May 30, 2004
Well, we’re all packed up and ready to go home. Boo! Michael and I have had a great time here the last two nights. We came on Friday may 28th. Michael had been itching to get his telescope up here since he got it for Christmas. He gets frustrated with the street lights at home, interfering with his good view. Unfortunately, clouds came in Friday and made it hard. Even Thursday night was a little disappointing due to the moon being so bright. However, as Michael said, “we have a lot more visits ahead of us”. So I guess that secures the thought of many years ahead enjoying this place. Everything looks so great! The hard work on the cabin has definitely paid off. We appreciate it so much. Thankyou all. The teen cabin is so cool. Looks like a little house. Very comfortable! The deck, railings, fire pit, fresh paint, high ceiling in main cabin – everything looks so new and fresh – your Grandpa Rogers would be so proud! The main cabin looks so warm with the red, white & blue décor. I love the bedspreads, pillows, and wonderful wall hanging above the kitchen table and all the knickknacks. Even the hooks behind the door were appreciated. But the toy chest takes the prize. What fun it was to walk in the door and see it bursting with toys. So much life has been lived here.
I guess I was in a nostalgic mood, because I sat down and read this journal front to back. Loved every minute…except…I’m with Jennie… some information is just too much. I’m speaking primarily of the bear stories! The thought of bears visiting in the night kept me awake more than I wanted to be. However Jennie’s warning prompted me to make sure I wouldn’t have to visit the outhouse in the night. Thanks Jennie. No thanks Jim. Could have done without the references to lions too. By the way Jim, about the wild beast you courageously slew? Does he have a brother?
Michael found a book “Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars” in the cupboard. It added to the fun. I brough a box of pictures and memorabilia from the last year and we scrapbooked – a fitting activity for our 1 year anniversary. May 24, 2003 to May 24, 2004. No flies, no bees, no bears, no lions – just beautiful breezes and wonderful wonderful silence!
Aunt LuAnne