solopaddler Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) So early Sat morning I was sitting in front of the computer with my coffee when I stumbled across a great deal. Someone local to me was selling a 10X10 pergola with a custom made canvas awning for $200 . I had no plans for anything strenuous this weekend, other than prepping for my trip to White River on Wednesday. I couldn't pass it up though. The only glitch was it had to be dismantled. I called the person up, told them I'd take it and headed over with my tools. It took me 31/2 hours to get the darn thing apart, some of the lag bolts were impossible to remove. Of course it poured rain the entire time I was there and the backyard was an unfinished mud pit. I was covered head to toe with muck and sweat LOL! I got 'er done though. Got it home then spent the balance of Sat and most of Sun building it. Had to replace the lattice on top but that wasn't a big deal. Gave the wood a quick sanding and a coat of stain and got it together. My wife loves it (minus the awning...she hates the awning ). I like it though. The back of the house was kind of bare, we needed something there. I've been working like a dog recently, this week it's time to fish again. Headed north of White River on Wednesday for trophy walleye, can't wait. Edited July 26, 2010 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Mike....I sure hope my wife never reads your posts. With moving only a short time ago, finishing the shed and now moving the pergola in; you make me look like a lazy ass. Enjoy your fishing trip to White River. Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I would suggest putting some "K" bracing at the top of the posts and fastening the base of the posts to the concrete. PM me your digits and I'll give you a call with a more detailed explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Nice....I agree with your wife - the awning needs to go - it just takes away from it, kinda like trailer park deco. Much rather see the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brw Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Solo: Nice pergola. we enjoy ours a lot. Where are you heading to out of White River? Am heading there next week to Esnagi and am wondering if you are headed there too. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I would suggest putting some "K" bracing at the top of the posts and fastening the base of the posts to the concrete. PM me your digits and I'll give you a call with a more detailed explanation. PM sent. Nice....I agree with your wife - the awning needs to go - it just takes away from it, kinda like trailer park deco. Much rather see the wood. Women Solo: Where are you heading to out of White River? Am heading there next week to Esnagi and am wondering if you are headed there too. Regards. I'll be portaging into a back lake (hopefully filled with huge walleyes) with my squareback and 2hp motor. You should have a great time at Esnagi. Great lodge and good lake. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Mike is that lake the WR the one you were telling me about? If it is, that road looked very poor last fall...I tried again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Mike is that lake the WR the one you were telling me about? If it is, that road looked very poor last fall...I tried again.... No bud this a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I can see myself sitting under that having a cold beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I can see myself sitting under that having a cold beer. Yes indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 congrats on your new pad solopaddler! Welcome to the neighborhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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