I looked a few places to discover what "Wabesa" means. It is a corrupted Ojibwe (Chippewa) word which translates to "Swan" or "white bird flies past." Therefore, lake Wabesa, on of the 4 lakes in Madison connected by the Yahara rive, is "Swan Lake!"
I also looked up home or cabin in the Ojibwe language and found it was "weegwam." Chateau sounds better and it harkens back to the first whites-French fur traders-that explored Wisconsin. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
SUMMER PROJECT!
Greetings everyone!
I am asking for your help with my newest endeavor. I am living on the South shore of Lake Wabesa in a small cabin built in the late 1920s. The structure needs some work, which I am willing to do, but what I need is advice! Yes, your pontifications, experiences and way-cool ideas will help me stay true to the history of this place and insure it will continue to be a summer fishing destination, a relaxing escape and a year-round home for residents to come.
Thank you in advance!
P.S. I am starting this blog on the very day that this cabin was finished-81 years later. According to the current owner, who's parent's built it, the roof was put on "The Day Lindberg Landed"- May 21, 1928!
I am asking for your help with my newest endeavor. I am living on the South shore of Lake Wabesa in a small cabin built in the late 1920s. The structure needs some work, which I am willing to do, but what I need is advice! Yes, your pontifications, experiences and way-cool ideas will help me stay true to the history of this place and insure it will continue to be a summer fishing destination, a relaxing escape and a year-round home for residents to come.
Thank you in advance!
P.S. I am starting this blog on the very day that this cabin was finished-81 years later. According to the current owner, who's parent's built it, the roof was put on "The Day Lindberg Landed"- May 21, 1928!
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