My off grid journal

[Jeremy K]

Is it true that retirement is busier then working ?

[Single_shot]

I'm just semi retired...I start my new job on Monday! Got hired at The Home Depot for overnight merchandising team. Looking forward to it big time. Haven't had any income for 8 weeks. Got denied by PA unemployment for technical reasons. Hired an Amish dude to help me get the roof on the addition yesterday and will get the sheeting on the sides today. Will have the metal roofing on in a couple weeks when I start making $, for now it will be tar paper and a tarp. I may even get windows in today!

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[grampy]

Coming along nicely!  I really enjoy this thread. Cudo's to you sir!

[doebuck1234]

44 minutes ago, grampy said:

Coming along nicely!  I really enjoy this thread. Cudo's to you sir!

Agreed!

[Single_shot]

Coming along nicely!  I really enjoy this thread. Cudo's to you sir!

I'm sorry I don't post more often but times have been really tough with no money coming my way and I just had a grand son born that has serious issues. He could use some prayers if anyone wants. He needs heart and stomach surgery as he has 2 faulty valves and his stomach isn't connected to his intestines, so when he is fed, they have to pump it back out afterwards. Prayers are needed for this baby beyond my issues for sure. More to come in a couple days and thanks for any and all prayers.

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[TACC]

I'm sorry I don't post more often but times have been really tough with no money coming my way and I just had a grand son born that has serious issues. He could use some prayers if anyone wants. He needs heart and stomach surgery as he has 2 faulty valves and his stomach isn't connected to his intestines, so when he is fed, they have to pump it back out afterwards. Prayers are needed for this baby beyond my issues for sure. More to come in a couple days and thanks for any and all prayers.

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Prayers forwarded for strength and guidance during these trying times. Keep up with the positive attitude and pushing forward.

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[crappyice]

I'm sorry I don't post more often but times have been really tough with no money coming my way and I just had a grand son born that has serious issues. He could use some prayers if anyone wants. He needs heart and stomach surgery as he has 2 faulty valves and his stomach isn't connected to his intestines, so when he is fed, they have to pump it back out afterwards. Prayers are needed for this baby beyond my issues for sure. More to come in a couple days and thanks for any and all prayers.

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[grampy]

Prayers sent for your grandson, you, and your family. I sincerely hope everything will be fine. God bless you all.

PM me if there is anything I can do to help.

[Otto]

Sending prayers your way, my daughter had heart issues as an infant and it was tough times for sure. So hard when they are so helpless.   

[Paula]

Prayers sent 

[kperez1980]

I'm sorry I don't post more often but times have been really tough with no money coming my way and I just had a grand son born that has serious issues. He could use some prayers if anyone wants. He needs heart and stomach surgery as he has 2 faulty valves and his stomach isn't connected to his intestines, so when he is fed, they have to pump it back out afterwards. Prayers are needed for this baby beyond my issues for sure. More to come in a couple days and thanks for any and all prayers.

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Prayers for your grandson and family


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[Elmo]

Sorry to hear.  Prayers sent.

[Single_shot]

No words can be found to express my thankfulness for the prayers received. After not needing heart surgery but receiving stomach surgery that worked ( he wasn't permitted to leave the hospital until he pooped) I truly believe in the power of prayer. He came home and is doing well! Thank you from my whole family.

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[Single_shot]

He isn't out of hot water yet and he was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, so it is 1 day at a time.

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[Single_shot]

Finally got a logger that's willing to pay a fair price..of 4 loggers here I got 1 fair offer. He offered me 4x what previous offers were. 2 made offers but weren't interested and 1 wanted to prison bone me. This guy brought in a dozer to tidy up the trails when done. Will send more pics this weekend. Ordering the siding by the weekend from my favorite Amish dude.

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[Single_shot]

Made good progress lately. Working on trimming the windows today and then clean up before the rain.

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[Arcade Hunter]

Looking good!

[BigVal]

Looks great single shot, thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family the best! 

[2012_taco]

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

[chas0218]

Made good progress lately. Working on trimming the windows today and then clean up before the rain.

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Looks good but hope when you installed the wood lap siding you took into account the board cup. When they did this on my cottage they didnt now i have turned up siding. Kind of wish they did board an batten instead.

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[Single_shot]

Looks good but hope when you installed the wood lap siding you took into account the board cup. When they did this on my cottage they didnt now i have turned up siding. Kind of wish they did board an batten instead.

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I am hoping for a slow dry on it. So far it's doing very good. As far as board and batten goes, that also cups and splits pretty bad. It seems hit and miss.

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[chas0218]

Gotcha, are you planning to leave it natural or some sort of deck stain?

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[Single_shot]

Gotcha, are you planning to leave it natural or some sort of deck stain?

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Natural. Thompson water seal. I spent literally hundreds of dollars on the stain sealer on the cabin. Supposed to seal for 5 years....garbage. Thompson water seal heavy is best for a non stain situation.

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[chas0218]

Natural. Thompson water seal. I spent literally hundreds of dollars on the stain sealer on the cabin. Supposed to seal for 5 years....garbage. Thompson water seal heavy is best for a non stain situation.

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Good to know. I am contemplating on doing board and batten on my new garage instead of steel because of the heat retention factor. I know it's more maintenance but i wont freeze in the winter and should be easier to keep warm.

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[Single_shot]

Sorry I haven't been on in quite some time. Sometimes life gets in the way lol. I will update this with pics a little later. The kitchen addition came out better than expected. The new refrigerator and solar system is working and the 12v lighting is blessing. We will be adding a covered entrance way and deck this summer.