| Steve Dougherty ~ Jan 19, 2006 |
| The second annual MLK Cabin Weekend was held January 13-15. Several new faces joined some repeats from last year. Recent rains had removed almost all snow at the cabin's 2100' elevation so there was no difficulty driving right to the cabin. Carrol Mauer and cabin host Steve Dougherty were first to arrive on the scene opening the cabin and getting the fires going. Robyn Smith and Pam Wombacher arrived soon after to help with setup before venturing out on their own explore. Most guests had arrived by the 6 p.m. dinner time. Spaghetti and salad bar was served. On Saturday morning John and Gloria Petrie manned the old fashioned wood stove to cook "made to order" eggs, hashbrown pototoes and biscuits. The cabin was nearly deserted as guests headed in different directions to try out their skis and snowshoes at the higher elevations. It did not take long for Lon Johnson to wear out Steve in his quest to replenish the cabin wood supply. Tawny Gates and Carrol Maurer helped prepare the evening meal of chicken, steamed carrots, wild rice, salad bar and apple crisp. A Chemeketan Outdoor Trivia quiz and a lengthy game of "Catch Phrase" entertained most while Lon tutored all comers in Cribbage. Snow fell during the evening decorating the cabin, trees and grounds. Following an oatmeal breakfast bar most guests explored the Whitewater road. Steve carried a group of skiers about four miles up the Whitewater road in his four-wheel drive Suburban, so that they could ski back to the cabin in time for lunch and cabin departure. Participants were St.Dougherty (host), Sh.Dougherty, A.Dougherty, B.Dougherty, J.Petrie, G.Petrie, D.Petrie, V.Dunn, T.Smith, R.Smith, T.Gates, R.Good, N.Good, M.Knapp, S.Knapp, R.Cooper, C.Maurer, D.Petrie, K.Croteau, A.Croteau, R.Croteau, L.Johnson, P.Wombacher. |