Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:24:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Cabin by the Lake  Chapter 1

If this story is prohibited in your area, you are underage or gay sex
offends you, then please leave. If you are looking for hard core sex, you
won't find it here. This story is fictional and so are the characters.
However, the setting is a real and is located in Central Oregon. It does
sit on the edge of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Please feel free to
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Now just sit back and enjoy!

The Cabin by the Lake
Chapter 1
Prologue:

Jim Olsen was 24 when Dennis was born. He had just completed his bachelor's
degree and teacher's training at Western Oregon University and had taken an
elementary school teaching position in Coos Bay on the southern Oregon
Coast. After his divorce, Jim turned his attention to other men and soon
found a full time partner, Kevin. Jim is an avid outdoorsman and spends all
his leisure time hunting, fishing, camping or just hiking in nature's
wonderland and enjoying the scenery. These are shared by Kevin and son
Dennis.

Dennis Olsen is an honor roll student and very active in school sports and
other school activities. Dennis is a very good looking, well built young
man. He had all the girls in school fluttering their eyes at him. He dated
the local girls just for appearances until such time when he decided to
come out of the closet. He realizes that his real interest were boys his
own age. Even though he dated girls, he never went beyond hugging, kissing
and a little petting.

Dennis' parents divorced when he was 7. His mother found someone else and
left Jim to raise Dennis. Jim and Dennis lost all contact with
her. However, when Dennis was 18, They received word that his mother had
been killed in a car accident. Her husband had died an year earlier from
prostate cancer and Dennis' mother had inherited his large estate as he had
no other legal heirs.

His mother left her will naming Dennis as her only heir. Jim was appointed
trustee of the entire estate until Dennis became legal age. Dennis received
a log cabin on the edge of Elk Lake, a large backpacking summer operation
and another one for winter activities, an outstanding bed and breakfast on
one the most beautiful lakes in Central Oregon, a 160 acre ranch in the
Christmas Valley plus a hefty bank account, all this belongs to Dennis
now. (Want to see pictures of this area...Google Elk Lake Resort Central
Oregon. Keep in mind that this story is fictional and the cabin by the lake
is fictional. However Elk Lake Resort is real and is located on the edge of
the Sisters Wilderness Area.. The area has many fine summer homes and
offers one of the best winter and summer recreational activities on the
globe. There is a paved highway going into the area that is used in the
summer months. However, the road is closed in the winter and the only way
in is a trip
 on snowmobiles for 12 miles.)

Now the story begins.....  School had just closed for the summer and Dennis
had graduated with honors from high school and with plans to enter college
in the fall. Jim, Kevin and Dennis decided to go to the cabin check it
out. This is really the first chance since the will had been probated. This
little expedition would change Dennis' and his dad's life forever.

The caretaker, Terry, and his friend, Stan, had agreed to stay at the cabin
and run the operation until such time as Dennis and his father could take
over and they had agreed to keep all the money that they took in in lieu of
a salary.

As the Olsens were pulling into the drive way of their cabin , Dennis said,
"Dad, look at the size of that house. It is not a cabin. It is big enough
to be a hotel! Are you sure we are at the right place?"

"Dennis, Terry was very specific in his directions and I agree with you,
this is more than a cabin. Kevin, it appears that there will be enough room
for you to sleep inside tonight. I don't think you will have to rough it
and you won't have to sleep in the barn ," teased Jim.

"I think you must be mistaken, I was under the impression that your bedroom
was to be in the barn," laughed Kevin.

"Look, there are two people standing on the porch waving to us. I think we
are home. Last one out of the car has to do dishes tonight," shouted
Dennis, who should have kept his mouth shut because he was the last one.

"Dennis, I hope that you don't break one of your nails tonight when you are
doing the dishes," funned Kevin.

"You know, Kevin, I think he just earned the privilege of doing them full
time," laughed Jim.

"I guess you two know that this is not settled yet. We will complete this
little discussion at a later time," stated Dennis. "Just look at those two
good looking hunks waiting for me on the porch."

"For you? I thought they were waiting for your Dad and I," Kevin replied.

The guys walked up on the porch and introduced themselves. Soon everyone
was sitting in the living room drinking some home-made root beer and eating
chocolate cake. They were just visiting and getting to know each
other. Finally, Terry suggested, "I think a tour of the house should be the
next order of business. We can sit and chew the fat later."

