So much time has passed in a blink of an eye. I'm super busy with campground stuff. We detoured, or postponed, setting up the glamping this season. Once we dug into the bathhouse renovation we discovered that even the 2x4s in the walls were rotten on the lower level, so we had to get jacks to support the building while we replaced the walls and sill plate. It took many hours of work, and much money, to get everything done. But it's done and evidently we went above and beyond on our design, because I posted pics to a couple of Facebook groups for Wisconsin camping and people about lost their shit.
When we decided to pivot and focus on regular camping and getting the cabins ready for renting, we decided we didn't have the manpower or the money to set up the safari tents on platforms. We estimate that each setup will run at least $10k, which adds up in a hurry. Our goal now is to start next spring. We really wanted to get one up this fall so we could start promoting it for the 2023 season, but I don't think we can manage that. We still have to put the new metal roofs on the cabins and once that's done, JH, my kids' half-brother, will need to turn his attention to his dock business. Fall is a very busy time of year for him with pontoons and docks needing to be pulled out before it freezes.
B completed her chemo treatments and is scheduled to have a double mastectomy on the 29th. I'm heading home on Saturday and will stay until Wednesday most likely. Taylor has taken a week of vacation, so he and JH will cover things here at the campground and also get started on putting the new roofs on.
I am happy to report that the people we bought the campground from are absolutely delightful. We're so blessed. They have spent about half of their time here and the other half in Minneapolis where they have another home. We really miss them when they're not here. They've been slowly packing their stuff out of the cabin they lived in at the campground. They kept 40 acres that is on the road leading into the campground and have put a shed and a large camper on it. They still have things to do to complete hookup there, so they're staying in an RV at the campground until things are fully set up. They love the things we've done to the campground and are super proud of us and they tell everyone. They are totally amazed with the work JH has done, especially considering he's not quite 20 years old. The kid is a marvel, that's for sure.
I've really enjoyed getting to know JH and his GF. They are really good kids and will have bright futures.
My middle kid and granddaughter have had two vacations here this summer. For my little granddaughter this is heaven. She turns 5 on Thursday! We updated the play area and she was here for the sand delivery. I tried to load a photo of her on the huge 10-yard pile, but it wouldn't load.
Last night I made a website using Google sites. We are in the process of getting booking software attached to it and soon we'll be able to take online reservations.
Well, that's enough for now about my summer.