1st trip in 2019 - Jan 5th

Arrived on Friday in sunshine,+2C with 4 inches of snow on top of a layer of ice. Everyone was able to drive in !
Installed 6 batteries donated by Al Dobson. Old batteries removed as they refused to take a charge anymore.

Replaced carpet in both lofts, some leftover for the trailer,too.

Installed a new kitchen stainless steel sink.

Added new posts for the dock. Had to cut holes in the ice as there was 8 inches on the lake with an inch of snow on top.

Barry tried out his dirt bike but due to the ice under the snow ,everywhere! had several bad crashes so he put it back in the shed while he could still walk.

Rob got his Polaris started and did a few laps around the lake, as did Charlie on the ATV.

Nick and Charlie were Euchre champs on Friday night but Nick and Barry couldn't win a game Saturday!

Great fun, good food and good times by all!

2018 Annual Meeting Nov 2nd - 4th

 Another successful Annual meeting / wood pile restocking weekend!

Beautiful weather!

Great help on the wood splitter!

2018 Annual Hunter Lake Fishing Derby for Friends and Family

the invite!
Summer is HERE! All our friends and family are invited to join us at our family cabin on the shores of Hunter Lake for a weekend of camping, canoing, hiking, fishing .. etc

Join us at the cabin anytime starting Aug 24th

The Cabin will host the Saturday night supper for everyone.

The Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday (PRIZES!!!)

Swimming off the dock and an outing to the "beach" is planned.

Prospecting for Gold at Ragged Rapids for those interested while fishing for monster bass at Robinson Lake is an alternative.

Great campfires promised!!

The Cabin will be serving Hamburgers,Hot dogs, and corn on the cob for Sat supper. Salads and desert are pot luck. Please advise what you plan on bringing to better plan our meal.

Please let us know so accommodations can be planned.

thank you,

the Management

The Annual Fishing Derby results!!

Another successful Fishing Derby (even if the fish seemed smaller this year!)

Ukele was back! Sue lead the young and old through hours of songs that everyone enjoyed.

Warren and Lynn (the infamous "Up B4 Noon" team show off their canoe skills.

Craig and kids ,Tori and Zach swam across Hunters Lake .... and back... just because they could!!!

Atv rides were popular, with the kids always looking for a new driver to take them for a ride.

Excellent weather for the Sunday Fishing Derby!! (except for a few showers late Saturday)

Serious contenters in the fishing derby .... Team Un-ico-rns!

Felting proved popular for all age groups and Pat brought enough materials for everyone to give it a try!

Some of the boys!

Team "Older and Wiser + Zack" took home top honours in the Team fishing category and Craig took "Master Angler" for best fish.

Ron and Sue introduced drumming to the group and many tried their drumming skills.

Cabin Maintenance June 2018

Re stained the deck. Hope it lasts longer this time.

Installed a new kitchen stove. Five burners and an oven that works.

Taps and drains hooked up for the summer. Water barrels full.

Put the dock back together with Barry for summer use...Launched the raft ...had a swim and found the lake quite warm!

Barbecue fixed temporarily  .. . will need permanent fix or replacement by fall.

Hummingbirds are back,too!

Black Fly Reconnaissance May 17th - 19th

Yes, there were black flies! Doug,Marcy,Nick and Lou braved bug season to check out the Cabin after a long and late flood season. Great weather with a good breeze made for a good time and wonderful campfires.

Yamaha Winter Fun

Spring Flood season has started - April 27th 2018

A quick check of the Black River water levels on the government website (https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=02EC002) shows that the water level went up quickly with the warm weather.
Anything over 9.2 (on the left side) indicates the road is already under water. Probably, a good 2 kilometers. Since the water level is measured at Washago a change of .1 meter measured there is equal to a foot at the Black River road.

Which looked like this in 2008.

Black River Road - April 2008

So a measured 9.5 is like 3 feet on the road. The danger is just not from flooding out your engine but there is a good chance of your vehicle being washed off the road and into the river which is 12 feet deep and moving fast.This from hard earned experience. Two ATVs and an UTC were lost last year.

