Patriot log home builders builds a
Patriot had found when searching the web a log home company that got his attention, we wrote about it and you can read the post
here since that time conversations with the owner, emails etc a relationship was developed.
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| The lovely yellow flower of the Tulip Poplar |
Mike wanted to see first hand the product line offered by
Grizzly log Homes, so he instigated contact with the owner and learned that a model home "The Shotgun ",was being erected in the state of Tennessee . He made arrangements to met the man behind the business, see the logs first hand and learn what tulip polar really is , as he has never experienced it before and was more than curious about what it was. In addition ,he would train some of the builders that where new to the company in the process. As Mike has been considering for some time, to begin the selling of log homes, and this company was of great interest to him, it made prefect sense to explore all aspects of the business before making any decision.
Feeding baby goat with baby bottle at the homestead in TN
Living arrangements were made for Mike, he lived with the neighbor on the property, in this close knit Christian community . The land was breathtaking, set in the heart of the Appalachians where plenty of chickens ran free ...with , horses , sheep, cows and goats, Mike learned that the goats are called Jacobs goats (the goat from the bible) this darling little baby , not a Jacob goat ,was a real treat to get to know. He was being fed by bottle and Mike took a cute video of this . The local people of this close knit community homestead, live off the land and animals are an integral part of daily living , it is really charming to say the least.
Delicious and wholesome meals were prepared for Mike each evening, as part of his compensation for building . The people were truly friendly, Mike noticed that no matter what, people would give you a warm gracious wave of the hand, with a sincere smile while walking or driving by.
On Sunday , the day was set aside for the Lord, and Mike, as most others, did not work, instead a local gathering in the home of the hospitable neighbor, set up her home as temporary church venue for Bible study which Mike attended and found both refreshing and inspirational .
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Rustic log stack , old fashioned pioneer look
Affordable no frills log homes !!! |
Mike discovered the men that he worked with were very open to other and different techniques that they were unfamiliar with. For example, the men found useful the importance of concentrating on each corner , stacking it plumb and level at this aspect because when they are stacked plumb the overall home stays square which less problematic elements during the roof erection ,. In addition, the tools he brought the men quickly learned how some of them saved both time and energy which took much of the hard lifting and other strenuous aspects of log building off.
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| This extremely affordable package, has log stack on first floor and siding on 2nd where the stick framing is being erected. A no frills home yet comfortable and practical-3 bedrooms and 2 baths! | | | |
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Day 4 with Grizzly in TN
Day 7 with Grizzly in TN
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