Running a remote Maine sporting camp takes a lot of hands. Here’s a look at some of the projects, people, and everyday chores that kept Tim Pond going this season.
Cabin Projects
New Roofs on Fox and Beaver
In August, we finally had a timeframe with no rain, so we did some much-needed roof repairs on Fox and Beaver. We only ran into a brief issue with rain. Luckily, everything in the cabin was covered in plastic. Bill, Jeff, Dan, Jody, and I were able to get those roofs done. We ran out of time to do Rabbit, but it is next on the list.
Rocking Chairs and Picnic Tables Get Some TLC
Thank you to Dan for pressure washing, stripping down, and staining the rocking chairs. They were in need of some TLC. Thank you also for cleaning up and putting new stain on the picnic tables.
New Curtains for Fox and Rabbit
Thank you to Susan for making new curtains for Fox and Rabbit. They fit the decor perfectly.
Handmade Tables for the Cabin Porches
Thank you to Tom for making much-needed tables for the cabin porches!
From the Camp Garden to Your Plate
Jeff kept us in fresh salads and veggies for the majority of the season. It is a lot of work. He does all the planting, weeding, picking, prepping, and cooking of the goodies from the garden. We don’t tell him enough how much it is greatly appreciated. Learn more about meals at Tim Pond.
Firewood and Kindling
Firewood and kindling are always a necessity at Camp. Bill cuts and splits it from tree length out at the wood processor. Jeff, Robert, Wyatt, and Brunhilda all work on the kindling.
Flagging the Trails Around the Pond
In September, our granddaughter, Alaynna, helped me flag out the trails around the Pond. It was fun to spend that time out in the woods with her. She made it her mission to make sure people out on the trails would see each piece of flagging tape marking the trail.
A Gift of Books for the Lodge
In memory of her husband, John, Judy donated his collection of well-cared-for hunting books to our Lodge. Many people have already been enjoying them. Thank you, Judy.
How Many Steps Does It Take to Run a Camp?
People always ask me how many steps I take on any particular day. I keep track with my FitBit, both my average steps per month and my daily averages. The day with the most steps of the whole season was June 1st, the morning of the big storm.
Want to see the cabins for yourself? Take a look at our accommodations and photo galleries.
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- Ice-Out to Ice-In: A Season at Tim Pond Camps (Weather, black flies, the June storm, and fish counts)
- Tim Pond Is a Maine State Heritage Fish Water (What Heritage status means for native brook trout)
- Tim Pond Brook Trout Survey (What state biologists found in Tim Pond)
- Friends of Tim Pond: Conservation Fund Update (Where the conservation fund stands)
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