Thursday, July 30, 2009

Off to the cottage...

tomorrow...it's a lot of work and prep going away for a week.
I know I've been slacking on the posting front this week...but it seems like everyday I have tried to sit down and blog, something has interrupted me...and I finished my taxes, so my husband is happy.
I'm packed, the girls are packed, we just have to go grocery shopping.
Some of you may remember me telling you about going to this crazy big cottage...but for those of you who missed it...
we're off to celebrate our friend's 40th Birthday...ready for it...there are 10 families going...and LOTS of kids. Are we crazy? yes....are we staying in one house? YES....It's a 10 bedroom cottage(mansion) on Lake Muskoka (Canada). The landscape reminds me of Sweden a lot, and the lakes up there are gorgeous and clean(a little chilly, but hoping for LOTS of sunshine)
Here are some pictures, but some of them were taken just after the snow melted::

There's a large kitchen, 2 ovens and 2 fridges...we're all planning one meal for everyone, I think it may get a little busy, but it'll be fun!Here's a snap shot of the fire pit (if the mosquitos are not too bad we'll be out there roasting smores every evening) and below is the dining room which seats 16 comfortably...wow...I have a hard time thinking what to cook for 8 people, let alone 20! You can still see the ice on the lake in this one...
The inside of this house has so much light...I may not be posting much for a week, because I have no idea if I can get Internet or not...but...I'll be painting and sketching...so I'll post when I return.
I can't wait...it'll be a blast...apparently there's an 18 seater theatre in the basement!
The boat house has canoes and a BBQ with a kitchen and bathroom inside...I'm sure many people will be hanging out down there most of the day.
And here's the exterior of the house...it will be fun to fill these photos with friends and their kids...check back next week for updates.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend...and week if we can't get Internet have a wonderful week!
I have SO much to do today...I better get moving.
Char,Ontario

18 comments:

Silke Powers said...

This looks so amazing! Have fun and be sure to post some pictures when you get back!! :) Silke

We Blog Artists said...

Will do...thanks Silke.

Char said...

that looks like so much fun! hope you have the best time.

We Blog Artists said...

Thanks Char...Just found out that there's wireless up there...OOoohhh, I can blog!
Char

Chrisy said...

Ten families! Well...you won't even notice if I just slip in there and blend in....promise I won't be annny trouble at all...

julie king said...

beautiful "cottage"!! my hubbie and his family have stayed on lake muskoka several times. in fact, my hubbie's aunt and uncle own a cabin there. have a wonderful stay!!

We Blog Artists said...

Chrisy...that would be nice to have a new face visit during the week...hey, the more the merrier!
Julie...Muskoka as you know is such a beautiful part of Ontario,can't wait to get up there...
Char

CathJ said...

Woww... lovely place...

Cindy said...

wow, it looks incredible! lifestyles of the rich and famous. and, ten families? you are going to have so much fun. it might get really LOUD ;). enjoy!

We Blog Artists said...

Cindy, I think you may have a point...it may get very loud...hoping for good weather all week!

Char

Stephanie Kim said...

cute illustration!

Amy Perrotti said...

Wow! That looks like a Great get away. Hope you all have lots of fun! :)

Francesca said...

hi, thanks for all your lovely comments today. this house looks beautiful, hope you have a great weekend. i recently went away with all my friends, all in one house. there were about 15 kids, it was very very very noisy!

lyptis said...

Oh, Wow, this house is amazing!

Have fun, sounds like u will have a great time, it looks lovely there!

Silke Powers said...

Hi Char and/or Tam,

When you have a minute, come over to my blog - I have an International Bloggers Community award waiting for you!!

:) Silke

Sleepandhersisters said...

wow what a beautiful place...

reminds me of home a little, anyway I found you on Silke's blog and I am glad I did, nice to meet you both. I have had fun reading through your blog and will be back.

mma shirts said...

yeah that's too good..

i love the place.

sim only deals said...

best idea to do..

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