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Finally got the hunting shack ready for the season!

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  1. GregH

    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    Finally got 'er! I've worked on this place for 2 full summers and early falls. Most of this summer was spent heat tracing, insulating and skirting the trailer. I believe that I have successfully winter proofed a travel trailer (dealer said it couldn't be done). Last year we battled freezing pipes through out the winter. Had to cut the bottom covering of the trailer and heat tape and re-insulate most of the pipes. In addition, I built a frame underneath the trailer and put 12 1/2" of insulation under the floor. The walls have the standard 3 1/2". Painted, caulked and sealed. Bring it! Adding a deck in the spring to finish it off.

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    The GF and I were able to get a couple other projects in as well.

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    Water hole enhancement

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    Mineral site

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    And finally some food plots.

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    I've got 4 weeks of vacation coming up shortly, I'm pretty stoked.

    Thanks for looking.
     
    GregH, Oct 12, 2011
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    That looks awesome Greg!
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    jfergus7, Oct 12, 2011
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    Really nice place! Looks like your own piece of paradise. Enjoy and good luck this Fall.
     
    fletch920, Oct 12, 2011
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  5. BowFreak

    BowFreak Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Very nice piece of paradise. Looks like a great place to spend 4 weeeks in November.
     
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    Greg, that is simply awesome! Love the hunting "shack." I could see myself rocking that thing all season. :D

    You planted the cornfield too?
     
    Finch, Oct 12, 2011
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    Awesome, Greg. Always love looking at photos of your place you've been working on. Looks like an amazing place to call your own. I'm thinking of adding a water hole or two to our property next year. Any tips other than choosing a low spot in an area that naturally holds water?
     
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    Looks great, feels good when everything comes together..
     
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    I got the tour a couple weeks ago and the pics don't do it justice it is heaven on earth ! Nice work Greg and Good luck hunting ! Call me if you need any help tracking and celebrating :beer:
     
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    Looks great Greg! I know I have said before that I would love to have a place like that, hope you get a nice buck this year up there. From the photos it looks like you have some shooters:ninja:
     
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  11. jakeratt

    jakeratt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thats Awsome man
     
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  12. lokarz7

    lokarz7 Weekend Warrior

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    looks great, what did you do to make the water hole?
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Greg, man that is awesome! I cannot wait to see your success pics this year. Enjoy yourself to the fullest.
     
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    Looks awesome Greg, Good Luck!
     
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    The place looks great Greg. I remember seeing pictures of when you first started working on it, it's sure come along! Good luck out there!
     
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    Looks great, Greg!
     
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    Outstanding, Greg! I can't wait to see what you pull out of your property this year! Way to go, Bro :)
     
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    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    I own about 3 acres of the corn field which is part of my front yard. A farmer leases the crop rights from me.

    Thanks for the comments.
     
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  19. GregH

    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    A tractor comes in pretty handy!
     
    GregH, Oct 12, 2011
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    jcook!! Weekend Warrior

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    Nice set up!!
     
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  21. Schultzy

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    Man that Is AWESOME!! A big congratulation's to you Greg!
     
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