We Got It Off The Ground!| Cabin Wood Prep| 32x32 Cabin Build

In Todays Video, Finally get the Logs off the ground and do more prep for our Cabin Build.
Like always, we learn our own way through trial and error to find the more efficient way for us to make it work. Abe is proving to be a lover of work, and eagerly pitches in as much as we will allow. Watch to see how these last few days of progress have been.
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[@rrhonii]

Little Abe has got the best role model GARY.. He loved helping his dad the little darling 💙💙💙

[@par0104]

You asked for comments, so here is one: The logs that are short can still be used around doors & windows, & should also be supported & up off the ground. Logs are just like lumber, if you want them to remain straight or flat, you must support them on both ends as well as in the middle. I grew up working at my Dad's Saw Mill. It was hard work, but you learn a lot about milling trees & lumber. You guys are working so hard, & if you plan on using some of those logs in you cabin, you will want to keep them as straight as possible. Looks like you are doing a good job. God Bless. 🙏 ❤💙

[@AnnetteZang]

Here in South Africa we remove the soil from the root-balls and then chainsaw them to size to burn them in the wood stove in winter..... waste not want not!

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

At my house, we deal with severe desertification. We bury all brush, so as not to have to pay later to have fertility shipped in.

[@beckymarsh583]

You guys are incredible. Enjoy watching all the work you do together.

[@2crazyinalabama]

Mel and Gary - I'm quite impressed with the progress y'all are making. I love that Abe is right there with you. He is an excellent apprentice! He'll definitely know how to build his own home when that time comes. Sweet! Just curious about something though....if you are calling the concrete blocks 'bricks', then what would you call this wall??🧱 lol! Stay hydrated! Take care, Patricia

[@elainejohnson7493]

I am trying to win the Lotto so I can send you some money for Heavy equipment. You all are killing yourselves. you need to take it easy. You still have all those little ones at home and I would not want either one of you hurt. Prayers

[@MrJeffm66]

Ok, I wasn't going to say anything BUT......those are concrete blocks...NOT BRICKS. And cut some shims to keep the logs from rolling.

[@brettsteele7386]

I use to work at a telephone pole company. Please stay out of the pinch when rolling those logs on the skids. Those logs are really unpredictable where the pivot point might be or how much the other person is going to turn them. I have seen several guys hurt from doing the same thing. At least on the other side, you have room to run.

[@grandmachick7502]

Love your little" Paul Bunyan". That young manly man can swing a hammer. Ha has amazing work ethics already. You are the best examples he has. Go, "Simple Life Reclaimed".... Build that future, while living in the present!!!!

[@mickichikwinya5519]

Please teach the children "no climbing on the logs." I come from a logging town. People have died when the stack shifts. Do you plan burn the bark to get rid of bug attractions?

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Micki, I was going to say the same thing about the children. Also Mel, call your construction guy, the one who has helped y'all, and ask him if he has any suggestions or a site where they can be dumped, or maybe he can dig you a deep hole to bury them? Just a thought....

[@jerriewyatt905]

@@sandyoklahomatransient8557 A lot of people dig a big pit and bury the root balls.. they put them in the pit and burn what will burn and bury the rest..

[@jerriewyatt905]

Good for you letting Abe help.. it really makes them feel they’re contributing to building their future house..Mel if you haven’t got one yet, get a book on healing plants.. we have so many in the state.. also be sure the kids are aware of the poison ones.. Polk berries look like they’re good to eat but, are poisonous.. the leaves if picked young and processed correctly are eatable.. I’ve never tried it however..by the time y’all get all those logs wrestled around, you’ll have some muscles for sure.. y’all are doing great..

[@hollycoffing2411]

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[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

@@sandyoklahomatransient8557 I thought about burying all the brush, too. Seems like such a shame to burn all that fertility.

[@pamlamp2191]

Your little guy is learning things more important than sitting in a classroom can teach him right now. He's learning self sufficiency and hard work pays off. The smile on his face after he helps is priceless. Way to go Abe.👱‍♂️

[@larryparish5984]

Gee whiz, that's a good idea you came up with by putting at least 3 logs on your first tier of the log stack. Instead of looking for trees to use at ground level, put the drone up & go in ever widening circles. Finding standing dead trees would be preferable, less drying time. Have fun. Should have some space between the logs on the second tier for air circulation also.

