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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
SqueezeTheDay
This is heaven!! And while your Willow is running through early spring snow, my Willow is running around chasing roos in early autumn heat.
RaspberryRock
Lol cool. I love having friends all over the world.
herringarefish
RaspberryRock
Bring on the Ron Swanson gifs!
5knotcans
What do you run for a generator? Ive got 2 X Deutz and a monster tankfarm 6X9000l of sweet sweet diesel.
RaspberryRock
I have a cheap 3500W genie for emergencies. All my power comes from solar.
TheNorthernSkeptic
So many people want a life like this, but only the tough can pull it off. I envy you.
Shooter14
Thanks for sharing.
itsclemfandangocanyouhearme
I fucking love this post
RaspberryRock
I fucking love you.
thatzunpossible
Ugh Willow is my dream dog
RaspberryRock
Yah, she's really affectionate too.
thecheckisinthemail
Thanks for sharing. Cool cabin. Stirfry looked like a bowl of worms though. lol
RaspberryRock
Lol.
thecheckisinthemail
I got the heebie-jeebies lookin at it.
pandorasshitbox
Interesting you found those antlers sitting on your table!
RaspberryRock
I know right?
vielleicht
nice cabin and all....but the pancakes earned my upvote
RaspberryRock
I actually forgot to put the whip cream on.
DeltaBladeX
Next, learn how to build a bridge
IceFireXD
I'd probably get more fun out of designing and building a bridge than a cabin... Does that make me weird?
DeltaBladeX
They make games for people like us. I'm absolutely terrible at them though. :D
Klingon00
I feel like that cabin might need some insulation in those walls.
RaspberryRock
Yep, sure does.
DoctorTurkTurkleton
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?
RaspberryRock
Yah, in this case it just means not connected to municipal services like water, sewer, electric, etc.
DoctorTurkTurkleton
Gotcha
synthetichug
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.
DoctorTurkTurkleton
I guess I was more going by the Ron Swanson definition of off the grid. Total separation from society
Wulph421
Damn character limit..just found your photos and Youtube vids. Love it. You are an inspiration and i love watching you, Willow, and Junebug!
AllHailKarlKingOfDucks
Cool to see you post again, it looks so awesome there! PS maybe reinforce the bridge a bit :)?
RaspberryRock
Thanks, Duck. Heading up in a few weeks with neighbours to repair the bridge. Hope to get some video and pics.
AllHailKarlKingOfDucks
Sweet, good luck on your adventures :D
porkiloki
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
RaspberryRock
Wow, I'm turning into a movie. However I am married.
tacopartyinyourmouth
Junebug is...Junebug
Hockey4life
Willow does have hops though
StTriniansHeadBoy
Who put massive Elk antlers on your table?
RaspberryRock
A massive elk, of course.
justherefortheshitposting
You better love that wood stove with uninsulated walls.
RaspberryRock
Yep.
GoldenToasty
To the front page with this awesome post!
RaspberryRock
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
AchmedTheTerrifyingTerrorist
I can subscribe to this? Why the hell have I not heard of it?! SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE!
RaspberryRock
Uh, I don't know how. Maybe a mobile thing? Actually Sarah messaged me to say it could be done.
Deadpete
I just created my first account to say use cast iron not nonstick! : P
RaspberryRock
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.
kuhraezah
Looks divine. What do you do for a living? I'm 23 and I don't want to waste my time.
RaspberryRock
Nothing. I'm a bum.
kuhraezah
I mean it, tho.
kuhraezah
Thanks, man. You've been really helpful. Really let your age show.
AVeryTallGlassOfIToldYouSo
Very cool! How did you get the materials there? Is there a road there?
RaspberryRock
All by ATV. Check out my other album for more pics of that.
Gemmi
@op how expensive was the land and the cabin?
RaspberryRock
$35k for the land. About $45k for the cabin.
Gemmi
Oh wow that super cheap compared to costs in Europe thanks :)
RaspberryRock
Although cabin cost includes a lot of non-cabin things like ATV, tools, shelter, etc
iWishYouLover
Dang you're cute :)
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iamdanman
Worth a shot
hewhosleeps
So how much does 180 access go for in that part of Ontario?
RaspberryRock
$35k but there are a lot of reasons including being land-locked.
ThatGuyWithAnEye
What exactly does that mean?
obligatoryguy
$35k for all 180 acres? That's... actually affordable. Cool!
vildgut
About tree fiddy
obligatoryguy
OP says it's $35k, so you're not far off.
ChrisPrattInhalingExcitedly
Lovely cabin and all, but who exactly is taking the photos of you, as you appear to be the only human there
bkkhk
The game the dogs are playing is "blanket" - "you be my blanket! Okay now I will be your blanket!"
chrishallett83
Your Mom.
ChrisPrattInhalingExcitedly
Well, she is a professional photographer. I'm actually not joking about that too
infinitemasonjars
The dog.
RaspberryRock
My 3-legged best friend, Mr. Tripod. Except the one on the deck where I'm just holding the camera out.
ContainerofAdams
@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?
RaspberryRock
Naw shit man, this is Imgur.
Balfore
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,
Balfore
You spent so much energy preparing and building that fantastic cabin why didn't you make a driving path to the cabin? Instead of
Balfore
Using your four wheeler? Any reason? Just wounding?
RaspberryRock
Hey thanks for following along. The ATV path crosses other folk's properties and I'm limited in how much I can change them.
Littlemeg
You look lovely and your cabin is just fantastic!
RaspberryRock
Thanks!
theSungamer
Hey! He is my bromance so get off.
Littlemeg
I was here first!
theSungamer
Check the other post I was here first
Littlemeg
Damn you!
theSungamer
If you want we can share him.
PaintedInGreen
Looks awesome, op. Let us know when you want your imgurian family to drop in with more craft beers... ????
TK84
I'll cook!
cookieloverforever42
Dude. You got a nice place. Congrats
wackjack
And to help you rebuild that bridge. Shit's weird yo.
Superslothsays
I would 100% build a bridge if that meant I got to party with Willow and Junebug.
StarryNightsInCanada
@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
IneversaidIworkedhere
No love for Junebug? "Junebug is...Junebug."
StarryNightsInCanada
I know! But I've always wanted an all black German shepherd. And I'm Canadian like @OP; we share ;) Very beautiful dogs
RaspberryRock
LOL sorry man, Willow is my baby.
RaspberryRock
That would be one hell of a party. SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT
CrosshairLunchbox
I'm in.
YACAYACA
Commenting on this strictly in case the party actually happens cuz I'm in.
EricFromAccounts
...Boola-boola-boola?
JefftheIntern
#pantsking
djrecthat
Boom-chaka-laka!
thisaccountisnotentirelyjustforsmut
You got a nice slice of serenity there op. I dig it.
plainoldusername
I'm in!
JeepgirlTJ
Me too!!
grubbylittleslug
DEFCONwhite
Literally all of us.
Blackfrog
It's getting schwifty in here!
mermbird
Wubalabalablablabla!!!!!
FroggingBullfish
*wubbalubbadubdub!
mermbird
Ah yes! Thank you! I knew it didn't sound quite right when I wrote it out.
SpecimenSpiff
In mermbird culture that's considered a dick move.
FroggingBullfish
No problemo mermbird person