The upstairs were explored first. There were 4 bedrooms, each with a gas
fireplace and a bathroom . Each room was big enough to make two or three
bed rooms. If a person wanted to expand the sleeping quarters.

Downstairs was a very large kitchen with a breakfast nook, formal dinning
room, living room, den and office. The basement housed an exercise and
weight lifting room, a small family room with a large TV set which was
hooked to a satellite dish and a huge recreation room, board game tables, a
regulation size pool table and all kinds of game machines were in it. Even
a miniature bowling alley was in the basement. It was very evident that
this house was designed for entertaining and gracious living.

Dennis asked, "Terry, I was under the impression that I had inherited a
cabin by the lake. This house would certainly not be classified as a
cabin. Can you fill in any of the missing details?"

"Your mother remarried shortly after she divorced you father. She married
well and to a man who had no children or siblings of his own. Sure there
were several cousins who were well taken care of, along with himself by the
grandparents in their will. Your step father inherited a large estate from
his parents. Your mother and her husband bought a little cabin and moved
into it right after their honeymoon. I will show it to you when we go down
and see the more of your inheritance." Terry said.

"Did you go through probate court or did the lawyer just tell you that you
had inherited the little cabin and all the rest ? How did you get in touch
with me?"

"We went through probate. The lawyer had your phone number and gave it to
us," Jim said.

"When Stan and I were going through your Mom's things, we found a notarized
copy of the will. There was a note that the original had been filed with a
lawyer in Bend. I called the lawyer and he evidently called the lawyer in
Coos Bay. I guess the rest of the story is history. Would you like to look
at them now or wait until after the tour? Dennis, there were lots of
picture albums and other memorabilia in her things. There are even some of
you on the bearskin rug. There are lots of pictures of her family. I think
you have a treasure chest filled with pleasant surprises," explained Terry.

"Terry, let's take a tour and we can sit in the front of the fireplace and
discuss all our `legal' work later," replied Dennis! "I can't wait to see
all of Mom's stuff. Dad only had a few pictures of Mom and those were taken
after they were married. I never knew any of Mom's family. After Mom left,
they didn't want anything to do with Dad and me." He said with tears in his
eyes.

"Let's get started, we have lots to see and do," Stan said. "Terry, I think
we should start with the little cabin and go from there. Dennis, you will
absolutely love it. It is in its original state and we use it for the
honeymoon cabin now. Word has gotten out and it is very popular and the
most used. People come from all over, near and far, to stay in the
honeymoon `suite'. We have even had couples from foreign countries call and
reserve it, even though it has no running water, no electricity or indoor
bathrooms. Very primitive."

"I love it already-sight unseen. How long have the two of you worked here,"
Jim asked?

"We have been employees for 5½ years. We came and spent a week in the
honeymoon cabin. We were hired and have been here since. We are domestic
partners, in case you are wondering," Terry said.

"Kevin and I are also. We certainly would like to have the two of you stay
on and help us. Kevin, Dennis, and I are all completely greenhorns and know
absolutely nothing about running this type of operation. Kevin and I are
both teachers and this kid is still wet behind the ears," Jim said. "Are
there any more employees?"

"Yes, there is a retired couple who run the bed and breakfast. He is
caretaker and she does all the cooking. However, we get 3 college kids to
help in the summer time. There is a woman that comes in and does all the
housekeeping. Of course there is a couple that run and operate the ranch,"
remarked Terry.

The tour finally started. Kevin, Jim and Dennis fell in love with the
little cabin by the lake. Kevin and Jim informed Dennis that they would
move into it and he could have the big house all to himself.

"Not an option," Terry remarked. "The little cabin is for newly weds only,
or maybe second honeymooners."

The next stop was the Bed and Breakfast which had 14 bedrooms that were
filled during the summer and had 80% occupancy during the winter
months. Richard and Loretta were very happy to meet the new owner.

"I hope that the two of you will consider staying with us. Your job is
still yours if you want it," said Dennis.

"Why Thank you! We would like very much to continue. We just love this
place and would certainly be at a loss if we had to leave," replied
Richard.

