Post your sugar shack pictures!

[82cabby]

Please show off and post a few pictures of your sugar shack! I need inspiration. The more the better!

[wnybassman]

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[mudr]

Hopefully stack goes up and evap set this upcoming weekend.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/ae2b3987b53bfab546fe82e623e42a8b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/4fb2bc050caad6c8f0a21fd2ea3a2cf9.jpg

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[minehart gap]

Putting chimney up today and pulley system for the cupola doors today.17052

[red dorakeen]

minehart gap, Nice looking shack. Like that you didn't go with the typical rooflines. Looks like you have some loftish storage space.

[MISugarDaddy]

Click on the link in my signature and it will show pictures of our sugar house.
Gary

[tbear]

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I dont have a more recent photo, but will get some when this weather breaks. Ted

[minehart gap]

red dorakeen, thank you. The timber frame for my sugar shack is actually a timber frame from back in the 1800’s that was last used as a pig pen on a farm. There was a second floor on it originally but they were shorter then and I had to walk hunched over along the sides of the upstair so I made a dormer to give more head room. The plan is to use the upstairs to hold a permeate tank once I get a RO and a bed for late boils.

[Mr. Red Maple]

Ryans Sugar Shack in Chester, NH
16x24 Sugarhouse with 16x10 wood shed on the front. New this year.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/5379afea3c01d179f44aaa37a2fba66d.jpg
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[BSD]

Ryans Sugar Shack in Chester, NH
16x24 Sugarhouse with 16x10 wood shed on the front. New this year.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/5379afea3c01d179f44aaa37a2fba66d.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180114/68f3857191ab23158215ad92ae60cc02.jpgdo you have any interior shots? putting up my 16x20 next week for my 2.5x10. which is sort of in scale with your operation.

[maple flats]

My picture is my avitar. Inside, with a 3x8 and a small RO closet I'm super crowded. Equipment just fills up more than I ever thought it would. When I built my 16x24 sugarhouse, it was for a 2x6, but I poured the evaporator footers to be able to have any evaporator up to a 3x10. I now have a 3x8 and that will be my largest, but the RO heated room, the filter press, the 2x6 finisher, the WJ bottler, the 2 freezers (to store retail syrup), the counters, a sink, a hot water heater and the 16x24 is crowded. Too late now for me, since I'm slowing down, but I wish I'd had the foresite to build a 24x36 sugarhouse.

[Woodsrover]

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[johnpma]

http://younglovemaple.com/images/img7.JPG I like the addition of the deck Jim........looks awesome!!

[Woodsrover]

I like the addition of the deck Jim........looks awesome!!

Thanks! So many people stopping by on the weekends we needed a place to hang out!


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[red dorakeen]

Nice picture.

A sugar house with a deck, very nice.

[VTnewguy]

http://younglovemaple.com/images/img7.JPG

I really like the maple leaf in the middle. Is it a cutout and light by the inside lights? Please tell.

[VTnewguy]

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Ole girl steaming away.

[Woodsrover]

I really like the maple leaf in the middle. Is it a cutout and light by the inside lights? Please tell.

Traced a maple leaf onto a piece of marine plywood and cut it out with a jigsaw. Slid a piece of glass behind it with a piece of red film stuck to it. I keep a small led light behind it 24/7. My wife is Canadian so its an homage to her as much as anything!

[82cabby]

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Ole girl steaming away.

How did you do that image? That's really beautiful.

[82cabby]

I like the addition of the deck Jim........looks awesome!!
Absolutely gorgeous!

[VTnewguy]

The camera on the phone has a option for lens blur.

[VTnewguy]

Traced a maple leaf onto a piece of marine plywood and cut it out with a jigsaw. Slid a piece of glass behind it with a piece of red film stuck to it. I keep a small led light behind it 24/7. My wife is Canadian so its an homage to her as much as anything!

That's awesome! It's very nice.

[tbear]

VTnewguy, can you give any info on your door handles and latches? I've been looking for something similar with no luck, save for a Schlag product for $170.00; not only is the price a bit high for me but I really don't need a dead bolt. Thanks, Ted

[Cjadamec]

Jamaica cottage shop (http://jamaicacottageshop.com/product-category/sheds/shedparts/latchesandhardware/)has door hardware in that style for pretty reasonable prices.

[kingOFgEEEks]

Mine's under construction, but here's a couple pics of my 9x12 (with 3' front overhang):
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[Mr. Red Maple]

do you have any interior shots? putting up my 16x20 next week for my 2.5x10. which is sort of in scale with your operation.

I dont have too many good interior pictures, however I have a 3x12 evaporator which is slight off center to the right with filtering and canning equipment on the left and a small sales counter in the front left. All my shelving is between the studs for product mainly in the front.

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[grizzlym]

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Still needs concrete but better than being outside.

