Bear Lake or Bust

The clan is going to Bear Lake this weekend after a year of dreaming about spending our reunion somewhere funner than a hike in the mountains.  It was Jory's idea and Breann was in agreement.   Not everyone will be there, but we tried. 

Due to some reservation complications, we almost had to stay on the beach. But, thanks to family that own property close by, we will have a place to hang our heads. Eating, swimming, riding four-wheelers, as well as floating around, fishing and game playing are scheduled events.

Then there's the Pickleville Playhouse and BBQ that promises to keep us laughing and lunching.  We'll enjoy the play, Forever Plaid, before or after depending on who wants to go when.   A stop at the malt shoppe for a famous raspberry shake and maybe even hit the Minnetonka caves.

We hope to see you there.  Bring your swimsuits and smiles. 

Pilgrim's Progress

In nine months or less, we hope to put the house on the market.  There is much to do between now and then.  The list is pretty long due to neglect and twenty-four years of living in it.  We need to paint several rooms, re-carpet the upstairs, re-roof, re-place counters and tile in both upstairs bathrooms, tidy up the landscape, fix the sprinkling system and more.  It definitely will keep us (Dad mostly) busy all year long. 

Yesterday we painted two rooms, Jory's and the playroom.  Do you recognize this bedroom with pink carpet? 

  Today, yes, on the 4th of July, we (Dad) will begin the roof.   I am the hospitality committee hauling drinks and other needed items to the handsome roofer.  The neighbors got three bids for their roof which were $8, 12 and $16,000.  We are getting a steal at $4k by doing it ourselves.   Pray no one falls off the roof.

Tomorrow, the swamp cooler will be removed with the crane and a new attic fan  installed.  If that doesn't bring rain, nothing will.    Hopefully our energy will hold out until the end of this potential goal.