Well winter just doesn’t want to let go! We have had a couple of morning where ice has formed on the lake since my last report but it is usually melted by mid day.
Like the rest of the province, our water levels continue to rise and are expected to peak this weekend. Let’s hope so it’s now above our cribbed docks and up to the first step to the boathouse. If it stays like this for any length of time it will be a challenge getting our docks in place by opening on May 17th. We did have plans to raise the boathouse this spring but that’s been put off until the fall when we have lower water levels. We have switched our focus to expanding the laundry room. We need more space to keep the housekeeping staff happy. It’s been a little crowed the last couple of years.
We have switched our booking policy to 3 night stays in the off season (May 17th to June 28th) and 7 night stays in the high season (June 29th to August 31st). While under renovation we had an open booking policy but find with shorter stays on weekends we have had to turn guests away that were looking to stay the week. We have intended from the start to implement week long stays in the high season once renovations were complete. Keep in mind that if you book directly through the Lodge you get a 10% discount, and this combined with our already discounted weekly rate (7 nights for the cost of 5) you are actually only paying for 4.6 nights to stay the week. It is a competitive rate so think about extending your stay and enjoying the great outdoors at Lakair.
The ice cream building is getting a few small changes as well all in an effort to serve our customers better. We will now be carrying refreshing drinks, snacks and and with the addition of a new “old” sink that used to be in the main lodge kitchen we may be able to sell hot dogs as well. We will also be selling ice and if you need it in bulk for a weekend get together talk to us. Our pricing is very competitive.
When you arrive at our docks this year you will notice we have some new faces to greet you. Our summer staff are excited to see the season start and look forward to greeting the guests on the dock in the Lakair way.
All staff have been pitching in to start the spring clean up. It is always a big job after a long winter and this one seems to be setting a record. Many branches and a few small trees are down from the weight of the snow which fell in abundance this year and is no doubt the reason the water levels are so high.
Sure signs of spring this week. The crocuses are in bloom and a couple of our resident friends have appeared. Timmy the chipmunk who the kids love to feed is back looking for his handout of peanuts and our dock side mink is back , you usually see him down in the morning.
The moose have started to appear from their winter feeding grounds so be careful driving the highways if your up this way.
The sun is coming over the horizon so it’s time to go, see you next week with some exciting news from our restaurant.
Tight lines
