- One more 15 watt solar panel (bigger is better but it has to be for a 12 volt system).
- Air pump to blow up water toys.
- Hot water dispenser (runs on propane).
- Strings of white LED lites for deck lighting.
- Two loads of 3/4 stone for the lane.
- Lumber for a new dock.
- 26" flat screen LED TV - possibly with DVD player but not necessary.
The Cabin was built by five brothers with the help of some very talented friends on 100 acres of the finest beaver habitat, moose pasture and Canadian Shield that one could hope for. This blog invites comments from those who have an interest in the cabin.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Cabin Wish List
Items we need or like to have for the Cabin (in no particular order)
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Cabin Map
I was thinking that a nice feature for cabin users would be a map.
A kind of fun map (not an official gov't type map) that shows the points of interest to see around the Cabin. Several of our cabin users do not venture far from the Cabin because they either don't know what there is to see or what direction or how far it might be.
It could cover from Lewisham lane, to Victoria falls, to Lewisham, Ragged Rapids, etc. The points of interest could be scenic views, fishing spots, swimming places, all Barry's trails, old cabins, Beaver Dams etc
see http://www.therebydesign.com/kitchener_map.htm as an example
comments??
Doug
A kind of fun map (not an official gov't type map) that shows the points of interest to see around the Cabin. Several of our cabin users do not venture far from the Cabin because they either don't know what there is to see or what direction or how far it might be.
It could cover from Lewisham lane, to Victoria falls, to Lewisham, Ragged Rapids, etc. The points of interest could be scenic views, fishing spots, swimming places, all Barry's trails, old cabins, Beaver Dams etc
see http://www.therebydesign.com/kitchener_map.htm as an example
comments??
Doug
Annual Spring Mud Trip
This year Shawn, Barry, Jim, Rob & Doug braved the unknown for the 2011 Annual Spring Mud Trip.
Barry & Jim wondered what they were getting into when they met Lonney coming out and he stopped to say "I'm getting out before the water gets any higher!"
Luckily, I was in first in and texted the boys to advise them that the road was dry. Now, Rob swears that he had water over the hood but who knows where he was driving! Shawn drove his Highlander right to the Cabin and did report "some water" on the road.
Saturday was wet and windy but didn't stop Barry & Jim from trying to get to Lewisham. Only when they had to float their quads across did they decide to turn back. Sunday started with a whiteout and it came and went all day but it never seemed very cold as the sun came out now and then.
(Sorry, no pics)
Barry & Jim wondered what they were getting into when they met Lonney coming out and he stopped to say "I'm getting out before the water gets any higher!"
Luckily, I was in first in and texted the boys to advise them that the road was dry. Now, Rob swears that he had water over the hood but who knows where he was driving! Shawn drove his Highlander right to the Cabin and did report "some water" on the road.
Saturday was wet and windy but didn't stop Barry & Jim from trying to get to Lewisham. Only when they had to float their quads across did they decide to turn back. Sunday started with a whiteout and it came and went all day but it never seemed very cold as the sun came out now and then.
(Sorry, no pics)
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Barry & Jim's trip into the Cabin - April 17th
A few pics show that their trip in was interesting!
It looks like a foot deep ..... unless the culvert has been washed out. See next video to find out.
Then there is a rumour that the local bandito club stole their food.
Then there is a rumour that the local bandito club stole their food.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
March 18th Spring Cabin trip
Barry and I drove to Lewisham Lane after work on Friday not sure if we could drive in the Black River road or not.
Gail had said there were "some soft parts" on the road and after her previous warning last Dec about "a little water on the road, just gun it" that splashed over the hood we were inclined to be cautious.
Arriving at Lewisham Lane, the road looked good and Barry was seriously considering going for it ... then he got stuck in the mud on Lewisham lane! That decided, we unloaded his ATV and motored in to the Cabin with our stuff. Except for some slow going in deep snow up the Cabin lane it was an easy trip in.
Highlite of the weekend had to be motoring across the smooth ice on the lakes and sloughs. Very smooth, very little traction! Nothing like sliding forever .. with the brakes locked ..... towards open water! On somebody else's quad!
Gail had said there were "some soft parts" on the road and after her previous warning last Dec about "a little water on the road, just gun it" that splashed over the hood we were inclined to be cautious.
Arriving at Lewisham Lane, the road looked good and Barry was seriously considering going for it ... then he got stuck in the mud on Lewisham lane! That decided, we unloaded his ATV and motored in to the Cabin with our stuff. Except for some slow going in deep snow up the Cabin lane it was an easy trip in.
