If These Walls Could Talk: The Story of the Big Orange Couch

Wow, 2010 was definitely the year of excitement, intrigue and adventure at Kings Lake. During the weekend of June 6-7, a phenomenon of epic proportions took place. Realizing that upgrades and advances to the cabin are always a need, the G2 (Second generation – Aunts and Uncles) community
procured a new (slightly used) big ORANGE couch. Yes, believe it. Not to be outdone by the constant activities that usually take place on this historic gathering place, the G2’s marked the occasion with the last gymnastics routine and final nap before disposing of this wonderful relic. 

 It is suspected that getting the old couch out of the cabin was much easier than getting the new one in. No photos were available prior to publication but you can only imagine the event only required some dragging and dropping to accomplish the task.

Here you see the intense planning that is taking place as G2 males are preparing for the lift. No doubt G2 females are in the cabin now laying out bandages, Ibuprofen, Bengay, and heating pads. Never to be outdone by the muscle and stamina of the G3 males during cabin opening/closing, the G2 males hoist their new prize and begin the journey to its future resting spot. 

From the looks of it, Pete is providing forward momentum, Dwight is actually carrying the couch on his back and Johnny is offering a new technique in the furniture moving industry – the side shoulder push. The results of this technique will be felt later. Unfortunately, we do not have the benefit of time-lapsed photography to gauge the true effort; however, check out the brief break the group is taking on the deck. 

No doubt a considerable effort was waged to conquer the climb – either that or someone expelled additional propulsion half way up the stairs. G3 males applaud these brave souls and bow to their
demonstration of courage, endurance and strength. After a brief rest, they push on in hopes of soon reaching the resting spot for their new found prize. And in their final act of youthfulness – unrepeatable by any generation – they execute a flawless, Olympic-worthy, “jumpy couch” jump. And if you ever question this group’s resolve, determination and ability to feel no pain – check out Uncle John. After losing his arm during the move, he perseveres and executes the first jump with his teammates. Never once complaining about the excruciating pain he must be enduring. If the future generations of this family have but just 1/10 the resolve of this group…oh, dare to dream!

Side note: It was reported that they never did find John's arm. So, in the future if you are sleeping on the new & improved jumpy orange couch and feel a pinch or sock, it is probably just Uncle John's hand & arm living out eternity roaming the bowels of the new couch.

Sincerely, a big thank you to G2 for procuring and moving in the new couch. There will certainly be new memories created for future generations to talk about.