[@George71964]

When I cleared my land to build I too had so many root balls. I wanted to burn them so I used my perssure washer to clear the dirt off, pushed them in a pile and they burned completely.

[@scoutmcgee6385]

Just love watching you two with Abraham. He’s so cute and watching him work and being so proud of what he’s doing is wonderful.

[@HOODS]

You can pile up the root balls as a backstop for your range.

[@rachelsnyder5137]

You can hose those root balls off and get all the dirt and rocks etc out of the roots and you can sell them as art or to artist for them to work with...seriously this is popular in Ca.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Same in TX/NM too. Rootballs make beautiful yard art or fences after you've seen some examples of how to arrange them.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy y’all- your determination is so impressive!!! Y’all are doin it! Hang in there and I’ll see you soon. God bless y’all

[@shirleymoore4885]

Howdy Bearded Carptenter I just subscribed to your channel just love your work & the knowledge that you have given SLR to build their log home and to lend them some of your tools that were needed…keep up the great work that your doing👍

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

@@shirleymoore4885 Howdy Shirley- thank you so much. God bless you

[@janemaloney1758]

You do make it look easy! Beautiful work on your place!

[@RidgeLife]

You should get a chain hoist and make a teepee over the logs and lift them. Chainfalls make lifting tons easy as a feather!

[@ginenice4185]

Abe is cute… little man trying to help, one day he will be the main man and his dad will be the assistant.

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Mel, I'm proud of you and Gary too! You two are really rockin' it. Abraham was cute watching him help with the work, he'll will remember all of this when he's older, and say I hope mom & dad build a log cabin.

[@DREWSLENS]

You guys are sooo strong 😲💚

[@truckinut20]

By the way...those are hills...out here in Colorado we consider that flatlands .... j/king.. you guys have a great property there I'm jealous;)

[@carolynmesser7199]

So much work but your getting it . Abe is so cute wants to be like Mom and Daddy a hard worker . Love 💕💕🙏🙏

[@lenoracullor2203]

Little man is very proud to be helping!! Good job parents!

[@nancygraves8459]

Your chipper will make quick work of those small limbs and branches and make mulch for the ground.

[@alexfreer8892]

You are simply doing an amazing job guys ❤️🇬🇧✅

[@RidgeLife]

They are mountains to me! We live in the rolling hills.

[@debbiekennedy6761]

You are so good at letting your littles participate in everything you do on your land. They will surely feel the ownership and pride in the house as much as you do. Good job!!😊

[@HOODS]

That's amazing a store around there had a canthook around here stuff like that has to be ordered in.

[@rt3box6tx74]

👏👏👏😃 Proud of y'all! I get goosebumps watchin that little man pitch in to help y'all. Treat him with respect for his work ethic and you'll never have to lay awake at night wondering where the hell he is.

[@TheGreatWhiteHope209]

I feel the need to apologize for our Arkansas humidity. It can be kind of an A-Hole. As you guys are finding out it makes outside tasks almost feel like they take twice as much effort. Few more months and it will be nice and cool. You guys are getting it done though. Keep at it. Love watching the progress.

[@lilahnewton7940]

That was some back breaking work right there!!! The dream team does it again🤘🤘🙋‍♀️

[@MissJens]

MEL, you are such a PATRIOT!!! Love your t-shirt...😉

[@danabrown2391]

I am truly amazed the two of you were able to get those logs up!!!

[@awesomesauce7535]

Wow, great job guys! And Abe was getting it done too🙂 So glad you have people like Paul to lean on for know how and tool back up. I'm sure you have heard of My Self Reliance channel- he ends up using a lot of innovative ways to deal with the logs he is using for his cabins. Don't know if any would work for you but it might be worth a look. I think I'm all for pushing the some of the root balls down the hill to let nature reclaim it- little critters can use it for shelter. And someone mentioned using for target practice.

