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



On March 6, 2002, I had the pleasure of visiting with B. Allan Mackie on his property near Dunchurch, Ontario. (SEE "A Visit with B. Allan Mackie"). Here are some photos of Allan and his current log projects.

Click to See Enlarged Photo At the end of a 3 km. drive along "Unnecessary Mountain", Allan Mackie's handcrafted hemlock log cabin appears magically out of the snow.

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Allan Mackie today ­ surrounded by a few treasures and all the necessities of life.

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Click to See Enlarged Photo Unmistakably, an Allan Mackie log corner!

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Allan's solar panel provides power to his log cabin.

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Click to See Enlarged Photo A wintry view across the white expanse of Shanty Lake.

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Allan and June head down the path to Ardea.

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Click to See Enlarged Photo Inside Ardea, the builder reviews his extensive punch list.

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A beauty in progress (check out those tight log corners!).

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Click to See Enlarged Photo The most important feature on any log home ­ Ardea's lake facing wall will benefit greatly from this large roof overhang.

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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.

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