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Lou Margot - Lunchtime Infront of the Cottage Early 1950s
Circa 1950
Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada


Credits:
Opal Margot

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I am so sorry there are none of the original Paul and Annie Margot family available to write up this history of Atton's Lake.

They always felt that Atton's Lake was such a wonderful get-away. A close to home spot for family and friends after a busy week at the store.

The Margot cabin was among the first ones built around the lake. In fact it was built of lumber from the St.Walburg Lumber Mill which operated during the dirty thirties. The lumber came as payment for outstanding grocery bills.

The cottage had a small kitchen area and one big room with bunk beds and cots for the children and one double bed.

The Margot family loved to tell about their cousin in Winnipeg, Manitoba who would climb aboard his two wheel bicycle with his tire pump and patches and pedal up to the cottage to spend time with them.

The cottage was at the west end of the tenting grounds and was the site of many bonfires, wiener roasts, marshmallow roasts and singsongs in the evenings.

Lou was always fond of boats and canoes and used to take people for boat rides, canoeing and later water skiing.

In the early 1950s we remodeled the cabin by removing the bunk beds, panelling the walls, installing a fireplace and enjoying electrical appliances and services. We built a deck on the south side which was a wonderful place to relax. You could hear the ringing sounds from the nearby horseshoe pits, the children at the playgrounds, the cheers from the softball diamond and the chatter of the people who were at the camp kitchen nearby or were enjoying a picnic supper.

Many happy times were spent at the cabin. Over the years, we have marked the height of visitors on the door frame. Some names have started at very near the bottom of the frame to almost the top when they returned as adults.

Memories are made of this.

Opal

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Mrs. Paul (Annie) Margot and Opal Margot at the Margot Cabin early 1950s
Circa 1950
Atton's Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada


Credits:
Opal Margot