The above clip is courtesy of Hoosier Muskie Hunters. This video will give you a taste of Muskie fishing on Lake Webster. If you are looking for a great fishing adventure and a great place to stay in Northern Indiana then consider our Vacations Rentals Indiana Cabin.
We were at the lake this weekend and there were several groups out Hard Water Fishing. This is the first year I've ever heard of this term but it seems to be equally as popular as ice-fishing (BTW I know they're the same thing.)
If you like ice fishing then we have a Winter Cabin Rental where you can stay. I don't know if Lake Webster Fishing is as good in the winter as it is at other times of the year but I know there are people doing it! We saw snowmobiles, orv's, ice-fishing shacks and personal portable heater boxes in several places around Epworth Forest and other Lakefront Cabin Rentals. They were out on the ice all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
Our Take It Easy Lake Cabin Indiana is available now for hard-water fishermen, ice-fishermen or winter outdoor activities of any sort.
Duke
If you like ice fishing then we have a Winter Cabin Rental where you can stay. I don't know if Lake Webster Fishing is as good in the winter as it is at other times of the year but I know there are people doing it! We saw snowmobiles, orv's, ice-fishing shacks and personal portable heater boxes in several places around Epworth Forest and other Lakefront Cabin Rentals. They were out on the ice all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
Our Take It Easy Lake Cabin Indiana is available now for hard-water fishermen, ice-fishermen or winter outdoor activities of any sort.
Duke
One of the joys of going to our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin can be found in the shopping stops we make along the way to the many stores we have discovered. Of course, there are many ways to get to our North Webster Lake Cabin Rental and it will depend on what direction you are coming from. One of our preferences is to travel Highway 13 North from Fishers, IN. It takes you through Elwood, Wabash, North Manchester, Pierceton and then North Webster, IN and then on into Epworth Forest. When you travel this path you not only get a taste of the small town Indiana flavor but find wonderful hidden treasures in each store.
There are many shops that I could blog about but I wanted to make mention of a few of the favorites that come to mind. Kitchens Plus is located in Wabash, IN and is a must visit. Do not let the name fool you as, yes they specialize in kitchens, but when they say PLUS... they mean it. They have so much more! This store is over flowing with a variety of unique items with emphasis on primitive home decor. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and talented. The store has an interior designer's touch and is creatively decorated with awesome displays. If you own a cabin or love primitive this is a great place to shop.
There are many shops that I could blog about but I wanted to make mention of a few of the favorites that come to mind. Kitchens Plus is located in Wabash, IN and is a must visit. Do not let the name fool you as, yes they specialize in kitchens, but when they say PLUS... they mean it. They have so much more! This store is over flowing with a variety of unique items with emphasis on primitive home decor. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and talented. The store has an interior designer's touch and is creatively decorated with awesome displays. If you own a cabin or love primitive this is a great place to shop.
In North Manchester, IN.. you will find a very quaint and friendly downtown. You don't want to miss stopping in Nordman's Nook for gifts and the best homemade cookies, pies and cakes. Travel down a little further into town and you will find Home Again gift shop. This is a favorite store for shoppers in the area. Home Again offers an array of items from gifts, jewelry, home decor and children's toys. The Owner greets each guest with individualized attention and has a good variety of quality products.
Once you enter Pierceton, IN you will find a wonderful antique shop called Sydow's Antiques. The Owner is extremely knowledgeable about antiques and has very rare collectibles in his shop.
Upon entering our final destination, North Webster, IN you will find an array of shops in the heart of downtown. We are partial to this community and it's store's so it's hard to say that one shop is better than the other.
We highly recommend North Webster's Ace Hardware Store and it's emphasis on seasonal items. The Third Generation Antique Store is packed with antiques/collectibles and hidden treasures. The store owners are very friendly and the pricing is great. Olson's Furniture Store is the perfect place to find inside cabin or lake cottage furnishings along with outdoor furniture and decor. The Golden Mermaid is a must see for visitors or cabin renters as they have all sorts of lake memorabilia to buy for souvenirs.
So if you are ever in this area or on your way to our "Take It Easy Cabin"... enjoy and savor your trip by stopping in one of these merchant's locations.
Our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin is located just 2 1/2 hours from northern Indianapolis. This Indiana Log Cabin views Lake Webster and the lake is known for Muskie Fishing. Reserve a date today to enjoy the adventure of travels and shopping to our Lakefront Cabin Rental.
