Arrivals

Hi everyone, Ray here, introducing myself online to all members of the Quimby family. I have been here for about two months, and already I know that I am at a very special place. I have had the good fortune to work in many beautiful and wild locations, but here, at Quimby's, I feel a history of the many years of visitors and families that make this unlike any place that I have worked before. As I look toward the summer, it's almost like waiting for the pictures in the albums to come to life and I am excited to welcome everyone here, personally.

Whereas winter was just heading out the door when I arrived here in Averill, it is but a memory now. I have been busy working with some of my new found colleagues here at Quimby's inspecting the cabins to make sure they are summer ready. We've been doing a lot of painting to spruce things up, and just this past week, finished up some needed repairs on Wickham's Fancy. We had about a dozen guests last weekend for Memorial Day, and all reports were that we're ready for business.

As to sightings, we have a Bald Eagle regularly visiting Forest Lake and the Moose are out, as usual, along VT 114, visiting any muddy or boggy territory that they can. A dozen or so brown trout were caught on Forest Lake last weekend, but the fishing over in the Connecticut headwaters has been spectacular, with the Landlocked Salmon moving into and out of the Lakes depending on the water release levels. I can already see that it is never dull, up here.

If anyone is interested in a report of any specific aspect of what's happening here in the North Country, please use the Comments section below to prompt me for accounts. I am hoping to make regular reports here to the "Signpost," and if I can keep you informed of the life of this wonderful place, I feel like I'm doing my job. Also, if you have any questions about Quimby's that you'd like to personally direct to me, please email me at quimbyc@together.net