The flooding is due to snow melt more than rainfall. Yes there was a fair amount of snow still at the cabin as can be seen from Barry's pictures from April 21st.

Spring Ski Trip March 2018

Finally got back to the cabin after a long winter. Snow was getting scarce and we weren't sure there would be enough snow for x country skiing. Turned out that only Brussels and the Cabin had new snow!. 4 inches on top of a frozen hard base. Perfect for both the Yamaha and the skiers.


Doug and Charlie used the Yamaha for transportation and to haul the supplies in. Tough job but somebody has to do it.

Murray, Rob,Shawn and Bruce skied in from the car.

Some did need a ride!

and others just needed to collect supplies from the car after skiing in.

A Saturday ski trip to Robinson Lake proved to be a challenge for most but successful. 

On Saturday night we celebrated Shawn's 50th birthday in great style with a steak dinner, a cake (didn't blow up!) , gifts, take no prisoners, euchre game and a campfire.

Winter Trip Feb 16th - 18th 2018

Arrived by Yamaha .Some doubt whether there would be enough snow but found lots in Washago and the Black River road groomed by snowmobile club so a fast smooth ride all the way in!

Easy to get around with snowmobiles and the lakes are smooth with a foot of ice or more. Fired up the Polaris and went looking for some hard wood for the woodshed on the back slough.

Family Cabin Schedule for 2018.

1) The cabin and trailer are now considered separate accommodations.

This means we expect to be able to allow people to use the cabin and other people to use the trailer, at the same time. We may, also allow tenting elsewhere on the property at the same time.

2) All long weekends are open to the family for whoever wants to go.

This will allow more people to use the property in the short summer weeks.

After all, this is a family vacation property and we don't want to have to say "No" to anyone.

3) All the recreational equipment is to be shared by everyone. ie. canoes, paddles, life jackets,etc
Please ask the owner before using an ATV/UTC/motorcycle. Remember if you break it ,you will be responsible to fix it

4) As usual, all requests to use the trailer or cabin go through Doug. (the owners then decide to grant or decline the request, depending on circumstances )

Important guidelines!

1. Play safe …It's a long way to a hospital. Cell phones may not work and 911 may not be able to find you here. (our 911 # is 1177 Black River Rd, East)
2. Wear lifejackets when on the water … 4 people have drowned near here in the last 10 years.
3. Don't wander off by yourself because there are no “Search / Rescue” efforts until first light.
4. Tend your campfires carefully, especially in dry periods. There is a good chance of a forest fire.
5. Take your garbage home.. feeding the bears is not recommended.
6.  Leave the wood box full, the next visitor will thank you.
7. Don't leave mousetraps set in the summer when you leave.... It can be a stinky mess by the time someone finds it.
8. Replace the campfire wood you use when possible. 
9. If things break , either fix /replace it or tell someone about it so we can fix it.
10. Turn off the hydro at the inverter, the propane tank in the shed and lock the doors, windows and gate when you leave

In general, leave the Cabin as good or better than you found it.
Thank you,
the Bremner Boys

Donations are welcomed!

If you enjoyed your Cabin Time please consider a donation to the "Fix the Cabin Fund". We are always working to improve the cabin experience. 
Send Donations to Shawn at   brem9@yahoo.ca

January 1st New Years 2018!! 

January 6th 
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

January 13th 
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

January 27th
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

February 3rd
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

February 10th - 12th - Family Day
 Cabin - OPEN to the family
Trailer - OPEN to the family

February 15th - 17th
Cabin - Doug/Barry
Trailer - 

February 24th
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

March 3rd
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

March 10th - Spring Ski Trip
Cabin -  Doug,Charlie,Bruce,Murray,Rob and Shawn 
(Shawn's 50th Birthday Party)


March 17th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

March 24th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

March 31st   Easter
Cabin -  OPEN to the family
Trailer - OPEN to the family

April 7th  (Flood Season starts)
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

  

April 14th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

  

April 21st - Flood
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

  

April 28th  - Flood
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

  

