Brettski,
Just saw your question - I have been out deer hunting - WINDY weekend! The deer were holding tight.
I put a SS j-bolt in the wet concrete and used adjustable galvanized post brackets - you can partially see the brackets in one of the pictures. I have had no settling. I really like the green metal roof with the red cedar - I would have prefered to build my house with the same materials. I am one hour west of St. Louis if you ever want to see the lake/ dock.
