How to Upload Pictures to Flickr

Hello Botz Family!

I hope you have all recovered after an epic 4th of July.  As you know, we've been making some changes around these parts that I wanted to fill you in on.  We've decided to create a Flickr account where people can upload and download pictures from the cabin.  We chose Flickr because it gives us so much storage space, because let's face it, our family takes a lot of photos.  What's more is that it lets you download the full resolution version of the photos, and you can order prints directly from the website.  Handy dandy!

Since I myself wasn't too familiar with Flickr prior to this, I thought it would be helpful to create a little tutorial showing you all how you can both upload and download pictures from Flickr.  Too see the tutorial on how to download pictures, click here.

To Upload Photos:
If at any time, the images below are too small for you to see, you can click on them to make them bigger.

1. Log in to Flickr using the username and website emailed to you.  Click here to be brought to the log in.  When you first log in, you should be brought to this screen below.  If you aren't, click "YOU" in the upper left hand corner, and then select "PHOTOSTREAM."  That will bring you to a page that looks like this (although the pictures may be different if new ones have been uploaded).

2.  At the top of the screen, you should see the word "UPLOAD."  Click it.  It will bring you to a screen that looks like this:

3. Click on the "CHOOSE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS" button, and a window should pop up that allows you to select photos from your computer.  Select the pictures you wish to upload, and click "open" or "okay."

4. The photos you uploaded should now be selected.  On the left side of the screen half way down, click on the words "ADD TO SETS." This will allow you to choose what set you want to add your pictures to (think of them as photo albums).

5. Another window will pop up that will allow you to select which set you want to add the photos too.  At this time, we only have one set (or album), but there will be more to choose from in the future.  

6. Once you've selected the set, you should see a little green checkmark to the right of the set.  Click the "DONE" button.

7. Once you have added the set, click on the blue button in the upper right hand corner that says "UPLOAD # PHOTOS."

8. Click the blue button that says "UPLOAD TO PHOTOSTREAM" and then wait as the photos upload. And then, you're done! 

Once you have uploaded all of your pictures, you can scroll through other's pictures and download or print any pictures you want.  To learn how to download or print pictures, click here.

How to Download/Print Pictures from Flickr

We just learned how to upload pictures to Flickr, but what do you do if you want to download them?  Follow along to find out:

How to download pictures:

1. Log in to Flickr using the username and website emailed to you.  Click here to be brought to the log in.  When you first log in, you should be brought to this screen below.  If you aren't, click "YOU" in the upper left hand corner, and then select "PHOTOSTREAM."  That will bring you to a page that looks like this (although the pictures may be different if new ones have been uploaded).

2. Click on "SETS" which is in the menu right below the words "KINGS LAKE CABIN."  You will be brought to the page below.  Click on whatever set/album the photo you want to download is in.

3. Scroll through the set until you find the picture you want to download or print.  Once you find it, click on the image.  

4. Once you've clicked on the image you want to print/download, it will pop up like this.  In the bottom right hand corner, you will see three little dots in a horizontal line.  Click on the dots.

5. A menu will pop up.  If you want to print the picture, click "ORDER PRINTS AND MORE."  If you want to download the picture, click "VIEW ALL SIZES."

6. All of the sizes of this photo should then be listed.  Click on the one you'd like to download (I recommend downloading the original size for best quality.

Hope this was helpful!  If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or post them to facebook incase someone else has the same question. 

Website Update

Hello Botz Family!  A little update on the cabin-front....you may not know this, but I'm approaching 100 years old - and every once and awhile, these old bones need a little work.  Not only am I feeling fresh (and so clean clean!) after I got my snazzy new bedroom a few years back, but I'm finally getting up to speed with this whole technology/social media world.  I'm excited to unveil my new website, but please bear with me as I work out a few kinks over the next few weeks (after all, understanding this whole internet thing is quite a feat for an old cabin like myself).  

While a lot of the site is the same as sites past, there are a few noteworthy items I'd like to share with you: 

1. Recipes! 

You all know one of my favorite things is food (t minus two days until the fish fry!), so I wanted to create a place to share some of the best recipes that you'll find on my tables during any given holiday.  If you have a recipe to share, please email it to kingslakecabin@gmail.com (or submit it using the form under the recipe page) so I can get it uploaded right away.

2. Pictures

My Facebook page is a little rusty, and I'm having a few technical difficulties, but once it's up and running, I would love it if you'd tag me (@Kings Lake Cabin) in the cabin pictures you upload to Facebook.  That way, they'll all show up on my Facebook page, in one handy dandy spot for all the Botz family to see. 

If you're on Instagram, when you upload a new photo, tag it #kingslakecabin to have it show up on the sidebar over to the right of this here website.  It will also be posted to my twitter account, and my Facebook page once all the kinks with that thing are worked out.  Instagram pictures will only show up on my website if your photos are public, so if your pictures are missing, that might be why.

3. Interviews

A few years back, some of the Baltes brothers started interviewing some of my founding fathers (or mothers).  Although we haven't seen much interview action as of late, it's far from over.  Consider yourself warned. 

I think those are all the important technical updates, so before I start rambling and telling stories of the "good ol days," it's time for me to make like a banana and split.

xoxo,

The Cabin

Botz Tell All: Eleanor Botz

Video Interview with Bill Baltes & Grandma Eleanor

Let's start with the cabin, it has a long and sordid history, who were the original owners?


How did it happen that the upstairs and downstairs became separate units?


How did you and Grandpa Tony feel about this sudden turn of events?


Cleaning the cabin is always such a big job, how did the original owners divide up the cabin cleaning responsibilities?


Okay, enough about the cabin, your family really wants to know how you and Grandpa Tony met. Was it love at first sight or some other odd circumstance that brought you two together?


Come on now, what's the real story?


