Cabin Movie

In May 2009 I decided to build a cabin with my Dad. I documented the events for one year, up until May 2010, when my Dad passed away. The actual movie, which is still in the final stages of editing, is 90 mins, but these clips, when shown together, provide a decent summary of how the project came together. The music for the trailer was written/recorded by my friend Ken Tizzard (www.kentizzard.com). Most of the really heavy construction was completed by James McMillan Contracting. The most challenging part of the project was getting the wood up a really steep hill. Most of the time we used a four-wheeler, but sometimes it involved carrying it up by hand.

There were many enjoyable encounters with woodland creatures. I especially enjoyed the owl, which remained perched in a shaded area during the day as we passed by. Although not on video, I enjoyed the quiet nights in late August where I could hear moose in a nearby beaver pond, playing or fighting and making random moose noises.

The project went through all 4 beautifully-distinct canadian seasons. The cabin continues to grow today, thanks to the help and support of family and friends. The cabin has since been covered in board and batten pine siding.

My first season of making maple syrup was a success. I made a full litre, which was actually decent, given I only had a few days with ten trees tapped.

Dad really helped me with the design of the cottage, where it would be located, the delivery of the wood and the early structural construction, up to the foundation. His illness progressed into the first winter until he was unable to travel far beyond his own home. I enjoyed taking photos of the progress and emailing them to him using my iphone. He maintained a high level of interest in this project up until he passed away.

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[postcardsfromheaven]

youtube what a great communicating system without it we would have never known. i have remodeled and built many houses and barns,outhouses ,docks .i know great work we i see it and that is what the cabin is TOP NOTCH BUILT WAY TO GO ! thanks for sharing. vernon

[Nobigwarnings]

@postcardsfromheaven Thank you! The cabin has progressed and it's looking even better! Cheers!

[5keating]

Awesome video friend! Keep up the good work.

[Hapharzardly]

Thanks for sharing this. Inspiring!