I think people wondered what we would do with our time once here, and I think I might have wondered the same a time or two as well. Truth be told, there are more things to do in a day than we seem to have time for. Since last posting, we have done some work at the lake cabins - working on the addition and cleaning. The boys have gone fishing (no luck!) and done some exploring across the lake, the girls took a trip into Germansen Landing for mail (I had mail!!). You wouldn't believe how happy some bills, a Sears catalog and some expired flyers made me! I also got to meet some more of the locals, including a lady who lived for several years at the lake about 25 years ago - I can't wait to hear stories from her! It is so convenient to have groceries out here - but it will pay to stock up on the outside - Jody bought a large margarine tub and it cost $14.29!!
There are still friends and miners staying in the area so there is no shortage of company right now. It will be a little lonely once they all leave for the year! We've been spoiled with their company and have shared many delicious suppers with them.
There was some excitement in the yard two days ago when the dogs treed a bear. Cohen was a little nervous so we took the quad (we were safe! no worries!) to where Tim was doing some backhoe work for the outfitter at his place down the road. We spent a few hours there having tea with his wife while the kids watched the chipmunks. They are quite tame and came within inches of the kids. Of course, in the rush to leave I forgot the camera. By the time we got back the bear was gone.
Tomorrow we plan to go to the lake with friends for the day. There is a beautiful beach there, Palm Beach, part of the Omineca Provincial Park. It is covered in tiny smooth pebbles (we have renamed it "Pebble Beach" amongst ourselves.) The kids can wade in the water and the parents can relax on the shore. I might even get some painting done on the floor at the cabin. Move in day is only a couple of weeks away!
Until next time...
Glad to hear you guys are getting settled! Sounds like you're having a good time and I'm glad you get to enjoy the end of summer. I'm getting annoyed that the leaves are starting to change already ~ it seems we should still have another month of summer holiday left, although I'm ready for the kids to go back to school and they're excited to get back too. Anyway, keep the interesting posts coming! Take care! Julie Lundgard
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