The Evolution of Atlas: A Breeding (and Chat) Thread

[getaclue]

My X-in-laws built a genuine log, log cabin years ago on their lake property. That's the only reason I know a bit about them. They are beautiful, and the logs are fantastic insulation, so not much air, or heat are needed to maintain them at a perfectly comfortable temperature. They're pretty, and fit right in with a country setting.

 

[speckledhen]

My X-in-laws built a genuine log, log cabin years ago on their lake property. That's the only reason I know a bit about them. They are beautiful, and the logs are fantastic insulation, so not much air, or heat are needed to maintain them at a perfectly comfortable temperature. They're pretty, and fit right in with a country setting.

There are a lot of them here, however, it seems that builders have chosen to do more stick-built with log siding than anything else. That changes the mass that provides the good insulation. I've always wanted a real log home, but the cost is prohibitive. Only the most expensive homes here seem to have the full round logs, or the thicker D-logs.

The most expensive log home or any listing, in Mineral Bluff right now, a British Columbia cedar log home, over 5.7Mil. This is just down the road from me. I feel like I'm the slums next to some of these houses.

https://www.realtor.com/realestatea...g-Star-Ln_Mineral-Bluff_GA_30559_M69821-88692

 

[speckledhen]

Maddie and Jane are turning 12 weeks on Tuesday. I put Gypsy, Panda, Emily and Tiny in the coop with them since it has an attached temporary pen and was already "furnished". They were probably a bit lonely after seeing their "brothers" taken away yesterday. Tiny seems a little afraid of them, which I found odd. Maybe her eyesight is getting worse. Usually, she picks on kids, but since none of the other hens are bothering them, maybe she thinks they're adults, who knows?

 

[1muttsfan]

They are big girls for 12 weeks. And look at that barring!

 

[speckledhen]

They are big girls for 12 weeks. And look at that barring!

I thought they looked pretty good. Jane is especially nicely barred and round. Hector better like those two! He's getting them, no matter what, the big goofhead.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They are big girls for 12 weeks. And look at that barring!

I was gonna say this too.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

There are a lot of them here, however, it seems that builders have chosen to do more stick-built with log siding than anything else. That changes the mass that provides the good insulation. I've always wanted a real log home, but the cost is prohibitive. Only the most expensive homes here seem to have the full round logs, or the thicker D-logs.

The most expensive log home or any listing, in Mineral Bluff right now, a British Columbia cedar log home, over 5.7Mil. This is just down the road from me. I feel like I'm the slums next to some of these houses.

https://www.realtor.com/realestatea...g-Star-Ln_Mineral-Bluff_GA_30559_M69821-88692

My husband would never be able to find me in that place. I could double and even triple my dog numbers. The helicopter landing pad is a nice touch too.

 

[1muttsfan]

As far as the house, well, Good Lord.

I really think you should look for a single story house, even if you have to sacrifice the helo pad

 

[speckledhen]

Darn, Mary! You're no fun! No helo pad? Sigh. Guess I'll have to live like normal folks.

 

[Leahs Mom]

I always like to keep my helo pads in a secluded place so no one knows I have one.