[VTnewguy]

VTnewguy, can you give any info on your door handles and latches? I've been looking for something similar with no luck, save for a Schlag product for $170.00; not only is the price a bit high for me but I really don't need a dead bolt. Thanks, Ted

We just found some simple hinges at home depot and the latch is a latch for a fence. Nothing fancy. One side has just the handle.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-in-x-4-25-in-Black-Heavy-Duty-Decorative-Tee-Hinge-15031/202034054

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Black-Thumb-Latch-18112/202034244

[tbear]

Thanks VTnewguy! What keeps the thumb latch "arm" in place? I looked at a similar one where the arm/latch thing appeared to be held in place by nothing more than the grace of a loving God. Ted

[RileySugarbush]

Here is our sugarhouse today. Converted church camp bunkhouse.


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[blurr95]

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Still needs concrete but better than being outside.

Grizzlym, that is a cool looking shack. I was just thinking yesterday that I hadn't seen one with a barn roof and cupola. I was thinking of building mine this way when I do it. Very nice.

Jason

[grizzlym]

Thanks Jason. It isn't very practical but works for our hobby set up. The front half has a loft for bucket storage. I am pretty happy with it. Could not have built it without my friend Jeff.

[softmaple]

i know it not a picture but its a little video that i edited on our sugar shack.

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[johnpma]

i know it not a picture but its a little video that i edited on our sugar shack. Very nice video and shack!!!! Well done!

[red dorakeen]

i know it not a picture but its a little video that i edited on our sugar shack.

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Very nice.

[VTnewguy]

Thanks VTnewguy! What keeps the thumb latch "arm" in place? I looked at a similar one where the arm/latch thing appeared to be held in place by nothing more than the grace of a loving God. Ted

It's just held in by the tightness of the hole. You could pull it out but have never had that problem.

[Polish Wizard]

tbear,
Nice looking shack.
I'm amazed that small board against the door can hold the entire shack from sliding down the hill.

[tbear]

Yes, it's my Binford model 3624 multi tool, it doubles as a high security deterant.:cool: Ted

[Maple Man 85]

Our 2017 sugarhouse was very traditional, we upgraded a bit in 2018... If you'd like to see more building pictures check out our Facebook page @northwoodsmaplefarm
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[Polish Wizard]

I'm too computer illiterate to figure how to get photos from my e-mails or stored in the photo section of my Mac.
You'll just have to indulge me and read about it.

When we bought the property it came with a small barn where the owner kept three ponies. It has electric inside, and a yard hydrant just outside from my well.
In my first season for tapping trees I stole an idea from a Maple Trader member and built an 8x10 frame structure behind the barn, and covered it using a couple 12x16 blue tarps from Sam's Club.
I installed two ridge beams with one 1-foot higher than the other so I would have a "cupola" for steam to escape.
Lighting was provided by left-over clear LED christmas lights, which gave sufficient illumination and a bit of mood to the place.

Last year was my first season inside a 10x10 addition I built with rough cut Amish hemlock to match the original barn; 6/12 pitch roof using metal over exterior plywood to help eliminate some of the condensation rain; and cement board over the 2x6 wood floor to aid against stray sparks.
Since my evaporator sits on a marble slab placed on low 4" hollow cement blocks to keep it off the floor and still at the right height for my short height, I keep a "test stick" under the evaporator to make sure I'm not gonna set the floor on fire after cooking for 13+ hours at a time. So far the stick remains cool to touch --- so I'm sure the floor is good under the cement board.
I cut a doorway from the barn into this addition, so the barn still serves as my wood and sap storage --- as well as a place for my old TV and FM radio to reside.
The cupola is arranged so it isn't centered in the roof, but at the outer edge of the structure -- away from the barn.
Besides being great for steam escape, the height of the cupola also serves as a mounting point for the class 3 chimney without requiring guide wires or bracing for additional support.
I'll see if wifey can figure out how to include photos for me.
Since my dogs walked over the lumber as I built the place, they left foot prints on the wood.
We call this hobby "Muddy Paws Maple Company", with 50 taps being more than enough for now.

My evaporator has been the same since I started to collect sap -- a heavily modified 2-drawer lateral file cabinet with the top cut open and a removable frame on top that holds three full size 6" deep buffet pans.
This system is lined with fire brick and fire wool insulation, and incorporates an old fan that looks like a hair dryer for AUF on a rheostat that works really well.
Last year I used mostly aged hemlock cut ends from the local Amish mill to feed this beast. I barely had any ash left, and no creosote in the flue at all when I ran the brush through.
My friend built this evaporator for me, and truthfully it would have been better if I just turned him loose with his welder and all the supplies he has lying around without tying him to build around the file cabinet -- especially when it came to installing the brick.

[51 cub]

I like each and every one. Thanks to all for posting!