Finally, Stan and Terry took them to the stables. In a large field next to
the stables were15 saddle horses, 4 ponies, and 25 mules that are used on
the trail rides and wilderness camping.

Stan and Terry have their own 2 bedroom cabin and do their own
cooking. However, most of the time they sneak over and sample Loretta`s
cooking.

The last thing to see is the large machine shed which houses 10 snowmobiles
and two 16 passenger snowcats that are used in the winter. Dennis' mom and
step-dad took care the winter outings. However, Terry and I were available
to help if needed. In the summer, they would just rotate around and go
where they were needed," explained Stan

"Hey, guys, that is all of the operation. Shall we head back to the large
house. Oh, I forgot to tell you that you also own a 160 acre ranch in the
Fort Rock area. The livestock are moved there for the winter. 120 acres are
irrigated and used to grow alfalfa hay to feed in the winter months. A
Husband and wife team run the farm and during hay season more help is
hired."

After dinner, Terry told the guys that he and Stan had some evening chores
and that they would return later for dessert and more visiting. This was an
opportune time for Jim, Kevin, and Dennis to do some very serious talking
and thinking.

"Dennis, you know that this all belongs to you. I am not going to try to
weasel my way in. You are to be in complete control and make your own
decisions. Just remember that I always be in your corner, fighting for
you. I will support any and all decisions that you make," Jim said in all
sincerity.

"I have always considered you my son and you have returned your feelings
for me in a very positive way. I agree with what your dad has just told
you. I feel the same way and you have me in your corner also," said Kevin.

"I love both of you very much. However, I would like to turn my inheritance
into a family operation. I want to make the two of you equal partners. I
know that I can't do this until I reach legal age but until then I want to
consider it done. I don't want to tackle this all by myself," replied
Dennis.  Kevin asked, "We will discuss this little matter when you turn
21. What about college, Dennis, are you giving up the idea of going?"

"Not exactly. I am only 18 so I can put college on hold for a couple of
years and then decide. Right now, all I can think about is all that
wilderness just waiting for me to explore but I want the two of you to help
me explore it. I know nothing about running a business. You know that I
haven't even had a lawn mowing business," chuckled Dennis.

"Guess what, Kid? We don't know anything, either. You forget that we are
teachers, not business men! I think we will all have to learn together,"
Jim remarked.

"It can't be all that hard. I already know how to ride a horse. When I was
a kid, I had a stick horse and he never did buck me off regardless how hard
he tried," roared Kevin slapping the side of his leg with his hand.

"I bet we have a stick horse in the barn that will put your ass on the
ground each time you get on." Laughed Stan, who had come into the room with
Terry. Poor Kevin was trying to find a hole to climb into or a good place
to hide.

After a good laugh, the discussion got serious and Dennis had many, many
questions. "I am very concerned and very doubtful of my capabilities to
take on all the responsibilities that comes with my inheritance. I just
don't know if I am up to running such a large business and doing it on my
own.

Terry said, "Rest assured that we will train you from the bottom up. You
must remember that we learned how to manage without out any previous
training. Stan and I can even show you classes you can take on line in
money management, accounting and business administration and even get a
degree on line. All the rest will be on the job and practical hands on
training."

"Hey, Dennis! It looks like you will have 3 days of training to get ready
for your first group of campers. We have 5 guys coming in for a week in the
Three Sisters Wilderness area. This will be an easy one since they are all
experience campers and are returning for their third trip. After that we
are fully booked every day for the next 8 weeks. Part of this time will
test your skills, since we have 3 parties of complete greenhorns, who have
never been out of the big city. We will all earn our money with these,"
stated Stan. "After a couple of outings, you, Jim, and Kevin will be able
to take groups on you own. We usually have to turn away paying customers
because we just don't have enough help. I think all of that is about to
change."

"Kevin, What do you think about spending the summer here and returning to
Coos bay for another year of teaching. This would give us ample time, to
close all our loose ends, sell the house, and get everything together that
we want to move. The rest we can give to Salvation Army," inquired Jim.

Terry stated, "Sounds great to me. This will give the kid a chance to be on
his own and should help him decide what to do about his future. It will
also provide all us an opportunity to make some major decisions and for us
to think about our future. So I say let's do it!"
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