My Dream Too !

  • big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22454
    March 17, 2013 at 3:58 pm #1281250

    Grouse Dogs post has got me pumped up too… last fall I started building my “Dream Shack” by the Pond. I have owned the property since 1991 and have always stayed in my Fishhouse and recently my Camper. I have saved my pennies for the past 5 years and got enough to break ground. It is 26 x 28, with the bottom being the garage and the top, living quarters. I am doing it all myself, with the help of friends who all have their specialty. (minus the power supply, had to hire that out) Here are some pictures of it taking shape. BTW, I insist if you come up, you bring a cooler full of “whatever” it is that tickles your fancy It is alot of work, but when it is done, it will be worth it









    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    March 17, 2013 at 4:02 pm #1153030

    Looks Great big G. Great when your dreams come true. Looks like an place to enjoy for years to come. Congrats.

    average-joe
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2376
    March 17, 2013 at 4:04 pm #1153031

    That’s way cool

    How far from the water are you?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22454
    March 17, 2013 at 4:18 pm #1153037

    4 blocks. We are across hwy 47 & have a private harbor access

    1hl&sinker
    On the St.Croix
    Posts: 2501
    March 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm #1153040

    Sweet!
    Ive got a small property that I want to do the same thing but with a gambrel roof. Great to see something in progress to set a picture in my head.
    Thanks!

    average-joe
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2376
    March 17, 2013 at 4:31 pm #1153041

    Quote:

    4 blocks. We are across hwy 47 & have a private harbor access

    Way Cool

    Chuck Melcher
    SE Wisconsin, Racine County
    Posts: 1966
    March 17, 2013 at 4:51 pm #1153053

    Congrats…. good to see dreams becoming a reality!

    tomr
    cottage grove, mn
    Posts: 1275
    March 17, 2013 at 4:53 pm #1153054

    Very nice!

    mxskeeter
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 3782
    March 17, 2013 at 6:12 pm #1153077

    It will be alot of work. You can proud of your place when your’re done. It will be sweet.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    March 17, 2013 at 6:31 pm #1153083

    That baby is coming along real nice !!!

    See ya in a couple months !!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    March 17, 2013 at 6:37 pm #1153087

    Can’t wait for opener!!

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    March 17, 2013 at 8:21 pm #1153103

    Yes!!!!!!

    Big G – I love it…

    Dog

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    March 17, 2013 at 8:22 pm #1153104

    If I had lakeshore – this is exactly what I would do – Plenty of storage on the main level and living quarters up.

    Very nice!!!!!

    Dog

    Aquaholic
    WI
    Posts: 65
    March 17, 2013 at 8:27 pm #1153106

    Nice! Have fun with the build.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    March 17, 2013 at 11:21 pm #1153143

    Very nice G!

    I had heard years ago that it’s cheaper to build “up” (meaning adding a second story) then it is to build “out”.

    Did you find that to be accurate?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22454
    March 18, 2013 at 12:29 am #1153162

    I would have to say that would probably be true. The floor (cement) and the roofing materials, were alot more $$$ than construction lumber. I will say, it is alot more labor intensive though, if you were paying someone to build with a 2nd floor as opposed to it all on ground level

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    March 18, 2013 at 11:21 am #1153201

    Looks great, G!

    ptc
    Apple Valley/Isle, MN
    Posts: 614
    March 18, 2013 at 1:29 pm #1153242

    I think I know the place. Are you just north of Hunters Pt?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22454
    March 18, 2013 at 1:41 pm #1153247

    Yep ! Stop in sometime

    Hunting4Walleyes
    MN
    Posts: 1552
    March 18, 2013 at 5:09 pm #1153332

    Nice job G! That looks a lot more comfortable than a fishhouse or camper.

    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    March 18, 2013 at 9:02 pm #1153428

    So big G when is the IDO get together . Great looking place.

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