[valleyman]

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Awning-new for 2018 !
Also, center panel on the shack is hinged to open up during the steamy times
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[valleyman]

Woodsrover-
Is that a love story or what!
Nice!! Brownie points for sure
Beautiful sugarhouse

[bees1st]

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[WhistlePig]

Only building I have that can pass a PA inspection; Old milk house with minor extension. Took a pretty big shoehorn and a bunch of lunkhead brothers to get the evaporator in there.

[Kbrooks80]

17141 Wood is all cut, split, and stacked. Ready for the sap to run.

[CampHamp]

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[farmrelated]

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Here is ours

[farmrelated]

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Trying to figure out where to reply to...

[farmrelated]

Looks great!

[farmrelated]

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Lots of nice shacks out there..

[johnallin]

Here's two of ours...
Sugar house under full boil
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Inside shot showing swing from bottom cupola doors - you have to look close to see the pipe hinge near top of door.
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[82cabby]

Here's two of ours...
Sugar house under full boil
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Inside shot showing swing from bottom cupola doors - you have to look close to see the pipe hinge near top of door.
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Wow! That's awesome. Beautiful building.

[Polish Wizard]

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Here are pictures of our first year's structure.
It is made from 2x4's and tarps, with space at the top to act as a cupola.
It was built behind a pony barn (no ponies) that serves as a good base of operations and storage.
The hearth and evaporator are modified from a lateral file cabinet with fire brick and wool, and a fireplace screen door (filled and insulated).
The hearth includes a fan that resembles a hand-held hair blower to provide AUF that works really well.

I tried to rotate the photos, but no luck. Sorry.

[Polish Wizard]

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I'm sorry, but I have no idea how to rotate the photos.
You can see this stuff right-side-up in our gallery.
If you can rotate them for me, please do.

After getting the maple bug during my first year, I decided I didn't want to stand in mud any more an built the 10x10 addition shown in these photos.
I still use the pony barn as my base of operations, with the new addition only housing the evaporator.
Since our hearth is unconventional, I have the shack floor covered with cement board with metal flashing under each of the tight joints to eliminate any problems with a wayward spark.
The hearth sits on a slab of marble placed on 4" hollow cement blocks laid flat to allow air flow under the entire system.

On a side note - Instead of placing the hearth on a cement slab, the marble slab was wall material left over when rest rooms at the National Fire Academy were renovated and my friend bought the stuff as government surplus.
He said it's a symbol, making a nice transition from my former occupation into my retirement hobby.
It's great to have friends...

[buckeye gold]

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[Lukie]

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[Scm]

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[ACfarmerNH]

We upgraded from a barrel stove to a Mason 2x3 and built a small shack this year. Since the photo was taken we've added another section to the chimney.

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[bigschuss]

Here's my 12x16 timber frame sugar house. It has a 6' tractor shed on one side and a 6' porch on the other and sits on a root cellar.

edit...trying to figure out how to post photos so they appear as images in the post like Scm did, instead of little mini thumb-nails you have to then click on to open? Doesn't seem real obvious.

[red dorakeen]

Here's my 12x16 timber frame sugar house. It has a 6' tractor shed on one side and a 6' porch on the other and sits on a root cellar.

edit...trying to figure out how to post photos so they appear as images in the post like Scm did, instead of little mini thumb-nails you have to then click on to open? Doesn't seem real obvious.

Wicked good lookin timber frame.

[Sledheed]

Ok, i will play.

[johnpma]

Ok, i will play. gorgeous! I love WI spent time there for work Green Bay area, Sheboygan and Manitowoc just love the state! Our hunting lab came from Black Creek WI

Nice shack!!

[red dorakeen]

The new shack has been working out nicely.
Still a little more work to do on it.

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[tbear]

I know I've said it before but Red that is just the coolest! Ted

[BRL]

The new shack has been working out nicely.
Still a little more work to do on it.

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This is my favorite shack right here! Love it!

[Page Meadow Maple]

Converted an old fishing camp that was made out of odds and ends of log cabin pieces. No power. No water. But stays warm and toasty when you are running the evaporator.

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[red dorakeen]

Converted an old fishing camp that was made out of odds and ends of log cabin pieces. No power. No water. But stays warm and toasty when you are running the evaporator.

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New life for an old camp. Looks great.

[West Sumner Sugar]

We are still in the process of building this one. Major upgrade from what we had. 20x40 slab. 4' overhang on the front, 8' overhang on the back for wood storage.
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[Chasefamily]

We are still in the process of building this one. Major upgrade from what we had. 20x40 slab. 4' overhang on the front, 8' overhang on the back for wood storage.
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very nice. would you mind telling me what windows those are? im looking for windows for my sugar house im building.

[Curlybirtch]

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14'x20' timber frame with 8'x20' wood storage on side

[red dorakeen]

Nice Work Curlybirtch, looks great.

[BAP]

Nice building Curlybirch.

