Using 2x8x16 foot rafters, I frame the northwest side of my off grid log cabin in the Canadian wilderness and start installing 1 pine boards. I install the cathedral ceiling support box for the wood stove chimney so that I don't have to cut it in and frame around it later. Working alone adds a lot more time to the build as I have to climb ladders onto the top of the wall, measure, go back to the ground to cut the wood pieces to size, climb back up the ladder and install them with nails.
Rather than cut the rafters at the eave, I cut notches into the top course of logs and fasten the rafters with several 6 spiral spikes, as well as at the roof ridge and the purlin. I will then fasten a 1 board to the bottom of the rafters on the inside of the exterior walls. A cow moose and her calf watch us near the cabin, trotting back into the forest once they see and smell Cali. On the fire, I cook bear steaks for lunch, well-done for safety, although I usually much prefer rare game meat.
On a hot day, we paddle into a quiet lake and find ourselves floating between a loon and her almost mature chick. She warns us off with her alarm calls so we quickly move on.
John: Glad to see you spent time with your daughter last week! Although I love watching you put together your homestead, family always comes first! Thanks so much Shawn for being a great dad and a great human being! Date: 2022-08-12
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