Howdy Folks,
As I sit here in my office, plans are well underway to begin the process of opening Mikisew Sport Fishing's 11 outpost camps.
Tim and I have made our list of supplies, the plane is booked and the weather forecast looks great! This Monday, it's off to Charles Lake North, then Colin, then, ... you get the idea!
At each camp we will assess what needs to be done, prioritize the tasks and, ... "Get to Work!!!" With the help of 4 other people, we should have everything shipshape and ready to go by the last week of this month. If everything goes according to plan, we will be fully functional a full 2-weeks earlier than year's past.
Our "scouts" up in Uranium City, Saskatchewan tell us that the ice has pretty much gone from Lake Athabasca, meaning that we can get into Indian Head Camp by May 28th for sure and begin the 4-day challenge of opening the Lodge for the season. Once that is complete there are new guides to train, equipment to tune-up and then, ... we're open and "going hard" with our first guests arriving on June 4th.
As "the newbie" this year, I am anxious to get in and get my hands dirty, ... I look forward to this time of year, readying the physical plants for your arrival. There's nothing like the sound of an outboard motor roaring to life after a long winter, or the sight of migrating ducks and geese cruising the shoreline with their new brood in tow, splashing around and learning the ropes of swimming and flying and foraging for food. You never get used to that first "ice-cold slap in the face" caused by water spraying up over the side of the boat reminding you that the ice has not been gone for very long! It's really pretty cool being the first ones out on the lake, being the first one to get a line in the water to see if the fish are hungry and, ... nothing beats the taste of fresh fish in the morning before a hard day's work.
This is the time of year when you, our valued customers, start getting the urge to get out in the garage and dig-out your rods and tackle boxes, re-spool your favourite reel, make a list of hooks you just have to buy before the season starts and get together with all your buddies and practice up on telling your best stories.
Yes sir, ... Springtime is a wonderful thing! ...
We look forward to seeing all of you this summer! And, ... for those of you who have not yet booked your "Trip of a Lifetime" with Mikisew Sport Fishing & Indian Head Camp, ... it's not too late, we have openings available during prime-time, ... just give us a call and start packing!
In the meantime, ... Play safe and try and be kind to one another!
Cheers!
Paul
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