May 5th - Barry/Roz
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

May 12th  - Mothers Day Weekend
Cabin -  Emily/friends
Trailer - 

May 17th - 19th
Cabin -  Doug/Marcy, Nick/Lou

Trailer - 

May 19th - 21st - Victoria Day
Cabin -  Shawn and boys
Trailer - Matt and friends

 May 20th - 22nd
Cabin -  Lindsay and Friends
Trailer - 

May 26th - 28th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 
  
June 1st - 3rd

Cabin -  Barry/Roz/Doug
Trailer - 
  

June 9th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

June 16th  -  Fathers Day Weekend
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

June 22nd - 24th
Cabin -  Robin/Craig + family / Friends
Trailer - 

June 30th - July 2nd - Canada Day  
Cabin -  OPEN to the family
Trailer - OPEN to the family
   
July 7th -9th
Cabin -  Mike/Andrea and Family, Ryan/Katy and Family
Trailer - Barry/Roz

July 10th - 13th

Cabin - Murray

Trailer - 

July 13th - 19th

Cabin - Doug/Marcy

Trailer - 

July 20th - 25th

Cabin -  Chris /Nancy and Family

Trailer - 

July 26th - 29th

Cabin -  Ryan - hosting the annual Boys Weekend.(20 people)

Trailer - Ryan (due to large group

Aug 4th - 6th - Civic Holiday

Cabin -  OPEN to the family
Trailer - OPEN to the family

Aug 6th - 12th
Cabin -  Barry and Family
Trailer - 

Aug 12th to 19th
Cabin -  Barry/Roz
Trailer - 

Aug 24th to 27th  - 14th Annual Family Fishing Derby

Cabin -  OPEN 
Trailer - OPEN 

Sept 1st - 3rd  Labour Day  
Cabin -  OPEN to the family (Doug /Barry)
Trailer - OPEN to the family

Sept 7th -12th
Cabin -  Lindsay/friends
Trailer - 

Sept 15th
Cabin -  Barry
Trailer - 

Sept 22nd  
Cabin - Shawn/Jackson and friends
Trailer - Barry/Roz/Doug

Sept 29th 
Cabin - 
Trailer - 

Oct 6th - 8th - Thanksgiving Day weekend
Cabin -  (OPEN to ALL)
Trailer -

Oct 8th - 11th
Cabin - Murray/Pat and Friends

Trailer - 

Oct 12th - 14th

Cabin - Rob and Family/ Chris and Nancy+ kids
Trailer - 

Oct 19th - 26th (Moose hunting season)
 Cabin -    Hunters - Pete Kyser and friends
Trailer - 

Oct 27th - 28th

Cabin - 
Trailer - 

Nov 3rd - 4th   - Annual Meeting
Cabin -  OPEN
Trailer - OPEN

Nov 7th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Nov 10th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Nov 17th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Nov 24th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Dec 1st
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Dec 8th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Dec 15th
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Dec 22nd
Cabin -  
Trailer - 

Dec 29th - Jan 1st 2019 - New Years  
Cabin -  OPEN to the family
Trailer - OPEN to the family

2017 Annual Owners Meeting

The Annual Owners meeting was attended by everyone this year. The CEO job moved to Barry for the next three years and we heard promises of bringing in the best people and "make the cabin great again" and "drain the swamp". It's going to be a long three years!

Shawn moved into the Treasury job ... no money left so he has a tough year ahead and Doug came out of the Senate to take a paying job ... secretary. Murray and Rob will try to hold Senate seats.

Lindsay joined us again this year and was a big help getting next years wood in.

The new sun room got a roof and is almost completed.

The Sun Room Addition 2017

It was determined at the 2016 Owners Meeting that the trailer needed some extra floor space to be more user friendly. It was agreed that an enclosed sunroom would be a welcomed addition to the trailer.

After much planning, footing were poured,

trees were cut and sawed into appropriate beams and posts.

A patio door and 16 feet of windows with screens were sourced from friends and family and hauled up to the cabin.

Plans were thrown out and new plans drawn , then lost........then drawn again.

Finally, construction started at the end of August....with new plans.

Doors and windows have been installed as of the end of Sept.  and a roof is in progress.