Homestead Project

[GreeZdLightNin]

I like that idea. I think here in FL it'll be harder to get it "legal" though due to the un-free building codes here.
I ordered the cabin today and am getting my blueprints stamped by an architect.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I like that idea. I think here in FL it'll be harder to get it "legal" though due to the un-free building codes here.
I ordered the cabin today and am getting my blueprints stamped by an architect.

The boonies are good. Haven't seen an inspector and probably won't here in the free state of bama. We did have to build to insurance standards though.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

Yeah. Building in Florida is like buying guns and braces in a Biden term.
Anyhow, at least it will be resellable when I'm done. Cutting more trees tomorrow and Pop might do some bushhoggin while I cut trees. Always good to work with Pop.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Yep. At about 2.20. Ain't no truer words ever said. Also a good movie. 20 across the road from me, also 69 behind love to get more.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

This was a biiig pine and took out 5 trees (that I wasn't concerned about) when it fell. Me standing for size comparison...cut about 7 more down yesterday.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

Did more tree work today but man it's hot out. I have a 40 ft shipping container coming Monday and I'll start officially moving things to the property.
Also have some sign of Buck scrape at the back. Ready for hunting this fall.

 

[J pace]

Well I've had on my parks and recreation hat most of the day. But I messed up when I Came back to the job after a break I wore my environmental engineer hat, I had to write myself a salutation I had neglected to do a turtle habitat survey prior to digging.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

Got the container and moved almost EVERYTHING we own into it Saturday. Got the first set of windows for the cabin, piled some logs to strip, however, I'm gonna have to put some larger logs under them when I build the woodshed.
Going back up this evening to clear some more.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Nice! Looks like ya been to BMO. We saved thousands on windows and doors there.

Got the container and moved almost EVERYTHING we own into it Saturday. Got the first set of windows for the cabin, piled some logs to strip, however, I'm gonna have to put some larger logs under them when I build the woodshed.
Going back up this evening to clear some more.
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[GreeZdLightNin]

Nice! Looks like ya been to BMO. We saved thousands on windows and doors there.

Yessir and I'll be getting a lot more there too.
So get this...I just called USPS to have my mail sent to the property. They said they would NOT do it because Florida requires I be living on the property to have mail delivered.
If I remember right, my Bro in law in Atmore just had a mailbox on his property while he was building and there was no issue.

SMH...I keep finding out all of these dumb requirements. Let this be a lesson to anyone who reads..if your going to build, DONT do it in FL lol

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Yessir and I'll be getting a lot more there too.
So get this...I just called USPS to have my mail sent to the property. They said they would NOT do it because Florida requires I be living on the property to have mail delivered.
If I remember right, my Bro in law in Atmore just had a mailbox on his property while he was building and there was no issue.

SMH...I keep finding out all of these dumb requirements. Let this be a lesson to anyone who reads..if your going to build, DONT do it in FL lol

Do ya have your 911 address there yet?? That's your new mailing address. Go by the local post office and let them know your putting up a mailbox too. You'll have to contact EMA to get the address or whatever name Florida made up for it with sub committees and other nonsense.
The longer I live in Bama the more I love it.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

*** Also don't tell the USPS your not living there.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Oh, some pix of mine for fun. Almost there. It's come along way. If everything goes well should be 30 more days. I'm on a ship working, my poor Bride and friends are working on it.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

*** Also don't tell the USPS your not living there.

That's the first thing they asked..:/

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

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Man that looks awesome!!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Man that looks awesome!!

Thanks it's been challenging. Living in a 27 foot class c is challenging as well. Luckly for my marriage I'm on a boat till November. Not alot of room and it's super hot out. Everytime I hear someone say " We're gonna sell all our stuff and hit the road and enjoy the RV life" I think ha,ha,ha, you idiot. I garentee I'd better not even mention an RV after this or I might get shot.

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

Yeah, my wife and I, our almost 4 year old daughter, and 7 months old have been in a 30' camper since May and it can't keep up w the heat. My wife said she's gonna burn the camper when I get the cabin built.

 

[Raven]

Yessir and I'll be getting a lot more there too.
So get this...I just called USPS to have my mail sent to the property. They said they would NOT do it because Florida requires I be living on the property to have mail delivered.
If I remember right, my Bro in law in Atmore just had a mailbox on his property while he was building and there was no issue.

SMH...I keep finding out all of these dumb requirements. Let this be a lesson to anyone who reads..if your going to build, DONT do it in FL lol

I wonder if this is because the USPS is in the rental PO box business

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

I wonder if this is because the USPS is in the rental PO box business

That's what they wanted me to do...pay them MORE money. This process feels like Canada with 115°F...

 

[GreeZdLightNin]

It's finally starting to look like a homesite a little bit....also, I got a anice 100ish yard spot for my rifle bench . Sorry bout the finger.