backside

the backside

september 2008

haven't updated this in awhile but here's the newest pics,, sept 2008

Dad and Roy made it to the house

My dad and my brother were questioning whether they'd even be able to make it to our lakehouse. They had so much snow and they even had to walk the drive into the cabins, but they did make it. They were able to move the beds I'd taken up from the cabins to the house. They are already teasin me about me owing them for doin it all . It's so cool just to know it won't be much longer till we get to go up and stay in the house. I'm really looking forward to our first sleep in it.

A few more things making their way up North

My dad and brother are leaving at 4 am this morning to go up to Minnesota. I just looked at the weather and 3-5 inches of snow are expected tonight. We must all be crazy ! Anyhow, They're taking a few things up for our lake house and that's got me smiling. Hope the trip goes smooth.

Front Porch Steps

It's hard to tell how deep the snow was on this trip. There's spots where there's no snow at all. But, right off the front steps the snow was at least a foot deep. Made for nice wet shoes :)

Meeting other bloggers - Ideas exchanged

I just wanted to mention that I'm still relatively new at this blogging stuff but very happy to hear from other bloggers. I'm especially hoping to get new ideas for the lakehouse from anyone that has them . If you leave me your email address in a comment , I'll be glad to add you as an author on my blogs. I just started talking with anouther blogger and her blog address is http://www.NANNERx10.blogspot.com . Check it out if you're just browsing :)

My Ice Road Trucker Cousin Ray

This shot shows the inside pretty well , behind my cousin is the 2 bedrooms and bath, and above and behind is the loft. He's standing in the Livingroom< >Kitchen , looking up at the big windows.

Just a few more pictures

april 2008, view from end of porch

View of the back of the Lakehouse

Let it snow , let it snow , let it snow

Just adding a few more pictures from my " ice road truckers " trip with my cousin ray :)

First time seeing the Lakehouse finished

I went up to see our lakehouse last week. My cousin went with me and we had a heck of a trip up there through rain and snow. I thought the place looked absolutely beautiful. The log finish was just the touch it needed to really look right. We took up some beds and other things but the snow was so deep on the road to the house that we had to store the beds in my parents cabin for now. Anyhow here's a picture or 2 to show you all how it turned out :)

Got a TV for the place - yay !

Well our house is getting harder and harder to get around in here, but it sure is nice to know we're getting so much together to take up north. My nephew donated a TV this week and it's a nice big one so yay! Can't wait for the weather to break :)

Cabin Giveaway

I was just browsing other blogs and came across this address for a Cabin Giveaway. Just wanting to help pass it on and good luck ! http://www.loghomesnetwork.com/cabingiveaway/

Upcomming plans

Just planning on renting a truck as soon as weather breaks and we're sure we can get to the place. Going to take beds and dressers and tables and cable and whatever we can manage to get together to take up there. Can't wait to see the place!

Fantastic News !

Got a letter today telling me that they're finished putting on the siding and the house is as finished as it's going to get by the builders. YAY!!!!! Can't wait' till we can get up and see it. As soon as we do , I'll get pictures posted.

Nothing much but weather to report

Checked online today , and the high up at the lake is 19. brrrrrrrr. I sure do wish I could get up there though. I can only imagine how pretty it is and how fun to Christmas shop up there. Someday :)

Cold up at the Cabin

Nothing much to report today really. I did however take a look at the weather up north and wow it looks chilly. 32 and feels like 24. Brrrrrr . Can't help smiling and imagining how beautiful it is. I wonder if there's any snow and if the lakes have frozen yet. Anybody know ? Love to have a comment and report.

Happy Thanksgiving

Just want to wish anyone reading this blog a Happy Thanksgiving. I can't help but imagine future holidays spent at the Lakehouse. Just the thought has me smiling right now even. Anyhow, be safe out there tomorrow shopping :)

I want to go back !

I just took a look at the weather up in Minnesota. It's in the 20s . Brrrrrrr. Even knowing how cold it is, I still miss it and wish I could get back up there. Guessing it'll be next year before I can again. Hoping to hear soon from Bob the Builder and get an update on the place. I'll post any info as soon as I get any .

Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, gosh the choices

Well, today my brothers inlaws all arrived. My brother lives right by me and so it's really fun. They come down from New York every year for about a week. Anyhow, they already had me over and had me bring pics of the lakehouse to show. Right away they started asking me how we're going to heat and cool it and when will we get the plumbing in ? - I had no answers. lol I do know that the first thing we'll have to do is get the house wired. When we'll get started on that, I have no idea. My parents had thier cabins for years and years without any electricity or indoor plumbing, I hope it doesn't take us that long. haha, oh well. It's still the most beautiful place in the world and we love it just as it is. I would however absolutely love any advice on heating and cooling options. Ideas anyone?