Shelly And Lance "Powell Hide-Away" was how the sign read leading to my Grandparent's cottage on the St. Joseph River east of Mishawaka, IN. Family came there to escape the everyday pressures of life and fish, boat, cookout, play, or just sit around and visit. Years later I raised my family within a mile of that place. I wanted to experience those same things as an adult. In 2006 I revisited my old stomping grounds and a new Hide-Away was born. It is the culmination of 4 decades of camping at Atwood Lake.
WELCOME TO PHIL & LACHELLE'S PLACE!
How We Met
June 1st, 1990 was a hot summer evening. We each had taken our two children to Merrifield Park to play. As it was getting dark, the kids got into a water fight at the drinking fountain. We both went over to break it up and some old man sitting on a bench said "that's a nice family you've got there". Of course he did not know that we weren't together...yet! We talked and exchanged numbers and when we got home we talked on the phone for hours. We fell for each other immediately.
A year and one month later we were married and began raising a blended family against all odds. We became best friends and that's probably why we succeeded. The age difference never really mattered. We never argued about money. The trait that we each admired about the other right away was responsibility, we knew responsible people honor commitments.
A year and one month later we were married and began raising a blended family against all odds. We became best friends and that's probably why we succeeded. The age difference never really mattered. We never argued about money. The trait that we each admired about the other right away was responsibility, we knew responsible people honor commitments.
WE LIVE HERE ON SUMMER WEEKENDS
WE LIVE HERE THE REST OF THE TIME
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SANDY THE SPOOK DOG
She just turned 7 years old and is the brains behind this blog. Spooky tells me what is on her mind, and I write it down. Should you find that you disagree with opinions on this web log, please refer your comments to her. Thank you...I mean woof!
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ABOUT PHIL
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- Just a small town boy and that's ok with me. Married 18 years to my best friend and that's all good too! Have enjoyed a decent career but I'm not all about that. Summer weekends at the lake - that's what I live for. Baking on the beach by day, visiting around the campfire by night. Taking time to savor every precious moment...no matter how small. Winters are ok...I don't have to mow. I mostly play with the guts of my computers and await the arrival of spring. My dogs and I talk...gotten some of my best advice that way. Another Phil once told me that I am a man of few words. I guess that's so.
ABOUT SHELLY
I've always said that I'm an old-fashioned girl. I should've been born long ago in times of big old houses and fancy dresses. I love antiques, decorating, crafts and searching yard sales or antique stores for just the right item. At PAC Bannerworks I supervise the sewing room. Sewing and cooking are actually things I enjoy at times. Animals are a favorite with me, especially my two Cocker Spaniels. My husband says I'm a spoiled Mercedes brat ... Na ... Naa ... Naaaa! I must admit that I do like cruising around on those hot summer days with my top down - on the CAR!
The Powell Hide-Away On Turtle Island At Atwood Lake
ATWOOD LAKE
Atwood Lake is nestled in the heart of Indiana's Amish country in LaGrange County. Nearby cities include Shipshewana, LaGrange, Topeka, Ligonier, Wolcottville, Rome City and Kendallville. Atwood Lake is quiet, laid-back 170 acre lake with a 10 MPH speed limit and is part of the interconnected Indian Lake Chain. The lake has a sandy bottom and is great for swimming, fishing and boating. There are a variety attractions in the surrounding Amish community.
The Twins!
Shellybelle And Nellybelle
In the late 70's and early 80's I enjoyed Jeeps and motorcycles. I owned a 1979 Jeep CJ5 along with Kawasaki 175 and 350 enduros (street legal trail motorcycles). I enjoyed exploring creeks, trails, fields and woods. The reason that I was attracted to the Jeep was because it had off road capabilities too ... just like the trail bikes.
- Along came marriage and the family years, so those things gave way to more practical and safer means of transportation ... like cars and minivans. It was a good decision to make at the time, but I must say that I missed the Jeep and Kawasakis over the years. I think those vehicles helped me connect with one thing that I really enjoyed - the outdoors.
- The kids have grown up and gone their own way and I have returned to one of my old loves.On July 1st, 2004 I was reunited with a Jeep. Then, on one of those cold snowy mornings when the roads were icy, Shelly drove my Jeep to work. She was so impressed with how safe it made her feel that she bought one in Februrary 2007 to use for her winter vehicle. Besides winter driving, the Jeeps are also a great choice for those rough roads and trails at the lake and surrounding Amish country.
- I don't forsee ever being without one again.What I've always liked about the Jeep is that it's a simple, compact, utility vehicle with good off road capability. It has a complete roll cage and the top and doors come off. I like the retro look and truck-like handling.
- Along came marriage and the family years, so those things gave way to more practical and safer means of transportation ... like cars and minivans. It was a good decision to make at the time, but I must say that I missed the Jeep and Kawasakis over the years. I think those vehicles helped me connect with one thing that I really enjoyed - the outdoors.
- The kids have grown up and gone their own way and I have returned to one of my old loves.On July 1st, 2004 I was reunited with a Jeep. Then, on one of those cold snowy mornings when the roads were icy, Shelly drove my Jeep to work. She was so impressed with how safe it made her feel that she bought one in Februrary 2007 to use for her winter vehicle. Besides winter driving, the Jeeps are also a great choice for those rough roads and trails at the lake and surrounding Amish country.
- I don't forsee ever being without one again.What I've always liked about the Jeep is that it's a simple, compact, utility vehicle with good off road capability. It has a complete roll cage and the top and doors come off. I like the retro look and truck-like handling.
THE HIGHWAY MACHINE
BLACK SHEEP
This is an '08 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with a 3" lift. We purchased this vehicle for highway travel. It gives us creature comforts like smooth, quiet ride and large cargo capacity without sacrificing off road ability
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