[@silverknight1044]

Those grubs are here in Australia and called witchity grubs and edible. Natives favourite easy meal.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

MEL, Gary's got the FAT ONE STAKED. Now he deserves ONE FAT STEAK lol. GREAT WORK you guys. Stay safe as always

[@barbhalverson4252]

Love watching Abraham kill it pounding in the stakes. Great job, bit by bit you're getting it done!!!

[@ronwendt]

you guys are killing it !! stay safe and god bless

[@HOODS]

I'm siding with Gary on the mountain subject. Lol

[@cathyhutchins1890]

You guys kicked butt today including Abe. It is amazing what you and Country Road Cure have accomplished in 4 months. From raw land to an amazing base camp complete with swimming pool for the kids and now the logs for the build. Good luck and blessings to you all.

[@Rosiarita171]

You guys are rocking it 💪🏻

[@bettyteh7294]

Watch some of the video on living off grid like James Shawan, Justin Rodes--farm and I forgot the name of the couple that live off grid in Canada--They build vegetable beds and grow vegetables and fruits or use as firewood. Can't wait to see your finish work . U guys have come a long way and your son is really getting good at things--he is learning fast. Amazing

[@phillipkeeling7327]

Just subscribed. First video. I’m an old guy who spent about 100 years in construction. I’ve been watching several off grid building videos and see all these young folks killing themselves horsing heavy stuff around. I have no idea of your budget, or maybe it’s a matter of principle with y’all to do it all by hand but a small tractor with an end loader and some chains would save you so much time and work not to mention not wearing yourselves out so much.

[@elbertajohnson937]

Loved opening music 🎶🎶

[@charlotteforrester3118]

Y’all are so awesome! The most hard working couple! Good job! A be is so cute! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peggywilson9929]

Love the little extra helper ❣️❣️

[@edwardcollins1596]

Grubs = fish bait

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

114 in Qsite today.... I love your Dice shirt ! Your son is adorable!!

[@yvonneprice3425]

Bark comes off easy when the month has a r in it. If you use to ropes under the logs they are easier to move. You can also use pulley and cables.

[@russellwittie8961]

Rock on with that good southern Rock.

[@browneyedgirl9162]

How about the trees taken out when widening the road? I remember the one Mel stood next to. Use smaller logs for pump house.♡♡♡♡♡

[@MrsSmith-lj9cz]

Aww!!!! Did little man fall asleep while y'all were working? 🤗🤗❤❤

[@gracelonas2930]

Hey gary you might be tall and slim but you can work your a osum dad a hubby keep up the good work

[@jessiec1044]

Seriously, best parents award!

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

You could put the linbs and brush into a pile so you have tinder to start the fires this winter by your firewood stack the pine cones make good firestarters

[@cepearle7072]

Definitely YES.

[@joecrowder7275]

Grubs make good fish bait

[@estellaknox9285]

Team work 💪 is the best. I wish I was closer I would get a crew together and take a ride to help , you're awesome 👌

[@MrsSmith-lj9cz]

You two could be building pyramids before y'all know it 💪😄

[@davidwhittington6891]

You did a great job with how you have them stacked.

[@TheHandyguys]

Hey, good luck with your cabin project. I have several acres of spruce/fir trees you can have for FREE if you can arrange harvesting and transport. They are in North East TN.

[@pamt7740]

That's hard work but you cracked it guys! Makes you appreciate how hard the first settlers had to work doesn't it!

[@sharonc.cooper9367]

It's such a pleasure watching your journey. You are making great progress.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

And you will need a lot of logs for your home! When they get really tall the pines need to go...or they will fall!

