https://thecolemancabin.com/about/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dsc_8895.jpgDSC_8895https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0236.jpgDSC_0236beautiful old beech treeshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0124.jpgDSC_0124https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0123.jpgDSC_0123sunset on the lakehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0122.jpgDSC_0122https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0071.jpgDSC_0071https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0070.jpgDSC_0070Waffles Ridge...you can just see our picnic table at the tophttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0068.jpgDSC_0068https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0054.jpgDSC_0054https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0053.jpgDSC_00532018-02-24T13:48:59+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/2015/10/03/its-official-were-bonifide/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3879.jpgIMG_3879metal pipe hand rail added to the existing 4" x 4" railhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3878.jpgIMG_3878https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_4047.jpgIMG_4047the newly installed "grippable" hand rail that may or may not accidentally fall off at a later date :-)https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_4043.jpgIMG_4043Dave switched out the previous 2" x 4" hand rail with a metal pipe rail to match the one going to the upsairshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cert-of-occupancy.jpegCert. of Occupancy2015-10-03T15:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2015/09/24/two-years-and-a-lot-of-hard-work-later-the-time-has-come-for-our-final-inspection/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3836.jpgIMG_3836https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3837.jpgIMG_3837one seal of approval!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc0144.jpg_DSC0144our achilles heel...who knew you need to be able to grip the entire rail and pull yourself up the stairs???https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc0143.jpg_DSC0143the second handrail to failhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc0142.jpg_DSC0142no seal of approval today :-(https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc0141.jpg_DSC0141Dave takes notes while the inspector makes suggestions about little improvements he would makehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc0139.jpg_DSC0139waiting patiently while the inspector does his thinghttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc01381.jpg_DSC0138https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc01361.jpg_DSC0136https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dsc01351.jpg_DSC01352015-09-25T02:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2015/02/18/and-finally-we-can-spend-the-night/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_05141.jpgDSC_0514https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_05121.jpgDSC_0512https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0534.jpgDSC_0534https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0531.jpgDSC_0531https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0530.jpgDSC_0530https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0529.jpgDSC_0529https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0527.jpgDSC_0527https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0526.jpgDSC_0526https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0524.jpgDSC_0524https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dsc_0523.jpgDSC_05232015-02-19T00:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/12/14/were-getting-close/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_9019.jpgIMG_901920 minutes after they left there was a knock on the door. Turns out the ditch beside the driveway claimed a victim. Unfortunately, we had to call a wrecker to come pull them out so they could finish their deliveries. https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3411.jpgIMG_3411edison bulb pendant lights over the breakfast barshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3410.jpgIMG_3410https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3264.jpgIMG_3264great room halfway done!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3259.jpgIMG_3259first few rows of hardwood https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3256.jpgIMG_3256first step, laying down the tar paperhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3197.jpgIMG_3197https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3196.jpgIMG_3196it took two attemps, but the final finish looks greathttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194refinishing the upstairs floor2014-12-20T23:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/11/13/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_0746.jpgDSC_0746https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_0250.jpgDSC_0250flashback to 11/15/13, when Andy drilled trough seven layers of sub roofing to run the wire!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_08191.jpgDSC_0819the new fan is amazingly quiet and puts out a ton of air...excellent!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_08171.jpgDSC_0817https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_08131.jpgDSC_0813light above the kitchen sinkhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_08101.jpgDSC_0810https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_87531.jpgIMG_8753https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_0782.jpgDSC_0782hooray, it worked!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_0780.jpgDSC_0780Max gets the honor of turning the fan on for the first timehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dsc_0776.jpgDSC_0776so far so good, now, let's hope Andy's wiring didn't get screwed up when the roof was put on!2014-11-13T22:52:09+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/09/20/and-at-long-last-the-walls-are-done/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc_0455.jpgDSC_0455Dave attaches a 1" x 4" to the floor to make a compass arm that will allow him to draw the correct arch that we will need for the outer trim 2014-09-22T13:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/08/20/seriously-will-we-ever-finish-these-walls/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_09091.jpgDSC_0909glad that's Dave up there and not me...it's much higher in person than it looks on camera!!!