Not a very rewarding job, as it is the only wall that isn’t visible unless you climb up the hill,
but it needed to be done; siding the back wall. After 2 years I guess it’s about time siding went on there.
It’s not finished, although a bit further than shown on this picture, as I ran out of cedar.
I had to buy cedar as the cabin builder has not supplied enough to cover the back at all.
As he did supply cedar that I ended up using for the railing inside and table,
I won’t push him to supply more. I’m kind of done with him. Another 6 boards and I should be done.
Hopefully I will be able to stain the sides and east gable end,
as they are now quite grey compared to the stained log walls and west gable end.

I’m expecting a delivery by UPS, and for that reason I have posted this little sign, so I can be found.
Although probably just as easy a reference is the Log home on Appaloosa drive, as it is the only log home on the street.

Finally all tiles are in. It’s been a bit muggy here, and with 85F (29 C) that makes for some hot tiling.
But the result is nice:

Finally there is something all hands on deck can grab on to; 1″ Manila rope railings, both at code described height and one lower for esthetics ( and toddlers, although they might still crawl under)

Yep, I did find a hidden treasure. As the label states; Texas has more buried treasure than any other state in the US. An abundance of American hops marks the spot. Google it. Or drink it. Like I do with the “Lost Gold”; cheers!

Just in case, my deck is nautical themed with Manila rope ( actually made in the Philippines). Here’s a detail of one of the 14 post that will be holding the ropes in place. The front 4 have a solar powered post light.

Of course I would much prefer California to stay where it is. I know a few pretty nice people there.

Tiling is fun. the first 500 square feet. Then the next 500 is kinda repetitive. Guess it’s my fault I wanted a room as large as logs would allow.
Slowly but steadily I’m getting there; floor is now 3/4 done. Tomorrow the area that one day will be the open kitchen and then the hallway.
The result does look nice, if I do say so myself.

This turned out just the way I wanted; built cedar railings on the stairs and second floor, so now nobody can accidentally fall down any more. Nothing but cedar I had laying around to make this, and a welcome change from tiling, which after 1000 square feet becomes a bit monotonous.