Highlite of the weekend had to be motoring across the smooth ice on the lakes and sloughs. Very smooth, very little traction! Nothing like sliding forever .. with the brakes locked ..... towards open water! On somebody else's quad!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Cabin Trip Feb 4th-6th
What a sweet trip! Drove into Phil's. No problem at all! Then he delivered our supplies to the Cabin by snowmobile. We found the heat already on, the cabin not only warmed up but water boiling on the stove.
Warren and Lynn arrived Friday nite in time for supper and Rob motored in on his trusty Polaris early Saturday in time to meet the skiers at Robson lake for lunch around the fire.
Temperatures stayed around -1C , sunny at times. The snow was soft and up to your knees or deeper. Tough job breaking ski trails for the guy in front but perfect for the guys behind!
Lynn being the only girl had to put up with all the "tractor" talk and maybe heard a few things about Warren that he had "forgotten" to mention.
Thanks to Warren for the great group pic!! It took a few tries as four people were trying to put their cameras on 10 sec delay at the same time and then run through the snow to get into the picture.
Warren and Lynn arrived Friday nite in time for supper and Rob motored in on his trusty Polaris early Saturday in time to meet the skiers at Robson lake for lunch around the fire.
Temperatures stayed around -1C , sunny at times. The snow was soft and up to your knees or deeper. Tough job breaking ski trails for the guy in front but perfect for the guys behind!
Lynn being the only girl had to put up with all the "tractor" talk and maybe heard a few things about Warren that he had "forgotten" to mention.
Thanks to Warren for the great group pic!! It took a few tries as four people were trying to put their cameras on 10 sec delay at the same time and then run through the snow to get into the picture.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Dec 4th - ATV Rescue Trip
Once again it was time to go rescue Barry's ATV from the bush before too much snow arrived. We called Gail and Phil for a road report Friday nite as we drove up. Gail said that they had had a lot of rain and there was some water across the Black River road at the culvert. She said " you can make it, just gun it!"
This led to some discussion because we knew Gail drove a 4x4 truck , a little higher off the ground than a minivan!
The road looked good as we drove in until we reached the low spot at the culvert. There was water on the road and it went as far as we could see ... around the bend. Didn't look too deep. Hard to tell at night. After a beer it seemed doable.
Barry went for it. I said "gun it ... and keep it in the middle". It's not very wide at the culvert and quite deep on both sides. I rolled my window down and undid my seat belt
Well it probably wouldn't have been too deep if the flowing water hadn't eroded a ditch across the road. So the hood dipped down a little more than we anticipated and we did get a wave across the windshield but climbed right out of it. It kept running and we made or way through the water and around the bend to dry land. Definitely a two beer crossing!
Don't remember a think about the rest of the weekend.
This led to some discussion because we knew Gail drove a 4x4 truck , a little higher off the ground than a minivan!
The road looked good as we drove in until we reached the low spot at the culvert. There was water on the road and it went as far as we could see ... around the bend. Didn't look too deep. Hard to tell at night. After a beer it seemed doable.
Barry went for it. I said "gun it ... and keep it in the middle". It's not very wide at the culvert and quite deep on both sides. I rolled my window down and undid my seat belt
Well it probably wouldn't have been too deep if the flowing water hadn't eroded a ditch across the road. So the hood dipped down a little more than we anticipated and we did get a wave across the windshield but climbed right out of it. It kept running and we made or way through the water and around the bend to dry land. Definitely a two beer crossing!
Don't remember a think about the rest of the weekend.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Annual meeting Nov 06 2010
We wrapped up another year at our Annual Meeting and revised the 5 year plan, once again!
Murray's famous margaritas were very much appreciated for our Mexican theme supper. Not sure why salt and lemons were needed for the single malt scotch, though.
Time out for mouse hunting. It's no limit / indoor hunting for mice at the Cabin !
Murray's famous margaritas were very much appreciated for our Mexican theme supper. Not sure why salt and lemons were needed for the single malt scotch, though.
Time out for mouse hunting. It's no limit / indoor hunting for mice at the Cabin !
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Cabin hydro is one step closer!
Rob and I decided (after a couple of cold ones) that it wouldn't be that hard to lay the penstock under the road. So off to work we went. (it was 18C and the black flies were out!)
With a little picking
and a little shoveling ...
and more shoveling .
we hit bedrock .... and quit. So we laid some pipe..... .
and back filled.
then moved the pipe and the micro hydro generator to the new location.
and a little shoveling ...
and more shoveling .
we hit bedrock .... and quit. So we laid some pipe..... .
and back filled.
then moved the pipe and the micro hydro generator to the new location.
