My dad turned 90 on Sunday, July 14, and our extended family gathered from far and wide to help him share his huge event. My children and I have been in on the Lake Almanor “secret” for many, many years, but have, until this weekend, always stayed with Dad and his lovely wife. Because so many relatives were here this weekend, we were not able to stay with Dad and Donna, so instead made arrangements to stay at your LOVELY home! FYI, your VRBO pictures of your home do not do it near enough justice.) Your home is truly magnificent, comfortable and spacious, with so many amenities -- games, ping pong, the telescope, washer/dryer, tables inside and out, here, there and everywhere for dining / gathering, and loaner ice chests for trips to the beach! When we arrived, my adult son kept loudly exclaiming his excitement and joy (there may have been a number of fist bumps and high fives involved, which I gladly reciprocated)! My 5 ½ year old granddaughter loved the stairs, but especially the 2nd level room with BUNK BEDS (a first for her, and yes, she laid her claim to the top bunk! Lounging on the upper and lower decks, the BEST showers ever, and so close to both Rec I and Rec II. We also loved that we were truly just around the corner from Dad and Donna, who live on Clifford Drive, and my brother Jeff, who lives on Timber Ridge.
Our only “complaint” is that we were not able to spend as much time as we would have liked at your home. Because of the jam-packed weekend plans (dinner at the club Friday and Saturday night, brunch at the Club Sunday morning, and then dinner Sunday evening at Dad and Donna’s on Sunday evening), we spent most of our time away from your home, enjoying the company of Donna, the birthday boy, and multitudes of relatives .. most of whom my siblings and I had never really gotten to know (my father is an Air Force retiree, so most of our growing-up years were spent in Far East Asia, and our visits with relatives were sparse and short). We would have loved to use your barbeque, but made connections this weekend that were just incredible. There’s always a next time!
Thank you! It was a magnificent four days, and we’re already planning our next-year reunion. We will most definitely be in touch, with hopes of renting your home again.