By Ray Muggli          Photos by Ed

Thursday night approached with Thunder Storms a blazing. Seven of us were at the Lodge. The Partying began in front of a rip roaring fire. I brought out my secret stash of really good wine. Of course the Hot Tub played a roll. Tee-hee. It was Lisa Saxe, Richard Fisher, Brenda Cash, Georgiana Rudge, Dan Hoeffer, Sandy Saadi and Ray Muggli. Friday morning we all went out to Breakfast at the Post Office and at Noon the work began.

Lisa, Brenda and I went to Carson City to buy the goodies for the weekend. I told Lisa and Brenda that the group would be going first class. We hit several stores and I was awed at being in the presence of such professional shoppers. My Subaru was full to the ceiling and was spilling over onto Laps. We hit Safeway in Kings Beach Later as we couldn't hold anymore in the car in Carson.

That night We started the Margaritas, premium beer, wine, sherry and Port. Lisa made her Homemade Chili over rice. Olive Bread, salad, etc. By now the party was starting to rock. Oh, the crew already working had be dragged off their work stations. Fun is fun I reckon. Barry Caffee, Helga Cambell, Thom Vanbogard, Mark Nave, David Whetzel, Ed Martin, Cheryl Lawson, Laura Bryan, John Schultheis and Mark Hochendoner had joined us. Mike Martin joined us the next morning.

Saturday morning everyone broke into teams and work fun began. Every objective was accomplished and Some Hot Tub upgrades took place that were not on the list. What a Crew. People moved between crews so everyone helped everyone. There was beer, soda pop and water on ice all day in a Large Red Tub.

Oh, the weather turned out to be a Lake Tahoe beautiful day. Ho-Hum.

Laura led the team on the newly decorated bathroom upstairs. Totally Cool. You will have to see it when you get up here.

Cheryl led the team that could make Room 7 the most popular deluxe room. Come up and check it out.

The Shed has been totally rewired by the team led by Rich Fisher. Rich worked until Wednesday to complete it. Considering that the effort began on Friday with Dan, Mark N. David and others pitching in. What a big job. Yes Racers, there will be heat to tune your skis next winter.

Helga and Mark Hochendoner conducted the Attic Treasure Hunt. Ahhhh, they opened the attic window and thrust everything out. What Fun. The Attic is so organized that we are already saving money by cutting my trips to ACE.

Thom Vanbogard led the Yard Beautification team. It looks beautiful. Oh, the horseshoe pits are back in action.

You should have seen your President Ed and Race director John stacking wood. Problem is that it looks so pretty they don't want us burning any wood. Wouldn't want to disturb the beauty. Oh, We have already had rip roaring fires. Oh Well.

The Picnic area now extends all the way to the Hot Tub. It has gravel, electric outlets, Mood Lights, Robe Cover (snow use to get robes wet), new improved drainage, an additional new picnic table and----Shucks, just come on up. Thank you Barry Caffee and team.

Saturday night was Gourmet eating with Lisa Saxe leading the Food team. Salmon, Steak, Veggies, Special cooked Chicken, and Much Much More. Ed led the Pino-colados, Margarita Smoothies and other libations. An Absolute fabulous party came about. People moved from Lodge Partying to Hot Tub Partying and back. A Great time was had by all. Sunday was finish day with some people staying over until Monday.

OK, so some of us gained weight. The smiles on our faces said it all. This Crew took Smiley faces to a whole new meaning.

This was the perfect event where the club gives back to the members while they are giving to the club. It has truly become a traditional annual Event.