels. Your conversations are so interesting. It’s as if I’m sitting in your presence and am a big part of what you do. I enjoy your company.

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

I love watching the real time problem solving~

[@Luther9621]

Hi Shawn, my wife and I have a 10’x12’ addition on our cabin for the bedroom, and with a queen sized bed, her dresser and closet, I wish we did a 12’x12’ addition. That extra 2 feet would make a huge difference in space. Just a thought. Please keep up doing the awesome content on both of your channels.

[@rumblechick73]

I'm claustrophobic, anything less than 14x14 and I start getting a bit bonkers. For some reason, it doesn't bother me to be in a small tent, however.

[@deborahmarlewski6786]

I make chili and other stews using ground elk. After I make them I dry the stew in my dehydrator and then store in "seal a meal" bags. Easy to store in jars, etc.

[@pcmiller2710]

The cabin is coming along great Shawn. Your knowledge and experience is sure paying off on this build, and I bet Mrs. Self Reliance can't wait until this beauty is move in ready! Is this one going to have a loft or second floor?

[@HappyGirl4666]

Going well! It has been miserably hot this summer in Ontario too ! Was 40C today with the humidity where I am .

[@cassandrabos2176]

Congratulations Shawn… In my community growing up seeing that hard working man woman or child the question always is.. “whose child are you”.. Awesome.

[@kerrymetzger5432]

I look forward to every video…sometimes things are crazy here, and I can’t watch your for several days, but better late than never. You never cease to amaze us, Shawn.

[@lieuwina]

I am enjoying the progress of your home build Mr James. Your videos are always very informative and I enjoy the variation, the build, fishing, canoeing and Cali. Have been watching your videos from the very beginning of your last cabin. Thank you for sharing.

[@UNICdigitals]

Thanks for your videos. Good construction. Greatings from Portugal (two years now) BE WELL

[@pjf883]

Hi Shawn, There was a (positive)for sure in the fact that you could this time around .. Building the Cabin, incorporate changes you want to make in the way you build it. The basement will really be nice for you.The cabin being twice as big 20x18 Plus a 10x10 add on will be so incredible ! As always nice work ! Did you say breezeway to outdoor Kitchen ! How cool is that !! Winter Time ! Self Reliance all the way ! I think it was a Blessing for the new move,( WORK) but Blessing 😉 Pam > Bet your wife will love it !

[@sharonc1326]

The way you share your thought processes and decisions carries such meaning. I love both of your channels. I bet your family and friends are so in awe of everything you do! And you continue to top yourself over and over again. Sending hugs to beautiful Callie 😃

[@angiedaoust]

People always fail to realize that the better the insulation the better it protect from the heat! As well as from the cold! I love watching and learning from you!👍

[@sunniedemello9098]

You know what I learned from you Mr. James, is that if I ever build a house, never start with the roof! LOLOL.. I did make a big doll house where my children can play inside in it.. and I started with the roof! Lolol.. Did I mention it was my first? Lolol.. I learn how to handle the saw and cut woods. My husband can fix planes but he can’t hit a nail with a hammer. Learned sooo much by watching your VIDEOS! VERY INFORMATIVE! I can watch you all day and learn many new things. I love to cook, so watching ‘you cook is fun too. Before you hardly talk, now.. I like your teachings and explanations. Good job..

[@backbeat44]

love the slowness of it all. I can wait, and wait....it rings home that it's the journey.....and the journey ever continues.....

[@faisalrkhawaja]

Hey Shawn! Cabin's coming along nicely. Stay hydrated in this heat. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Gio-ds6wu]

I've said it years ago when there was only a few comments on each video, your filming skills are incredible. Amazes me you never went to school for it.

[@janettroyer7003]

What a great home this will be. Thank you for explaining the process as you go. We watch both channels and are very impressed with all you do. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@andreaskluender858]

The best insulation is not air pockets, the best insulation is vacuum, but this is only a technical aspect. Greetings from the old world, love to watch you work.

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Shawn 👋 just us2 checking in 👋 thanks again for sharing this update 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@deborahdugger6099]

I used to add sausage to the ground venison and it was moist .. it could be less “gamey”…. Use ground venison in dishes like ground hamburger… I let venison marinate in apple juice overnight…..then slow cook ..

[@deborahdugger6099]

I wonder about your subfloor “cold storage”…Does the venison take on a “earthy taste…”. Do you wrap it in anything special to keep a “long storage taste” from spoiling the taste…?

[@magicgemmaster566]

In life we adapt and overcome change. You must be weary, but you keep going. Good on you, Shawn. Take it as far as it pleases your soul.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

I can't wait to see your new outdoor kitchen. Good to see that this cabin is bigger than the other one.

[@roseneiger1251]

Love your videos ,I'm disabled can't get outside ,now I'm enjoying the outdoors again thru your videos ,thanks for sharing ,love Cali your dog !, I'm watching ,you build another cabin on top of basement , take care 😎 Rose in Ohio U S.

[@Smalfry47]

Two saw cuts and I wouldn’t be able to move my arm for a week! Loved the explanations as our two sons are builders and now I shoot some comments back at them and they are wondering where Mama learned all this technology! Hehe

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I threw out my back hitting the like button

[@theresewheeler1498]

Wow so interesting To Learn so much things from your video Shawn Take care and stay safe

[@sherri8347]

Enjoy watching the progress on both channels.

[@kensearle4892]

Great work. Love the water-proofing idea so you can hang out in bad weather and keep everything dry while building!

[@sukay2249]

Nevermind my question; you just answered it. I'm ecstatic to see this go up. You've always been my #1 watch!

[@davewillisporter]

Amazing work, sharing and insight! After an absolutely manic day at work and coming back to a home still within the bounds of the concrete jungle this is THERAPY!!!! Thanks Shawn!

[@rjaquaponics9266]

I like how you build on the fly by analyzing things as you go. Many times people design the entire thing before they start and get tunnel vision not allowing for consequences. Your method will yield a much better end result.

[@TaigaTurf]

The Cabin foundation looks very well built.. Looking foward to the log assembly next

[@gailsmith]

Can't wait to see the finish cabin. You work so hard.

[@jimr.8192]

Lovage? What a great herb! And here I thought I was the only one on the face of the earth that grew lovage in my garden. The leaves are great for cooking and the stems, which are long, straight , round, and hollow have a strong celery flavor and make great straws for Bloody Marys!