TJQ Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well.. were over half way there.. so I thought Id share our progress. In June when we went in to camp we were met with our worst nightmare, not one, but both camps had succumbed to the snow load. The big tent had been up for 7 years and we had never had a problem. I was surprised to see the small one down as it was even better supported. Well... it didn't take long for me to decide to turn these lemons into lemonade. I know it would be a big task... but as the song goes... "I get by with a little help from my friends" and I called in some favours... (som BIGGG favours) lord knows I owe some people big time now... hahaha. So Monique and I went in, and managed to reconstruct the damaged little toad hut, and put everything we could salvage in it. It wasn't good enough to sleep in. but would keep stuff dry at least. Then we cleared the big platform. I spent the next weekend with the task of starting to bring material in the 4km (8 km round trip) 4 wheeler trip in. I think Ive done 20 or so trips so far. With the deck cleared we began construction, Joe and I and the girls for a couple of weekend and then we brought in another heavy hitter Marc. The last four days were rainy and crappy but man did we all giver. Its pretty much closed in now, and i can go up to do the soffit and electrical and fireplace inside outta the bugs. Here some pictures as the construction progressed. Oh yes... and we fit Jadens prom in there as well... Looking out the window. sorta... Walls up! We did get some fishing in too! New kitchen wall Nights were well lubricated and connected.. lol Put a nice little loft in..... where i can hide... Getting the roof on.... (crap that's scary... lol) and were done for a bit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 What a great job TJ. Sucks that the snow blew it out, but Jiggy will be better than ever now!!! And congrats to Jaden, she looks Maaaaaavelous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Wow looks great! Hopefully you can spend the rest of the summer enjoying the fruits of your (well lubricated) labour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Ok,Im ready to move in. Whats the going rate for live in chef? Nice boss. Edited July 12, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 That prom photo is one of the funniest things I've seen on here. Can't imagine what you'll be sporting at her wedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 The snow did alot of damage everywhere last winter but it sure looks like you brought Jiggy back together with some great work TJ, the place looks really impressive now. Can't believe how much Jaden has grown and that picture is hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 love the shotgun pic! Camp is pretty cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 TJ that is awesome I was sad to see the reports from June with jiggy getting busted up but the new one is looking great. Now more about that wood fired pizza cooler where can one find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I bet you're going to miss sleeping under canvas TJ. a solid roof has it's advantages however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looks great TJ!!!!! Got my dock done so I can start lumber jacking and lay out my foundation @ my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Really cool to see Jiggy rebuilt bigger and better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 The place is looking better, at the rate you are going, in 10 years you will have a luxury 3000sq ft mansion on the property....lol. with a real roof now, you should not have to worry too much about the snow load any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 amazing TJ you guys did and awesome job... making me feel lazy over here haha honestly it looks wicked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Lazy.. lol.. I wouldnt call ya lazy... I had and am going to continue to have a ton of help up there... Its coming along, Im on my way back up for a couple of days before we head out to Kesagami. Gonna get some stuff done i can do by myself... then The electrical when i come back, soffit and the rest of the steel.. then we can start finishiung the inside... Ill have it all done just in time to close up for the winter lol./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 What a camp, looks like you fixed r up good TJ, enjoy the summer and thanks for sharing! Got to get a spot like that somewhere someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Awesome TJ !!!! Looking great !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Looking good TJ. Good help is hard to find.Nice to see you circle yourself around a lot of good (great) people I should say.!!!No doubt it will be ready way before winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Looking good TJ. Good help is hard to find.Nice to see you circle yourself around a lot of good (great) people I should say.!!!No doubt it will be ready way before winter. Yup.. Im hoping to Spend a nice quite week there mid august, with both kids before they go off to school for the year and I couldn't think of another place to spend my 25th anniversary at the same time! Im very lucky to have not only some good friend that want to help, but some very capable ones as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Ok,Im ready to move in. Whats the going rate for live in chef? Nice boss. Ill only charge you a couple hundred a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Ill only charge you a couple hundred a day! You could buy a lot of cod tongues for that. Do you spend any time there hunting grouse in the fall? Edited July 16, 2014 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Ill only charge you a couple hundred a day! Guess you forgot about those great venison and moose burgers I cooked for the you and the gang on that RED X BBQ, that you used for many years later eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Guess you forgot about those great venison and moose burgers I cooked for the you and the gang on that RED X BBQ, that you used for many years later eh? I could NEVER forget that!! As a matter of fact that BBQ still gets a good workout at camp cooking steaks and heating up the water for the sauna!! Its been a work horse. So ok I guess you can come up and cook.. lol.. Do you take Canadian Tire money.. lol.. cause thats all i have left now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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