Every March 19th the swallows return to the Mission San
Juan Capistrano and every Memorial Day weekend the tourists and summer
residents arrive in Island Park.
It’s May and the calm of mud season has transitioned
into preparation for the onslaught of the tourist season. Having spent
numerous vacations in Island Park, I didn’t appreciate the extensive
preparations that were required of residents to accommodate the influx of
visitors.
Residents have a way of gearing up for the visitors
while maintaining their calm demeanor just as a duck appears calm as it glides
across the water, but beneath the surface it is feverishly paddling. The same
hard work is in progress to prepare for the summer season.
Cabins and motels are opened, cleaned and renovated.
Winter damage is being repaired. New coats of stain and paint are applied.
Inventory is ordered and stocked. Summer help is being interviewed and hired.
Menus are being reviewed and grocery orders are planned.
Hard work goes into making a visitors stay comfortable
in Island Park and most of it goes unrecognized.
From someone who was the recipient of those efforts for
so many years, I want to say Thank You. The more I have gotten to know the
people of Island Park, the more I appreciate all that you do.
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