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I
guess old habits just die hard! Here it is the middle of
March and we're so used to sending out a newsletter that we
automatically sit down to write one. Even though we won't be
sending a letter out, we decided to include one on our website
to let you know what's is and isn't going on at "The
Crosseyed Cricket".
What
isn't going on is the wild rush to clear, order, find employees,
and restock! Since we have closed the restaurant and the fish
out, we are released from those jobs and sometimes frustrations.
This is the first time in 34 years that this has been the case,
and we must admit - we are enjoying it! Of course, the
campground is still open and we are continuing to raise rainbow
trout to wholesale to other fish out operations. That keeps Bob
and Jim comfortable busy and usually out of mischief.
It will
soon be time to replant the gardens around the office and
waterfall, and the roses at the pool will need to be fertilized,
mulched and trimmed. We plan to plant some clematis down at the
Miller's house this spring - surely hope they will do well. When
you feel the need for a peaceful getaway from the "busyness"
of life, please come out and enjoy "The Cricket". Feed
the ducks, take a stroll around the lakes, or sit on the cabin
porch and watch the birds skim the surface of the lake. There
are still memories to be made!
The
calendar is indicating that spring is here, and at the present
moment the weather is cooperating with that idea. The last few
days have brought beautiful skies with the billowing white
clouds sailing through a sea of blue. There has been a gentle
(almost warm) breeze gently playing a lovely song on the wind
chimes on our front porch. The delicate, melodious tinkle as the
chimes are moved by the unseen breath of the wind is welcome
music, reminding us of the coming pleasures that accompany
spring. The wood roses are already nodding their heads to the
rhythm of the passing wind and bluebirds are starting to scout
out new home for spring. We really aren't totally out of touch
with reality. There may be more of winter, but at least we have
the promise of better days ahead.
Our
thanks to those of you who have expressed disappointment and
sometimes disbelief over the fact that after 34 years we are
choosing to close the restaurant and fishing. It has been a good
34 years and the lord has blessed us in so many ways. However,
we are getting to the point of not wanting to work all
the time - we have decided it's time to stop and smell the
flowers along the way. No, we are not selling the place and no,
we are not leasing any part of it. As we have said, the
campground will remain open and we will continue to keep the
property up - after all it is our home as much as it is our
business. It was a hard decision to make, but we feel it is the
right one at the time for us, so please rejoice with us on our
semi-retirement!
We accept
the promise that Jesus made when He said:
"I
am come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly." John 10:10b KJV
We wish
the abundant life for all of you. Thank you so much for the
support and friendship you have given over the years. May the
Lord bless your lives and ge gracious to you. As always, we hope
your grass is slow to grow, your flowers bloom profusely and
your weeds wither and die by themselves. We look forward to all
the good things that spring and summer bring; the beautiful
multi-colored flowers, the swallows gliding over the catfish
lake, the butterflies gracefully riding the air currents, trees
with their leaves gently waving to us in the breeze and clouds
floating by in a lake of blue. Take time to stop an minuet and
enjoy the good things in life.
As for us
- WE'VE GONE FISHING
hope
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