After 10 years of wondering what the answers to those two questions were, I finally found out. According to Highland County records, Abraham Abner and his wife owned a farm on this land from the early 1800s onward, through four generations.
The farm took the family names of Abraham and his wife . . . her name was Mary; her maiden name was . . . . Woods . . . . get it?
By the way:
We now have a fully stocked "First-Aid" Kit, located on the wall in the laundry room . . . hope you never need to use it!
Pictures needed for this website: send them to me via e-mail, and I'll try and post them!
Boulders are growing at the cabin! [well, not really; we have decided to add a new landscape boulder to mark each year that we own the property. Where will they "pop up" in future years? Wait and see!
This place ROCKS!
The work crew enjoys lunch by the pond
Charlie lends a hand
Another tree to clean upThere are changes coming in future years to the cabin; most importantly, it is for the family to use, and will always be so. As time goes by those who wish to use the cabin will be asked to help in maintaining the place.
We have been busy painting the cabin, decks, and bridges in 2016; Baylie, Cate, Kellen and Eric have helped - much appreciated!
The back deck is nice again! The deck is re-stained, furniture from Heidi's house is in place, the awning has been cleaned, a highly effective wasp trap is working great - so enjoy!
[plus another gas grill will arrive soon]
Enjoy a few shady spots! We have added a new sunshade to the back porch; it cuts out 90% of the ultraviolet rays, and adds a nice shady area to an otherwise very hot spot. This is a commercial grade sunscreen, and pretty expensive. You can help take care of it when you visit by removing any fallen branches on it . Thanks, and enjoy!
Summer 2016 News
We have been as busy as bees at the cabin this summer - literally! There are still more bridges to paint, plus tables, the dock, and steps; help is appreciated! Enjoy last year's project - Great Grandpa's tree house - it is all finished behind the cabin!
The garage is filling up with firewood; know anyone who wants to buy some? Kellen and Baylie have become "master wood splitters"!
The hunters' cabin is history, thanks to a lot of help from Charlie, Grandpa and the whole Horvath family. Next on the projects list: a retractable awning over the deck on the barn .
Meet our newest guest! [Thanks, Craig!]
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