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Dan Bowles replied to Scott Kellar's discussion 'Sitting on Sand; how to landscape' in the group Landscaping

Scott; We, too , are looking at our cabin as a refuge and focusing on retiring there soon. Plans were to retire early in July and spend most of our time there but the economy has put a hitch in our giddyup at this point. You want to exit Chicago a...

May 9

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Dan Bowles replied to Scott Kellar's discussion 'Sitting on Sand; how to landscape' in the group Landscaping

Scott; One of the first things to consider is what you want from landscaping. If you are looking for a manicured lawn and shrubs, then there will be considerably more work. We have a cabin in northern Michigan finished a year ago that also sits on...

May 9

Dan Bowles joined Marsha Raymond (Ponies)'s group

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Here is an area where folks can discuss their ideas, problems and suggestions on creating the perfect landscaping for their log home.

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Back Issue of Log Home Living

Does anyone have the September 2006 "Log Home Living" that they would like to part with? It has an article about a cabin in Montana built by DW Custom Builders that really interests me. The back issue availability from the magazine only goes throu...

May 9

Dan Bowles left a comment for Greg Beck

Greg; Very quickly as some how lost a long detailed post to you before it was sent: Concrete floor with in floor heating PEX type tubing: Walls poured. Gravel draining layer as base for floor. Re-bar layed across leveled gravel. Tubing layed out i...

February 2

Dan Bowles replied to Angel's discussion 'Hello All, Looking for cold hard facts!'

There is a lot of information out there about building your log home but this group is the best. I have had several questions answered extremely well. In our area of the world, upper Michigan, the builders generally indicate sealing logs well afte...

February 2

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Tell us about yourself:: 2009 will be retirement from Medical Services / EMT / Firefighter. Recently WON a log home which makes retirement a much more attainable dream. Enjoy motorcycling (Honda VTX-1800) and photography. Plan to do a lot of both going forward. Enjoy long distance riding. If you are in the Lake City, Mi. area and ride, make contact. Always willing to get out on two wheels!

Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?: YES! Just WON one in northern Michigan

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At 12:39pm on November 26, 2008, Glenn V said…: Congratulations on retirement and your new log home! We've been up to Traverse City Mi during the cherry festival and stayed at Grand Traverse City Resorts. Beautiful state.

At 8:55am on November 7, 2008, Denise said…: Concord EMS is the name of the business.

At 7:14am on October 23, 2008, Denise said…: Howdy Dan, my DH and I have a cabin about 10 miles so. of Houghton Lake. we don't 'ride' but love to socialize. My DH is one of the owner's of a private ambulance service downstate, the 2 of you would have a lot in common. Do you like to fish?

At 7:41pm on October 22, 2008, Shelley Martinez said…: You are close to us! I'll be over to have coffee - ha,ha!! Like you & your wife, we are "weekend warriors" at our log cabin for now. We still have quite a few years till retirement but our dream is to ultimately live in Northern Michigan. I think winter is easier in Northern Michigan if you keep busy at activities. We ski, snow shoe, find festivals, go to the parks, etc and winter becomes fun. Have you checked our that Traverse Magazine site "My North" yet? They have activities listed by interest, city, and month. So maybe you can help your Texan wife find some fun this winter!
(On Nov. 15th in Grayling - they are having a christmas parade / festival.)

At 10:15am on June 24, 2008, Shelley Martinez said…: Dan - that is a great story on how you won your log home! Looking forward to seeing your move-in photos!

At 3:55pm on June 18, 2008, Neighborhood Host said…: Congrats on the good fortune! You guys are living proof that counters the conventional wisdom of "no one ever wins those things."

Pictures coming soon??

At 3:30pm on June 18, 2008, Shelley Martinez said…: Dan - hello from a fellow Michigander! I must know - how did you win the log home?? Congratulations! We just finished ours which is located in Northern Mich.