Andy April 3, 2024 at 10:54 am Reply Very impressive Gord. Seriously….a new launch and 4-strokes will be amazing. Now could you leave the ATV on the trail to assist with the death march? It’s also nice to see that you are still practicing schadenfreude.
Teal River April 3, 2024 at 11:21 am Reply I’ve said it before, but I am always impressed by the way you annually reinvest in the camp. Thanks for continuing to make VBL a great experience for all of us.
Gord April 3, 2024 at 4:16 pm Reply No ATV is likely Andy, but I could leave a shovel should Joe succumb along the trail.
Professor April 3, 2024 at 1:29 pm Reply I’m very pleased to learn of the ongoing portage lake work. So, thank you very much. I’ve spent countless hours on Clearwater since the 1980s. And the missus and I anticipate a return this September knowing that the ramp and motor improvements will make life “a little more pleasanter”. Especially when compared to fishing the lake with a 9.9 hp Johnson two-stroke; that experience gives me terrible nightmares to this day. Though it’s unlikely that my shoulder, elbow and hand will recover fully, I take comfort in simply having survived that POS. It helps to have Andy remind me that the shear beauty of the lake, along with the fishing, is well-worth permanent disability.
Gord April 3, 2024 at 4:13 pm Reply Joe, thank you for your perspective. As with many of my guests age is taking a toll, both physically and mentally. In order to perpetuate many years of you being a loyal guest I dedicate these upgrades to the senior VBL’ers still able to sling their hooks. Future plans include a wheelchair accessible portage, diaper changing station and a mid point rest / nap area.
Dustin Kaehr April 3, 2024 at 8:13 pm Reply Love it…but man, I’m all for making it a bit LESS comfortable to keep people away….although a little motor for otter isn’t a bad idea….
Gord April 4, 2024 at 8:32 am Reply Rowing a boat half a mile is what seperates the men from the boys, plus think of all the upper body benefits!
Nancy Moskal April 4, 2024 at 8:53 am Reply No mention of the sky winch recently reinstalled by those aging guys, Joe, and his fishing bud, Andy.
Gord April 4, 2024 at 10:55 am Reply Excellent observations Nancy. Refer to this earlier post ( https://vermilionbaylodge.com/late-fall-2023/) for accolades on the sky winch dynamic duo. A new rope is in the works to complete the revitilization.