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0908.jpgDSC_0908in goes the last piece and Dave is very happy to be able to move back down to ground level!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0903.jpgDSC_0903left side done, he moves on to the right, using a laser level to be sure both sides are going to match up in the middehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_29591.jpgIMG_2959nook and closet, donehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_09231.jpgDSC_0923three walls completehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0944.jpgDSC_0944Dave helps Max mark where to cut the T & G for the air vent2014-08-20T17:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/07/17/raccoons-mastiffs-and-bears-oh-my/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/coonprints.jpgCoonPrintsfirst there were the raccoon prints ...cute, but there are raccoons everywherehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bearprints.jpgBearPrintsbut now BEARS?....oh my!!!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/zuesprint.jpgZeusPrintthen the giant dog prints...these turned out to belong to the neighbor's dog, Zeus2014-07-18T03:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/07/01/walls-walls-and-more-walls-and-a-little-fun-with-fam-as-well/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0583.jpgDSC_0583too chicken to make the jump, she stands by and watches enviously as Jake and Adam enjoy the cool water... don't feel too badly though, Max called her over to the edge of the lake where she could easily walk in and swim...we'll have to work on building her courage, silly ole bearhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0581.jpgDSC_0581Waffles gets ready to jump in and join them...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0577.jpgDSC_0577hey, wait for me!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0514.jpgDSC_0514Waffles says, "umm, excuse me, Jake, do you need any help with that?"https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0465.jpgDSC_0465a very pooped Daisy parks herself by the water bowl where she stays the remainder of the afternoonhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0430.jpgDSC_0430Daisy finally makes it back up the hill with a little encouragement from Dave and Waffleshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0429.jpgDSC_0429nope, can't make it any further...her old heart just can't keep up :-(https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0423.jpgDSC_0423after chasing around the boys a few times, Daisy slowly tries to make her way back up the hill https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0472.jpgDSC_0472Jake, Adam and Max, wait ever so patiently while Dave cooks up the burgershttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_04061.jpgDSC_0406Waffles really just wants to go swimming but patiently waits while Pancake checks out the new room2014-07-01T23:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/06/24/and-the-rooms-begin-to-take-shape/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0255.jpgDSC_02552014-06-25T00:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/06/16/the-evolution-of-our-toilet-facilities/2014-06-18T22:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/history/the-lake/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0046.jpgDSC_0046the old wheel mechanism is still attachedhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0427.jpgDSC_0427side view showing wheel works and sluice gatehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2970.jpgIMG_2970close-up of the mill's foundationhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0045.jpgDSC_0045https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0044.jpgDSC_0044https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0002.jpgDSC_0002https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_00541.jpgDSC_0054https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_04251.jpgDSC_0425https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0418.jpgDSC_0418https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0290.jpgDSC_02902014-06-13T12:16:39+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/2014/06/10/spraying-the-insulation/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2669.jpgIMG_2669we are now ready for the tongue and groove walls! https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2649.jpgIMG_2649plastic on the stairs....https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2638.jpgIMG_2638the team from Creative Conservation arriveshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2671.jpgIMG_2671and now the spraying beginshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2670.jpgIMG_2670it looks so much lighter in here with insulation on the walls https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2668.jpgIMG_2668Max's bedroom, donehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2665.jpgIMG_2665a path of plastic is lain from the truck to the cabin in an effort to keep the red mud from being tracked into the cabin https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2662.jpgIMG_2662okay, this just looks fun...I want this job!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_6973.jpgIMG_6973everything is covered...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2655.jpgIMG_2655even the ceiling gets a sheet of plastic2014-06-11T11:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/06/09/dave-and-the-skyjack/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0744.jpgDSC_0744I think he's getting the hang of ithttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_07501.jpgDSC_0750yes, he made it!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0728.jpgDSC_0728okay, forward...that's a good starthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0718.jpgDSC_0718in goes the last strip of boardhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0717.jpgDSC_0717Dave uses a chisel to remove the upper grooves so the narrow board will slip in placehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0714.jpgDSC_0714stripping down a narrow piece of t & g to fill the gap between the ceiling and wallhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0713.jpgDSC_0713almost donehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0710.jpgDSC_0710it's starting to look like a cozy room here!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0709.jpgDSC_0709moving right along...