Latest trip to my Off Grid Cabin

Mar 17, 2017 8:49 PM

RaspberryRock

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This is my Off Grid Cabin. In September of 2015 I bought 180 acres of land in Eastern Ontario and immediately began planning my cabin. This picture is from sometime in September of 2016.

This is the current view from my deck. You can just see the massive Elk antler I found sitting on the table.

36. I eat really well at the cabin. Breakfast on the 2nd last day.

This is the view from my dining table. The ladder is sitting on top of my battery box.

The dogs and I like to chill in front of the fire. Their names are Willow and Junebug.

The dogs also like to play in weird ways.

Had to spend some time gathering firewood. Didn't have a chance to do this last year as I was so busy building the cabin. I'm always playing catch-up.

A partial view of my cabin. The ladder is to get to the loft.

This is my bedroom in the loft. Queen sized bed with memory foam mattress. I sleep really well.

Always time for a lime & lager. My motto is: "It's 5 o'clock somewhere!"

Chilling in front of the fire with Willow.

I drink a lot of craft beers at the cabin. This one was... odd.

Breakfast on the last day.

Getting ready for one last hike.

I included this gif as part of an album but I laugh my butt off every time I look at it so thought it deserved it's own post.

They just love to run. Junebug always chases Willow, but Willow is seriously fast.

Willow wandering along the top of a cliff. It's a 50' drop here. My property is really diverse. This is one of a few big valleys.

Willow got into a bit of a scuffle with a porcupine. Pulling quills is no fun for either of us.

Time for a treat!

I love my woodstove.

37. Junebug is a lab/coonhound mix. Willow is German Shepherd.

35. Junebug ain't letting that treat get away.

I love it here. It was a really beautiful day.

46. Another great meal. Stir fry with chicken.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

50. Me and the dogs.

The dogs like to let me know when it's time to do business.

A beautiful fire.

Heading out. I'm not much of a praying man, but I say a few prayers every time I cross this bridge.

Starry night tax.

Here is my other album if you're interested in seeing pictures of the cabin in various states of build: http://imgur.com/gallery/YDxbg

There are videos of this trip on youtube as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o23gCfPJr88&list=PLrC_5sPC86DHXnrJNOaSB16C9CxM1O253

This is heaven!! And while your Willow is running through early spring snow, my Willow is running around chasing roos in early autumn heat.

9 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 0

Lol cool. I love having friends all over the world.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

9 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 0

Bring on the Ron Swanson gifs!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

What do you run for a generator? Ive got 2 X Deutz and a monster tankfarm 6X9000l of sweet sweet diesel.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I have a cheap 3500W genie for emergencies. All my power comes from solar.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

So many people want a life like this, but only the tough can pull it off. I envy you.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks for sharing.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I fucking love this post

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I fucking love you.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Ugh Willow is my dream dog

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yah, she's really affectionate too.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Thanks for sharing. Cool cabin. Stirfry looked like a bowl of worms though. lol

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Lol.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I got the heebie-jeebies lookin at it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Interesting you found those antlers sitting on your table!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I know right?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

nice cabin and all....but the pancakes earned my upvote

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I actually forgot to put the whip cream on.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Next, learn how to build a bridge

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'd probably get more fun out of designing and building a bridge than a cabin... Does that make me weird?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They make games for people like us. I'm absolutely terrible at them though. :D

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like that cabin might need some insulation in those walls.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Yep, sure does.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

OP keeps calling it his "off grid cabin" while posting pictures of it online... Doesn't that defeat the purpose of it being off the grid?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yah, in this case it just means not connected to municipal services like water, sewer, electric, etc.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Gotcha

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nah, off grid has a few colloquial meanings. It could mean not connected to the electric grid, or it could mean no public utils at all.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I guess I was more going by the Ron Swanson definition of off the grid. Total separation from society

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Damn character limit..just found your photos and Youtube vids. Love it. You are an inspiration and i love watching you, Willow, and Junebug!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Cool to see you post again, it looks so awesome there! PS maybe reinforce the bridge a bit :)?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks, Duck. Heading up in a few weeks with neighbours to repair the bridge. Hope to get some video and pics.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Sweet, good luck on your adventures :D

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

you're the kind of bachelor wilderness man that becomes a grizzled silver survivor of the apocalypse and ends up saving a mother n child

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wow, I'm turning into a movie. However I am married.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Junebug is...Junebug

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Willow does have hops though

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Who put massive Elk antlers on your table?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A massive elk, of course.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

You better love that wood stove with uninsulated walls.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yep.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

To the front page with this awesome post!

