Our son, Daniel was finally able to view the cabin in progress. Home for two weeks leave from his deployment in Iraq, he was amazed to see that the land has been transformed so drastically. He laughed as I enthusiastically pointed out all the rocks and timbers. Finally, he sarcastically remarked, "Gosh, Mom, I didn't know you even liked rocks?!" I have always picked up rocks that I want to keep...now there is a place to put them all. :) Daniel and Granddad are in the gathering room of the main cabin.
The eaves over the porches and around the exterior have been covered with reclaimed barn wood. I love the variations in the old wood's coloring.
Cedar shingles adorn the roof of the Writer's Cabin. It looks wonderful! Each week finds the cabin looking more habitable. Actually, Uncle Scott has already camped out in it as our first guest! That was fitting since he provided some of the red oak barn wood from his old barn.
A log sealant has been applied to the exterior. Those old logs have endured over a hundred years already and will need to be protected adequately from the elements. The depth of the old grain is beautiful and resilient-looking with the finish. Chinking will be the next step in the process.
Our son, Daniel was finally able to view the cabin in progress. Home for two weeks leave from his deployment in Iraq, he was amazed to see that the land has been transformed so drastically. He laughed as I enthusiastically pointed out all the rocks and timbers. Finally, he sarcastically remarked, "Gosh, Mom, I didn't know you even liked rocks?!" I have always picked up rocks that I want to keep...now there is a place to put them all. :) Daniel and Granddad are in the gathering room of the main cabin.
The eaves over the porches and around the exterior have been covered with reclaimed barn wood. I love the variations in the old wood's coloring. 
Cedar shingles adorn the roof of the Writer's Cabin. It looks wonderful! Each week finds the cabin looking more habitable. Actually, Uncle Scott has already camped out in it as our first guest! That was fitting since he provided some of the red oak barn wood from his old barn.
A log sealant has been applied to the exterior. Those old logs have endured over a hundred years already and will need to be protected adequately from the elements. The depth of the old grain is beautiful and resilient-looking with the finish. Chinking will be the next step in the process.
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