5-11-22: Arrived today. dry, hot, lake low. Two trees across driveway. No power in small bathroom ??
– Adam + Bulo
5-23-22: Bathroom power issue was just a tripped breaker. It was a relaxing two weeks here — didn’t get as much done on personal projects as i would have liked, but got the house open and cleaned up. Weather was warm to hot with a few stormy days — felt like summer.
– Adam + Bulo
5-30-22: [9th visit] Hamemaide’s founding team was qequi-hired by Walmart Labs! Flew from SFO — Chicago — Scranton to join everyone in Shunk. Celeste stayed home for the 5 state activities after John Wrede passed her the ball and broke her left pointer finger. If he liked it then he should’ve put a ring on it.
Saw MSFT’s quantum computing demo in Mountain View, CA on Friday before flying to Scranton. Cool stuff.
We saw the DC Temple open house — beautiful!
Fresca saw a porcupine!
Fresca, Fitz and Steven loved playing in the barn!
Saw a bald eagle on the lake. Then we went to Rock Run!
5-30-2022: Another good weekend in Shunk! Wrote some scenes for a short play about my parents to be read next weekend. At my parents 60th wedding anniversary!
Jason
5-30-2022: ? 4 times near us, almost got first bite jumping in the medium fall with the bates.
Steven
6-8-22: Drove down here in the Mini for an overnight, then down to Philly for Mommy & Daddy’s 60th wedding anniversary! Back up here for a couple days of brush hogging and relaxing, now off to Vermont where my summer job awaits.
Adam + Bulo
7-15-22: Hannah (Sterrett, not fam, my girlfriend, to be clear) & I had just a wonderful week together here in Shunk. Took a hike around the lake, visited Ted the Big Tree, found Uncle Adam’s treehouse, canoed, puzzled, cooked, ate, watched the sunsets, etc. We did build a nice surprise somewhere for those that dare look. be warned, it is a portal of some power. Keep your eyes (& ears) peeled around the lake, you might just find some magic.
Always great fun to visit. Might be back later this summer.
Thanks for having me!! –H
— Casey Ford & Hannah Sterrett
August 11, 2022: Ken & Joanne here for four days. Wonderful to have Adam, Nina, Isaiah, Margaret, Juliet, & Edna & Damon here. Perfect weather. Lots of giggling & eating tasty foods!
What a glorious day and a half back in Shunk for the first time in 25+ years?! the weather was perfect and we walked out to the giant tree and around the lake. Wonderful time with Nina, Isaiah, Adam, Joanne, Ken, Damon and Margaret and Edna! Thank you as always for the warm hospitality! ❤︎ Juliet X O
Many thanks for a fine stay. We love the meditation lake.
Deborah & Gordon P__
August 9, 2022
So happy we Kolm girls were able to come for a brief visit at Shunk. It was wonderful—peaceful and relaxing. A lot of talking and catching up, delightful walk around the lake (including the big tree), delicious eating, just all round delightful stay. Nice time with Nina, Isaiah, Adam, Ken, Joanne, and Mary came over quite a bit too. Got to meet Adam’s friend Damon.
Leaving with a full heart ❤︎ — Edna
Aug 11, 2022: It has been truly wonderful to spend time in this place, with these people. So much joy, history, and love.
Margaret Kolm
Aug 12, 2022: A lovely five days with family and friends. I drove from Providence in my (new!) Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, and picked up Isaiah in New Haven. Mommy and Daddy arrived the next day from Foulkeways, driven up by Gordon & deborah Pieves. Emily Wilkens came for dinner the first night, Ann & Bob the second night. Margaret, Juliet and Edna came on Wed – Thursday and Mary Blondy joined us for dinner. Lots of talking and catching up. I took a nice boat ride at dusk with Mary while drinking wine. Lots of mouse poops to clean up, ugh! So nice to be here again. Mommy and Daddy came with their his ’n hers walkers but they managed well. It’s a time of transition. This is probably their last visit here.
Nina
Aug 12, 2022: A very busy and densely-packed visit! Lots of people passed through. Wandered through the woods (happened hrough Casey’s portal) and floated around on the kayak. Played piano, accordion, and took some great photos of sunsets & stars. Altogether really perfect this year.
– Isaiah
8-13-22: Relaxing DO-NOTHING week here with a rotating cast of guests. Down to Philly and back one day to drop off the ’rents. Gorgeous weather and a much-needed break. Got nothing done.
Adam + Bulo
12 August 2022: Enjoyed spending a couple days here visiting Adam and assorted friends and family as well as Adam’s dog Bulo. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. And… Beautiful weather! Thanks so much!
(Damon)
8-15-22: Wonderful 4-day trip. Wish we could have stayed longer. Visited the Baumunks & Economides & saw Bug, Damon, Nina, & Isaiah. Spent a lot of time relaxing & reading & cooking. First visit since October 2020 during pandemic! – Charlie & Liz
9-5-2022: Great weekend with the Helliwells. Went to middle falls on Rock Run. Lots of games of pandemic. But this weekend had a sad cloud over it. My mother, Joanne Baumunk Ford, is in her final days. She designed this wonderful house and couldn’t have done a better job. She built it for her family and generations unborn. The big kitchen, the bunk rooms, the view of the lake, the barn, the sandbox – – couldn’t be better. My mother is a lover and teacher of nature and a wonderful mother and grandmother to so many. Thanks for everything, Mom.
Jason Ford
9/5: Had a great time wandertime, canoeing & swimming, playing games. My thought & prayers go out to each of the family member. I lost both of my parents in the last 8 months. Your memories are more precious. This cabin is a great reminder of your parent and your fun times at this magical place.
We found many places of in forest where frogs, fish, ? ? ? great time, Steven
09/25/22: Had a great time with Hannah Sterrett here for the weekend! Made grilled cheese, took a hike to the portal, sat & read, a great time of do-nothingness! Good break from school, but now we must go back.
Oh! Also INCREDIBLE stars friday night – new moon & cloudless night. Breathtaking.
Thanks again Shunk! Wonderful Fall weather! It was amazing to be here again. ❤︎ – Hannah (Sterrett)
– Casey Ford
10/16/22: Hikes, naps, Adam’s CC cookies, Bulo the teleporting dog, smokey fires, doing chores, laughs, hearing more Shunk history. Always a great visit. Thank you Adam! Don Wright
10/19/22: SNOW! Awoke to a light dusting of snow on cold surfaces—car, porch, trampoline. –Adam
10/20/22: Off to Philly to help Daddy move. –Adam
10/25/22: Arrived here with a 6×12 trailer full of furniture, books, archives, and assorted stuff.
11/2/22: Closing down the house. Had a few cold days during my stay here but today it’s warm and foggy. I gave up on using the fireplace because it just kept spewing smoke back into the house. Probably will be a huge electric bill this month!
Did a lot of cleaning and reorganizing. the era without Mommy has begun. This has always been her house.
– Adam + Bulo