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

Crazy weekend !! March 3rd/4th

Crazy weekend for the cabin, no happy medium, 6 deg and high winds had the road and snow in general turned to mush.
I planned on getting in early with the family and heading out to get the lumber but on Thursday night had a big water leak at Chapel. Rozz didn’t know I fixed it so she didn’t think we were going…late to leave, late to get there.

 Saturday morning I started out with the van and trailer. The road was a slushy swamp over ice. Trees were down everywhere, then on the steep up hill at the old beaver pond I didn’t get up the hill… then a truck from the other direction came over the hill……….. Rozz finally walked back into the cabin knowing we would be there a while, then he got stuck trying to turn around. He went to get help but by then I had three vehicles coming in and me trying to go out and I couldn’t get up the hill or back up very far with the trailer….

 That took care of most of Saturday, then a blizzard hit, so we went sledding, but the trail in and out was so soft the quad kept getting stuck. 
Sunday was much better -15 and windy for Sunday, the lake was covered in an inch of ice over 3 inches of water over a foot of ice a nice combo for dock building, at least the road and trail froze-up so we could get out. Maybe next weekend?

Barry

Owners Meeting Feb/2012

The 2012 Owners Meeting went off without a hitch.

Doug & Murray broke trail into the cabin with the Subaru.


Rob arrived by snowmobile.



Shawn arrived on skis.



...because his Toyota didn't like the snow and needed a pull!





Barry arrived on ATV as usual ...






But this was probably the best way to get to the cabin!





With 10 inches of ice to stand on, it seemed like a good time to take the old dock apart. Now if someone would just build a new dock before spring.



The weather was great. Too bad we were only there for the weekend.







More from the Annual Owners Meeting


Feb 24 - 26 Annual Owners Meeting
We managed to pick the best weekend of the winter for the owners meeting.
Got about 10cm of wet snow on Friday, just enough to make the trail slippery enough for Shawn to get stuck. It only took 4 strong backs and an ATV with a winch to get me out (sure wish I had put on those snow tires). Murray and Shawn went for a quick ski before dark with only 2 stream crossings - Note: When trying to cross a stream with skis on in the dark do not try to do the standing long jump.
Sat was -5 for great ski conditions. Shawn, Murray and Rob skied over to the Black River & met up with Doug and Barry for lunch. Now it was Barry's turn to get stuck. Doug completed his monthly stress test on his heart getting him out. The skiers negotiated an awesome trail along the Black back to the cabin (see photo above). Doug provided a great steak dinner and the owners meeting went well into the next day (as usual) - I hope Barry took good notes because we must have talked about a lot of important stuff. It was a cold clear night that the wolves were enjoying as well (made Doug a little nervous cooking the steaks outside). There were several nominees for the Technical Innovation - Total Solution award, but Doug was the clear winner for his hydro electric power plant he designed, built, installed and commissioned (see photo below).
Another gorgeous day on Sunday - I'm not sure what happened because I packed up and left.

Hydro at the Cabin

I got it finished!!! 
 
The hydro generating station installed at the Cabin works! Opened the gate valve and we had hydro to the Cabin. We left it running to charge a bank of batteries in the Cabin. Barry took the pics of me making the last connection. I hope to do a video of the whole thing in the future.
We also pulled the sunken paddle boat out, plus ... the Banshee,the raft and put Rob's sail boat on his trailer.
Barry got a partridge for supper, nice treat! 
....took down the gazebo and put things away for the winter.
Very nice weekend. Watched the beavers clear cut the front 20 acres for their 5 dams.
PS: Checked the  surveillance cameras and  saw that we had "visitors" in October.

The 7th Annual Family and Friends Camping Weekend - Sept/2011

The Annual Family and Friends Camping Weekend was a huge success with 24 people attending. 








The "RibFest" on Saturday was hotly contested with five chefs presenting their best for consumption. A straw poll indicated that Marcy's ribs with her home brew marinate a favourite with the crowd 












The Annual Hunter Lake Master Angler Fishing Derby had a record number of teams entered and the fish were biting!.  No teams were skunked!



 Although frogs were not eligible!


Team standings.


The Teams


Team Argo fished with a huge disadvantage. The Argo makes so much noise when under way on the lake that all the fish moved to the other side!







Team Monster Fish didn't find the Monster Fish and slid in to 3rd place.





 Team Rookies had First Place nailed until the last Team weighed in and they had to settle for second place.






The Team winners! Team High Fives! brought in the big ones to take First Place!








Top Fish went to Doug who in past years has finished second more times than he cares to count.



 Youngest fisherman went to Gavin.


.... Jack has his favorite pick of the many prizes available.


Hope to see everyone back next year!


Cabin Booking for 2011

January 1st New Years!!!

January 8th

January 15th

January 22nd

 January 29th 
Barry & the girls plus friends make the first visit to the Cabin for 2011!

February 5th 
All invited! Murray is looking for skiers so he can lead them to unknown parts and get lost so Rob can mount a rescue party, again.

February 12th
 
February 19th - 21st Family Day (for some)

February 26th
 Shawn, Bella & Jack overnight at the Cabin.

March 5th
Shawn & Jack and friends overnight at the Cabin.
 
March 12  Doug & Barry
 
March 19th
 
March 25th

April 2nd

April 9th

April 16th The Annual Spring Flood Trip!!

April 22nd -25th Easter

April 30th

May 7th

May 14th

May 21st -23rd   Victoria Day 
Doug & Marcy brave the bugs and have a great weekend.

May 27th - Barry & Family

June 3rd - 5th  Chris & Lee/ Lindsay & Alex

June 11th

June 18th - 19th Ryan & friends

June 25th-26th  Rob's Birthday  - Doug & Barry, etc

July 1st - 4th Canada Day
Rob & Doug do a few projects at the Cabin. 

July 9th - Barry & Family... everybody welcome.

July 16th

July 23rd

July 30th - Aug 1st Civic Day 
Doug, Rob & Barry Fishing Trip

August 6th
Matt & Friends

August 13th-14th 
Doug & Marcy


August 14th- 17th
Robin & Friends

August 20th
Barry & Family


August 27th

September 3rd -5th Labour Day
6th Annual Family & Friends Camping Weekend

September 10th
 
September 17th
Work Weekend -Doug, Barry, etc

September 24th

October 1st
ColouTou!!!

October 8th - 10th Thanksgiving

Barry & Family

October  15th- 16th

Rob & Family
  
October  16th- 23rd
Moose season
 
October 29th 

November 5th - 7th  Doug & Barry

November 12th

November 19th

November 26th


December 3rd 

December 10th


December 17th

December 24th 
Christmas!

Dec 31st
New Years!

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.