One final question, Grandma. IT is what we ALL need to know, what did you do with the black stove?

Botz Tell All: Joan Herges

Back in 2008, we sat down with then-President of the Kings Lake Cabin, Joan Herges.  Here's what she had to say:

What is your favorite memory of the cabin?
My favorite memory isn't just one thing--it's just being out there when I was young.

Describe a typical 4th of July celebration when you were first married with young kids.
Our 4th of July's were somewhat like they are now--only on a much smaller scale. Lots of fish and food--fish fried in a pan on the old stove in the shack. Our family was smaller--fewer kids in the Herges, Baltes, and Kirscht families. I know the kids probably had a blast. I may even have gone in the water a few times!

How do you think our family would be different without having the cabin?
We certainly wouldn't be as close as we are--opportunities to get together would be less. I have cousins I haven't seen for years. I don't think any C's can say that.

How did you and your friends enjoy the cabin when you were growing up?
Grandma used to take us out to the cabin for the day when we were all old enough to swim. She'd pick us up later in the day--yes, she left us on our own--but no one drowned.

If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently in your life?
I probably would have followed up on my application to be an airline stewardess (as they were called back then). And yes, they did have planes in those days!

What are you most proud of, and why?
My grandchildren, because they're neat kids and will do wonderful things in their lives.

Tell us something about you we don't know.
My life's an open book.

What makes you laugh?
You all do, that's why I love you so much!

What place other than the cabin do you enjoy being most, and why?
Arizona, California, and Europe--new places and new experiences.

If you could have chosen any other profession other than nursing, what would it have been?
Stewardess or travel agent.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world you have never been, where would you go, and why?
All the European countries I haven't visited. Now, maybe Shanghai, China because of the scenery, the cities and the history.

What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from each of your siblings?
I've learned a lot from each of my siblings, but the one thing I've learned from all of them is to have a good sense of humor and not take life too seriously at my age.

What is one thing you have learned/cherished in your life from your mother and/or father?
The one thing I hope I have learned from my mother is to "mind my own business" and not get too involved in my kids' lives. From my dad, a "manana" attitude (much to Pete's consternation).

What is your favorite word?
Don't know...

What is your least favorite word?
Cancer.

What is your favorite curse word?
Damn.

What sound or noise do you love?
The ocean or birds.

What sound or noise do you hate?
Loud music.

What would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Let's play bridge...No, just "A job well done!"

If you could be any great person in history, who would you be and why?
Marie Antoinette and I'd back the cake for "them" to eat.

What do you want your legacy to be? How do you want people to remember you?
Grandma Joan makes the best "buttered noodles" and the best "spaghetti." Hopefully, that means I've been loving kind enough to my grandkids so they'll remember me always. I just want to be remembered as someone who has wanted very much to keep this family going...and loving and enjoying each other's company.

If These Walls Could Talk: The Story of the Big Orange Couch

Wow, 2010 was definitely the year of excitement, intrigue and adventure at Kings Lake. During the weekend of June 6-7, a phenomenon of epic proportions took place. Realizing that upgrades and advances to the cabin are always a need, the G2 (Second generation – Aunts and Uncles) community
procured a new (slightly used) big ORANGE couch. Yes, believe it. Not to be outdone by the constant activities that usually take place on this historic gathering place, the G2’s marked the occasion with the last gymnastics routine and final nap before disposing of this wonderful relic. 

 It is suspected that getting the old couch out of the cabin was much easier than getting the new one in. No photos were available prior to publication but you can only imagine the event only required some dragging and dropping to accomplish the task.

Here you see the intense planning that is taking place as G2 males are preparing for the lift. No doubt G2 females are in the cabin now laying out bandages, Ibuprofen, Bengay, and heating pads. Never to be outdone by the muscle and stamina of the G3 males during cabin opening/closing, the G2 males hoist their new prize and begin the journey to its future resting spot. 

From the looks of it, Pete is providing forward momentum, Dwight is actually carrying the couch on his back and Johnny is offering a new technique in the furniture moving industry – the side shoulder push. The results of this technique will be felt later. Unfortunately, we do not have the benefit of time-lapsed photography to gauge the true effort; however, check out the brief break the group is taking on the deck. 

No doubt a considerable effort was waged to conquer the climb – either that or someone expelled additional propulsion half way up the stairs. G3 males applaud these brave souls and bow to their
demonstration of courage, endurance and strength. After a brief rest, they push on in hopes of soon reaching the resting spot for their new found prize. And in their final act of youthfulness – unrepeatable by any generation – they execute a flawless, Olympic-worthy, “jumpy couch” jump. And if you ever question this group’s resolve, determination and ability to feel no pain – check out Uncle John. After losing his arm during the move, he perseveres and executes the first jump with his teammates. Never once complaining about the excruciating pain he must be enduring. If the future generations of this family have but just 1/10 the resolve of this group…oh, dare to dream!

Side note: It was reported that they never did find John's arm. So, in the future if you are sleeping on the new & improved jumpy orange couch and feel a pinch or sock, it is probably just Uncle John's hand & arm living out eternity roaming the bowels of the new couch.

Sincerely, a big thank you to G2 for procuring and moving in the new couch. There will certainly be new memories created for future generations to talk about.

Lori Baltes' Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 can organic black beans, drained
• Celery, red peppers, cucumbers, black olives (or any other veggie you like) diced
• Celtic sea alt to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar
• 1T dijon mustard
• 1-2T agave nectar

Directions

In a pot, combine quinoa and water.

Cover and cook for 12 minutes.

Rinse and cool.

Transfer cooled quinoa into a large bowl.

Add black beans, vegetables, and sea salt to quinoa.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and agave nectar.

When well mixed, pour over quinoa salad, mix, and let marinate at least 1 hour before serving.