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_0707.jpgDSC_0707exellent fit!2015-01-29T02:08:33+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/05/07/septic-system-%e2%9c%94-front-porch-and-deck-stained-%e2%9c%94/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6969.jpgIMG_6969the drainage field for the septic systemhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0009.jpgDSC_0009unfortunately, because of the placement of the septic tanks, we will no longer be able to drive from the front driveway around to the old road in back of the house as we had been doing https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2630.jpgIMG_2630looking down from the side of the front porch at the partially burried septic tanks... the propane tank in the back will go in this week as wellhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2629.jpgIMG_2629giant dirt pile in front of the cabin from the hole that was dug for the septic tankshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_6971.jpgIMG_6971back deck mostly done...will need more stain to finish ithttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0031.jpgDSC_0031front porch done!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0029.jpgDSC_0029prepping the windows so we can put another coat on the window frameshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0028.jpgDSC_0028on to the stairshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0025.jpgDSC_0025halfway done with the porch railshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0023.jpgDSC_0023moving right along...2014-05-07T13:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/04/29/easter-at-the-cabin/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_00291.jpgDSC_0029Emily finds more up on the porchhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0027.jpgDSC_0027Grandma Ginger watches as the kids continue their hunthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0026.jpgDSC_0026Erin discovers more eggs around backhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0024.jpgDSC_0024Zarek hits the jackpot under the porchhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0022.jpgDSC_0022Maharlika ducks under the front porch to see what she can findhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0021.jpgDSC_0021Max, still texting Isabelle...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0019.jpgDSC_0019Maharlika, Emily and Max, head for the propane tank to see what might be hiding there2014-04-29T15:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/06/03/no-dock-no-problem-we-can-fix-that/2014-04-20T21:42:34+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/04/17/replacing-the-siding-and-testing-out-the-well-hooray-we-now-have-water-in-the-house/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0190.jpgDSC_0190Dave finishes the task he had begun last weekhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0189.jpgDSC_0189connecting the pipes for the bathroom ventshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0188.jpgDSC_0188on to wiring the outlets https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0187.jpgDSC_0187attaching the wires to the sockethttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0186.jpgDSC_0186first outlet done, ten more to go!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_01261.jpgDSC_0126while Dave was tackling the siding issue, I began the tedious task of sanding the deck rails...taking many breaks to photograph Dave's progress, I only got as far as this one section https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0172.jpgDSC_0172SO much better and you can't even tell that it's been spaced apart on the right! https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0171.jpgDSC_0171and, it's donehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_6634.jpgIMG_6634Dave is much relieved at this point that he will soon be able to come down to stable ground ;-)https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0165.jpgDSC_0165nailing in the last piece2014-04-17T13:34:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/04/08/after-months-of-all-work-we-finally-got-in-a-little-play-time-as-well/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_6570.jpgIMG_6570after much fun slipping and sliding in the mud, it's time to put the vehicles awayhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0060.jpgDSC_0060https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0058.jpgDSC_00582014-04-09T13:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/architectural-drawings/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/king-revised-final-plans_page_01.jpgKING REVISED FINAL PLANS_Page_012014-04-07T21:53:04+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/history/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dinwiddie-map1862.jpegDinwiddie-map1862Dinwiddie, Va 18622014-04-07T21:48:38+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/history/coleman-history/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/colemanlandrecord17171.jpgColemanLandRecord1717Prince George County land records, 1717 https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/colemanlandrecord1717-e1396631245808.jpgColemanLandRecord1717Prince George land records, 1717https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_3226.jpgIMG_3226this inscription is scratched in the concrete surrounding the sluice gate to the dam. 1952 is the last year that the mill was used...Ned would have been around 10 years old at the time.2022-10-20T16:15:44+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/2014/04/04/its-official-we-have-power/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/theelectriccompanycast.jpgTheElectricCompanyCast2014-04-04T14:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/04/01/poles-we-have-electric-poles/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0053-e1396372696500.jpgDSC_0053https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-2.jpgImage 22014-04-01T17:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/03/26/ready-for-the-rough-in-inspection-at-last/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-5.jpgImage 5https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-3.jpgImage 3our new meter box and outlet...they are set out from the foundation wall to allow room for the stone that will eventually cover the wallhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-1.jpgImage 1wasted wire that had to be pulled out and replaced!2014-03-26T14:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/02/24/and-then-theres-the-wiring-issue/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0260.jpgDSC_0260once the hole is large enough, he pulls the wires into the electrical box 2018-02-24T13:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/02/06/front-porch-stair-rails-check-fireplace-stone-check/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0322.jpg_DSC0322same area from the side, the door leads from the deck to the master bedroomhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0323.jpg_DSC0323outside on the deck they've begun to rock the back of the fireplacehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0326.jpgDSC_0326awesome!