Really, she doesn’t have a PERFECT view from her perch, but Deets does get a pretty good sense of what is happening here on yet another beauty of a day on Sebago Lake! A few moments of relative quiet here as almost all our guests have Tykonaed (or kayaked, or swum, or canoed…………) out to Millstone for island cookout lunch. Breezy and sunny out there, water temperature about 70, air temp 86. Does it get any better than this? A few stayed for the comfort of the dining room. Lobster roll, anyone?
A little walkabout yesterday found some kids picking blueberries, Sandy wakeboarding, a fierce pitcher firing them in to Dad, folks shopping the new women’s long-sleeved Ts, a teen reading, kids choosing colors for tie-dye, ladies chatting on the terrace, girls taking a boat out……………..and that is between meals!
Tonight after dinner? Bingo! How many cards would you like? And I said it was relatively quiet here but now Deets is raising a ruckus about something. I’d better go check and see if she has run out of M&Ms……………
That’s one of Scott’s bylines, and no matter how many days he says it, it’s true! What a beautiful summer we’re having. The water temperature in crystal clear Sebago Lake is perfect for jumping in after Lisa’s pilates class this morning, and the skiers and wakeboarders are improving their skills by the minute. And what’s that mystery paddlewheeler out there? Last night’s cocktail party saw renewal of old friendships and the beginnings of new ones. So great to see Jackie and Judy again! And lining up a family of eighteen for a family picture; all the wiggling is part of the fun. Sadie was feeling left out last night so got into the middle of the action.
And this amazing parade of kids! Climbing and hunting and face-painting–the hardest decision sometimes is whether to go in for that late day swim and have that facial art rinse away. The teenagers, too, have been hard at it with capture the flag, their own tie-dying creations, and challenging scavenger hunts (“Where’s Wayne? Where’s Wayne?”).
Stopping by the front desk for a chat with Deets and a preliminary study of tonight’s dinner menu is another daily stop for many, as is taking a little light reading out to the terrace. Hear that hammer? Ian is converting Ye Old Phone Booths to storage for our growing apparel collection. Have you done your Migis shopping yet? The kids are off shopping, via Tykona cruise, for candy. Parents are relaxing with a massage in the new wellness center. This, indeed, is the Best Day Ever!
Time to go. I’d like a refreshing dip today myself…………………
Almost twelve hours since the solstice came and went. Suddenly, summer is upon us. Sailboats, sauvignon blanc, salads, sunscreen, skis, strawberry shortcake, sandals, sushi, swimsuits, sauna, sunsets, stars and stripes, s’mores—————sultry afternoons suitable for siestas. Sebago!
Quiet here in the office, but plenty of activity afoot. Tim is helping out in the laundry, Ian is working on the railing around the dining room deck, Jed is arranging training for new staff. Willow has been here planting on this cool, sparkly day and Joan is figuring out when she can get the painters into Sunset. Sarah is on the phone with our transportation partners, and Robyn is especially focused, putting the finishing touches on Julia and Andrew’s upcoming weekend wedding plans and labeling that folder ready!
Colby has ushered out the last of an annual corporate group, accountants from Portland. We’re always pleased to welcome their June event and to hear their satisfaction with the meeting arrangements, meals, boat rides, accommodations. “See you next year, Colby!”
Wandering down to the venerable swing that Gene and Grace Porta installed in 68, I wonder how many marriage proposals have taken place there. AND I just waded into the lake! Come on in; the water’s fine! I dove in over the weekend; my first dive of the summer on Saturday afternoon, followed by another for good measure on Sunday morning at 7. There’s nothing like that first dive of the year–I do love it, though I’m not as adventurous as Phil was back in, when, March?
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A quiet day here after a busy weekend! The Barn at Cry of the Loon opened for the season with lots of interesting new merchandise. Our brother chef Bryan up at the Inn at Ocean’s Edge http://www.diningattheedge.com/ shared a recipe on New England Cable Television yesterday. We said goodbye to Anna and Owen after their beautiful Memorial Day weekend wedding (I particularly liked their place cards, made up on a typewriter–we all have our favorite details!). The guy from the fireworks company stopped by to confirm our show right here at the main dock July 3. What else? A light rain is falling on our thirsty plant life, and Willow is out tending to the gardens. A new finish is being applied to the dining room floor. Robyn is updating her next couple of wedding folders, and Sarah is fielding reservation phone calls. Jeanie is choosing a new carpet for the wellness center waiting area–and I think I’ll run down to Lake House and take a few pictures. Care to come along?
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It is such a fun time of year! After all the meetings and planning sessions and lists and anticipation we are watching Robyn’s work come to fruition! Wedding time; we have already had the pleasure of witnessing Alicia and Ryan, Miguel and Lindsay, as well as Alison and Jason start their married lives here on the shores of Sebago Lake. A lot of staff, returning and new, have arrived and unpacked their bags and been put right to work. The kitchen is turning out beautiful meals, as satisfying to look at as they are to eat. Flowers are blooming, the housekeeping staff has polished away all vestiges of winter—we are ready and up and running!
Good thing Scott has been handy with his iPhone for a few pictures; others, so far, are being enjoyed by their subjects. Send some along to migismary@live.com if you’d like to share!
Still some choice openings available for the season. Give Robyn or Scott a call at 207-655-4524 to inquire about reservations. And have a look at our new website; we’re not remodeling buildings only this year!
It does look something like an incipient lady slipper, but I don’t quite think it is. Described as rare, and vulnerable. Soon I will know! And, is this a young white pine reaching for the sky? On the way in to work this morning, I pulled over to admire first fiddleheads of the year.
Spring bRakers are working hard, today making their way up the road towards the Cry of the Loon. 59 and quite sunny; a good day to be outdoors. And inside, the gold leaf paint came out for a little retouching on the Old Masterpiece of Route 302. I think I’ll take another little foot tour and see what’s going on on the paths winding through Migis.
Have you had a look at 2010’s Spring Tonic? viewable at http://migis.com/efamily; just click on that cute little envelope! Or if you’d like a paper copy, give us a call at 207-655-4524 and we’ll get one right out to you.
…but none quite so gloriously testifying to the turning season than the arrival of our aptly named Willow! She’s busy turning that earth and planting and refreshing and just making us know that the new season is here. Meanwhile, job applicants roll in and out, wellness center rehab nears completion, Chef John and Charity and Belinda are venturing into the kitchen and putting on their aprons…won’t be long now!
might not fully realize what it means to see our thermometer at this level on April 2! To be able to walk about in a t-shirt enjoying the sounds and sights of spring is such a pleasure. This is a day full of new life, new projects, new staff interviews, and familiar faces appearing to see, well, what’s new! Have you met Eldren? I interrupted him having his lunch in his truck—————he’s busy turning on the water all over the property, as he has for 26 years now. He must have been in junior high school when he started!
Earlier today, the bearded one and myself took an eight mile walk to benefit the Casco and Raymond food pantries. Perfect day for it.
Robyn is hearing more and more from the spring bridal parties; only a month until the first. She is still ready to take your 2010 reservation calls as well!
This day of celebrating All Things Green takes me outdoors for a walk in the glorious sunshine. Approaching 60 today here in South Casco!! One enjoyable pasttime I’ve found in the last few years, with or without kids in tow, is letterboxing. Have you heard of it? Increase your finds, or start a new hobby—you’ll find plenty of opportunities to practice this one here in the Lakes Region. And (what do you know?) even right here at Migis!
“LETTERBOXING is an intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming “treasure hunt” style outdoor quest. A wide variety of adventures can be found to suit all ages and experience levels.”
