Ed B
Recycles dryer sheets
Thanks for sharing. A lake house is something we have consider as a possibility in the future. I like the A frame design.
The loft. The door leaked and rotted the floor- the carpet is damaged and rather than replace it- we'll probably pull it out, repair the plywood, paint it and put down some area rugs. The railing is a desk. Not sure how to get it out so its staying.View attachment 28454
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ugeauxgirl,
It is awesome. I really like it.
A question:
I like to swim. I'm assuming this is a river, but even if it is a lake. Do you have to worry about alligators/crocks in all the rivers and lakes down south, or just all of the brackish rivers, or does it just depend?
Thanks. JP
Nice place, geauxgirl. Looks like somebody left the seat up -- not allowed here!
Thanks for all the pictures and you have a wonderful place. You will enjoy that cabin and when you aren't there you will want to be there.
I have a cabin any way I call it a cabin even though I tinned the roof and the side walls. I wanted no maintence. I built it and it is in a canyon on my ranch. All material was hand carried/packed or sledded to the site. I treasure that that cabin and has been a paradise for me. I hope you enjoy you time there.
I love this thread.
Our first cabin had an outdoor pump and an outhouse. Lighting came from coal oil lamps.
But we had fun. During the day, in the sunshine, there was nothing better. Water and sand everywhere. At night playing crazy eights by the oil lamp, then sacking out early because of all the sun.
Eventually I sold that upgraded cabin because we were 2300 miles away from it. The total initial outlay of $2000 plus sweat equity returned $200,000.
Nine years ago, both my boys got a windfall inheritance of $50k, and they both bought cottages. The joy continues (although they do not remember oil lamps).
I now have ROI envy. No way I'll come close.
This. If anything, the R is the satisfaction from the rehab and enjoyment of the cabin.Mmmhmmm. Cabin discussions should not include ROI.
+1I love this thread.
And I can't live with the blue formica backsplash, so we'll put up black chalkboard contact paper for now, and corrugated tin later. Shopping for replacement items on craigslist as we want to keep the comfy- well loved look it has.
Yes we were overwhelmed with our good fortune. I consider all real estate to be a lifestyle expense. Once in a while we get lucky. Other times not so much. But the investment in family memories is priceless.I now have ROI envy. No way I'll come close.
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This is why I bought it- first one is younger son fishing- second is me and older son watching the sun set. I think this may be the best money I've ever spent