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0330.jpgDSC_0330Max enjoys his first fire in the newly rocked fireplace2014-02-10T20:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/02/07/drilling-the-well-we-have-water-at-last/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0329.jpgDSC_0329don't worry Lassie, Timmy won't be falling down this wellhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0328.jpgDSC_0328clearly they struck water...the driveway is now a mess!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0327.jpgDSC_0327hmmm, not the vision I had in mind of our well...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0320.jpg_DSC0320the truck is jacked up to keep it level as they drillhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0319.jpg_DSC0319up goes the righttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0318.jpg_DSC0318and another pipe goes in...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0317.jpg_DSC0317pipes have to be inserted as the drill down in order to prevent the earth from caving inhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0314.jpg_DSC0314https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0304.jpg_DSC0304and down into the earth they gohttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc0300.jpg_DSC0300let the drilling commence2014-02-10T20:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/01/27/winter-hits-colemans-lake-what-a-perfect-time-to-test-out-the-fireplace/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0129.jpgDSC_0129putting in the wall bracketshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0099.jpgDSC_00992014-01-27T15:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/01/23/in-which-we-finally-build-front-porch-stairs-no-more-entering-by-ladder-yea/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_5816.jpgIMG_58162014-01-23T16:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/01/13/framing-up-the-fireplace-wall-and-hearth/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image.jpgImagehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2382.jpgIMG_2382and, we're ready for the stone!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2380.jpgIMG_2380a sheet of Duraroc is placed ontophttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2379.jpgIMG_2379hearth frame done...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2378.jpgIMG_2378now to frame the hearthhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2376.jpgIMG_2376once the OSB is placed, it's easier to visualize what the finished fireplace will look likehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0409.jpgDSC_0409and now we're ready for the coverhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0408.jpgDSC_0408we decided to use Roxul to insulate the fireplace wall...it's fireproof and will help retain the heathttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0407.jpgDSC_0407he continues till the Roxul fills all the open spaceshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0406.jpgDSC_0406Dave inserts the first piece of Roxul2014-01-13T16:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2014/01/07/finishing-the-dormers-closing-in-the-chimney-putting-in-the-basement-windows-and-starting-the-roof/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03461.jpgDSC_0346https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03451.jpgDSC_0345framing the second door openinghttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03421.jpgDSC_0342Dave removes a section of the 2x4shttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03391.jpgDSC_0339and builds a frame for the future doorhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03381.jpgDSC_0338This side had been closed in by the building crew...we needed to open it up to frame for a door so we can use it for storagehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03371.jpgDSC_0337knee wall up, checkhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03361.jpgDSC_0336another knee wall needs to go up herehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03351.jpgDSC_0335donehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03341.jpgDSC_0334a frame needed to be built around this return and venthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_03311.jpgDSC_0331the right side had to be closed in2014-01-07T23:37:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/12/16/closing-in-the-deck/2013-12-20T13:10:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/12/11/putting-on-the-door-knobs-during-the-ice-storm-good-times/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0316.jpgDSC_0316thankfully, the round knob and dead bolt went on much easier than the front door lever handlehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0314.jpgDSC_0314Dave moves on to the breakfast room doorhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0312.jpgDSC_0312unfortunately we lost the screw that keeps the handle attached to the rest of the fixture ...no amount of searching turned it up...not off to a good starthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0311.jpgDSC_0311one down, six to go!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0309.jpgDSC_0309ice on the trees!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0308.jpgDSC_030829º with freezing rain...yep it was a little chilly in the cabin todayhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0307.jpgDSC_0307our front door handlehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0306.jpgDSC_0306re-drilling for the dead bolt...notice Dave is not wearing gloves...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0305.jpgDSC_0305nor is he wearing a coat...