September guest Don must be a true Mainer. He arrived having packed his wood carving tools so he could do some preparations for an upcoming art event. How fortuitous that he stayed in Loon (!) where this resident decoy–now named Louise–was in need of some repair. So while we thought she could be fixed with a little trimming, he realized she would lose her authenticity without more detailed work, so he and his wife Suzanne packed her off to their home in Deer Isle from where she returned four months later with a new beak and fresh paint. She had been carefully bandaged and wrapped, and now has returned to her home mantle in Loon cottage where she admires her new plumage and patiently awaits our first spring guests.
Headed out to check on some drapes in Whippoorwill, then had to keep going in the sunshine and relative warmth! No more Walking on Water; the little waves are lapping the shore again, and with the flora sort of winter bare I can see clear up to Pinetops, Cobblestone and Topside. A little audio added by Adam and Colby, taking the chain saws to some fallen trees near the first bend coming in. What else? Marcia’s meeting with bride Anna and her mother to choose flowers for her upcoming May wedding. So many beautiful details to think about!
Look at the dashboard on my computer screen. Can you believe it? Is this a good excuse to go out with the kids tonight and celebrate Maine Restaurant Week? Sure!
I’m about to head over and see how much more they got done yesterday afternoon. They’re so productive, these bridge builders! Improvements have been made on the walking trails, and now the path to Cliffside, Ledges and Moose Point. Maybe we could introduce carpentry as an Autumn Adventure. Another talent to share after Marcia demonstrates flower arranging! Walking through Migis on a blustery March day is a adventure in looking forward——–saw my first robin the other day.
Many of our crew are in Boston today getting ready to open the Boston Globe Travel Show (yes, open to the public!) and some of us are here at Home Base enjoying the beautiful day. Have a look!
To catch one, one must become one with the environment in which one’s heart’s desire resides…….at least, I THINK that’s what he said. Phil’s getting ready for ice fishing, so he decided to check out their digs before he went out! Yikes!!!!!
February 12, and another sparkling, glorious day at Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake. The guys are working on the Sunfish docks, rebuilding and replacing, so when you come down for your morning sail or a little cruise in a motor boat a few short months from now, you may notice improvements under your bare feet. Today is the day to be doing this work! It is almost indescribably beautiful, nearing 40 degrees and quiet enough so that we can almost hear the fish under the ice.
Robyn and Scott have been busy confirming reservations with lots of folks. Are you among them?
Some of us at Migis Hotel Group are off to Boston next month for the Globe travel show. It’s open to the public, so if you’re in the neighborhood, come say hello! We’ll be welcoming you at booth #418.
Working from a desk in Timbers today, and, in fact, the weather outside is far from frightful. It’s a lovely snowfall again, and Phil, Colby, Adam and Ian are out clearing the paths and keeping the Cry of the Loon accessible. The pristine beauty of Migis is so apparent in a quiet walk down to the cookout area. Fitness center, staff dock, sauna beach—————all are unmarred except for the occasional small animal print. Today’s is not snowman material; it is light and fluffy and a pleasure to walk through.
The mailbag holds correspondence from many of you today; call Robyn and Scott with your 2010 requests!
A visit to World Headquarters in Portland recently found Robyn and Scott hard at work sorting out your requests and lining up confirmations. If you haven’t been in touch with them yet about your 2010 stay, now is the time to make your plans. Give them a call at 207-655-4524 or email migis@migis.com and you too could soon be looking good in reservation red!
Who recalls our staff talent shows of years past? Tim Porta (in dashing top hat) has moved up in the theatrical world and recently trod the floorboards at Portland Stage’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. A walk-on, to be sure, but who knows what glories the future may hold?
On this last day of 2009, along with our own Tim, the Migis Hotel Group wishes one and all a happy and prosperous 2010, and…….
