Mayfield Lake Dam

Adam is finally home from the damn Dam. It was a great experience and he enjoyed his time on the project, but he's ready to be done working 6/10s and commutting an hour and a half one way. Here is one project he worked on while I was visting. (it's weird how I see powerlines in a whole new way). Adam set these poles and in the far distance you can see a large tower (please excuse the blurry photos, Jenny is still working on her photography skills). The lines to this tower were so low you could easily touch them with a tall ladder... not good, so the poles brought the line up.

Mossyrock Tuplip Farm

Adam has been working in Lewis County for the month of May. While out exploring with friends Kasey and Ivan we came accross the tuplip farm. It wasn't until Mother's Day weekend that I stopped to "tiptoe through the tuplips" with Adam's Mom, Dana, and grandmother, Mary. It was a lot of fun. Thank you Dana and Mary for indulging me.

We think Adam has a problem

Do you think we have enough wood? Well, we're ready for the apocalypse... I guess. We're ready for next winter anyway.

Getting Ready For Spring

The grass is perking up and cut, the wood is stacked and the flowers are planted. We are ready to enjoy spring. We've enjoyed sitting outside for dinner. What a fantastic date night!

6th Annual Billy Nic Fishing Derby

Adam and I (along with three other boats of friends) joined the 2012 Billy Nic Fishing Derby. It was a crappy day on the water (gale force winds, white caps and 3-4 ft swells), alot like last year, and only 12 fish were caught for the derby. We caught two but they weren't legal to keep. Even though we didn't place it was a great adventure and we're excited for fishing season! Here are some photos from the water.

Pleasant Harbor Marina

The Pleasant Harbor Marina was fantastic. The staff were incredably accomodating and helpful. The morage was only $30 a night, but I would have paid more for the hospitality. The docks were maintained beautifully and the docs themselves were really nice. No worry of slipping there! Steps away from the docks was a cute little deli. Samantha served a mean pizza and you couldn't beat the happy hour prices, $3 for an IPA. awesome!

Pleasant Harbor Bed & Breakfast

This last weekend Adam and I with some friends entered a fishing derby this weekend. We had considered boat camping while there, but when the winds picked up, we got a hotel. The Pleasant Harbor Bed & Breakfast was THE best find. It was steps away from the dock, had a pool and hot tub as well as a store/deli that was open until 9 pm. The hospitality of the staff at Pleasant Harbor was like stepping into the Pleasantville movie set. I have never met anyone more friendly and accomodating. They opened the deli 2 hours early (at 6 am) to ensure we had breakfast and coffee before the derby. Who does that?! Below are photos of the Bed & Breakfast. It was a huge 2  story home, with a loft, they converted. Basically, they took a gorgeous existing home and added locking doors to the rooms and bathrooms with a shower. It was a great find. Even better, the rooms were only $100 a night!

 
 
 
 
 
 
The kitchen was fully stocked and in the morning the manager had a breakfast spread waiting, should we want waffles, cereal, juice, coffee, oatmeal, or muffins. They have a huge deck with a gas bbq. The home sleeps 10 people comfortably, but there are many couches to crash on as well. This was a great find and I can't wait to go back with some friends.

We Got a Wood Stove

Hands down this has been the single best project Adam has done to the house. It has been fantastic to come home to 70 degrees or higher. Our baseboards would maybe reach 62 degrees on a warm day. Adam loves chopping the wood and I love to hear the crackle of the fire at night. It's like being at the cabin but the convenience of home. The only problem came during the big storm and I almost chopped my finger off. Oops!