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after spending 15 years in alaska, we moved to alabama to help with my ageing mother in law and me having health issues..we came here and with no prior experiance, built our home…we had the oppertunity to salvage the lumber from a home that had been built in 1900…so we used all the antique heart pine we could on the inside..the house isnt done yet,..and with my health problems…its slow going to somtimes no going…but were happy its our home..and its paid for…its not in its best condition…but its a lived in home now..so its the largest woodworking project ive ever done..and im more then happy to call it home. with only the ability to post 6 pictures i just choose the ones i though best…its enough to give you the idea of what we were able to do…i thank the lord for allowing us to have this home and giving me the ability to build it..thank you for looking.
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
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mart
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#1 posted 1290 days ago
Looks great. I would love to see more pictures of it. What part of Alaska did you live? I currently live in Wasilla.
Mart
rtb
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#2 posted 1290 days ago
It looks to me like you’ve done outstanding work. salvaging used wood and showing it at its best. It appears to me that it more than meets the purpose of a house and also appears comfortable. It also does a good job of reflecting your self. I wish you many years of enjoying it.
-- RTB. stray animals are just looking for love
ellen35
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#3 posted 1290 days ago
Grizz,
Nice place you have there. It must have been a big adjustment to go from cool Alaska to warm Alabama!
I am very impressed with the fact that you built it and used all that antique pine.
It’s not the building… it’s the love that it contains that is important.
Ellen
-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Dan Hux
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#4 posted 1290 days ago
Great work,,great wood,, slow going is best sometimes.
-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, NC http://whitdaniel.com
grizzman
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#5 posted 1290 days ago
hey mart…lived in eagle river…i know wasilla very well…...thank you all for your kind words..and yes ellen it is the love..my two sons worked with me on this and we have many cherised memories…..thanks for all your kind remarks
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
mtkate
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#6 posted 1290 days ago
Once you start building or renovating your own home… You simply have to commit the fact that it will never end. That’s a good thing. It’s fun. Keep lovin’ it…
a1Jim
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#7 posted 1290 days ago
Great place Grizz it has that real comfy down how feel , great job well done Bud.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
huff
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#8 posted 1290 days ago
Looks like a home you can be “at home” in. You’ve done a great job. Thanks for sharing that with us Grizz.
-- John @ http://www.thehuffordfurnituregroup.com
jockmike2
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#9 posted 1290 days ago
Griz old buddy your house is amazing. The inside is beautiful. You did a great job. I didn’t know you had it in you. I see why they call you Griz. Must have something to do with your obsession with bears. Nice home buddy I’d be proud to live there too.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
NBeener
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#10 posted 1290 days ago
Can’t add much to what Mike said.
It’s you … from stem to stern. May you and the missus enjoy many more happy, healthy years there, and … may your mother-in-law’s time on this earth be sweet and rich.
Nice work … as always, Grizz! Nice pic of Denali, too!
-- -- Neil
Occie gilliam
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#11 posted 1290 days ago
nice job grizzman. nothing like doing it your self.
i like the no doors in the kitchen, i did it in my house.
occie
-- OC down in Costa Rica. come down and see me some time. I'll keep the light on for you too-oc@hotmail.com mail.com
hunter71
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#12 posted 1290 days ago
Grizz home is where you have a home. No excuses!!! We might all be happy to just have one we can call our own soon.
-- A childs smile is payment enough.
Beginningwoodworker
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#13 posted 1290 days ago
Nice looking house!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Woodwrecker
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#14 posted 1290 days ago
Home Sweet Home Grizz-man !
Nice Job !!!
-- Eric
griff
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#15 posted 1290 days ago
Beautiful home Grizz. I really like the heart pine on the walls. And the kitchen is just amazing. Verrry good build Grizz.
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
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