Dear Jake,

Thanks so much for your card. I wanted to respond to tell you how much staying at the Chanticleer meant for us. The weather of course, couldn’t have been better. Cool days and cool night, except for the last couple days when we had sunshine and low 80’s. Our last day was spent at Dollar Lake swimming with your very charming neighbor and her kids, Jennifer Wahlstrom, for whom we enclose some pictures. Your place has the well-earned reputation of being the best place in the north woods. It was comfortable, luxurious and very, very beautiful in its situation on Lake Voyageur. Your restaurant is very homey and accepting, while top of the line. But the best part of the Chanticleer is you, Jake. You run a tight ship, and it is very apparent that you take care to make the Chanticleer the best in the north. Our regards until we see you next summer (we’re also discussing a winter vacation with you, but haven’t decided yet).