Well I got to say LHBA really keeps up on controlling spam, but I still see a few slip by once in a while, and thought it'd be nice if users could lend a helping hand if there were a spam/abuse button. Perhaps it could be a feature limited to members only, if admin is concerned about inappropriate flagging by the general population.

NEXT ADD ON IS GOING TO BE THE LAST .I BUILT A SMALL LOG CABIN ON MY 45 ACERS IN ATLANTA MICHIGAN . 12X18 BUTT AND PASS D- TOUNG &GROOVE LOGS ALL PINE .PUT SMALL LOFT AND SMALL PORCH .ADDED ON ONCE ALREADY A 12X14 ROOM .WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THE MAIN CABIN AND THE ADD ON TO BE 2 FLOOR HIGH 18X18 ADDON .HOW WOULD YOU TIE IT ALL TOGAHTER SO IT LOOKS LIKE ONE BIG AREA .

SLOWROAST

How about a new forum section for:
1. Favorite recipes I just got done making a killer fresh green salsa recipe from my garden that is killer ;D

2. DIY Projects-- obviously alot of information on this site is the DIY nature but Im talking about short projects, complete with pictures and instructions. I built this___ and here is exactly how you can do it if you want to if you want to find an excuse to not peel logs togday...

DocJ

Hi guys ,

I guess i am one of the many who wants to attend the class but keeps putting it off. Anyway my question is: Is there anyone near my area that will be attending the class for June perhaps i can help with the trip if you are driving i have been wanting to attend but the the extras like lodging is way beyond my budget so i need to save where i can. I apologize ahead of time if i am not suppose to ask such a question but i thought i'd throw it out there perhaps someone can offer help.( my area is Las Cruces, NM)

thanks!

How about a category in the public forum for:
FAQ: Links to commonly discussed topics.

A list of common questions with links to the answers in the
forums. The private section links would somehow need to
be disabled to non-members.

People new to the forum generally repeat the same questions.

-Rick

I'm looking at joining the LHBA and taking the class, when I can find a date/time that works with our schedule. In looking at many different sites for log building schools, I am curious why the LHBA class is only 2 days? I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about the 2 days - really only great things. So if 2 days is great, what would a week or 2 weeks be? I'd be willing to stay and learn, and pay more for the time...

Just a suggestion

Have a great day!

John Petrey

Just wanted to offer a suggestion / "plug" for anyone still wondering where they want to stay during the course at Wallace Falls. I attended the class on April 29/30, and opted to stay at The Gaylord House B&B.
You'll have to allow 40-45 minutes minimum for the drive, but I found it scenic and soothing on the way to class and it gave me a chance to "process" the day's class topics, on the drive 'home'. Kay and Craig are super nice, very accommodating to class attendees and the rates are reasonable (not to mention the waffle soufle-like breakfast dish,,,,, Yum-Yum). LHBA offers this B&B as an option too, under "5)" on the 'What to Expect webpage', http://www.loghomebuilders.org/information-page-classes-wallace-falls-lodge.
Or go straight to the source at www.gaylordhouse.com
Wherever you stay (I'm sure the lodge at Wallace Falls is great too), have a GREAT time at class, take lots of notes and enjoy Ellsworth's and Steve's presentations! You're in for a quantum leap of perspective.
AkChas

So this isn't a "make a new forum" suggestion, but I figured it'd make more sense here...

I'd REALLY love it if we could give a rough idea of the sizes of the student log homes on the opening page for each. I know you aren't going to go around measuring, and not all are nice squares, but even a "slightly larger than 30 x 30 main building" would be helpful.

Thanks for everything!

It seems that most forums out there use the same engine.

Per example http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/

It is bug free and has all the functionality that you could possibly want like messaging, search, user customization, email notifications so you can follow up on threads, etc.

I think that if this site could use this engine as well it would answer everybody's prayers.