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Post by thywar on Jul 29, 2014 21:32:09 GMT -7
Lessons learned: gathering big rock slabs, 8" x 30" x 10" and about 200 lbs for steps will smash your finger. When using a nail gun shooting 3" nails on a 2 x 6 into plywood the nail will protrude about 1/4" into your finger. Using said nail gun or swinging a 28 oz hammer will give you tendinitis in your elbow. Lumber yards sell really crappy non-dried, crooked pieces of lumber that really aren't the exact measurement advertised requiring each piece to be measured and cut to the length you really thought you were buying. Who knew a 2" x 6" x 16' piece of lumber would really be 1 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 16' 1 1/2" which will really screw up your building if you don't have an experienced neighbor to point that out. Being green wood, that straight piece of lumber you nailed up for a ridge would dry and twist two days later making me C R A Z Y!!!!!!
Yes I'm smarter but the lessons can be painful and exponentially increase your vocabulary simultaneously
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Post by angelhelp on Jul 30, 2014 9:30:31 GMT -7
[Cringing from the descriptions of the finger damage]  |
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Camp David
Jul 30, 2014 10:17:40 GMT -7
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Post by kutkota on Jul 30, 2014 10:17:40 GMT -7
Sounds aggravating
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jul 30, 2014 10:22:39 GMT -7
Yep, for now a good aggravation. When finished, aggravation overcome by satisfaction of completion.  |
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Post by woodyz on Jul 31, 2014 20:48:46 GMT -7
Don't forget to stock plenty of this for that outdoor toilet  |
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Post by angelhelp on Jul 31, 2014 21:51:11 GMT -7
That last line on the wrapper is not what I'd expect to see on a tp wrapper |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Aug 13, 2014 7:20:53 GMT -7
So I need an update on Camp David. Were you able to complete the well house? What's next on the agenda? One more, what train artifact did you buy cuz your dad worked on a certain train?
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Post by thywar on Aug 13, 2014 8:07:37 GMT -7
The building itself is done. Still have to roof and paint it and put some trim around the windows. Electrician should be out next week followed by the the guy to actually install the well pump.
I found a lantern at an antique store. Thought it was cool and was used on the railroad.
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Post by thywar on Aug 25, 2014 21:28:01 GMT -7
Saw my first deer today at Camp David . Four does actually. Got me all pumped for deer season.
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Post by thywar on Aug 26, 2014 9:47:50 GMT -7
It's roofed (but we didn't get the felt down before the rain so it's got more waves in it than the US Navy) and the walls are painted but still need to paint the trim. It's got electricity and pump goes on tomorrow. Plumbers are out tomorrow also. Move the fifth wheel out Thursday Then it will be.H O M E. Camp David is reborn.
Oh one more thing. My neighbor built a cupola for it. Turned out great. Weathervane is the army insignia.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Aug 26, 2014 11:47:33 GMT -7
Saw my first deer today at Camp David . Four does actually. Got me all pumped for deer season. Did you do any deer hunting at the old homestead, don't remember you mentioning it. If not, this is definitely a plus in your own backyard. It's roofed (but we didn't get the felt down before the rain so it's got more waves in it than the US Navy) and the walls are painted but still need to paint the trim. It's got electricity and pump goes on tomorrow. Plumbers are out tomorrow also. Move the fifth wheel out Thursday Then it will be.H O M E. Camp David is reborn. Oh one more thing. My neighbor built a cupola for it. Turned out great. Weathervane is the army insignia. Sounds like you'll be moving in soon, thanks for keeping us posted on the progress. Looking forward to pics, especially of the cupola and weathervane.  |
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Camp David
Aug 26, 2014 11:48:52 GMT -7
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Post by thywar on Aug 26, 2014 11:48:52 GMT -7
Yeah I can't post pics. I don't do photobucket
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Post by cajunlady87 on Aug 26, 2014 13:42:44 GMT -7
Yeah I can't post pics. I don't do photobucket Dang, that sucks. Guess I'm gonna have to spend some bucks for you or Jimmy Jimmy to give me a ride to your new Camp David, toting house warming gifts of course. |
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Post by missasip on Aug 26, 2014 18:08:43 GMT -7
Yeah I can't post pics. I don't do photobucket Dang, that sucks. Guess I'm gonna have to spend some bucks for you or Jimmy Jimmy to give me a ride to your new Camp David, toting house warming gifts of course. Leaving Friday morning.... Jimmy |
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Post by thywar on Aug 26, 2014 18:41:28 GMT -7
Yes he is. Some fine tuning at Camp David. I can smell the gunpowder already
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