A Day With Granddad

What would you give for just one last moment with a lost loved one? Take every opportunity to tell you loved ones how much they mean to you while you still have a chance.

As a member of society that has been raised in a" I must have it now" culture going of- grid requires a complete paradigm shift in the way I must think. Carving a home into a remote Pacific Northwest wilderness is a massive undertaking. It would be easy to become discouraged If I stopped to consider the amount of work that needs to be done. God gives me strength. Establishing a homestead cant be rushed and needs to be completed in incremental steps. Every time we complete a project its one step closer to fulfilling our dream.This is the hardest work and the best work I have ever done. I Thank God for every day I get to spend on the mountain and will be eternally grateful to Him for calling my family and myself out of Babylon. Thank you Lord, Thank you...

My Granddad and I spent the day together cutting the final 7 timbers for the timber framed cabin. I hope you enjoy the video.

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[wranglerstar]

Thanks Condor. I have been getting the word out.

[RainbowCanyons]

I WANT TO SEE THIS OFF THE GRID HOUSE FINISHED!

[ThePatriotsChoice]

Cody, I shared this video with some family and friends. It is one of your best, not because of the content but the meaning behind it. It has long been on my favorites list and hope others can see the meaning behind it. Spend time with the generation we about to loose, a generation without computers and knowing the meaning of work. Again thank you for sharing your time with your Grandfather, both of mine were gone at an early age. TPC

[roadhog1986]

reminds me of working with my grandfather your a blessed man to still be able to spend time with yours charish every minute because you never no when it may be the last

[DasBulk]

★★★★★

Very interesting and heart warming to see this video.

[chevyvictor]

wow Cody you are talented with gifts. If ya'll dont mind i pray to God to learn me the same gifts talents He gave to you. God willing, your knowledge will be passed onto me then my sons :)

[alderaforall]

I have been watching many of your videos. What you are doing is very inspiring. Although the work is hard it must be exciting to be making your future home with your own two hands and the help of family and friends. Stay safe and good luck.

[R4g1ngM0nkey]

What are you planning on doing with all of those planks made of the exterior of the logs? I would imagine they would make a nice looking siding with the bark facing out and the nice roundedness for dimansion.....then again without some sort of sealant the bark would probably fall off and the wood would rot.....but it would be cool none the less.

But there must be something cool to do with those end pieces.

[EndOfTheRoadFamily]

Nice work. I love working with the logs. I could tell your in Oregon right away spent most my life outside Eugene. Now up in the Sierra Nevada's and used the chain saw mill for our own housing project. I like the idea of using the ladder as the mill guide, that's smart. Never seen the vertical chainsaw mill you used, but looks like it makes the job quicker. I have my own house project I used cut logs in but not timbers, Best wishes.