I've had a pretty quiet spell for a few weeks. I'm glad Spring has finally put some warmth in the sun, and this long weekend was spectacular. There was a full moon and a pretty good frost for the first night or so, and I bet there were some cool campers down there at the hot spring a few mornings. There were an estimated 30 outfits camped out down there every day and a fair amount of day trippers coming and going. 
Back down at this end of the property I had a nice Russian family in the guest cabin most of the weekend I did my best to entertain.
My buddy Josh arrived with several guitars and we treated them to a live 'set' on the Saturday night.
You may recall back a few posts about the wooden bear from the hot spring needing repairs last year and receiving a new lease on life. I had him set up by the front porch here until I got organised enough to move it back down to the hot spring, and I was getting pretty used to it being there, coming up with all kinds of excuses to put off taking him back down to the hot spring and turning him loose.
I have to admit, myself, and anyone else associated with the place, were getting a little sick of hearing, "Wheres the bear?".
During a walk thru of the campsite I happened to mention to Jill Lobley that I had briefly considered their help in relocating the bear back to his original spot. She was camped out with a large outfit up for the annual Easter trip to T'sek. I was thinking more in terms of next years visit for this project, and immediately realised my mistake. She charged off at a dead run and next thing I know bear nappers of every description have emptied out of her campsite and converged on the Lodge.
We had a great trip! We were surprised at how many people were actually there on friday/ saturday, but come sunday it was like a bear was spotted and nearly everyone left the campsite. It was very nice finally meeting you, and maybe next time we will get a chance to spend alittle more time with you. I also want to look into renting your moter home, so we will have to talk about that. As for the Bear statue ( I'm Sorry ), I didn't mean to take over, but at least now you don't have to hear " wheres the bear" anymore. I will post the clip of all of you putting the bear back in a few days ( I will send it to you too). Once again Thank you !!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewe have always meant to say hi , over the years , we probably have crossed paths at one point or two , we always have fun at the springs as i told my family they are going to see what i have seen before it is gone gov/non respecters ,meager being closed and clear creek being not what it used to be , as a kid i have fond memories of Easter morning at skookumchuck , back 30 + years when dad was loading the truck and bring a little supplies to try and fix the tubs if needed when we get there and the one poly lined tub and the little a frame with 2 plywood boxes inside , now i try and bring the family and friends ounce every month or two , if west Harrison is closed we do the sea to sky , we used to have many pics from the 80's but lost in a house fire , so now i have started our collection with my family and hope my kids will continue to come to the springs on their own when they move out , i took extra time off work this Easter to get there Thursday ,and my truck had no motor as of that Monday . worked on it through the night Tuesday to get it rebuilt and running on Wednesday to make the trip Thursday morn , i couldn't let the kids down , we couldn't miss Easter at the springs , we had a nice salmon dinner on the fire for Easter and my daughter had her 7th birthday at the springs on Monday and she said to us that it was the best birthday she could have had being at the springs , and before we even left the gravel road the kids told me they wanted to come back next weekend , so we are planning another trip in may , see you soon :)
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Hi Robin!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is Satomi from Japan!!
I miss the place so much! My grandpa still mentions about you and great times that we had with you there!
I hope all is well with you:).
Miss you!
Satomi