4th of July, 2008

Another weekend at the Lake. The wind blew a lot this weekend but we didn't let that stop us from getting some quality time on the new dock. Mike and Sandra joined us on Friday-we celebrated Kirks Birthday BBQing and watching the Manson fireworks display from the back porch. Lisa, Molly and Rachel joined us on Saturday (along with two new additions to the family-two small kittens that we have named Zach and Petra). We spent the first part of the evening at Tildio listening to a Jazz band and were later treated to the most Awesome spread of food put on by Mike and Sandra. Good food, good wine, good times continue at Wapato Lake.

Memorial Day 2008

Memorial Day Weekend 2008!
Another weekend of work mixed with leisure, sun mixed with rain and good food mixed with good company and great wine.
The lawn has been mowed and now that the sprinkler system is in Dad can relax a little and not worry about moving sprinklers around all the time. Mom, Rhonda and I made trips to the nursery and planted lots of great stuff including Lavender, Sun Rose, tomatoes and even a small pumpkin patch which Chaz has taken great ownership in.
The dock is in and the water is quite cold still. But have no fear, the new hot tub worked nicely to warm us up and relieve the tired and sore muscles after a day of hard work.
Chaz wants to be sure not to forget to mention that for the first time in Wapato history we even had a fire in the fire pit and made the most delicious smores ever!

Community Dock

Well, it’s been a long road but the Community dock is finally in the water. We had to correspond with twelve different agencies for the permitting. Paul spent some thirty hours forming up and pouring the concrete dock pad. Special thanks to Chaz for mixing 24 bags of concrete with a little help from dad.

Wapato Lake Fishing opener 2008

The weather could have not been any better. The sun was out in all of its springtime glory and temperatures were in the low 60s with no wind...

We started the day off in Manson at the 1st Annual Community & Lake Chelan Building Supply Yard Sale. The Wapato Lake fishing opener was surprisingly slow, producing less than one fish per rod. Chaz and I almost got Skunked with only one fish but we were unable to pull it into the boat. One of the neighbors was feeling sorry for Chaz and I and they gave us one for dinner. The girls spent the day gardening in the gorgeous spring day.

Little Switzerland

All bets are off this year when it comes to weather predictions, but there's a reason the locals call this corner of Central Washington "America's Little Switzerland." The late afternoon winter light casts a steel-gray glow over the mountains and Lake Wapato.

Conconully RC Flyers 5th Annual Wapato Lake Float Fly-In

Dedicated to Pete Arrivey


Conconully RC Flyers
When: Aug 7th, 2008 (depending on wind)
Where: Wapato Lake

President: George Cavallo
Vice President: Steve Arrivey
Secretary: Paul Hornberger

2008 Fishing Season - April 26

April 26th marks the opening of Wapato Lake Fishing Season. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout but presently there are some good sized bass and crappie to be caught. Kids under 15 do not need a license. Kamei rents row boats and have a few optional low speed motors for those that prefer not to row.