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July 24, 1999
July 24th, 1999 We came up for Pioneer Day vacation and to celebrate Roland & Nellie’s 26th anniversary. This is the first time Barbara and I (Jim – Lee not Aikens) have been to the cabin since we had Christian 2 ½ years ago. We also brought Kayson, 1 ½ month old baby. Jon and … Continue reading
October 11, 1998
Oct 11, 1998 We are enjoying the cabin at the end of another season. The leaves are changing and the night air is cool and refreshing. The scrub oak are gold and gorgeous. We can see the effects of the heavy rains this year. Lots of washouts and gulleys. It’s amazing that this place is … Continue reading
September 4, 1998
Sept 4, 1998 Hey, this is Lyndy, Eddie & Kathy’s daughter & we just got here for our labor day vacation. I am missing four parties to come up here and go turkey searching and sliplining with my obnoxious siblings & let me tell ya, I am so looking forward to it. I will let … Continue reading
June 2, 1998
June 2 1998 And so I have…Among the Inuit ancestors a custom prevailed whereupon the old, when they became non-productive, and were unable to contribute to the welfare of the community, were put – out on the ice. As I enter this stage of the game I am quick to design activities which will postpone … Continue reading
October 10, 1997
Oct 10, 1997 Uncle Jim & Ricky Lennel came up for a U.E.A. break. It was beautiful and very cold at night. – We cooked steaks and baked potatoes after we got back from the Observation Point which was awesome in the fading light. That is to say it was getting dark and we still … Continue reading
September 26, 1997
Sept. 26-28 1997 Earlier this summer our vacation plans got changed at the last minute due to the car breaking down. Shelley & the kids went on without me, leaving me with the car and the dog for a week. So we though it would be nice to do something all together as a family … Continue reading
September 1, 1997
Labor Day! Sept 1st 1997 Boy oh boy! It’s so perfect here! This is the first time I’ve been to the cabin this year (aside from a youth conference overnighter we had here in June) We’ve had all kinds of fun. Mostly consisting of some serious R&R. Last night, Mom, Jodi & I arrived to … Continue reading
August 31, 1997
Aug 31, 97 – Sept 1, 97 I came home today from flying my model airplane to find my wife at the end of her ropes. She has been holding down a full time job on top of being a full time student and mother of 5 of us and a dog. She exclaimed “take … Continue reading
August 30, 1997
Aug 30, 1997 NEWS FLASH At last it has happened!!! 9:00pm August 30, 1997. The day to remember. A mom & daddy turkey With their necks all jerky Strolled across the drive. Four fluffy chicks With legs like sticks Did the turkey jive. This I saw and I will testify to as seen and dreamed … Continue reading
August 11, 1997
August 11, 1997 Monday Eddie, Kathy, Lyndy, Kody, Kyle and Lacey Rogers, plus 2 cousins, Jared Rogers (son of Jeff & Tina) and Kurtis Madsen (son of Darren and Elaine) and Ashley Frei (daughter of Dave and Debbie) all came to the cabin for food, fun & family time. We arrived on Saturday, Aug 9th … Continue reading