Friday, September 18, 2009

Modern Conveniences & Fun Times

Well our time has been well spent here so far, we have been busy getting things operatinal in the cabin.   One is the running water, not warm but running.  There is a spring that we are tapped into and this feeds our cabin and hopefully T & M's too.  It is so nice to turn on a tap and have something there. 
Another convenience that we did not think we would have, is electricity in the cabin.  Both cabins are wired with plugins and sockets because the previous inhabitants had a large generator in the shed that ran both cabins.  Paul thought that he would try our generator for the heck of it and voila! we had light!  Good thing there were bulbs here because we definitely did not bring any.  We had plans of using our propane lights and we still will ,we just don't have them set up yet. 
As we have been cleaning these cabins we have found a lot of treasures.  Some usable, some for the dump.  One thing that we have in our cabin was a huge old record player and a trunk full of records.  We have been thinkng what to do with this as it was taking up valuable space.  Well, once we discovered that we had power we decided if it works, it will stay.  So last night with Ma and Pa's (Paul's parents) last night here we had a party, Aron knew it was a party because the chips came out.  We had our lights, we had supper and the kids had a dance, to some good old country music.  If someone would have drove up right then, they never would have believed what was happening, as we hardly could!

4 comments:

  1. I am excited to see all the recent activity that you, Paul and the kids are taking in. It sounds like you are in for an awesome time, one that will truly shape your lives in a new mould.

    I definetly agree with you, I would not want to produce firewood for a 6000sqft home either. I look forward to all the pictures and stories you will have to share over the course of your time in the north.

    Let everyone know DJ and I say hi!

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  2. Sounds great! It's hard to believe that generator works - I guess things were made to last back then right? I am so glad you guys are having a good time. Thinking of you all.

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  3. So glad you've posted something as I was checking every other day for any update. Glad to hear all is well. I miss being able to chat with you all.

    Sounds like fun so far...I do wish we were there!
    say hi to everyone hugs & kisses
    Monique

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  4. Hey there Michaud clan! Well it sounds like you're already having a blast. That's awesome. That record player really is a treasure isn't it Heather? Does this mean that Paul won't have to serenade you at nights with his beautiful acapella voice and his guitar?(lol) Can't wait for more updates.Checking daily.


    The Feland's

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