Back in 2008, we sat down with then-President of the Kings Lake Cabin, Joan Herges. Here's what she had to say:
What is your favorite memory of the cabin?
My favorite memory isn't just one thing--it's just being out there when I was young.
Describe a typical 4th of July celebration when you were first married with young kids.
Our 4th of July's were somewhat like they are now--only on a much smaller scale. Lots of fish and food--fish fried in a pan on the old stove in the shack. Our family was smaller--fewer kids in the Herges, Baltes, and Kirscht families. I know the kids probably had a blast. I may even have gone in the water a few times!
My favorite memory isn't just one thing--it's just being out there when I was young.
Describe a typical 4th of July celebration when you were first married with young kids.
Our 4th of July's were somewhat like they are now--only on a much smaller scale. Lots of fish and food--fish fried in a pan on the old stove in the shack. Our family was smaller--fewer kids in the Herges, Baltes, and Kirscht families. I know the kids probably had a blast. I may even have gone in the water a few times!
How do you think our family would be different without having the cabin?
We certainly wouldn't be as close as we are--opportunities to get together would be less. I have cousins I haven't seen for years. I don't think any C's can say that.
How did you and your friends enjoy the cabin when you were growing up?
Grandma used to take us out to the cabin for the day when we were all old enough to swim. She'd pick us up later in the day--yes, she left us on our own--but no one drowned.
We certainly wouldn't be as close as we are--opportunities to get together would be less. I have cousins I haven't seen for years. I don't think any C's can say that.
How did you and your friends enjoy the cabin when you were growing up?
Grandma used to take us out to the cabin for the day when we were all old enough to swim. She'd pick us up later in the day--yes, she left us on our own--but no one drowned.
If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently in your life?
I probably would have followed up on my application to be an airline stewardess (as they were called back then). And yes, they did have planes in those days!
What are you most proud of, and why?
My grandchildren, because they're neat kids and will do wonderful things in their lives.
Tell us something about you we don't know.
My life's an open book.
What makes you laugh?
You all do, that's why I love you so much!
I probably would have followed up on my application to be an airline stewardess (as they were called back then). And yes, they did have planes in those days!
What are you most proud of, and why?
My grandchildren, because they're neat kids and will do wonderful things in their lives.
Tell us something about you we don't know.
My life's an open book.
What makes you laugh?
You all do, that's why I love you so much!
What place other than the cabin do you enjoy being most, and why?
Arizona, California, and Europe--new places and new experiences.
Arizona, California, and Europe--new places and new experiences.
If you could have chosen any other profession other than nursing, what would it have been?
Stewardess or travel agent.
Stewardess or travel agent.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world you have never been, where would you go, and why?
All the European countries I haven't visited. Now, maybe Shanghai, China because of the scenery, the cities and the history.
What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from each of your siblings?
I've learned a lot from each of my siblings, but the one thing I've learned from all of them is to have a good sense of humor and not take life too seriously at my age.
What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from your mother and/or father?
The one thing I hope I have learned from my mother is to "mind my own business" and not get too involved in my kids' lives. From my dad, a "manana" attitude (much to Pete's consternation).
What is your favorite word?
Don't know...
What is your least favorite word?
Cancer.
What is your favorite curse word?
Damn.
What sound or noise do you love?
The ocean or birds.
What sound or noise do you hate?
Loud music.
What would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Let's play bridge...No, just "A job well done!"
If you could be any great person in history, who would you be and why?
Marie Antoinette and I'd back the cake for "them" to eat.
What do you want your legacy to be? How do you want people to remember you?
Grandma Joan makes the best "buttered noodles" and the best "spaghetti." Hopefully, that means I've been loving kind enough to my grandkids so they'll remember me always. I just want to be remembered as someone who has wanted very much to keep this family going...and loving and enjoying each other's company.
All the European countries I haven't visited. Now, maybe Shanghai, China because of the scenery, the cities and the history.
What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from each of your siblings?
I've learned a lot from each of my siblings, but the one thing I've learned from all of them is to have a good sense of humor and not take life too seriously at my age.
What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from your mother and/or father?
The one thing I hope I have learned from my mother is to "mind my own business" and not get too involved in my kids' lives. From my dad, a "manana" attitude (much to Pete's consternation).
What is your favorite word?
Don't know...
What is your least favorite word?
Cancer.
What is your favorite curse word?
Damn.
What sound or noise do you love?
The ocean or birds.
What sound or noise do you hate?
Loud music.
What would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Let's play bridge...No, just "A job well done!"
If you could be any great person in history, who would you be and why?
Marie Antoinette and I'd back the cake for "them" to eat.
What do you want your legacy to be? How do you want people to remember you?
Grandma Joan makes the best "buttered noodles" and the best "spaghetti." Hopefully, that means I've been loving kind enough to my grandkids so they'll remember me always. I just want to be remembered as someone who has wanted very much to keep this family going...and loving and enjoying each other's company.
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