It's been awhile since I've updated....resort life in the spring is crazy! Nuts! 13 cabins to clean, 13 refrigerators to move out and clean behind, 13 gunky stoves to take apart and clean, 48 beds to take apart, flip the mattress and make(ever so neatly). Wow, that's alot! I am thanking the Lord this spring that I am able to do this work. It's a long, dormant winter and when the spring work starts, there is no stopping.
Steve's chore list includes putting in all 3 docks, launching numerous boats, paddleboats, pontoon and making sure all the batteries are charged, in the boats and ready to use. His wife always provides an extensive "honey do" list that he does his best to finish! And then there's this huge monster of a job.....
THE SWIMMING POOL!
We're not complaining...this new pool is so much easier to winterize and then open in the spring. This year we have to put a new giant drain cover on and that will be a chore, since the pool has to be drained down so that some brave soul can wade in and install it! Anyone want first dibs at this job?? C'mon...it'll be fun!
We have enjoyed the open water and all the wildlife making their way back to the lake. Loons, goldeneyes, ducks, geese, swans and pelicans. And this guy.....
Can you see him? The first fisherman on the lake in a boat in 2011! Exciting!
And no, it's not Steve! He's working! Whoever he is doesn't know he got his picture taken.
Other signs of 8 days and counting until the first guest....
The candy counter is stocked and ready for the first customers!
The lodge is cleaned & new clothes are being folded and displayed...
New animals and a stringer of cuddly fish for the little fishermen...
The game room is cleaned and ready for the pinball guys to come clean the games so we can turn them on!
The pirate ship & playground sit ready for the pirates to play!
Isn't it cute...my first purchase at our new Menards store!
Some of you cabin #7 guests are probably wondering what's going on with that new construction! Well...
The frost is out of the ground, so the front awning is built and ready to shade the visitors....
Carpet & flooring is done, furniture is in...still looking for a cool area rug!
Kitchen is almost furnished and ready for the guests!
The heating/air conditioning is in!
Beds are made and ready for guests!
So, you can see we've been busy....the work gets overwhelming at times, but after 24 years, we are pros at this stuff! We stress and fret, but the work always gets done! We will be ready for our first guests next weekend! My house might be cluttered and dusty this week.....but the cabins will be clean and the boats will be ready and we'll have a smile on our face when the guests drive in!
If you live close by, stop in and see our place. Our life here is a gift and we treasure it. We have the best guests in the world and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon!
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