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Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge 

Last dinner on Flathead lake site

…And what a sight it is. We definitely enjoyed our little semi private beach spot with kayaks at our fingertips, our hammock set up amongst the mini squirrels and towering pines, with rainbows embracing the skies around us. The five days here couldn’t have gone by any quicker. We had one of our nice bottles…

Butter Beans and Chocolate Malt Lunch

Butter Beans (Lima) Soak the bag (1lb.) of beans 6-8 hours, then rinse and drain Add about 6 cups of water and beans to a large pot 1 T butter salt (easy with salt since bouillon contains a lot) and pepper 1 T chives 1-2 T dried onions 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 t oil…

Life (and work) on the lake…

Just got to say how thoroughly I’m enjoying the view from the “cubicle” this week on the ginormous Flathead Lake. Although the dynamic weather over the water (abrupt windstorms, followed by eerie calms, and then lightning shows) and curious wildlife is a bit more distracting than I’d like. Can’t have it all I guess… -Cyrus…

Rainbow over the lake dinner

We went to the nearest city of Polson, Montana (cute little lake-side town) to look for kayaks to rent for the week. After we found them, loaded up and made a quick stop by the grocery store for a few essential items we saw the most beautiful rainbow on our 20 minute drive home…until we…