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0303.jpgDSC_03032013-12-11T13:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/20/day-15-and-16-t-g-ceilings-and-this-is-why-wiring-a-log-home-is-different-than-your-average-house/2013-12-11T00:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/12/04/christening-the-cabin/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1417750_10152001821578389_855230787_o1.jpg1417750_10152001821578389_855230787_ohttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1399442_10152001822163389_1960878693_o.jpg1399442_10152001822163389_1960878693_ohttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1417750_10152001821578389_855230787_o.jpg1417750_10152001821578389_855230787_o2013-12-04T23:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/12/02/day-26-29-and-theyre-done/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0294.jpgDSC_0294the cabin has been duly christened!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0266.jpgDSC_0266https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0265.jpgDSC_0265https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0234.jpgDSC_0234https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0226.jpgDSC_0226https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0225.jpgDSC_0225https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0228.jpgDSC_0228https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0120.jpgDSC_0120log siding on the front dormers is finally uphttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0118.jpgDSC_0118trimming out the center dormer windowhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0232.jpgDSC_0232stairwell rails2016-12-02T19:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/24/day-24-and-25-theyre-still-heeere/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2304.jpgIMG_2304https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2303.jpgIMG_2303thanks to Brian, Jason and Bill, the pallet made in onto the trailer!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02231.jpgDSC_0223https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0221.jpgDSC_0221https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02191.jpgDSC_0219brick will line the fire box and we will eventually place stones on the surrounding wall so it will look like a masonry fireplacehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02172.jpgDSC_0217and voila, we have the beginnings of a fireplace!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0216.jpgDSC_0216https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02151.jpgDSC_0215https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02141.jpgDSC_0214https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02133.jpgDSC_02132013-11-25T03:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/23/day-19-23-framing-the-second-floor-sealing-the-log-ends-and-building-the-roof-system/2013-11-24T00:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/history/civil-war-history/2013-11-23T18:23:59+00:00weekly0.6https://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/22/day-18-windows-we-have-windows/2013-11-22T14:23:07+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/21/day-17-dave-discovers-that-the-wiring-hasnt-been-completely-covered-with-protective-metal-plates-up-comes-the-recently-placed-tongue-and-groove-of-the-second-floor/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2267.jpgIMG_2267this is what should be covering the wireshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_03084.jpgDSC_0308checking out the kitchen and breakfast room2013-11-21T19:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/19/day-14-closing-in-the-front-dormers-framing-windows-and-placing-more-t-g-on-the-roof/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_00391.jpgDSC_0039....across the rafters...https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_00362.jpgDSC_0036more wiring by our trusty electricianhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_00732.jpgDSC_0073José and Andy begin to measure boards for the great room window frames2013-11-19T15:08:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/17/day-13-building-the-front-dormers-and-laying-the-first-layer-of-roof-felt/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02804.jpgDSC_0280nothing like hot coffee and glazed donuts on a blustery morning...oh and jalepenos of coursehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02831.jpgDSC_0283fireplace box from outside...the master bedroom is to the righthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0287.jpgDSC_0287more of the second floor tongue and groovehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0345.jpgDSC_0345the off center beam that was driving Dave crazyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02791.jpgDSC_02792013-11-17T15:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/16/day-12-staining-the-outside-of-the-cabin/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0249.jpgDSC_0249tongue and groove that will make up all of the ceilings in the cabin2013-11-16T15:09:58+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/14/day-10-11-bleaching-the-logs-and-adding-the-log-siding-on-the-second-floor/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02681.jpgDSC_0268OSB is placed over the band board to prepare for log siding...low on OSB, the crew cleverly cut up and used the walls of the crate that the windows had arrived inhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0268.jpgDSC_0268https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0121.jpgDSC_0121Dave making the call the previous day to order the stain...we chose to go with Oak, which is the second one from the top on the sample behind Mr. Liphamhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0266.jpgDSC_0266Dave and Mr. Lipham review the blue prints2015-07-10T20:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/13/day-7-8-in-which-dave-finally-gets-to-do-a-little-work/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02071.jpgDSC_0207https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02081.jpgDSC_0208https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_02001.jpgDSC_0200once the epoxy sets, the metal hanger will be bolted down, ready to support the posthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0233.jpgDSC_0233https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_01451.jpgDSC_0145the beautiful view from our deck2013-11-14T13:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/12/day-7-back-on-track/2013-11-13T21:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/11/day-6-in-which-we-meet-our-electrician-andy-and-oops/2013-11-12T00:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/10/day-five-framing-the-first-floor/2013-11-10T21:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/09/day-four-continuing-to-stack-the-logs/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc0640.jpg_DSC0640Bernard