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

Thank you, my friend. Oddly, for all the people who have subscribed to my posts, it's only if the post makes it to FP that they get notified

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

I can subscribe to this? Why the hell have I not heard of it?! SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Uh, I don't know how. Maybe a mobile thing? Actually Sarah messaged me to say it could be done.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I just created my first account to say use cast iron not nonstick! : P

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Certainly I need a good old fashioned cast iron pan. My wife bought a new fashioned pre-seasoned pan but I don't like it.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Looks divine. What do you do for a living? I'm 23 and I don't want to waste my time.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nothing. I'm a bum.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I mean it, tho.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks, man. You've been really helpful. Really let your age show.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Very cool! How did you get the materials there? Is there a road there?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

All by ATV. Check out my other album for more pics of that.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

@op how expensive was the land and the cabin?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

$35k for the land. About $45k for the cabin.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Oh wow that super cheap compared to costs in Europe thanks :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Although cabin cost includes a lot of non-cabin things like ATV, tools, shelter, etc

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Dang you're cute :)

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

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9 years ago (deleted Jul 21, 2022 11:07 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Worth a shot

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So how much does 180 access go for in that part of Ontario?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

$35k but there are a lot of reasons including being land-locked.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

What exactly does that mean?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

$35k for all 180 acres? That's... actually affordable. Cool!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

About tree fiddy

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OP says it's $35k, so you're not far off.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lovely cabin and all, but who exactly is taking the photos of you, as you appear to be the only human there

9 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 0

The game the dogs are playing is "blanket" - "you be my blanket! Okay now I will be your blanket!"

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Your Mom.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well, she is a professional photographer. I'm actually not joking about that too

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The dog.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

My 3-legged best friend, Mr. Tripod. Except the one on the deck where I'm just holding the camera out.

9 years ago | Likes 103 Dislikes 1

@OP when I started reading "My 3-legged best friend" I assumed it was your gay lover with a huge dick. Is there something wrong with me OP?

9 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 0

Naw shit man, this is Imgur.

9 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 1

I remember when you first posted your pics in the beginning stage. I was and still am very impressed. Well done OP. But I always wondered,

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

You spent so much energy preparing and building that fantastic cabin why didn't you make a driving path to the cabin? Instead of

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Using your four wheeler? Any reason? Just wounding?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hey thanks for following along. The ATV path crosses other folk's properties and I'm limited in how much I can change them.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

You look lovely and your cabin is just fantastic!

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Thanks!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Hey! He is my bromance so get off.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was here first!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Check the other post I was here first

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Damn you!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you want we can share him.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Looks awesome, op. Let us know when you want your imgurian family to drop in with more craft beers... ????

9 years ago | Likes 209 Dislikes 1

I'll cook!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dude. You got a nice place. Congrats

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And to help you rebuild that bridge. Shit's weird yo.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

I would 100% build a bridge if that meant I got to party with Willow and Junebug.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

@OP; I read it as your LAST trip. Entire time in your post, I thought you were selling it & couldn't figure out WHY! P.S can I have Willow

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

No love for Junebug? "Junebug is...Junebug."

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know! But I've always wanted an all black German shepherd. And I'm Canadian like @OP; we share ;) Very beautiful dogs

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

LOL sorry man, Willow is my baby.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

That would be one hell of a party. SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT

9 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 3

I'm in.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Commenting on this strictly in case the party actually happens cuz I'm in.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

...Boola-boola-boola?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

#pantsking

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Boom-chaka-laka!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You got a nice slice of serenity there op. I dig it.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm in!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Me too!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

Literally all of us.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's getting schwifty in here!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wubalabalablablabla!!!!!

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

*wubbalubbadubdub!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Ah yes! Thank you! I knew it didn't sound quite right when I wrote it out.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

In mermbird culture that's considered a dick move.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No problemo mermbird person

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0