Scofield - The Great Escape...

We have been staying at my Grandparents cabin at Scofield Lake my entire life. Grandpa Moore built the cabin about forty years ago and we have been the beneficiaries of many wonderful trips. The cabin has had a few improvements over the years, but not many- and that's what makes it so charming. One of the greatest benefits of the cabin is it's location. It is a mere 200 feet to the edge of the Lake. There are so many things to love about trips to the cabin and also some not favorite things. Here are a list of some of them:

FAVORITE:

• Waking up on a cold Fall or Spring morning warm and snug under what feels like 100 pound wool quilt made by Great Grandma Moore.
  
• Catching craw dads off the boat dock with red Twizzlers.

Eli talked Grandpa Fotheringham into cooking up some Craw Dads for him to taste. Nobody else was too interested in trying them. I guess anything can be made to taste better dunked in butter!


• Sitting on the front porch watching the rain pour down during a storm.
  
• Attending Church at the Scofield Branch- those folks are the salt of the Earth! And when the speakers during Sacrament meeting are finished, it's time to go home. If they finish early, there's none of this calling on people from the audience to bear their testimonies business. When the speakers have finished what they have prepared, even if it is 10-20 minutes early, then you have a closing song and prayer and be on your way. GENIUS!!!

Eli and Asher find some old hats in the closet to try on. There are treasures to be found in every closet, drawer, and corner of the cabin.

• The bright red carpet that still looks as good as the day it was installed.
• Falling asleep on the couch reading a great magazine or book.
• The boys being entertained for literally hours throwing rocks off the boat dock.




• Eating lots and lots and lots of yummy treats.
  
• Playing on the sandy beach at the Lake - making sand castles for the craw dads to climb around on and all the other fun activities sand provides for.
  
• Seeing Dad, Eli, and Scott enjoying the fish they've just caught and grilled for dinner.

Eli and Dad reeling in lunch!


• Meandering around the Scofield Cemetery and seeing all the old headstones, especially those who died in the Mine Disaster.
  
• The fabulous fabric the curtains are made from. I can't even describe what the design/pattern is- but I can picture it perfectly in my mind!
  
• Going to get a Diet Coke at the service station in town.



Eli amazes the crowd with his famous Bucket On The Head trick.




• Seeing Eli reel in a huge fish. He out-fishes any one in the family.

Eli- the fish tremble with fear when he's got a pole in the water.



• Watching fireworks during the 4th of July, which are shot off from the island in the lake, which creates a beautiful reflection over the water.
  
• The pictures on the wall that are decoupaged pictures on pieces of wood with the edges singed for the "antique look"- my favorite being the hunting dogs.
  
• Seeing Scott and Oakley run away like little girls when I try to get them to pick up a craw dad.
  
• Drinking hot chocolate on a cool morning in front of the fire.
  
• Playing card game after card game on the dining room table.
  
• Watching the Pleasant Valley Days parade- with the local tavern always having the best float. It's the only parade you can show up five minutes before it starts and get a great seat.
  

NOT FAVORITE:

• The days before the sewer was installed and having to use the Out House - especially in the middle of the night!
  
• The Pott's cabin next door with the screen door that slams louder that any door I have ever heard. They can sleep over thirty people and it seems to be filled to capacity most of the summer. The door slamming begins at 5:00 with the fishermen heading out and continues all day. That door seems to slam every five minutes all day long. And it has for the whole 35 years I've been going to the cabin. I'll buy you a new screen door, Potts, if you'll put it in!!!!!!!
  
• Having to walk up to the Ranger Station to get cell phone reception.
  
• Trying to back the boat trailer down to the dock. I just don't get it... Women are not genetically able to back up trailers I am convinced.
  
• When we forget the key and have to break in through a window.
• When the fridge freezes our food.
  
• Having to clean up when it's time to go home.
  
• When the hot water runs out while I'm in the shower.
  
• When Dad doesn't catch any fish when he really wants to.
• Waiting for my turn for the one bathroom.

Scott and I out for a jaunt around the lake in the kayak.

This is the life- driving the boat around with my foot while drinking my bottle.

I'm always the first to protest when anyone suggests replacing the glass in the coffee table. It is the perfect spot for the kids to sit and eat a snack.