Comments on: Visiting the Cabin in the Wintertime http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/ Online Guide to Cottage Living Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: RunningCar http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-656 RunningCar Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:56:18 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-656 Jules, The windows are triple glazed sealed. The furnace is high effecient. We have to close all the bedroom doors so the air tight stove doesn't cook the bedrooms too. I can turn that puppy into the tropics. As far as the ice fishing goes, you dress appropriately and sip on a little butter ripple. As far as the Saskatchewan people go we don't pick on them because they already have the burdon of being rough rider fans. We are bringing purebred newfies to the lake boxing week. We mean that in the most affectionate way because they're certifiable. It will be a lively week. Jules,
The windows are triple glazed sealed. The furnace is high effecient. We have to close all the bedroom doors so the air tight stove doesn’t cook the bedrooms too. I can turn that puppy into the tropics. As far as the ice fishing goes, you dress appropriately and sip on a little butter ripple.
As far as the Saskatchewan people go we don’t pick on them because they already have the burdon of being rough rider fans. We are bringing purebred newfies to the lake boxing week. We mean that in the most affectionate way because they’re certifiable. It will be a lively week.

]]> By: Julie http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-650 Julie Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:46:07 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-650 Forgive me, and I mean no offense to the great people of Saskatchewan but - are you out of your mind? Going there in the winter??????? My delicate disposition could not take that kind of cold. I would have to wear a snowmobile suit to bed. PS Is is politically correct to ref to them as newfies??? Might have to edit that one. Cheers, Julie Forgive me, and I mean no offense to the great people of Saskatchewan but - are you out of your mind? Going there in the winter??????? My delicate disposition could not take that kind of cold. I would have to wear a snowmobile suit to bed.
PS Is is politically correct to ref to them as newfies??? Might have to edit that one.

Cheers,
Julie

]]> By: RunningCar http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-643 RunningCar Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:44:33 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-643 P.S As far as entertainment goes at the lake for christmas..... we're bringing newfies!!! P.S
As far as entertainment goes at the lake for christmas….. we’re bringing newfies!!!

]]> By: RunningCar http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-642 RunningCar Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:43:03 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-642 Deb, Yes you're right about the waste. However having said that, we have enough kids to start a hutterite colony. The 5 gallon water jug will last us one day at the lake. The kids drink a ton of water because it is cold, and easily accessable. The jug costs me about 6 bucks. The cooler was a couple hundred bucks. We have tried keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge but it just doesn't work because no one refills the jug and the time it takes to cool the water. If it wasn't for the water cooler, it would cost more for the pop and juice they would consume than what it costs to run our water toys. I think it's better for them too. Our jugs are all refilled. I do suppose we could refill the jug from the tap though. Maybe that would be a good start. Jules, I thought about the ice fishing blog. It would be more effective for you to come down with the clan and do a series of articles as you are learning the fine art of walleye hunting. You see they frown on ice fishing in the arenas in the West Van. area. Deb,
Yes you’re right about the waste. However having said that, we have enough kids to start a hutterite colony. The 5 gallon water jug will last us one day at the lake. The kids drink a ton of water because it is cold, and easily accessable. The jug costs me about 6 bucks. The cooler was a couple hundred bucks. We have tried keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge but it just doesn’t work because no one refills the jug and the time it takes to cool the water. If it wasn’t for the water cooler, it would cost more for the pop and juice they would consume than what it costs to run our water toys. I think it’s better for them too. Our jugs are all refilled. I do suppose we could refill the jug from the tap though. Maybe that would be a good start. Jules, I thought about the ice fishing blog. It would be more effective for you to come down with the clan and do a series of articles as you are learning the fine art of walleye hunting. You see they frown on ice fishing in the arenas in the West Van. area.

]]> By: Heather http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-623 Heather Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:33:17 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-623 We are totally spoilt at our cottage with oil fired heating, a hot tub, oodles of hot water for bathing and showers and excellent drinking water from a well. I went there yesterday to prepare it for our Christmas renters and it looks just beautiful. I just hope the 30cm snow we are getting at the moment will be plowed out before they arrive!! Winter is truly here in all its glory. We are totally spoilt at our cottage with oil fired heating, a hot tub, oodles of hot water for bathing and showers and excellent drinking water from a well. I went there yesterday to prepare it for our Christmas renters and it looks just beautiful. I just hope the 30cm snow we are getting at the moment will be plowed out before they arrive!! Winter is truly here in all its glory.

