The whole "Happy Face Resort" moniker took shape a few years ago, the same year Wendy started visiting for a couple of weeks in the summer. That first summer (I think it was 2003) was a hot one, and Ashley and I decided we needed a pool in the back yard. It didn't have to be big - just enough for us to sit back and get cooled off.
We headed off to Canadian Tire in search of a wading pool. It was a little inflatable number, rectangular, probably eight inches deep. We brought it home, set it up, filled it with water, and we were in heaven! It is amazing how a little kiddie pool like that can transform your backyard.
I called Rick at work to tell him about the fabulous pool, and he came home later that day with some water toys, one of which was a little yellow pail with a happy face on it.
All of a sudden, the backyard became busy. Ashley's friends came over to tan and swim. Well, not swim technically. We managed to cram a couple of air mattresses into that little pool. If you closed your eyes, you could actually imagine you were in a great big pool. There were water fights. There was loud music. There was sunscreen and towels and a wet dog. It was awesome.
It was not until a few weeks later that the HFR got its official name. I'll tell that story tomorrow.
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The original pool - oh how it all started!!!!
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