Things built, torn down and other projects.(Pictures)

[volfanbill]

It's not every day you get to help Jesus fix his alternatorView attachment 381785

Was ‘01 a good year for Honba?

 

[VolInNorthCack]

@VolInNorthCack
So…..cabin, how’s it going?

Sorry, been kind of out of touch lately.

Long story short... The company we were working with for months misrepresented some things to us that we didn't find out about until a couple of weeks ago when i was getting ready to put pen to paper. So I basically told them to gtfo.

I think we have settled on a new builder that came highly recommended from a longtime family friend that used to be a builder - He built most of the houses in Bent Creek and Cobbly Nob outside of Gatlinburg), but kind of back to square 1.

The good thing is that I told them the story of what happened with the other company and they said that they have heard some shady things about them in the past. They are optimistic that we can be in the cabin in 12-14 months.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Sorry, been kind of out of touch lately.

Long story short... The company we were working with for months misrepresented some things to us that we didn't find out about until a couple of weeks ago when i was getting ready to put pen to paper. So I basically told them to gtfo.

I think we have settled on a new builder that came highly recommended from a longtime family friend that used to be a builder - He built most of the houses in Bent Creek and Cobbly Nob outside of Gatlinburg), but kind of back to square 1.

The good thing is that I told them the story of what happened with the other company and they said that they have heard some shady things about them in the past. They are optimistic that we can be in the cabin in 12-14 months.

That may work to your favor and allow lumber and materials prices to stabilize. How many acres and do we get to see pics of the site?


Here’s mine BTW

 

[VolInNorthCack]

That may work to your favor and allow lumber and materials prices to stabilize. How many acres and do we get to see pics of the site?


Here’s mine BTW View attachment 383128

That looks idyllic!

 

[VolInNorthCack]

On Cove Mountain in Wears Valley. Not much to look at right now. It's 3 lots and I believe each lot is .66 acres.

 

[Orangeslice13]

On Cove Mountain in Wears Valley. Not much to look at right now. It's 3 lots and I believe each lot is .66 acres.

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I love it over there.
We consider property in townsen or wears valley but ultimately it was just too far away for me to build it myself.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

I love it over there.
We consider property in townsen or wears valley but ultimately it was just too far away for me to build it myself.

My dad and my grandfather bought 6 lots together back in the early 60's. I think they paid like $3000 for all 6 at the time. We had a cabin up there at one time, but then they sold the cabin and 3 of the lots. I sure wish we still had all 6, but this is enough for me to take care of now as getting older with bad knees and ankles.

 

[Orangeslice13]

My dad and my grandfather bought 6 lots together back in the early 60's. I think they paid like $3000 for all 6 at the time. We had a cabin up there at one time, but then they sold the cabin and 3 of the lots. I sure wish we still had all 6, but this is enough for me to take care of now as getting older with bad knees and ankles.

Yup. The red women and I are keeping old age requirements in the plan for sure.
Do you have a floor plan yet.
Ours will look similar to this.
3 bedroom 2 bath.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

Yup. The red women and I are keeping old age requirements in the plan for sure.
Do you have a floor plan yet.
Ours will look similar to this.
3 bedroom 2 bath. View attachment 383146

We had a floor plan. But now we are deciding between a couple of different styles. This is one we are very fond of and probably leaning toward:

 

[Tin Man]

@Orangeslice13 @VolInNorthCack
What’s the elevation of your properties?

 

[VolInNorthCack]

@Orangeslice13 @VolInNorthCack
What’s the elevation of your properties?

Mine is on Cove Mountain in Wears Valley, not sure the elevation. I want to say that the floor of Wears Valley is right at 1,500 feet above sea level. So that would put mine at maybe 1,700- 2,000. Not 100% sure on that though.

 

[Orangeslice13]

We had a floor plan. But now we are deciding between a couple of different styles. This is one we are very fond of and probably leaning toward:

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Yup
That’s awesome

 

[Orangeslice13]

@Orangeslice13 @VolInNorthCack
What’s the elevation of your properties?

Not exactly sure. It’s at the top of graysville mountain maybe a half mile from the bluff overlooking Dunlap Tennessee

 

[VolInNorthCack]

 

[Orangeslice13]

So I stood on my property today and checked elevation.
It’s 1818 according to the app. Lol

 

[VolNExile]

So I stood on my property today and checked elevation.
It’s 1818 according to the app. Lol

Makes sense. I think 745’ is the town.

 

[VolNExile]

Huh. Well, that’s fun:

 

[VolNExile]

I think this is low, though. We’re sure not standard temp and air pressure right now.

 

[joevol33]

I got to drive this Winnebago around a little

 

[malinoisvol]

We had a floor plan. But now we are deciding between a couple of different styles. This is one we are very fond of and probably leaning toward:

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If you want the best, try Ben Vaughn of Vaughn Construction. Super nice guy! He has built a lot of cabins in that area. He also flys around the country fixing others debacles. He is not chincy.

 

[VolInNorthCack]

If you want the best, try Ben Vaughn of Vaughn Construction. Super nice guy! He has built a lot of cabins in that area. He also flys around the country fixing others debacles. He is not chincy.

Yeah, probably not in my budget.

 

[Tin Man]

@buckfama, how are you? How’s your back?

 

[NEVolFan]

I got to drive this Winnebago around a littleView attachment 384775

Need us to call a tow truck... looks like you runned it oft the road.

 

[buckfama]

@buckfama, how are you? How’s your back?

About the same. Waiting to see an ortho doc.

 

[joevol33]

Found my next ride! Guy bought it, and complaining it's not got power. It runs on batteries, what'd he expect!