showing Michael and Nona around inside2013-11-10T02:49:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/06/the-moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0600.jpgDSC_0600https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0571.jpgDSC_05712013-11-06T15:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/11/04/enter-kenneth-lipham-and-his-band-of-log-craftsmen/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0480.jpgDSC_0480https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_0467.jpgDSC_0467fall has returned to Colemans Lakehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_4779.jpgIMG_47792013-11-05T03:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/28/much-fun-at-the-log-and-timber-home-show/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/donjensendoors.jpgdonjensendoorsdoors by donhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/log-and-timber-show.jpglog and timber showhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bear1.jpgbear1I can do this, right?https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4766.jpgIMG_4766awesome!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4764.jpgIMG_4764gotta love the Amish stylehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4759.jpgIMG_4759https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/antler-lighting.jpgAntler lightingevery cabin needs an antler chandelier...who knew they were so expensive?!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bear-gun-cabinet.jpgBear gun cabinetmust have this gun cabinet!https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dulles-expo.jpgDulles Expo2013-10-28T15:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/22/potato-canons-hobo-pies-and-pumpkins/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photos-from-oct-20-20132.jpgPhotos from Oct 20, 2013https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_03712.jpgDSC_0371although more of a fan of full bodied reds, I opted for the sweet Muscato... seemed like that would pair better with our hobo taste treatshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0275.jpgDSC_0275https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_02741.jpgDSC_0274https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_02731.jpgDSC_0273https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0272.jpgDSC_0272clearly they were not expecting the "BA-BOOM!" that followedhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_02711.jpgDSC_0271Jason pushes the ignitorhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_02701.jpgDSC_0270Dave fills the chamber in the back with hairsprayhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_03711.jpgDSC_0371https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0452.jpgDSC_0452and now for a normal pose, thank you2013-10-22T23:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/02/lincoln-logs-lumber-and-windows-oh-my/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4718.jpgIMG_4718railinghttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0112.jpgDSC_0112Waffles picks up a scenthttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image.jpgImagestill exhausted once she got home, Waffles snuggles with Max and almost falls off the couchhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4690.jpgIMG_4690pooped baby, slept all the way homehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0227.jpgDSC_0227hey Pittsburgh folks, notice that Dave is sporting a Primanti Bros shirt...we happened to be up there last weekend and just might have stuffed ourselves with a couple of their french fry laden sandwiches...yumhttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0166.jpgDSC_0166https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0165.jpgDSC_0165https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0205.jpgDSC_0205"hey George, George, where ya puttin' that one George?"https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0155.jpgDSC_0155Waffles waits ever so patiently by Dave's sidehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0274.jpgDSC_0274notice the lug nuts on the front wheel stick our farther that the rest of the truck?2013-10-18T17:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/15/bringing-in-the-electric/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0305.jpgDSC_0305back over at the home site, Dave Todd and Lacey discuss where the underground line will behttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0304.jpgDSC_0304Todd again points out where we want the pole to go. "RIGHT HERE!"https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0303.jpgDSC_0303Dave and Todd, standing where we initially discussed putting the pole, while Lacey checks out other options https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0300.jpgDSC_0300our power line will run from this existing line to another pole on this side of the property and, from there, to a second pole on the opposite side of Colemans Lake Rd, then underground from that point to the househttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0299.jpgDSC_0299walking back toward the existing power lineshttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0298.jpgDSC_0298Todd stands where he has already cleared for the power line while Dave shows Lacey the property lines and where we'd like to bring the power line in on the other side 2013-10-15T14:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/11/hurry-up-and-wait/2013-10-18T00:36:20+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/10/04/tropical-storm-karen/2013-10-04T11:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://thecolemancabin.com/2013/09/11/one-last-hurrah-before-construction-begins/https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01642.jpgDSC_0164?????https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01632.jpgDSC_0163Jared is happy to accept the first s'morehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01622.jpgDSC_0162Brian gives his approval of Lynne's roasting techniquehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01612.jpgDSC_0161s'mores anyone?https://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01602.jpgDSC_0160I think Lynne has done this beforehttps://thecolemancabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_01592.jpgDSC_0159Laura is very excited about the giant 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