Man does not cease to play because he grows old.
Man grows old because he ceases to play
George Bernard Shaw

Snow Gen is here!

The Roto Gen has been retired and the Snow Gen has been installed and tested.
Twice the HP, twice the speed!

Annual Owner's Meeting

Our Owner's meeting was a great success and the weather was awesome!

Attendees
In on Friday - Doug, Murray, Rob, Barry, Shawn, Nick,Jim and Tyler

  1. Giv'er nite/ poker game - held Sat night after the meeting and Cabin funds are up $40. Completed
  2. Update on the finances – Murray sez looking good! - Completed
  3. Review of Hunter rental/ future rentals – Permission given to Phil to hunt on our 100 acres, Monday to friday.
  4. Discussion on future power supplies – Barry to buy 2 solar panels. Doug bought one,too and all 3 installed to bring 5 on-line. - (Completed)
  5. Discussion on a new front door – Add a screen door
  6. Discussion on new wood stove/ glass door – not tabled due to time limit, glass door would be a plus in winter
  7. Review and Discussion of "Tax Break" ( see info on Tax Break) – Doug to get more info.
  8. Discussion of next year's dues – Decided that they will stay the same. - Completed
  9. Winter wood supply – done, thanks to our guests. -Completed
  10. Demo of Micro Hydro unit – Doug - partial sucess but not enough RPM, back to the drawing board - Completed
  11. the dock – more work required this winter (Completed)
  12. finish the lofts – use existing pine boards
  13. new windows in the end of the loft - no decision reached
  14. finish the ceiling – not tabled due to time limit
  15. fill in the mud hole at the bottom of the front steps – priority, Rob to look into use of a backhoe - (Completed)
  16. garbage run - not tabled due to time limit
  17. New Sauna/Shower building - more details required
New Business
  1. Driveway requires gravel (Murray) - Murray to look into more gravel. (Completed)
  2. Tool shed (Barry) - Barry and Doug to assess requirements for a tool shed on west end of Cabin and start construction asap.
  3. Second Bedroom needs to be finished (all) - white bead board suggested (Completed)
  4. Fire extinguishers required (Doug)- Murray to pick up 2 for the cabin. (Completed)
  5. Need more/bigger parking spots and/or a drive around. (Rob) (Completed)
  6. More solar panels installed in a new location (Completed)
If I have missed an item please advise (it was giv'er night)

Marcy and I at the Cabin Sept 2006

Painting the deck.






Fish for dinner!



















Visitor!


Marcy tries outdoor shower.


Road blocked on the way out. Always carry a chainsaw!




2nd Annual Family and Friends Camping Weekend - Sept/2006

The 2nd Annual Family and Friends Camping Weekend turned out great! The weather cooperated and saw the first Hunter Lake Fishing Derby.


Four teams took to the water.



All entries were carefully measured and documented.



There were some impressive entries.







Many prizes awarded.....






The Hunter Lake Master Angler award goes to .....



Emily!!




See everybody back next year!

Nick at the cabin - Aug 2006

Nick





Stained the rail.






July Holiday


Critters at the Cabin


Porcupine tried to move in under the cabin but we encouraged him/her to move on.




Doug and Marcy - May 21 2006

Built and installed new bird feeder.

new bird feeder
 View from the deck of Hunter Lake


Marcy




Marcy and I chasing beavers across the lake by canoe. Lots of fun!!






Adding blinds for the neighbours.... Ha Ha!



Toaster works fast!

Doug, Barry, Matt, Emily, and Sidney at the Cabin - January 2006

Loaded up at LL, ready to head in.






Girls having a sled ride on the lake.


Only way to travel. Pulled by ATV !


 Good snow conditions for ATVs.

 Heading home.