So we went back up to Matachewan for a week, to finish construction of the larger tent, which we have nicknamed the "Great Hall" (LOTR fans will know what were talking about...)
Of course when we arrived the ducks were there for thier supper...
Avery enjoying the Hammock we put up over the river.
Unloading the last load of lumber.
Starting to frame the walls
more progress... i put 3 coats of high gloss varathane on the floor to give it that hardwood look... lol
Jaden and Avery took a break for a pontoon cruise on the river.
Then they swam across the river.... lol... the Caribbean may have the dolphins.. but we have swimming with the ducks!!
Of course after a swim the whole family is hungry.
Back to work to finish the ridge pole and tighten everything up
Then it was time to pull the tent over.
Even the ducks came up to have a look.....
And finally.. with a tug here and a pull there... she rested perfectly on the frame.... phew....
That allowed me to attend to my "trapline"
Another nice view.
When they made the tent I had them put in a screen across the back for ventilation... my other one gets awful hot in the afternoon.... my one design flaw was where they put the stovepipe hole... ill have to cut it out and frame around it when I put the wood stove in...
Time for chicken wings!!!!
Got the dish set up...
Watched a bit of TV on a rainy nite....
and its time to pack up and come home!
This big bugger tried to eat the kids on the way out!!
All in all it was a great week... we didn't get too much fishing in... were going back up for a few more days before the end of the month.. I promised the kids (and Monique) that all their hard work would be rewarded with some real R & R!!