[@luv46kdz]

You guys got a nice groove going together ❤️ Making progress and looking good 👍🏻 Abe is a champ 🙌🏻 Reminds me of my sons when they were little wanting to work with Papa 😍I wait with baited breath for each new video 🥰

[@pattyprice2644]

Day by day your getting it done

[@karenspeer7378]

OMG!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! God Bless You and Your Family!! Please Get Some Rest!! 😊⚘❤

[@bmorgan49]

I swear you two amaze me! Absolutely the two hardest workers I have ever seen. You are the best. Mel, you are right to be proud. Wish I was young and had a love like You two, to work together like you do. God Bless and know you are in my prayers. Love you guys🥰🥰❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@marcopolo5365]

Cut trees, peel them immediately or within few months

[@joycejohnson7076]

Awesome! Abe's a strong little dude 🤩🥰

[@davehalloween1684]

Make a ramp to roll log up on your three logs roll log up to ramp put chain or strap on log and pull it up ramp to get on top of 3 logs. Oh use dirt for ramp

[@Jean-sh3xu]

WOW YOUR ☀️ I TOUGH LIKE MOMMY AND DADDY!🤩💪

[@richardroyles1423]

You too should sleep good tonight. God bless. Kansas

[@virgelmccluskey8700]

pressure wash the dirt off them and then burn them

[@donnadunlop]

Boy that was hard work, you guys are amazing, lookin good. Abraham is following in daddies foot steps and he is quite determined, love it.

[@mr.mthomestead5795]

Guys that was a hard days work and so glad you shared it with us. God Bless my friends!

[@glenokla4079]

Way to go mom, dad, & Abraham! Such hard work but you all did it! X's &

[@bobteague4681]

Pressure washer will clean up root balls!

[@mariezafonte6473]

You two are doing an unbelievable, amazing, fantastic job!!

[@katherineking1361]

You must be so proud of your children. In the many videos I've watched, where the couples have kids, they show very little interest or pout when asked to do the simplest thing. Your kids jump in willingly and do such a good job considering their ages and strength. This isn't leaned in a classroom, this is real life. You both have such patience and are teaching them something that will be with them the rest of their lives.....CONGRATULATIONS! I applaud you. Keep well and enjoy life. You two are amazing and your new home will be as well.

[@shelleyennis4489]

Good word guys. You deserve a beer or two. 😊🍻

[@susiefarnell785]

Y’all are doing amazing job ! Abe is a hard working little man !

[@CCRider5312]

The Dog 🐕 hanging out with Abe was Epic and Cute ! 😁👍

[@MrsSmith-lj9cz]

🙌💪😊 you two are so AWESOME!!!

[@lyndamcclain8795]

I am very impressed by you two, make it three !! Little Abe is adorable.

[@lindanichols7296]

It’s truly amazing the amount of work you and Gary have done on this cabin build. All the digging by hand, moving and scaling the bark off the logs in this extreme heat is a testament to how determined you both are to build your forever home. The memories you are making together and with your children will be cherished for generations. I admire your strength and courage to take on such a ginormous task. God Bless you both. Take care and God Bless.💕👍🇺🇸

[@leannedwardsdesignandpaint7591]

Well done with that steel rods that will hold them logs in position

[@susanconnell9397]

Wow guys what a job well done 👍 x

[@TheWoodHaven]

When ya'll were rolling them logs up onto the bricks (24:32), it looked like the start of a log home. Looking really nice over there.

[@Skiplandon4977]

BRICKS ?

[@TheWoodHaven]

@@Skiplandon4977 my hands typed bricks but my brain saw blocks. Happening more often these days.

[@graciemaca6996]

@@Skiplandon4977 cinder blocks, to be precise.

[@edgasaway2207]

I heard that Arkansas was was the rock capital of the world.

[@janicegranier2281]

I say...burn those rootballs!

[@nollysanmiguel7685]

Lets get it done guys laters

[@TheOaksHeart2024]

freaking awesome job

[@norahollingsworth581]

You guys rock!! Wore this ole lady out watching....so happy for you working it out😜

[@paulinelarach938]

Make sure you guys eat energy foods, the job needs MUSCLE power every minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debrawiley7673]

You guys work so good together and I loved the songs 🎵✌🏻

[@martihetrick609]

Proud of you guys big time

[@suejackson1731]

Awwwww, you two are awesome. God Bless all of you and stay safe. Love and hugs from across the pond. xoxo

[@sharongraser6579]

Good job guys and Abe too!😀👍

[@brettsteele7386]

Push them out of sight.