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        Nov 9

        Blog Cabin 2008: First Look!

        Hello Everyone!

        Only days after the joyous giveaway of Blog Cabin 2007 to Joyce Bennett, a few of us were able to travel to the site of Blog Cabin 2008 – and we were blown away!

        The first thing that greeted us as we pulled into the lot were two deer only 100 yards away. They took a fleeting interest in us before moving on (too quickly for us to get our cameras ready), but gorgeous Mother Nature was all around us. Although the weather has been dry, the colorful leaves of fall are still trying to hang on.

        As we traversed the build site, we were able to capture some shots of the lot and shoreline. As we worked to capture images for a 360-degree tour (coming soon!), we were greeted by two representatives of Lakefront Estates, who filled us in on all the wonderful details of the area. It was a great first impression.

        I’ve included a few images from our experience, with the promise that much, much more is coming.

        Warm wishes,
        Watson Hawkins, Manager, DIYnetwork.com

        Canadian Geese in Flight
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        The build site for Blog Cabin 2008 – lakefront living!
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        Looking out over the water…
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        • Posted at 11:47 am on November 11, 2007
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        112 Comments

        1. The site for the newest blog cabin is even more amazing than the last. I am excited that all of us get a chance to participate. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment and excitement with these experiences. God bless. Trina Pearl Vance

          Trina Pearl Vance on November 9, 2007 at 1:46 pm
        2. How beautiful this site is for the 2008 Blog Cabin! It has stolen my heart and taken my breath away!
          Thank you so much for posting the pictures. Keep in touch. Kathy Seals

          Kathy Seals on November 9, 2007 at 6:47 pm
        3. We watched the last one go up! Been looking into owning one some day. This site chosen for your next build looks awesome! We will stayed tuned and offer ideas when time!

          M. R. Bowling on November 9, 2007 at 9:54 pm
        4. Wow !! Looks like Gods country.

          kathy on November 10, 2007 at 7:01 am
        5. This is a wonderful site (and sight!). I will enjoy being part of the process for next year’s cabin.

          As a disabled person, I would like to see the next cabin be more handicapped-accessible. I would have loved to have won this year’s, but would not have been able to reach the second floor easily.

          Lynn Evans

          Lynn Evans on November 10, 2007 at 7:27 am
        6. Beautiful!

          Lesley on November 10, 2007 at 11:59 am
        7. What a spectacular location for the next cabin! I look forward to seeing all the plans unfold in the coming months. You picked an awesome site! It will be the perfect setting to showcase all the talent involved in making a perfect cabin. :) Thanks for sharing.

          Julia Monroe on November 10, 2007 at 5:01 pm
        8. That looks like an amazing place to build. Some lucky family will be very happy there…HOPE IT”S MINE! Can’t hardly wait for more pictures and details. Thanks for giving so many of us something to dream about. Bless all of you at DIY

          Ann Simpson on November 11, 2007 at 12:04 am
        9. The site photographs are beautiful. Who could resist the beauty of a mountain lake. Thank you for another opportunity for input.

          Oliver J. Hadden, Jr.

          Oliver J. Hadden, Jr. on November 11, 2007 at 2:07 pm
        10. Oh my! This new location is gorgeous! The last Blog Cabin was awe inspiring, and I can’t wait to see the next one. I hope Amy will host again. She was so much fun!

          jsw on November 11, 2007 at 5:23 pm

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