Mountain Man Mondays; Finishing What He Started
- August 10, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (33) Comments
It’s oh so hot and humid. I’m languishing on the porch dreaming about the impending fall weather and movement is the farthest thing from my mind but not Mountain Man. He’s hard at work for clients. A few years ago, he built their camping cabin and last year they decided they wanted a garage/storage type building.
First, he dug the foundation and installed a small basement and an ingenious water system below the frost level so the clients will have running water in the winter. Then he did all the brick work.
The water system he developed. Still in progress in this photo.
Then, he built the rest of the garage and got the building shelled up before the winter. This summer, the clients decided to finish the structure so he’s back at work.
Here’s some photos.
In Vermont, roof pitches are steep so the snow will run off.
The building was designed and built according to the clients’ specifications to match their cabin. All the lumber came from Red Pine Mountain, cut and processed and finished by Mountain Man. He still has more work to do and when he’s finished the wood will be stained.
Did he have any help with this garage? No, Mountain Man prefers to work alone. How did he lift the walls? With equipment just like he did with our barn:
How did he put up the roof? Just like he did with our barn. Big equipment and nerves of steel.
And that’s why at the end of the day, he’s covered in sweat.
I am seriously impressed. I would have pitched a fit if I had to do that alone.
Date: August 10, 2009
Amazing! That's some achievement for one man.
Date: August 10, 2009
Are you as amazed with Mountain Man's work as I am??? I do not think there are many (if any) people who can accomplish what he does by himself!
Date: August 10, 2009
Oh my goodness! I have to show this to Brian & Bob our builders…I am so impressed with MM. To top it off I remember you said he cooks too. What amazing man!
Date: August 10, 2009
Beautiful job, Mountain Man!! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing your great pics. If you want to clear your head, dirty your hands is what I always say even this suburban housewife.
Date: August 10, 2009
Great job! That is one steep roof! You are so blessed MW!!
Date: August 10, 2009
I'm a little confused……the little house is a garage/storage building ? Why do they want to have water in it ?
If I ever live in the country again…I'd definitely want a garage…a car means everything in the country.
Date: August 10, 2009
AWWW!!! I wish he could come build us a barn!!! So beautiful!!!
JW
Date: August 11, 2009
Wow; very talented!
Date: August 11, 2009
Amazing! This is the kind of stuff my grandpa used to do. There aren't many men left in the world like this.
Date: August 11, 2009
I am sure he feels very satisfied at the end of a long day. His work is beautiful.
Date: August 11, 2009
I am sure he feels very satisfied at the end of a long day. His work is beautiful.
Date: August 11, 2009
Sigh. Can I have my own cabin like that one? Pleasepleaseplease?!
I would be doing exactly what you were doing, sitting on the porch and thinking about cooler weather. That's my cup of tea.
Date: August 11, 2009
PS…Not only is MM talented, he looks very patient, too!
Date: August 11, 2009
Okay, but what did he do after breakfast
Seriously, that is some fantastic work!!
Date: August 11, 2009
Ah I love the garage! We put up a tack shed this week, it leans and looks like something out of a ghost town.
Guess that has its own charm to hehe!
Glad I found your spot, everything looks beautiful.
Jessie at Blog Schmog
Date: August 11, 2009
That's how my dad was, always preferred working alone except he always wore long sleeved shirts no matter how hot it got. Mountain Man reminds me so much of him with his smarts and Know-how.
Date: August 11, 2009
Wow! Just wow!
And yes, talking about growing pumpkins would absolutely count! I think it's important for people to see where plants really come from!
Date: August 11, 2009
Amazing! if my husband did this it would look like pick up sticks in a zillion different directions! seriously! what a beautiful beautiful structure! lots of respect coming from this typing.. we just finished a huge renovation on our house to make it fully accessible for our daughter so i KNOW what goes into building those pictures do NOT show it justice and ALL the real sweat that goes into it! my hats off to mountain man! wish you lived closer i'd hire him! i'm stopping ova from roll call this am, stop by and say "hi" and check out the fab giveaway stop by and say "hi" and check it out!
cheers,
shelley
http://iamstillstandingafterallthistime.blogspot.com
http://theplaygroundprincess.blogspot.com
Date: August 11, 2009
Mountain Man is amazing!
Date: August 11, 2009
That is quite an under-taking for one man! Especially in such heat. But, it's beautiful what that man can make!
Date: August 11, 2009
I love it – the building has so much character. He is very talented your Mountain Man.
Date: August 11, 2009
WoW! I love the building. I am impressed 'by your man'. And I'm exhausted just looking at the photos.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/
Date: August 11, 2009
Wow! What talent! I would Loooooove to live in that house:)
Date: August 11, 2009
Way to go Moutain Man. Looks gorgeous!
Date: August 11, 2009
Mountain man is a man after my own heart, I also have a sawmill and heavy equipment but do not get to spend as much time as I would like using it. I to like to work alone ,but would love to spend some time working with him, but of course you'll will have to move to Kentucky!!
Tim
Date: August 11, 2009
oh my I am also very impressed. I will be so glad when my guy retires and is off the roads and home!!
Mountain Man you did a terrific job there!!
Happy week!!:-)))
Date: August 11, 2009
Wow. I am left speechless by his will, determination, energy and strength to accomplish all of that. I think he needs to bottle it and sell it. I would buy it!
Good for him. An honest day's (or many month's) work, is something to be so proud of.
I am envious and happy for you
Date: August 11, 2009
What can't mountain man do?? I am not thinking much.
Date: August 12, 2009
Wow – that is a lovely-looking building! Mountain Man deserves a medal…
Date: August 12, 2009
Go Mountain Man! Now that's what I call a MAN. You're a lucky Mountain Woman! Beautiful pictures, too. Stopping by from SITS.
Date: August 12, 2009
You, are sooooo lucky, MW!
Date: August 12, 2009
Beautiful. Absolutely, wonderfully beautiful.
Date: August 12, 2009