January Visit

We finally made it down to Atlin for a weekend. It was too short a stay... We were there last in November. There really isn't much snow this year. We tromped with the kids across the nearby alkali flats and up a small ridge. There was a gorgeous view of Atlin Lake, a large blue sky, and animal prints for us to follow. 

The lake is still open - it should normally freeze up in January - as it's been a relatively mild winter so far. We heard that there are many animals in and around town: lynx, wolf, deer... They're apparently waiting to cross the lake to forage or hunt on the other side. Various tracks were visible along this ridegline. 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I have a good feeling about this year. 2016! The past several months have brought much change, for the good... I believe I'm going to have more time to spend at our LBH this year, working on the restoration, and blogging about it. 😊

I retired from my career as an airline pilot, which was taking over my life... Now I am enjoying more time with my family, living in the present (more than ever) and also reflecting on what will come next. Work of some kind, but I don't know yet... Certainly I will work on fixing up our tiny, former brothel - it needs more attention!

I wish you health & happiness in this new year!

Dad

Looks like a pretty great spot to read, doesn't it? Here's my dad chilling out in the bay window "room" at the LBH this summer.

We've had a break from renovations, and have taken time to enjoy this beautiful place, as-is. Now that the days are getting shorter and cooler, we plan to get some work done. Of course, there is still a lot to fix!

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root

View from parlour bay window,

July 2015

Moon Window

My dad and my hubby, through the crescent moon.

A New Crapper!!

We finally have a new outhouse! It's a beauty, if one can say such a thing about a crapper... Our kids were fascinated when we explained the origin of that word.

It was built by Eldorado Log Builders in Whitehorse, a board and batten design. It replaces our ancient outhouse (aged 100 years??). My husband & my dad towed it to Atlin, with lots of passers by staring and pointing along the highway. 

They moved it into its new home with the assistance of a masterful Kubota operator in town.

They had to winch several trees apart to get the roof through. 

Old and new. Yay! We are so happy that we no longer have to fear falling in...

Old Cafe - Noir

Our eldest child wants to buy the old cafe in Atlin. It's near our LBH, so we look at it all the time. I think it's a fascinating structure, leaning with age, and certainly inhabited by bats and other rodents.

I don't imagine anyone can save it now, but it's fun to dream a little bit. We peek inside through gaps in the boarded up windows, examining the dusty counters, doorways, stairwell and other cafe remnants.

I've written about it before, here.

Although I believe the old cafe is a cheerful building, here is a darker look:

Old Cafe - Noir