Cabin Trip with Rob June 30th

We tackled some extensive modifications at the cabin.

 Here Rob tries to find a satellite.

Then we updated the party raft with new carpeting.

Since we found the sail boat tied to the dock but sitting on the bottom of the lake we had to pull it out to drain it.

and last but not least we taught the squirrels to drink beer!!

Cabin Wish List

Items we need or like to have for the Cabin (in no particular order)

1. One more 15 watt solar panel (bigger is better but it has to be for a 12 volt system).
2. Air pump to blow up water toys.
3. Hot water dispenser (runs on propane).
4. Strings of white LED lites for deck lighting.
5. Two loads of 3/4 stone for the lane.
6. Lumber for a new dock.
7. 26" flat screen LED TV - possibly with DVD player but not necessary.

Cabin Map

I was thinking that a nice feature for cabin users would be a map.
    A kind of fun map (not an official gov't type map) that shows the points of interest to see around the Cabin. Several of our cabin users do not venture far from the Cabin because they either don't know what there is to see or what direction or how far it might be.
    It could cover from Lewisham lane, to Victoria falls, to Lewisham, Ragged Rapids, etc. The points of interest could be scenic views, fishing spots, swimming places, all Barry's trails, old cabins, Beaver Dams etc
 
see http://www.therebydesign.com/kitchener_map.htm as an example

comments??

Doug

Annual Spring Mud Trip

This year Shawn, Barry, Jim, Rob & Doug braved the unknown for the 2011 Annual Spring Mud Trip.
Barry & Jim wondered what they were getting into when they met Lonney coming out and he stopped to say "I'm getting out before the water gets any higher!"
Luckily, I was in first in and texted the boys to advise them that the road was dry. Now, Rob swears that he had water over the hood but who knows where he was driving! Shawn drove his Highlander right to the Cabin and did report "some water" on the road.

Saturday was wet and windy but didn't stop Barry & Jim from trying to get to Lewisham. Only when they had to float their quads across did they decide to turn back. Sunday started with a whiteout and it came and went all day but it never seemed very cold as the sun came out now and then.

(Sorry, no pics)

Barry & Jim's trip into the Cabin - April 17th

A few pics show that their trip in was interesting!

It looks like a foot deep .....  unless the culvert has been washed out. See next video to find out.

 Then there is a rumour that the local bandito club stole their food.

March 18th Spring Cabin trip

Barry and I drove to Lewisham Lane after work on Friday not sure if we could drive in the Black River road or not.
Gail had said there were "some soft parts" on the road and after her previous warning last Dec about "a little water on the road, just gun it" that splashed over the hood we were inclined to be cautious.
Arriving at Lewisham Lane, the road looked good and Barry was seriously considering going for it ... then he got stuck in the mud on Lewisham lane! That decided, we unloaded his ATV and motored in to the Cabin with our stuff. Except for some slow going in deep snow up the Cabin lane it was an easy trip in.
Highlite of the weekend had to be motoring across the smooth ice on the lakes and sloughs. Very smooth, very little traction! Nothing like sliding forever ..  with the brakes locked .....  towards open water! On somebody else's quad!

Cabin Trip Feb 4th-6th

What a sweet trip! Drove into Phil's. No problem at all! Then he delivered our supplies to the Cabin by snowmobile. We found the heat already on, the cabin not only warmed up but water boiling on the stove.

Warren and Lynn arrived Friday nite in time for supper and Rob motored in on his trusty Polaris early Saturday in time to meet the skiers at Robson lake for lunch around the fire.

Temperatures stayed around -1C , sunny at times. The snow was soft and up to your knees or deeper. Tough job breaking ski trails for the guy in front but perfect for the guys behind!

 Lynn being the only girl had to put up with all the "tractor" talk and maybe heard a few things about Warren that he had "forgotten" to mention.

Thanks to Warren for the great group pic!! It took a few tries as four people were trying to put their cameras on 10 sec delay at the same time and then run through the snow to get into the picture.

Dec 4th - ATV Rescue Trip

Once again it was time to go rescue Barry's ATV from the bush before too much snow arrived. We called Gail and Phil for a road report Friday nite as we drove up. Gail said that  they had had a lot of rain and there was some water across the Black River road at the culvert. She said " you can make it, just gun it!"
This led to some discussion because we knew Gail drove a 4x4 truck , a little higher off the ground than a minivan!
The road looked good as we drove in until we reached the low spot at the culvert. There was water on the road and it went as far as we could see ... around the bend. Didn't look too deep. Hard to tell at night. After a beer it seemed doable.
Barry went for it. I said "gun it ... and keep it in the middle". It's not very wide at the culvert and quite deep on both sides. I rolled my window down and undid my seat belt

Well it probably wouldn't have been too deep if the flowing water hadn't eroded a ditch across the road. So the hood dipped down a little more than we anticipated and we did get a wave across the windshield but climbed right out of it. It kept running and we made or way through the water and around the bend to dry land. Definitely a two beer crossing!

Don't remember a think about the rest of the weekend.

Annual meeting Nov 06 2010

We wrapped up another year at our Annual Meeting and revised the 5 year plan, once again!

 Murray's famous margaritas were very much appreciated for our Mexican theme supper. Not sure why salt and lemons were needed for the single malt scotch, though.

Time out for mouse hunting. It's no limit / indoor hunting for mice at the Cabin !