Clean Up Process: Not Sure Where to Start.

Today, 2/11/2017 – we spent the day at the cabin (as we did last weekend.)  Joe worked on cleaning the roof/gutters (a mega-job), removing cable lines, and trying to figure out priorities.  I cleaned nasty cob webs (but admit that I had to call Joe in to deal with a big spider), tried to keep "the fam" content with snacks (out of a cooler - because, keep in mind we have NO appliances up there.)  I got the bleach out and cleaned the bathroom, kitchen cabinets, dirty doors, and then decided to “go for it” and rip up some of the carpet in the living room, to see what was under there.  I was DELIGHTED to find the original hardwoods!  It looks like it is just in the living room area, but this means we have another “original” part of the cabin to cherish.  (And given Joe and I would choose hardwood’s over any other flooring – we were thrilled!)  We also met with a plumber, a locksmith, and a local contractor (who might be just the person we need to help us with this crazy don't-have-a-clue-where-the-money-is-coming-from project!)

Joe and I took some time to reflect on the day.  We are tired, but it was good.  We know we will make the most of this cabin.  It takes an hour to get there – and once we are able to stay the night, it will be pretty cool (the kids can’t wait!)  The river is beautiful…  We will have hiking, trout fishing, the alpine slide, sky chairs, huckleberry picking, Sandy mountain festival, Timberline lunches, breakfasts at the Tollgate Inn, visits to camp Arrah Wanna pizza at the ZigZag Inn, etc. 

And pretty cool, given these things have been a part of our family forever (we just had some gaps in the timeline.)  But this family is “all in!”