The King Comes Up the Lake
Wayne and I were sitting on the deck of the Laughing Oyster Restaurant at Okeover Inlet on a warm summer day in 2001. At the table next to us we overheard people talking about a cabin on the lake. The conversation went something like this:
Guy in biker gear: Just got back from a friend's cabin.
Girl in short shorts and a shorter top: Oh?
Guy: Yea, had a great time.
Girl: Where's the cabin?
Guy: Not far from Elvis Point.
The conversation was intriguing. Maybe we should rent one of the small tin boats at the marina and take a look at this lake for ourselves. Well, if you've been reading my blog, you know that boat ride resulted in us finding the home of our dreams ... but back to the reason for this post, Elvis, better known as THE KING.
Powell Lake has acquired quite a few colourful place names: Hole in the Wall, Three Mile Bay, The Washout, Stump Creek and Elvis Point. The King came to Powell Lake because of local fan. He perched on the cliff behind her cabin to croon her to sleep with strains of Love Me Tender. But in the Winter of 2007, it was more like Heartbreak Hotel. Elvis "left the building" or more specifically the cliff for parts unknown. Even though he didn't grace the rocky wall with his presence any longer, his spirit lived on.
But lo and behold, when Wayne and I took a trip up the the Head in August, there was The King back on his cliff crooning to his beloved fan.
Now all is right with the world again. -- Margy
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Never heard of Elvis point. Which way is it? I don't think we will get to it this year but we must make a point of seeing it next year.
Oh Margy! This is priceless. I hope Elvis is there when we one day get over there. :D
So it WAS an Elvis reference. the title suggested as much, but then I looked at the pics.
How very funny! Love it! And it's beautiful countryside.
The King is alive and well in BC!
Great post!
Thank you to everyone for stopping by for ABC Wednesday and getting a glimpse of The King who, as Beverly said, "is alive and well in BC." -- Margy
One would not expect the King to be crooning there!
What a GORGEOUS place that is!
Fine place for the King ( or anybody else !).
Lovely story.
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That is quite bizarre, an Elvis is the middle of wilderness.
You know, I think I've been in Jerusalem too long, because when I read your title I expected a post about "Christ the King." :)
Once upon a time, many years ago, I lived in Powell River. It sounds just as beautiful today as it was 25 years ago. So much to see!
I remember, on bad weather days, that the small ferry to Vancouver Island shut down. Do you have a larger ferry now, which can handle those waves better? I actually enjoyed the rough rides across the water, but then, I loved those storms!
Gotta love Elvis. He sure gets around!
Great K! How cool that someone put Elvis back on his point.
Beautiful countryside....Elvis sure does alot of traveling these days ;~}
I gather this is the thin Elvis.... cute!
That is so funny! If we go, will he be there?
And a second thank you to everyone else who stopped by. And yes, this was the thin Elvis, the one who almost disappears when he turns sideways! And I hope he stays around long enough for Jay to come up the lake to see him. - Margy
We just went by and noticed that the King has left the point. Maybe he's headed south for the winter, most likely somewhere in Vegas. When the weather warms back up again I'm sure you'll find him hanging out on the point. I'll keep you posted. - Margy
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