January 29th

Weather was typical wintertime, about 27 degrees for highs. We drove up kinda late but figured we needed to spend some time on the floor project. Built the fire and went to work....

Laid 2 sheets down and got them all glued and screwed. We have one more to go then second floor will be done. After that there are some small pieces needed to be cut for the front wall section. We saved them for last to use scraps for them.

Not much roof snow, I think the breeze off lake helps blow it off for us. Driveway was deep enough we should have it plowed but rain is in the forecast for the week.

Window opening are 22x 36 for the back wall. Need to get pricing on them.

We are under $12,000 on the mortgage, just got statement.

January 7th Bonus Day

Well temps stayed moderate and we spent the day at the cabin. Put in 2.5 sheets of OSB. Next week temps are looking to not get out of the 20's and that is a tad cold for working.

We also went to Home Depot and bought more supplies, should have enough 2x4's to do walls upstairs now.

There are 3 sheets to lay and the floor will be one, unfortunately all 3 need major cutting. All sheets have been custom cuts due to the "squareness" of the old building.

Kids are excited that there will be a bedroom upstairs for this years camping season.

New years eve- "It is done...." mostly

Finally got all the stairs installed. NO MORE STAIR REPORTS!!! Hank was freaked out on going up the stairs and had a hard time getting up to the loft. On the right side of pix you can also see the flooring was put in and the wall that will be installed for that side. We got 5 sheets of OSB to lay down then the floor will be done upstairs.

The stars indicate what we are taking out next spring. Sitting in the loft there is no good visibility looking outside. These windows will not open just glass for view.

Dec. 26th

Ceiling fan getting installed. We need to get wall built on right side of stairs so wire can be worked down to the switch box.

Wow 40 degrees today. Nice day to be up north, blue skies too. Ben tried out his pellet gun out back. Woodstove kept place very toasty.

I'm sick of posting pictures of the stairs, but we got to the last two and then they will all be installed. Need table saw to cut two risers and then we will be done.

Anyways enough steps were done that kids and dogs are going upstairs. Hank was totally freaked about being upstairs, funny since he climbs trees at the drop of a squirrel.

Hunter was sleeping next to me while I sat in chair. We built a safety rail on end and need to fill it in a bit to keep everyone from leaning over the edge. First step is a doosie.....

Dec. 18th

Mr. Hank trying out the first steps that are completely nailed down. Actually screwed and glued....
Remianing steps will be done next trip. We had to repair the center support and let it harden(gluewise) and we ran out of shims for the face risers.

We built the scaffolding back up in the living room area to install the ceiling fan next.

Need to build wall upstairs to allow for wiring to travel from crawl space to upstairs too.

Turkey day

Well weather held off and temps were in the mid-50's. We went up on Friday and slept over night. The woodstove did its job, will be really nice once the insulation gets done.





On Saturday, the stairs were assembled and screwed into place. The treads are still loose but everything else is screwed down. I ripped the risers to correct height and they are ready to go.

Next step is to glue and screw the treads down. From the measurements, it does not look good for the stove unit, it is too tall to fit in the place we need it to go. If it did not have the microwave it would be ok. Oh well Craigslist I guess.

Raked more leaves up around outside and picked up more junk to throw out. Yard should be ready to be setup for porch next year. Need to move the dog run.

november 12th

Another short day trip. Weather was nice and we ended up in the mid-50's. Took time to rake leaves out front and play with woodstove.

Anyways, the stairs had a bit of a out-of-square issue that needed to be addresed. We ended up adding a 2x4 "shim" to one side to bring the top into square. WOW really off. There was also a problem at the bottom as the floor drops off 1/4inch on one side.

Dealing with that kept the stringers from being cut which would have messed up the stairs. Everything in the picture is held together with 2 long woodscrews currently, do not walk on the steps!!!

Next trip we need to trim the risers and start the glue and screw.

Told the neighbors work crew I do not like their idea of dumping their leaves into my front yard especially since I just raked my yard. A "gran torino" moment.