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We are almost done with the cabin renovation here at camp.
As you can see, the lounge area is just about done. Our fridge is going in this week and I am putting up the plasma today or tomorrow.
I am calling this spot "Hammock Central". Or "Instant Nap Time".
One of our soon to be campers, Clement from France, did some early season wakeboarding on the Seine river this weekend.
He is part of a waterskiing club over in France and it looks like that day he was the only one ready to brave the chilly water!
We look forward to having Clement join us in a few weeks to shred in New Hampshire!
In the past few days some big things have happened in the Water Monkey cabin.
The above picture is the almost finished lounge area. Blue is our favorite color and now it has taken over the cabin! We will be putting a plasma up on the left wall where the new power outlet was hung and moving some couches in shortly.
From the other direction. More blue and a shot down the hall towards the bathrooms.
Here is the girls' sleeping quarters. It is pretty much set up like it will be for the campers. You will notice that none of the beds have mattresses yet...brand new ones are being shipped up to NH any day now!
And finally the guys' side. There is a bit more space on their side but there are usually a few more guys than girls each week.
For the remainder of the days until camp we will just be putting finishing touches on the cabin - and continuing to post pictures.
Big things have been happening at our cabin/headquarters! This week we have completed the walls that divide our three main rooms, started some of the finish work around the cabin, and revamped the entire electrical system for the cabin (the electrician did that, thankfully).
Now that the walls are up there are three main rooms in the cabin. The above picture shows the guys' side of the cabin from the door looking in. There will be eight beds in there when it is all done as well as cubbies for each camper for all of their gear.
As you step from the guys' sleeping area into the main area of the cabin this is the view you will see. We left just enough room in the sleeping areas to sleep, other than that the goal is for everyone to chill together in the lounge, which is coming together in the above picture. There will be couches and other seating, a plasma TV on the wall, and some other fun stuff for everyone to enjoy.
The above picture is a shot of the girls' sleeping area from the lounge entrance. It is just like the guys' side, except a bit smaller because in general we have a few less girls each week.
The fun will not just be happening inside. We have this great wrap-around porch which we have been working on as well. In the coming weeks we will be hanging some hammocks, putting in some tables for meals, and making it a chill indoor/outdoor space for our campers to enjoy.
The last picture is just of the other side of the porch, as if you looked left from the other porch picture.
Keep checking back for updates as we continue renovations!
We have been working hard at camp to transform a cabin at our host camp into an awesome Water Monkey headquarters. Progress was slow at first as we spent a lot of time fixing some underlying issues but the cabin is finally starting to take shape!
The above picture is taken from the future "lounge" area looking at the two sleeping areas behind the framed in walls. Down the hallway are the two bathrooms.
Above is a shot of the walls - now in the process of getting drywalled.
I will keep posting pictures as renovations continue this month!