Our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin is located just 2 1/2 hours from northern Indianapolis. This Indiana Log Cabin views Lake Webster and the lake is known for Muskie Fishing. Reserve a date today to enjoy the adventure of travels and shopping to our Lakefront Cabin Rental.
OK, set, hut-hut, blue, go blue...
My best Peyton Manning impression. Don't worry about it! But, if you need some RnR after the exciting Colts Superbowl Victory come to Epworth Forest and kick back at the Take It Easy Cabin.
Or, if you're sad because the New Orleans Saints got whupped, come lick your wounds among some real saints, the folks in and around Fishing Lakes Indiana.
Indiana Lake Cabins are the perfect place just to get away for any reason. You can Rent Cabin Indiana even if you're a Bears, Bengals, Browns or Packers fan.
Go Colts!
Duke
My best Peyton Manning impression. Don't worry about it! But, if you need some RnR after the exciting Colts Superbowl Victory come to Epworth Forest and kick back at the Take It Easy Cabin.
Or, if you're sad because the New Orleans Saints got whupped, come lick your wounds among some real saints, the folks in and around Fishing Lakes Indiana.
Indiana Lake Cabins are the perfect place just to get away for any reason. You can Rent Cabin Indiana even if you're a Bears, Bengals, Browns or Packers fan.
Go Colts!
Duke
It's been winter lately, did you notice? People frequently tell me how cold it's been or how they wish it would be warmer, well, guess what...it's Indiana in January! It's supposed to be cold.
But, come visit the cabin anyway, there's a furnace to keep you toasty, 2 fireplaces to make you cozy, a log cabin atmosphere for nostalgia and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Lake Webster Fishing is good on hardwater just like it is in the summer. Fishing Lakes Indiana are good all year 'round. And the shopping at antique malls never stops.
There's no better spiritual retreat than Epworth Forest! The spirits of the saints, saints like you and me and our ancestors, are everywhere and the scenery is beautiful. Roxanne and I looked out the window and saw 7 (seven) deer walk across the lake form the bird sanctuary to our yard and it was wonderful. We've all written our names in the snow, made snow angels, some ice skating and I've even eaten snow ice cream, have you?
A Winter Cabin Rental would be perfect for you. Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana, Indiana Weekend Getaway and Vacation Rentals Indiana are something we do for you and our family and friends because they're valuable to the soul and to the collective peace of mind. Spring really is just around the corner but like the song says: "lighten up while you still can...take it easy."
But, come visit the cabin anyway, there's a furnace to keep you toasty, 2 fireplaces to make you cozy, a log cabin atmosphere for nostalgia and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Lake Webster Fishing is good on hardwater just like it is in the summer. Fishing Lakes Indiana are good all year 'round. And the shopping at antique malls never stops.
There's no better spiritual retreat than Epworth Forest! The spirits of the saints, saints like you and me and our ancestors, are everywhere and the scenery is beautiful. Roxanne and I looked out the window and saw 7 (seven) deer walk across the lake form the bird sanctuary to our yard and it was wonderful. We've all written our names in the snow, made snow angels, some ice skating and I've even eaten snow ice cream, have you?
A Winter Cabin Rental would be perfect for you. Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana, Indiana Weekend Getaway and Vacation Rentals Indiana are something we do for you and our family and friends because they're valuable to the soul and to the collective peace of mind. Spring really is just around the corner but like the song says: "lighten up while you still can...take it easy."
This Christmas we had renters at our Winter Cabin Rental. We hope they enjoyed the log cabin holiday trimmings and woodland environment inside and out Epworth Forest. I am sure waking up to the Lake Webster view and snow just added to their Christmas joy!
We loved sharing time with local family and friends at our personal home but had a ache in our heart when our North Webster, Indiana cabin friends/ neighbor sent us this pic of our northern Indiana Rental Weekend getaway on Christmas Day. They had snow on Christmas!
We plan to finish up our 2009 year and celebrate the New Year's Holiday at our cozy Log Cabin. It will be the perfect setting to ring out the old and bring in the new year.
Happy New Year!
"Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for - I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times" ~Kate L. Bosher
I recently saw this posted quote on a friends face book page and it struck a chord. I could so relate and know that others can too. Perhaps the older you get the more meaning this quote might mean. Christmas has a way of taking you back in time, thought and feelings. It brings forth all your past Christmas memories especially those perceived through the innocence of your childhood eye's or the fondest times of all in your past Christmas experiences and memories. What can truly compete with a memory if you decide it was the best ever? I believe ones life can be very fulfilled and feel no remiss during the year yet who amongst us at some time doesn't have a longing for a simpler life of being a child or what they recalled that really brought them love, peace and joy? There are very few people that live with the spirit of Christmas in their hearts 364 days a year... yet when we hear a Christmas carol being sung, or watch a Christmas movie we yearn and focus on those scared moments in our life with loved ones that really matter.
Christmas can be very magical as our hearts shift to miracles, faith and gifts of all kinds. During the holiday season we pause to honor things of true meaning including our past and often this call of loneliness we hear is just a ghost whisper from the past. Christmas transforms our thinking to giving and honoring love. As years past things change, families do grow up, families can move apart, relationships may fail and break apart, we lose loved ones to passing, perhaps don't stay connected as we want to with dear friends, we grow older and shift our likes and dislikes, and we live daily with grown up responsibilities. Life is ever constantly changing and yet time can have it's way of standing still in our mind during the holiday season. Christmas takes us back to our beginnings. A special day where we can't help but feel the "Spirit of Christmas" and the importance of love, loved ones, and the childhood that formed us. We realize we can't go back, and take stock of who and what we are today in gratitude for all those experiences that bring us to yet another Christmas Day.
Yes, many of us will feel a nagging ache and longing for that which was was and for those things, people, places and memories we rarely recall throughout the year. I think it is part of the tapestry of life and perhaps Christmas makes us more conscious in honoring the past and then reflecting on our current blessings that have been bestowed upon us in our life journey.
May your Christmas Season be full of love, wonderful family memories.. and finding time to always ...Take It Easy in life
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
PS: Our Lakefront Cabin Rentals located in the Epworth Forest area in North Webster, Indiana has been creating family memories and Christmas traditions since the mid 1950's.
This Winter Cabin Rental has such a long history of family memories throughout the year. Our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals was built out of love by Rev. LG Sapp & Emily Sapp. We hope you will reserve some time in 2010 to spend time at our log cabin and make family memories that will last forever.
This Winter Cabin Rental has such a long history of family memories throughout the year. Our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals was built out of love by Rev. LG Sapp & Emily Sapp. We hope you will reserve some time in 2010 to spend time at our log cabin and make family memories that will last forever.
Unfortunately, My Dad never visited our Muskie Fishing Indiana Cabin located in North Webster, Indiana. He passed prior to Wesley and I ever meeting. Yet, we both know that this would have been one of his favorite Indiana Log Cabin Getaways. Dad loved to golf, boat and fish. He would have loved everything about this cabin including the fact that Lake Webster is known for great Muskie fishing and a golf course that is less than 10 minutes away. He loved the outdoors, cooking out, family gatherings, early morning dawns on the lake, crappie fishing and keeping life simple.
We have two boats that we use at our cabin. One is a newer speed boat and the other is a very old pontoon boat that has a definite "Beverly Hillbilly" look to it! Years ago, We christened it with a new name after my dad. He was nicked named "Punk" as a child but was far from that as an adult. He was 6'2 and a big man. A real man's man. In his honor in a fun way.. we renamed the boat "Punk's Party Barge" He would of cared less about how the boat looked but just that it functioned! Maybe a lesson I am still learning:) We have had most all of my family members to our cabin except for a few who live in distant states. They have all agreed and commented on how Dad and (Grandpa) would have loved it here. He would have felt like he had a slice of paradise.
Dad passed away in December of 1994 and even though he never experienced the love of this cabin his spirit is felt here and many of his future generations feel a love and remembrance of him when they gather here. This is a place that he would have loved!
The Christmas Holiday brings up many memories from the past to the current. We keep his memory alive in many ways including a framed pic of him at our cabin with a big catch!
One of my regrets is that he did not get to share this cabin life experience with me and our family. Yet we will continue to keep his memory alive.
Here is a montage of a "In Remembrance of my Dad"
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a06590faa8812046b1b9d0&skin_id=1603
One of my regrets is that he did not get to share this cabin life experience with me and our family. Yet we will continue to keep his memory alive.
Here is a montage of a "In Remembrance of my Dad"
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a06590faa8812046b1b9d0&skin_id=1603
We have spent the last two weekends sharing in the holiday spirit with family members at our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin.
This past weekend we had our niece Molly, husband and their 3 children join us. I must say there is an extra magic at the cabin when little ones come to visit. Their laughter and Christmas excitement lights up our cabin. We had a full day of treats that included sipping hot chocolate with mini marsh mellows, unwrapping gifts found under the tree, and in making Christmas sugar cookies.
