The Countertop is in

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Another great weekend at the cabin… getting along on projects and keeping busy…

This week we triple sealed the countertop and grouted it…. stained (combo stain / poly) the trim for the countertop and installed it… we still need to seal the grout and instal the backsplash… then the sink… the plan is to drain the sink out to a bucket for now…
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Been a busy summer

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Just when you think you can relax everything gets real busy… Cabin work has been slowly progressing but summer family activities have been frequent all summer long and work has been busier then ever. 

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Got the Ford 8n Home…

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Long over do post. We have had the tractor home for weeks but I had not got around to posting up the videos here… 

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“New” Ford 8n

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Our old Ford 8n has a split rim and needed new rear tires. It was going to cost around $1000 for the new tires and rims mounted. I checked our local craigslist and found a 8n with like new tires for not much more. So we picked up the “new” one. We will be taking the best of the two and making one good one. I will get some better pics and a video once we pick it up this weekend. but here are a couple for now. Continue reading ““New” Ford 8n” »

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A Peaceful visit to the cabin

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This week I wanted to get out to the cabin a night early. The family had parties to go to so I enjoyed a rare treat, an overnight visit alone. Living in an urban area it is not often that I get to be totally alone. The silence is a like a welcomed friend and a not to frequent treat. Continue reading “A Peaceful visit to the cabin” »

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