Eagle Nest Lodge Season's Newsletter - November 2006

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Thanks for a great season!  We had a beautiful summer and a great fall fishing season and we were glad to have you here to enjoy it with us.

Fall Cleaning at ENL
Many guests have asked what we do when we close.  Here is a little run down of our fall clean-up.

• We fall clean every cabin, washing the inside from top to bottom (even the ceilings).  We take beds, lights, and kitchens apart and wipe everything down.  We take the dishes and pots and pans and silverware to the lodge for a thorough scrubbing and inventory check. 
• We drain the water out of all but Cabins 7 & 16 and turn off the heat and cover the windows to prevent fading for the winter.
• We take the docks out and put them on the beach until spring.
• We power spray the grills and store them in the camper shower.
• We wipe down all of the green plastic deck furniture and store it in Cabin 4.
• We chop and blow leaves.
• We winterize all of the boat motors and haul the boats to storage in Deer River for the winter.
• We send all of the bedding (blankets, spreads, mattress pads, sheets and pillow cases) in to the laundry.
• Then we take a breath and tackle our own house and the disaster in the office after a very busy season and fall.  It's amazing how the piles build up in just a short time.

So, even though the guests are not here, the work goes on, fixing and cleaning up, as we prepare for another busy season next year.

 Fall Clean Up Quiz

We thought you might enjoy a clean up quiz. You can get the answers (and more fall clean up pictures) online http://www.eaglenestlodge.net/newsletter/fallcleanup.htm.

1. How many feet of dock does Bryan take in the fall, and put out in the spring every year? 

982 feet           
1294 feet         
1435 feet

2. How many rolls of toilet paper did we go through this season? 

400 rolls            
700 rolls           
900 rolls

3. How many pounds of sheets and pillowcases did we send to the laundry this season (not including fall cleaning laundry)? 

1,500 pounds           
2,300 pounds           
2,800 pounds

Easy Christmas Shopping
Sue has all clothing in the gift shop marked down 50%.  If you saw something you liked this summer, please call to see if we have your size in stock and we can send it to you.  ENL clothing is a great holiday gift idea for your family!!

Family Holiday a Good Time to Plan a Family Vacation
The holidays, when you are with family and friends, are a great time to make vacation plans for next summer!  Even though you might not be able to make a reservation online for next summer (until next year's rates are published), we are still taking reservations.  Just call 1-800-356-3775 or email relax@eaglenestlodge.net to check availability and make your vacation plans at the lake!  Prime time spots are filling up!

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Eagle Nest Lodge!!

Bryan, Sue, Gunnar, and Anneka Harris