Lake Webster was frozen in sections allowing the outside Christmas lights to cast a nice glow and reflection over the ice.
Our winter rental cabin is a perfect holiday setting to welcome children, family and friends.
Our winter rental cabin is a perfect holiday setting to welcome children, family and friends.
See more of our 2009 Holiday Family Cabin Weekend:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a02a9664fe023338123232&skin_id=1604
A Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray
We hurry along and make fast the blessing
Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing
We're slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold
But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more
To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for
For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head
I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know
Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure
That You, dear God, reside in that place
And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace
So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided
And bless each and every person invited
Amen!
--Scott Wesemann
From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to find time to relax and enjoy family, even if it's not at our Epworth Forest Cabin. If you're looking for a rent cabin Indiana home for this holiday season, check out the Take It Easy Cabin. There are still open weeks and weekends throughout the end of the year.
Whenever we go to our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin we always try to take a short drive to Leesburg, IN to eat or have a drink at Pie Eyed Petey's. It has great food and a kicky upbeat atmosphere that you'll enjoy. The inside is decorated in a pirate/nautical theme including boat seating. The Restaurant is less than 20 minutes from our Lakefront Cabin Rental in Epworth Forest and we think one the area's nicest casual spots to have fun. Last weekend we dinned in one of their boat seats and grabbed a delicious pizza.
For many people the holiday season can conjure up feelings of joy, warmth, family, etc. But unfortunately, I think for even more people the holiday season can lead to feelings of stress, depression, or anxiety. Typically, these negative feelings are triggered because of the extra financial burdens during this time of year, the added chores of shopping, meal prep, and decorating, or the people you are stuck being around (or vice versa the people you don't get to be with and are stuck being alone).
Believe it or not - I think a winter cabin rental at our Epworth Forest home is just what you need to solve all of the above problems! Think about it this way:
Book your stay today and save 37% off by clicking on the fall button to the right.
Believe it or not - I think a winter cabin rental at our Epworth Forest home is just what you need to solve all of the above problems! Think about it this way:
- Finances: if finances are stressing you out, use our discounted rental rates this fall to get away. The prices are 37% off our regular rates and can be used as a great gift for loved ones.
- Chores: there is no better way to stop stressing about your to-do list than to get away form it all. If you are anything like me, trying to relax at home typically turns into a day full of chores. Choose a place to relax where you can really escape, no malls in sight, no decorating to do, just you, your family, and a fire to warm up around.
- People: if you struggle with being around people you don't want to be around during the holiday season, make sure you take some time to be around the people you DO want to be around - those you love and cherish. That quality time won't just happen on it's own (especially during the holiday season) so make sure plan a specific weekend to get together with the people you love.
Book your stay today and save 37% off by clicking on the fall button to the right.
This is a great recipe to make at our Indiana Cabin Rentals.
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 pkg of graham crackers crumbled
1/2 stick of butter melted
1/4 cup of sugar
Filling:
3-8 oz. pkgs cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 can pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp all spice
whipped cream
Mix crust ingredients together. Press into bottom of 9" spring from pan using the bottom of a flat glass but make sure not to press too hard.
Combine cheese, sugar, vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices, beat till smooth. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and allow cooling to room temp. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Thanksgiving will be here before we can say, " I love Pumpkin Cheesecake"... Enjoy! And be sure to book your stay at our Vacation Home Indiana.
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 pkg of graham crackers crumbled
1/2 stick of butter melted
1/4 cup of sugar
Filling:
3-8 oz. pkgs cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 can pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp all spice
whipped cream
Mix crust ingredients together. Press into bottom of 9" spring from pan using the bottom of a flat glass but make sure not to press too hard.
Combine cheese, sugar, vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices, beat till smooth. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and allow cooling to room temp. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Thanksgiving will be here before we can say, " I love Pumpkin Cheesecake"... Enjoy! And be sure to book your stay at our Vacation Home Indiana.
