Welcome and thank you for returning to Wallace Island with us. You will share in the early years of this “once in a lifetime” experience. In many ways we were like the children – everything was new and wondrous!
Lorelie & Tim
WALLACE ISLAND'S ENCHANTMENT
David Conover, previous owner of Wallace Island and author of ONCE UPON AN ISLAND says, “Since time immemorial man has suffered from island fever – the longing to live simply, quietly, fully, on a dab of land surrounded by sea, sky and trees.”
Is this a summary of our romantic dream about Wallace Island?
SETTLING IN . . .
After our long journey to Wallace, we unloaded the launch and began a trek with our supplies to our reserved cabins. With our caretaker to guide us, we walked by his home and met his wife and daughter. Then it was an uphill climb to our cabins. We began to settle in with our young families anticipating the island’s pleasures and activities.
THE CABINS
Our caretaker had prepared the cabins for us, including instructions for use. We immediately saw a sign over the toilet that stated:
“In this land
Of fun and sun
We don’t flush
for number one”
A clear message about water restrictions! another sign reminded us that the generator would be shut down by 10:00PM. Lights out!
TO LIVE FULLY . . .
SMALL PLEASURES
TO LIVE SIMPLY . . .
ADULT ACTIVITIES
High on the “activity” list was just relaxing, but playing, boating, walking and fishing were favorites too.
TO LIVE QUIETLY . . .
WE WILL RETURN, RETURN, & RETURN . . .
Later trips to Wallace Island included travel by sailboat and cruiser with our guests and families. Then – BIG CHANGES! STAY TUNED!
Hope you had a good time on Wallace Island!
CREDITS:
Photographers: Jan, Kathy, Joyce, Lorelie & More
Paintings: Nita Engle
Writers: Lorelie & Tim Olson
Graphic Designer: Tim Olson
Editors: Lorelie & Tim Olson
NESTER url: https://notesfromanester.com
To view Lorelie’s & Tim’s previous post. WALLACE ISLAND I – click here
What treasured memories!
Wonderful collection of pictures to go with my memories
What a delight. This inspired me to collect our pictures of our time at Black Butte with wonderful friends and our young children. There is nothing like vacationing together to cement friendships – or not