Brrrrr! That's the best word to describe our first week at Pasha Lake Cabins. Thankfully, we do not let a little cold stop us from having fun!
You will notice one thing missing from our pictures this week. Fish! There are two reasons for that. One is that walleye is not open until May 21st and the second is that the perch that we were seeking just did not cooperate.
The first adventure was to Onaman Lake. For those of you have read about our adventures on this lake before, you will remember that it is a walk-in only lake about 1 1/2 miles from where you park the truck. However, before and after fishing season you can drive 4 wheelers in there. The mission for the day was to bring the boat motors in and build some new dock ramps for the boats. Chad and Ian do all the work, I am just there for moral support. There is more water up here this year than we have seen in a while so it was a wet and soggy mess.
But the fun started before even arriving at the lake as the roads were flooded in several areas. This was the worst of them.
They loaded up Ian's 4 wheeler with lumber as well as a boat trailer to bring lumber in and a boat out. Chad was going to ride on top but we decided it was just a little too sketchy.
Off they went down the trail..... Overall, it is fairly dry with only a couple of wet spots. Until they got to this area...... There is a boardwalk, which Chad took with the motors but with the boat trailer, Ian had to take to the water.
The next day they did the same thing at another lake. The motors are brand new so they had to put oil in them before we fired them up.
Meanwhile, back at camp, Barb was busy going for walks and practicing with her accordion. She is working on a couple of new songs but will not let me video her yet. Their walks are anywhere from 1-2 miles. The roads are usually very desolate but this year they are logging in the area so you have to be careful of logging trucks speeding down the roads.
Pasha is in the background on the picture on the right.
She also got a painting lesson from the housekeeper Judy. Do I maybe see a new hobby in her future?!?
I have several requests for a picture of the purse Barb so selfishly bought last week. Why anyone would want to see a picture of a purse I have not idea, but here it is.
Today is walleye opener and we are going out with Chad, Michelle and their daughter Carmen. Michelle and Carmen are up for the weekend to get the cabins ready and welcome the first round of guests. As I write this at 7:30am (eastern time), it is 34 degrees and we roll in 30 minutes. Wish us luck!
It amazes me that everywhere you go you are working to help other people. Except when you visit us. You never picked up a tool at all. In fact the only thing you picked up was a beer. One after another and another.
ReplyDeleteSooooo...... if I don't have beer you won't stop? That would save me a lot of money. Although we would never get to see Barb then. There's always a trade off.
DeletePut a fridge at the end of your driveway for my beer and I will just stay there. Barb will come down to visit you guys at the house.
DeleteTo be clear, I did not work, I was just an observer and let them have all the fun!
DeleteWe became well versed on passport carriers, purses and travel wallets when we went to the UK in 2019. Barb made a wise choice with that Travelon. No one is going to get that thing away from her without her putting up a fight!
ReplyDeleteI never knew anything about Travelon's but it looks like this thing as some pretty good features. It is even RFID proof!
DeleteUh NO and NO!!! Although I admit my theory is just floorboard it and grit your teeth, just what would you do if the truck died in the middle?? I suppose it would make for a great blog!!!! Can't wait to see all those big fish you catch. Be sure to include your frost bitten fingers and toes.
ReplyDeleteWe just got back from fishing and my toes are a little frostbite alright! I amnot sure what we would have done. Ian was in another vehicle and he would have pulled us out but from there, who knows!
DeleteHopefully the fishing improves and the weather as well. We are finally into our warm spring weather as of this weekend.
ReplyDeletePush some of that warm weather this way. We were fishing in snow this morning. I think that was a first!
DeleteWow…that’s a major water crossing! Great job on the painting Barb. Looking forward to all your fish pics.
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So are we. We got enough today for a solid fish dinner, looking forward to that!
DeleteBrr at 34 degrees! And it will be 95 degrees here today! I love Barb's purse! She is my kind of lady. I like to keep it small and simple when it comes to purses. Lots of work you guys did! I am amazed at the flooding since we are in a drought here! Hope you guys do catch some walleye when you go out fishing for them!
ReplyDeleteBarb's painting was really nicely done too!
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I don't know which I would rather have, 34 or 95. We tend to lean towards the 34 but would be real happy meeting in the middle at say, 65-68.
DeleteAs it warms up I am confident that Barb will be able to land the big fish...and then share her fishing secrets with you. lol
ReplyDeleteWe went out yesterday, froze our fingers and toes, but did manage to get some fish!
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