This weekend we are headed back up to our winter cabin rental for some more cottage bliss.... well sort of! We always feel more relaxed when we are snuggled in our lakefront cabin rentals that looks out on Lake Webster amidst the beautiful nature of Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN, but this weekend we have a full scheduled planned. We plan to join some long time area friends for dinner and music in Syracuse, IN. The "Lake Trash Band" is playing and the drummer is a old friend of Wesley's. We also plan to get a very early start on some of our Christmas decorating as we have many family members coming up to visit us in December. We decorate the entire cabin inside and out so it's a wonderful place to enjoy the holidays. This year we are decorating in segments as we are saving the Christmas Tree trimming for when the grown children and grandchildren arrive in early December. I love the holidays and all the traditions that go with it...especially at our Vacation Rentals Indiana lake cabin
I haven't been blogging much lately as I've had a lot on my mind - my husband and I are expecting a little girl in March, so there have been lots of things to prepare for! As I think about our little one that is on her way, I can't help but think about all of the great memories I shared with my family at our Lake Cabin Indiana Home, and all of the memories we will create with our child through out the years.
When many people reminisce about their child hood, often their best memories are those of family vacations, time spent away form home with their family. Has your family taken time this year to reconnect? If not, now is a great time to book a winter cabin rental because the rent is cheap and the area is beautiful! Your family can hike together, build a fire together, roast marshmellows together, play board games together... the possibilities are endless!
Start creating memories with your family today at Epworth Forest - email takeiteasycabin@gmail.com to book your rental today.
When many people reminisce about their child hood, often their best memories are those of family vacations, time spent away form home with their family. Has your family taken time this year to reconnect? If not, now is a great time to book a winter cabin rental because the rent is cheap and the area is beautiful! Your family can hike together, build a fire together, roast marshmellows together, play board games together... the possibilities are endless!
Start creating memories with your family today at Epworth Forest - email takeiteasycabin@gmail.com to book your rental today.
We just returned from a fun Halloween Weekend spent with very special friends at our Northern Indiana Cabin rental. The weekend went by way too fast as we got lost in our conversation, laughter and in visiting the area lakes and restaurants. We had a delicious lunch at Pie Eyed Petey's and found out that both of our guest had childhood ties to the neighboring area. Stephen had memories of Lake Shue and Cyndy use to attend a old cheer leading campground called Maxwelton in Syracuse Indiana The weather was rather chilly and windy on Saturday with lots of water caps out on Lake Webster so we enjoyed the warmth of our cabin fireplace and the Epworth Forest setting. It was a delightful weekend of stories, fun and friendship.
The nights are definitely cooler now and the breeze carries the scent of the leaves falling and a hint of birch bark crackling somewhere close by. Just the thought of it makes you feel cozy and ready to pack up the marshmallows and chocolate, hot dogs, coco, or warm apple cider and head out to our fire pit area at our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin. We have bonfires in the summer and fall yet during the summer months it can get a bit heated by the fire with all the humidity. Fall is the best time to really enjoy a full blown bonfire. Wesley or one of his friends usually brings out a guitar, and we huddle around the fire to exchange stories, laughter and fun. Having a bonfire is a wonderful way to connect with friends and family.
When I first heard the rumor about the nearby Barbee Hotel in Warsaw, IN ( just 15 minutes from our Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana Home) to be haunted by the spirit of Al Capone it certainly made for a fascinating story. The story claims that he and many of his gangsters buddies haunt the hotel. Staff members have reported seeing an old man sitting in a booth after closing. When staff members talk to him there is no response. Thinking they are dealing with an unruly customer they leave to get assistance. However, upon returning the bar is empty and no one has seen anyone leave. One legend states that the hotel was a popular place that gangsters took their girlfriends to. One gangster however took the girlfriend of another gangster. She was then murdered in the hotel by the jealous thug. People have reported that they hear her wailing at night and they feel cold spots generating from the area. Other phenomena includes the appearance of faces in photographs taken at the hotel, and more commonly orbs. Around the hotel itself is a popular place to see orbs and apparitions
A couple years ago Wesley and I invited some good friends over from Elkhart, IN to our Northern Indiana Cabins and we had dinner at the Barbee Restaurant. We struck up a conversation with a Professor from Notre Dame University who actually specialized in the paranormal. He considered himself a modern day "ghost buster". He was there that weekend with a group of other men to check out evidence to support the story. Now, I have always been fascinated by a good ghost story and meeting him seemed to give some substance to the rumor. Of course, the story seemed more credible as I finished my second glass of wine:)
A very long running ghost story for North Webster,Indiana is the ghost story about the old
North Webster Elementary School which is now a community center. Some say a young boy wearing khakis and a blue sweater roamed the athletic areas playing sports and shutting off the lights. When someone went to turn the lights on the light switch is already on. There was also a teacher in high heels on the second floor. People said that they could hear high heel shoes clicking on the floor. Random appliances in the school would turn on and off by themselves. The young boy could also be seen in the library trying to check out books. Hmmn...wonder what the ghost are up to now since it's been converted?
