B. Allan Mackie at Shanty Lake ­ A Photo Tour
by Donna L. Gagnon
Editor, log-world.com

	At the end of a 3 km. drive along "Unnecessary Mountain", Allan Mackie's handcrafted hemlock log cabin appears magically out of the snow. Click to Enlarge Photo
Allan Mackie today ­ surrounded by a few treasures and all the necessities of life. Click to Enlarge Photo
	Unmistakably, an Allan Mackie log corner! Click to Enlarge Photo
Allan's solar panel provides power to his log cabin. Click to Enlarge Photo
	A wintry view across the white expanse of Shanty Lake. Click to Enlarge Photo
Allan and June head down the path to Ardea. Click to Enlarge Photo
	Inside Ardea, the builder reviews his extensive punch list. Click to Enlarge Photo
A beauty in progress (check out those tight log corners!). Click to Enlarge Photo
	The most important feature on any log home ­ Ardea's lake facing wall will benefit greatly from this large roof overhang. Click to Enlarge Photo
Awaiting the peelers ­ these rafters will be peeled in-situ this summer, insulation will be installed and the ceiling will be finished with pine boards. Click to Enlarge Photo