Now all we need to do is run some wire to the cabin and we're on the grid!!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Mystery solved!
This wierd mushroom found by Marcy has finally been identified.
It's a Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the common stinkhorn, is a widespread fungus recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature. It is a common mushroom in Europe and western North America, where it occurs in habitats rich in wood debris such as forests and mulched gardens. It appears from summer to late autumn. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a slimy, dark olive colored conical head.
And this ball of "eggs" seen under water at the beaver dam is a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony. Freshwater bryozoans are tiny colonial animals that can form jelly-like masses, which are often found attached to docks. Bryozoan colonies can be as much as a foot (30 cm) in diameter.
They are tiny colonial aquatic creatures that effectively filter particles from the water. The large gelatinous species is native to North America and often grows on docks and other submerged wood. Bryozoa have only recently been getting major scientific study but some freshwater varieties are thought to be useful indicators of water quality. It will not exist in water that is contaminated.
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| Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the common stinkhorn, |
And this ball of "eggs" seen under water at the beaver dam is a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony. Freshwater bryozoans are tiny colonial animals that can form jelly-like masses, which are often found attached to docks. Bryozoan colonies can be as much as a foot (30 cm) in diameter.
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| a bryozoan (Ectoprocta) colony |
They are tiny colonial aquatic creatures that effectively filter particles from the water. The large gelatinous species is native to North America and often grows on docks and other submerged wood. Bryozoa have only recently been getting major scientific study but some freshwater varieties are thought to be useful indicators of water quality. It will not exist in water that is contaminated.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Fishing Trip - Sept 17th
Barry & I made a trip to the Cabin on the pretext of fixing a wiring problem (we did) but really wanted to get in some fishing time on Robinson lake. The fishing was exceptional. We caught bass all over the lake!
On a bush walk at the back of the property we came across an unusual turtle.
After consulting our turtle chart we decided that it is a Blanding's turtle! They grow a 5 to 9 inch shell ... 10 inch max. They mature very slowly, not laying any eggs until age 16 to 20, and they can live up to 70+ years or more years. This one was a record size - close to 12 inches!!
They are a "species at risk" in Ontario. and protected.
http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.php?doc_type=fact&id=317
PS: We also has a large doe saunter across in front of the Cabin but only managed some fuzzy pics before it spooked.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The 6th Annual Hunter Lake Family & Friends Camping Weekend - Sept/2010
Although wet at times, everyone had a good time at the 6th Annual Hunter Lake Family & Friends Camping Weekend.
.... and .... yes Murray is the 2010 Hunter Lake Master Angler.
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| Dawn on Hunter Lake |
Many friends and family attended. It was great to see Warren and Lynn back and old friends Ron and Sue for the first time. As well as Ryan and Katie with Lyra and Andrea, all the way from the west coast.
Others wandered in search of fauna and flora. (between cloud bursts)
Although the weather was less than perfect, many entered the Annual Hunter Lake Fishing Derby, hoping to snatch the Master Angler Award away from the Bremner girls who have dominated the last 4 years.
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| Who took all the fish? |
Rob took an early lead in the derby but had his hopes dashed when brother Murray entered his picture of a 13 inch perch (supposedly caught that day). Lucky he had a witness. (where is this alleged picture?)
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| The Hunter Lake Master Angler Fishing Derby |
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Cabin Booking for 2010
January 1st -2nd
Doug, Marcy,Rob &Val & Dan, plus Barry and the girls for New Years!!!!
(why was the wood box empty? who was there since hunting season?)
January 9th -10th
January 16t - 17th - Barry
January 23rd - 24th
January 30th - Feb 1st - Barry
February 6th - 8th - Doug, Rob, Murray, Barry
March 26th - 28th - Doug & Rob
April 2nd - 4th Long Weekend
April 10th - 11th
Doug, Marcy,Rob &Val & Dan, plus Barry and the girls for New Years!!!!
(why was the wood box empty? who was there since hunting season?)
January 9th -10th
January 16t - 17th - Barry
January 23rd - 24th
January 30th - Feb 1st - Barry
February 6th - 8th - Doug, Rob, Murray, Barry
February 13th - 14th
February 27th - 28th - Barry
March 6th -7th - Barry
March 13th - 14th
March 6th -7th - Barry
March 13th - 14th
March 20th - 21st - Barry
March 26th - 28th - Doug & Rob
April 2nd - 4th Long Weekend
April 10th - 11th
April 16th - 18th
The Annual Spring Flood Trip!! - Doug, Murray, Rob, Barry, Jerry, Shawn, Ryan and Jim - No flood this year. Great long weekend ! Birthday cake and everything. "Fishing for Dummies" and "Euchre for Brain Surgeons" were a big hit!!
