Back From the Cabin

It actually worked out this past weekend; we were able to make it up to the cabin for a few days.  Typical for July, the mosquitoes and deer flies were out in force.  The dogs took the brunt of it.  Judging from the fact that both are lounging across portions of the hardwood floor today and not asking repeatedly to either go outside or come inside, I'd say they still managed to pass the time with a sufficient level of running.  Of course, it could just be today's heat index!

The good news is that the bugs were by far the best they've ever been in July within the cleared sections around the cabin.  Go down the trail to the outhouse and you'd see just how bad they would have otherwise been!  More clearing this autumn.  Volunteers?

As long as we're talking about the cabin, I might as well post this drink mix we came up with while there this past winter.  A 3 mile trek by snow shoe tends to prioritize the load, and mixers weren't very high on the list.  With gin already being on site, and a healthy portion of tang mix, the rest fell into place all on its own:

Orangutang  (Highball Glass or Equivalent)

• 2 ounces Rangpur Tanqueray Gin
• Fresh Fallen Snow (or Shaved Ice)
• Tang
• Stir or Shake

It's quite good; good enough for astronauts, good enough for us.  Recommended garnishes of the fruit and nut variety are still in the works, as local suppliers for Durian fruit are a bit difficult to come by.

This trip we packed in tonic water and limes in the back of the ranger and that didn't shake out too badly, either.

Had the little army men and the .22 standard auto out as well, but with the bugs...  eh.  More time for reading, but I do miss using that pistol on a regular basis.

Next time.