The Pool and the Cabin
- A story of an end and a beginning
It has been said that – “you shouldn’t own a poll. You should befriend a neighbor who has a pool”. Well I am no longer that neighbor. It was pleasant to inherit a pool when we bought this house, however the pool always had problems, needed lots of repair, was an expense, and the upkeep was time consuming. So after the past several years with little use, I had had enough. I decided to demolish the 25 year old SOB! While the pool was enjoyed for many summers and has provided many fond memories it is now gone. The fence has been removed and so was the swing set and the kid’s fort. This lumber was recycled and transformed into a small cabin in the back yard.
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| The fence and pool components were removed - Notice the lumber left over behind pool. | The foundation was then destroyed and the left over hole filled in and seeded. |
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| The kids swingset and old fort were also removed for lumber. | Project cabin - escape pod was then started. |
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| Back of cabin before steps and door were added. | Cabin began to take shape and several benches were made. |
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| The totem pole from the front yard was repaired and moved to the backyard. | Flag poles were then added. |
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Heat and light was added and then a table and some creature features.
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| Firewood rack, more benches, smoker, grill and fire pit added. | My Cabin and Pioneer Village - in the winter snow last week. |