There are many other ghost stories out there involving North Webster, Indiana. You can read a few of them by going to http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/4/Indiana_North_Webster_ghost_sightings.html
Here is another great ghost haunting video you must check out:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
I usually make a point to watch as many horror movies as possible in the fall leading up to Halloween. In honor of the upcoming season. I enjoy the feel of a classic old time horror movie that just feels good to watch on Halloween, much like Night of the Living Dead does. A good old fashion scary flick that gives you something to think about One of the scariest movies I saw as a child was one with Vincent Price called "House of Ushers" and after the movie they had the characters who had died (some who were buried alive) come from behind the screen... you talk about being scared. I have watched this movie as an adult and laugh at the exaggerated 60's drama and blood curdling screams.
Check this classic movie (funny now) out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k48BMS5AfW0
I've noticed in the past few years that horror films are becoming too much to handle for certain people. A lot of these recent films are what is known as a slasher film when the plot focuses on psycho killers. These kinds of films give people like me anxiety, due to the fact that this possible situation could happen. These movies really creep me out especially when I am at our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin. It just feel scarier since we are more remotely located in a Northern Indiana Cabin.
Since this Halloween we will be enjoying our lakefront cabin rentals that views Lake Webster, we will no doubt rent or buy some Halloween DVDs to add to our collection of movies (approximately 50 movies to choose from) that we keep at our cabin for ourselves and for guest. Some of our favorite Halloween movies are...Halloween of course.. Friday the 13th... Night of the Living Dead (b/w version) Pumpkin Head..It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown (for the faint hearted), Saw, Hellraiser, and Cabin Fewer (of course)
In the North Webster, Indiana fall, when the air is cool and the leaves begin to get crisp, you will always find door steps and front porches in Epworth Forest protected by the fun scarecrow. It is so popular that seeing a home without a scarecrow is actually unusual. Kids and adults both love to build scarecrows and it is known to be one of the greatest family projects that any family could ever think of sharing. In fact many area families make the scarecrow part of a yearly tradition when it comes to making them.
So this year Wesley and I thought we would make an attempt to make our own Lakefront Cabin Rentals Scarecrow that would look out to Lake Webster. I have never made a scarecrow but we have plenty of old clothes to use so this will be a fun project while we are at our Indiana Cabin Rentals.
Here are some suggestions I found on the internet on how to make a scarecrow for those of you who are like me and have never tried it.
Creating your own Scarecrow
- What to use for clothes: The most common used are blue jeans or blue jean overalls and a old button up flannel shirt. Get yourself a pack of safety pins to help you attach the shirt to the pants so you can stuff your scarecrow really good. You will also need a pair of gloves to attach to the arms and.......Don't forget the straw hat now!
- What to use for stuffing: The most common item to use to stuff your scarecrow is pine straw that you have raked up out of your yard or even hay. A way to cheat the stuffing process is to save up your 1/2 gallon plastic milk jugs. Wash them really well and use them to stuff down the legs of your scarecrow as a filler between the rest of the stuffing that your using. This method also makes your scarecrow light in weight and easy to move around. If your worried about your scarecrow taking a runner..... then think about filling up the milk jugs that actually sit at the bottom of the pants leg full of water for weight. This will keep his feet in place. Now stuff stuff stuff as tight as you can.
- What to use for the head: There are many different ways to make your scarecrows head. The idea of using a gallon milk jug comes to mind or even a pumpkin or a gourd. Retail stores now sale pumpkin shaped trash bags that you can stuff and decorate your yards with. These trash bags make a easy head for your scarecrow and the face is already there for you. Another simple thing to do is to stuff an old pillow case and tuck it in the neck of the flannel shirt. Don't forget to attach it with the safety pins. Buckets and flower pots also work just great as heads too. Remember to have paint so you can create that famous scarecrow face.
- Helpful Tips: Use string and rope to help you tie off the opening of the arms and legs so the stuffing doesn't fall out. Stuffing will always settle in time so as your stuffing your scarecrow, shake it down several times so it will pack really tight.
- Extra Fun: Having a Mr. Scarecrow is the most common thing to have but for some extra fun.... why not make a Mrs. Scarecrow to go with him. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.
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