April 24th - 25th
May 1st - 2nd
May 8th - 9th
May 15th - 16th Barry & Family
May 22th - 24th Long Weekend (Doug, Marcy, Rob & Val)
- installed new kitchen taps
- launched sailboat
The Annual Spring Flood Trip!! - Doug, Murray, Rob, Barry, Jerry, Shawn, Ryan and Jim - No flood this year. Great long weekend ! Birthday cake and everything. "Fishing for Dummies" and "Euchre for Brain Surgeons" were a big hit!!
April 24th - 25th
May 1st - 2nd
May 8th - 9th
May 15th - 16th Barry & Family
May 22th - 24th Long Weekend (Doug, Marcy, Rob & Val)
- installed new kitchen taps
- launched sailboat
- painted deck
May 29th - 30th - Chris & Lee, Alex & Lindsay
June 5th - 6th
June 12th - 13th Doug, Barry, Murray ... plus anybody who can make it!
Busy weekend (as usual with Murray)
- Expanded deck and put screened Gazebo up,
- Leveled dock,
- Installed new window in east loft,
- installed Water Gen and tested it for output.
June 19th - 20th
June 26th - 27th Ryan and friends
( a boys weekend at the cabin, should be 10 or 12)
July 1st - 4th Long Weekend
Doug & Marcy (Sat to Monday)
July 10th - 11th
July 17th - 18th
July 24th - 25th
July 30th - Aug 2nd Long Weekend -Doug & Marcy/ Rob & Val
Barry & Family & Shulist Family
May 29th - 30th - Chris & Lee, Alex & Lindsay
June 5th - 6th
June 12th - 13th Doug, Barry, Murray ... plus anybody who can make it!
Busy weekend (as usual with Murray)
- Expanded deck and put screened Gazebo up,
- Leveled dock,
- Installed new window in east loft,
- installed Water Gen and tested it for output.
June 19th - 20th
June 26th - 27th Ryan and friends
( a boys weekend at the cabin, should be 10 or 12)
July 1st - 4th Long Weekend
Doug & Marcy (Sat to Monday)
Rob & Val
Barry & Jerry
Sara & Kenny
July 10th - 11th
July 17th - 18th
July 24th - 25th
July 30th - Aug 2nd Long Weekend -Doug & Marcy/ Rob & Val
Barry & Family & Shulist Family
August 2nd - 8th Barry & Roz & Shulist Family
August 14th - 15th
August 21st - 22nd
Barry & Family plus Chris & Lee, Lindsay & Alex plus friends
August 28th - 29nd
September 4th -6th Long Weekend
7th Annual Family & Friends Camping Weekend
September 5th -9th Doug & Marcy
September 18th - 19th
Doug & Barry plus anybody that wants to come up
September 25th - 26th
October 2nd - 7th
Barry & Paul- hunting
October 9th - 11th Thanksgiving Weekend
October 14th- 16th Colour Tour is on!!!
Barry& Family, Murray/Pat & Mom ... plus anybody that wants to come up
October 23th - 24th
October 30th - 31st
November 6th - 7th
Annual Owners Meeting
November 13th - 14th
November 20th - 21st
November 27th - 8th
December 4th - 5th
December 11th - 12th
December 18th - 19th
December 25th - 27th
New Years!
August 14th - 15th
August 21st - 22nd
Barry & Family plus Chris & Lee, Lindsay & Alex plus friends
August 28th - 29nd
September 4th -6th Long Weekend
7th Annual Family & Friends Camping Weekend
September 5th -9th Doug & Marcy
September 18th - 19th
Doug & Barry plus anybody that wants to come up
September 25th - 26th
October 2nd - 7th
Barry & Paul- hunting
October 9th - 11th Thanksgiving Weekend
Shawn & Family
October 14th- 16th Colour Tour is on!!!
Barry& Family, Murray/Pat & Mom ... plus anybody that wants to come up
October 23th - 24th
October 30th - 31st
November 6th - 7th
Annual Owners Meeting
November 13th - 14th
November 20th - 21st
November 27th - 8th
December 4th - 5th
December 11th - 12th
December 18th - 19th
December 25th - 27th
New Years!
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