[EBG18T]

Here is a picture of our shack:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180310/33c2d535c7031c1ff99b1f97ee581f20.jpg

CDL in the middle:
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[bigschuss]

Nice shacks curlybirtch and EGB18T.

I love a timber frame shack!

[Windy Acres]

18079boiling on a nice calm clear night

[EBG18T]

Looking good guys.



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[VTnewguy]

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The ole sugar shack

[West Sumner Sugar]

very nice. would you mind telling me what windows those are? im looking for windows for my sugar house im building.

They are 36x48 all vinyl. They are MI brand which honestly are the cheapest windows we could get around here. Looking back, something a little nicer would have been good. The 2nd floor one is 30x36 I believe.

[stoweski]

Built in ‘09. After two additions, wish it was bigger. Don’t we all?

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[GotSap?]

As originally built in 2010
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After 2 expansions in 2016
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Yesterday, 3/11/18!
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[achesser]

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Built in the summer of 2016

[bspiece]

Built in the late 60's by my Grandfather and his brothers.0

[red dorakeen]

As originally built in 2010
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After 2 expansions in 2016
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Yesterday, 3/11/18!
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Beautiful Photos and shack.

[red dorakeen]

Built in the late 60's by my Grandfather and his brothers.0

A great family heirloom.

[prairietapper]

As originally built in 2010
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After 2 expansions in 2016
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Yesterday, 3/11/18!
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Nice! we have grass getting green here.

[VT_K9]

Here is our sugar house. It was built by my Grandfather in the 1970's. This is the last year we are using it. I am hopeful to keep some of the wood and other pieces alive in the next sugarhouse my Dad and I are building this year.

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[wally]

as built circa 1985; still going strong:

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[CBOYER]

Built in 2010
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[tgormley358]

Brand new this year. 18253

[BSD]

Took this the other night, thought it was a neat shot.
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[Polish Wizard]

CBOYER,
That's a heck of a snow load on your roof.
I'd hate to be on the receiving end when your cooking warms the roof and.....

Did you have professional plans when you built the place, or just wing it drawn on the back of a Dunkin' Donut box like my friends do?
It looks great.

[Polish Wizard]

Wally,
You sure that's ONLY for making maple syrup, and not cooking off a bit of adult beverages?

I love the massive TV antenna and dart board -- in case you get bored.
By the way, your original post had a bit more wild life in them. ;)

[sap retreiver]

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Busted my rump but I got out what was in my head. Most all of you helped a little and my dream came true

[sap retreiver]

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[EBG18T]

Very nice!


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[82cabby]

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Man that is really cool, inside and out!

[Sugarmaker]

Very nice sugarhouse! I like it!
Regards,
Chris

[CBOYER]

CBOYER,
That's a heck of a snow load on your roof.
I'd hate to be on the receiving end when your cooking warms the roof and.....

Did you have professional plans when you built the place, or just wing it drawn on the back of a Dunkin' Donut box like my friends do?
It looks great.

Heh, we make plans on Tim Horton donuts box up here...:lol:
Thanks !

[Zucker Lager]

Heh, we make plans on Tim Horton donuts box up here...:lol:
Thanks !
Tim Horton's "Maple Cream" donuts are amazing!!!! Next vacation will be in your area just so we can eat more of them Nice Shack. jay

[dobiehill]

20x24 original building in 2012 with 20x20 addition in 2018. All timber framed with eastern white pine. Custom sized frame kits available. 185371853818539

[red dorakeen]

dobiehill,

Beautiful timber frame.

Great looking building.

[Run Forest Run!]

Absolutely stunning! Do you take reservations? ;) Love the table, benches, bucket lights.....well, everything!

[dobiehill]

Red,

Thank you. Most of the wood sourced from wind damaged trees and sawed on our Woodmizer mill. Even the Cottonwood table top came from a dead tree that was destined for the dump. Lots of fun at the sugar shack!

[dobiehill]

Karen,

Thank you. Comfortable building to be in. Too bad the season is so short.

[Run Forest Run!]

Karen,

Thank you. Comfortable building to be in. Too bad the season is so short.

I'd be in there year 'round!!

[Russell Lampron]

There's a lot of nice sugar houses here. Now it's time for me to get in on the fun.

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[woodsy]

Some beautiful sugar shacks out there ! Wow...
Our little 12x16 gem for our little operation built a few years ago with leftover lumber from the land.
Snowmobile or snowshoe access only most years.
Will add a cupola and move the boiling inside eventually when I figure out
what to affordably evaporate on .
Early this season, the block arch in center is buried in 4' snow.
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Boiling
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[whity]

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Here is ours the day of the big storm.

[TapTapTap]

Ground breaking at end of December 2017.
Commissioning March 26, 2018.


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Finished = ????

[johnallin]

Here’s one of mine. Just taken, all cleaned up for next year.

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