What a success!  We had twelve volunteers working on Saturday.  I am always amazed at how much can be accomplished with several pair of hands.  Dead or dying trees were taken down and cleaned up, all of the Adirondack furniture re-stained, beach cleaned up, new flower boxes built and stained, raking done, rugs beat clean, dining room and Casino walls washed and oiled, faucets fixed, ping pong table rebuilt, gardens were cleared and plants planted.  I am sure there were many other projects that I cannot remember at this point.  It seemed like every time I turned around someone was asking what was next. 

The weather forecast was cold and rain which we did not get.  The weather was beautiful.   It was 68 in the sun and not a cloud to be had for the morning.  In the late afternoon clouds started to roll in and it sprinkled a bit just as we were cleaning up the last little bit of our projects.  We then headed down to the Tap Room for a celebratory beverage.  Returning in plenty time for another one of Rob’s spectacular meals. 

People took days off of work, traveled for hours only to be put to work.  The moment the volunteers got out of their vehicles there was a sigh followed by a deep inhale of the fresh air as large smiles crossed their faces and worries and stress melted away.  I know that people have a love and affinity for our facilities here at Raquette Lake; however, I am always surprised by their willingness to keep doing more.  It is a special place that many hold near and dear to their hearts.    I am blessed to be here and thank everyone for their support of all kinds.  Enjoy another beautiful day!