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mojo43
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 08:42pm - Edited by: mojo43
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After a lot of research and crazy ideas I decided to build the cottage life bunkie at our lot this summer. I used a post and pier foundation and made some slight modifications to the design. Here are some pics...
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mojo43
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 08:43pm - Edited by: mojo43
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Here are some more...
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mojo43
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 09:34pm
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Here it is before the roof...
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Just
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 10:18pm
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looks good mojo are you in ont.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 10:23pm
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Yep that's right! You too?
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2012 10:33pm
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yes , have you ever been to the show in TO. ,i heard they had that cabin built inside for the show one year?If you have been there would you go again ? i have never been wondered if it was worth the drive. [4 hr, for me]
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mojo43
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2012 09:30am
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Sorry, I have never been... I went to a cottage show once and it was pretty good for getting ideas, but the Internet has a lot as well and isn't a 4 hour drive 
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2012 09:51am - Edited by: OwenChristensen
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You did good, You did a lot of things like I do, except I put the siding on before I stand the walls. I'm lazy.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2012 11:43am
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Thanks. Ya I am all alone so standing a wall up that heavy would be hard so I did it afterwards. It took longer, but at least I could lift each sheet...
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2012 10:38am
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I know it's too late, but I've used a 12' mast and a light boat winch to raise walls.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2012 10:45am
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Good idea... Next time
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customrunner
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# Posted: 13 Aug 2012 01:54pm
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mojo43, your place looks great keep up the good work and the picks.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2012 07:27pm
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Thanks... Just got the gables done today!
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:51pm
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wonderful cabin.just wonderful.
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bushbunkie
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2012 07:14am
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Hi Mojo,
Nice work! If you built that size in Ontario, you must have done it under the radar (those Bylaws, you know )! Good for you for going after the dream. I considered that one as well a few years ago...always liked the look.
I'm up on the Bruce P myself.
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mojo43
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:13am - Edited by: mojo43
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Actually it is being built completely legal. I called the building inspector and we already have a shed on our property and I am allowed to rebuild it so long as it is less than 108 square feet... It's our shed!
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bushbunkie
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2012 08:59pm
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So it must be grandfathered in, since it's already existing?
Good deal!
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mojo43
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:12am
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Yep, it's funny how a completely crappy old shed can make a difference! The thing is falling down. I just explained that it is an eye sore and falling over and he said to go for it! Knock on wood, everything is good.
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bushbunkie
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 07:52am
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Nice work!We were thinking the same originally, but couldn't find anything.
We just went ahead and built...with the support of our neighbours...we're kinda lucky...no problems yet 4 years later...touch wood.
We put in a well and compost outhouse. Our neighbours are more concerned about having "good people" around, then making problems for you.
Do you think you'll be able to stay under the radar, once you stay in it on occasional weekends? Is it far enough in the bush?
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mojo43
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:35am
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Ours is not in the bush, but if I look around everyone seems to be building something illegal. Touch wood as well, I hope we don't have any problems. We'll keep a tent open to say that we are staying in that just in case...
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mojo43
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2012 08:35am
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You sound pretty lucky to have such good neighbors! Great for you!
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