As we drove up north last weekend it was only 37 degrees and Lake Mille Lacs was still filled with icebergs (unusually cold for this time of year). We thought about turning around but it felt so good just to get out of town and see the cabin again. Eventually it warmed up and we had a wonderful opening weekend. It's always exciting to open up the cabins, smell the pine and fresh air, and see the changes that took place over the winter. You never know what you'll find- will the power/heat/water work after the long winter? Will you be greeted by animals who have taken residence over the winter? Will there be a tree down on the land or on a cabin?
This was a very smooth and easy opening this year.
Only one disappointing change occurred over the winter. We went to the Hawk on Bay Lake to get pizza on Friday night, where we had our fabulous wedding reception, only to discover they had closed down over the winter due to bankruptcy. We are so sad! It's still for sale and hopefully will be purchased and re-opened this season.
