Skiing Sakinaw Lake

Start with the second point  (or big V) from right at the bottom,

Go straight up through the 'k' of the small Sakinaw and you will see the approximate location of Grants cottage.  We woke up from our cozy guest quarters to a tranquil view of the lake.We arrived at the marina on the very right of the map.  The guys skied at the extreme left end of the lake.  Sakinaw Lake is the largest lake and emcompasses 2068 acres, located on the lower sunshine coast (which is 103 linear miles along the shoreline).  Sakinaw Lake teems with cutthroat trout and KoKanee salmon (June through September being prime season).  The Grants have 3 boats as well as the paddle boat and kayak BUT a pontoon will be on the dock by next season.  I can imagine those picturesque boat tours, late afternoon with cocktails!!!   Better to book your reservation early. 



House on Sakinaw Lake with a tram (on right)




A morning boat tour of the lake, love this boat!



One of the neighbors on Sakinaw Lake with their float plane
standing by, no ferry for them!

Looking good at 34 miles per hour on a short rope!
Ray is taking it easy after the morning competiton,

Does anyone really want to follow this!!!!

Okay, looks like we found a taker!



Looking good out there!   Yeah, look one hand!!




We gave him a big round of applause!!  Not bad at 82!!!




That was fun for all!!!







We are surprised by the sheer vastness of Sakinaw Lake




A great time at Sakinaw Lake and Grant's cottage.




Wave Good By to the Grant Compound until next time.





Shore of Sakinaw Lake.  Bottom fish
such as flounder and snapper can be
caught.  Excellent prawning, crabbing
as well as oysters and clams.



Get ready to watch some great skiing!
This is after a 7:a.m. annual ski competition of the Sakinaw
Lake ski and board club.  Ray held third until a 24 year came
in and took his place.  I am impressed!
This photo was suppose to come first but they seem to float
wherever they want to go.



Ode To Dick

                                                          A GREAT PARTY FOR A GREAT FRIEND !



Dick on the left

A few momentos of a great career

Cheryl making prepartions in the kitchen
So much good food!!

He's been working for an Airline
Most of his darn life
He's flown for over thirty nine years
and he still has the same wife
He flew the Herc up in the far North
The Boeing near and far
DC-10. Airbus and 'Triple'
The guy deserves a star

Where'd the time all go
Golly, we don't know
Wasn't it just yesterday ay-ay
that we were all young
work was so much fun
never thought we'd see this day

Castlegar,Terrace.Regina,
Inuvik,Toronto, -o-o
Amsterdam, London and China
Sydney and Tokeeeyo

No more Sims for you to do
No more bids for you to screw -ew-uh-up
Time to file a new flight plan
Living life the best you can!





This looks like the group that just left Lake Sakinaw today,
some waiting at the ferry for hours.



Randy and Don Kramer (from Edmonton
and Sierra Madre) 

 

Dick with his brother, Ken, also a pilot

 

Everyone to the tables for lobster and fresh salmon,
 I didn't get  a photo of salmon, delicious!!



Ray and Christine (from Edmonton and
Sierra Madre)



All the way from Colorado for a party?

 

Many friends to greet with over seventy attending

It would not be a party without Makaleah, who loves to
be hostess.

A few words from Dick

Incredible Lobster!!!

What a great gathering.  I missed a few people on the photos

 

  

Lorna, Cyndy, Ray

These two flight attendants worked with Dick many years and
wrote the above, Ode to Dick. Sorry that I didn't get their names.

Casey and Connor roasted Dad with:
Capitan Ferguson- The Pilot and
Capitan Ferguson- Our Dad
It was very funny and enjoyed by all.
Bryce played it safe and took charge of photography

Lorna Kramer has everyone on the floor dancing

   


Lots of good conversation and reconnecting

with friends.  The matching shirts provided by our generous friend Don Kramer is to indentify,

' The Sierra Madre Boys'

Lobster flown in from Nova Scotia
and cooked by friends.

What a fun party in a beautiful garden setting with
good food, good wine and good friends!

  




Lots of familiar faces

 

Who enjoyed the party more than
little Jack dancing with Lorna?

The host and hostess,
the morning after.

   

Sakinaw Lake

Our chauffeur picks us up at the marina, about ten minutes
to the cottage.

Sakinaw Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in BC.  It is a marvelous drive along Sunshine coast. We took the Horseshoe Bay Ferry and enjoyed a scenic route to Gibson's Landing.  The drive along the coast took us through Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Pender harbour, all very beautiful.  The Grant cottage is accessible by boat only.



Gibson's Landing is a picturesque
village along the way

 

Phil enjoys a Canadian brew on the deck

 


Isabel, the best tour guide ever,
pauses for a moment of thought
on the way to the cottage

 

The Grant Compound



There is no shortage of boats here but this is a classic
beauty and a hot little boat !!

Let the cocktails begin!  Shades of
Sierra Madre lifestyle.



Dinner on the deck overlooking the
the lake, good food, good friends.
Ray's youngest sister Kelly joined us.



The cottage has an outdoor kitchen area,
brilliant idea



I have to show you this delicious
breakfast sausage that Isabel buys
at the market. Yummy breakfast.



Paperboy.  Daily paper delivered.
Don't you love it!!!

Ray, Dan and Phil (sporting his new
Sakinaw Lake ski and board club shirt)



Isabel and Kelly peddle off for some exercise



Pat paddles over from across the lake
for an afternoon cocktail

We met Pat and Randy (who have a
cottage across the lake) this past
season in Manzanillo while visiting
the Grants.



Phil has no problem relaxing

 

Isabel and Ray in the kitchen preparing
another wonderful meal.  Actually, Ray is
opening another bottle of great wine.
Some excellent wines served this evening.

A wonderful evening, just missing Cyndy who was ill.
We hope to see everyone this season in Manzanillo.

Lake Sakinaw is a combination of captivating beauty and comfortable ambiance.  It is no surprise that our Vancouver friends make this their summer retreat.  We really enjoyed our time there with wonderful friends and fun times on the boat and you will see some serious water skiing in the next blog on Lake Sakinaw.

It was fun to meet Kelly, an elegant
lady (why not, she is Ray's sister).
What does Isabel's apron say? 
I think it says, "Will cook for sex"! 




Sakinaw Lake to be continued . Too much lake and too
much fun for one blog.