This is the earliest we have arrived at Camp Maqua, which is determined by how hot it is in Florida before we make our journey north. Thankfully, when the lodge was renovated in the 80’s, baseboard heat was installed in the kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. We added a door at the end of the loft which closes off the back rooms, and it is cozy on these chilly Spring days!

My flowers are in, and this has been a week of rain, so maybe weeding will be easier. I dread the weeding, but it has to be done. This week our boat, the “Pont-A-Loon-A” is in the water, but it was only warm enough the day it was launched. We spotted the Mama Loon on her nest, and await the baby or babies. Maqua Trail has been graded, the trees leafed out before our eyes in one week, the rotten boards on the lodge have been replaced and painted ,and now we pray for sun and warm weather.

I still plan to write about the acquisition of the Camp Maqua property by the Robert Sukenik family.. He sent me history, photos, and invitations from his famous beachfront parties. My interviews will consist of his family, the current and past residents, and anyone who knew the Sukenik family. It will bridge the gap between the time it was sold and developed by him. If you have information, please contact me.

Cheers to a good summer for all!