Tommy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 While I was partying away Friday afternoon at boots and hearts I got a call from my Grandma that there was trouble at our cottage. My family owns a private island on Lake Muskoka just north of Campbells landing. Its called Delamere Island. I obviously couldnt do anything but lose my buzz and wait to hear more news once my family got there to figure it all out. Here lays our current dilemma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) I must say A huge thank you to the bystanders who were brave enough to risk their lives over our boats. They kicked down the doors to the boat house just before emergency services got there and saved our larson bow rider, canoe, tin tippy etc. Dont know who they are but I will track them down for a beer! Edited August 14, 2018 by Tommy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Sorry to hear Tommy, it can be rebuilt/replaced. Glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usedtoskidoo Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 ya that sucks. Any idea on the cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 The cause will remain unknown. But I don't think its suspicious. I have caught people parked at our beach completely ignoring the private property and No trespassing signs before. Ive also found ash's from people pulling up and lighting a fire on shore which is absolutely insane on an island, obviously. That being said, the fire guys say it started in the cottage. My belief is that is began as electrical and spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trailmaker Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 That is sad, I hope insurance goes well and you build an upgraded cottage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sorry to hear that Tommy. Hopefully they find who is responsible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sorry to hear, Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 15, 2018 That sucks Tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sorry to hear Tommy. Must the same fire that Bill H posted on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, 2strokemerc said: Sorry to hear Tommy. Must the same fire that Bill H posted on FB. thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach4me Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 So did the boathouse burn also or just the cottage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevester Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Damn Tommy sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, mach4me said: So did the boathouse burn also or just the cottage? Cottage, Bunky, shower house burnt and are completely gone. Pump house half burnt. Paint on boathouses is melted from the heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach4me Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Tommy said: Cottage, Bunky, shower house burnt and are completely gone. Pump house half burnt. Paint on boathouses is melted from the heat That sucks, with any luck the insurance adjuster will be on it quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 So Tommy was the actual cause ever discovered? When does rebuild begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:24 PM, Sksman said: So Tommy was the actual cause ever discovered? When does rebuild begin? Nope, nothing ever figured out. The process has begun so to say. So far my dad and I have dropped about 30-40 big trees that were affected by the fire. With the help of one of his employees. Another 20 ish to get down yet but its about 5 trees a day with just 2 sometimes 3 of us in there when we have time. most of these trees are 60 ft plus pines. some up to 80ft. Then cut and stack all of it. Doing this part ourselves is saving an extra 15-20k. Taking some extra time but we aren't too torn up about the time. It will take all of the next year to get the cottage built again as my dad will be doing it. With my help when I have time. I think my dad is up there right now burning more brush and bark cleaning up before we get ready to drop the next set of trees monday. Just one thing after another, Burn permit from the township, comply to all the rules of the permit. yadayadayada. Being on an island is a whole other task in itself. Lots of fucking around involved everytime ya try to go get something done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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