]]> By: Julie http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-620 Julie Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:19:49 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-620 PS Running Car - tell us about your ice fishing experiences...... PS
Running Car - tell us about your ice fishing experiences……

]]> By: Julie http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-619 Julie Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:19:07 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-619 Hi Debb, Our lake water is safe to drink too and we are still lugging bottles in by the truck load. Maybe it's seeing the dogs frolicking in the water - I get the heebee geeebees, but it would be a lot better for all of us if I could get over my trepidation. Thank you for the lovely reminder. Cheers, Julie Hi Debb,
Our lake water is safe to drink too and we are still lugging bottles in by the truck load. Maybe it’s seeing the dogs frolicking in the water - I get the heebee geeebees, but it would be a lot better for all of us if I could get over my trepidation.

Thank you for the lovely reminder.

Cheers,
Julie

]]> By: Debb http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-617 Debb Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:23:56 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-617 RunningCar You're lucky to be able to be at your place for Christmas and NewYear. We have to wait for the ice to freeze and be safe before we can cross, which is usually the first or second week of January. I have one observation to make of your post. If your water is safe to drink, I suggest that you stop buying bottled water to conserve energy, to cut down on recycling and to reduce waste, . If you do a quick search on the net you will find many BOTTLED WATER BOYCOTT and BACK-TO-THE-TAP movements. I have made a decision as of September of this year to never purchase bottled water again. It's back to the tap for me! Just hoping to pass it on!!! RunningCar

You’re lucky to be able to be at your place for Christmas and NewYear. We have to wait for the ice to freeze and be safe before we can cross, which is usually the first or second week of January.
I have one observation to make of your post. If your water is safe to drink, I suggest that you stop buying bottled water to conserve energy, to cut down on recycling and to reduce waste, . If you do a quick search on the net you will find many BOTTLED WATER BOYCOTT and BACK-TO-THE-TAP movements. I have made a decision as of September of this year to never purchase bottled water again. It’s back to the tap for me!
Just hoping to pass it on!!!

]]> By: RunningCar http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-612 RunningCar Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:39:51 +0000 http://cottagedaily.com/2007/12/14/visiting-the-cabin-in-the-wintertime/#comment-612 We don't winterize. We turn the thermostat down as low as it will go. We have a southern exposure that is all floor to ceiling windows and a lot of heat comes through there in daytime. I just filled our tank. It was $561.00 That will do us most of the winter because when we are there we run the air tight wood stove. We will be spending christmas there as well as New Years. I'm getting big time pressure to take our hot tub out there and get a new one at home. All our water equipment is from Culligan and is checked and recalibrated once a year. The soft water showers are nice all year round. Even though the water is very safe, we drink bottled water from the Rockies just west of Banff. The highlight of winter at the lake has to be the stars. Without all the lights of the city, they are absolutely brilliant. We actually have more time to visit with our neighbours. With the short days this time of year, there's more time to socialize where we wouldn't in the summer because we'd still be on the water. Hot toddies around the fire shorten the winter nights.I can't say we have as much fun there as we do in the summer, but it still brings the family together enjoying similar interests away from the hectic pace of everyday life. We don’t winterize. We turn the thermostat down as low as it will go. We have a southern exposure that is all floor to ceiling windows and a lot of heat comes through there in daytime. I just filled our tank. It was $561.00
That will do us most of the winter because when we are there we run the air tight wood stove. We will be spending christmas there as well as New Years. I’m getting big time pressure to take our hot tub out there and get a new one at home. All our water equipment is from Culligan and is checked and recalibrated once a year. The soft water showers are nice all year round. Even though the water is very safe, we drink bottled water from the Rockies just west of Banff. The highlight of winter at the lake has to be the stars. Without all the lights of the city, they are absolutely brilliant. We actually have more time to visit with our neighbours. With the short days this time of year, there’s more time to socialize where we wouldn’t in the summer because we’d still be on the water. Hot toddies around the fire shorten the winter nights.I can’t say we have as much fun there as we do in the summer, but it still brings the family together enjoying similar interests away from the hectic pace of everyday life.

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