Posted on Facebook.com/groups/PriestLakeIdaho "So...I’m back. because I had an idea, and this is the best way I have to share this with any Priest Lake peeps that are my friends on here. I was looking at these photos the other night (Tom Wakeley's photos posted on Facebook) feeling kinda sad and missing my dad because I don’t get to see him during this time. I was reflecting on my life at Priest Lake, and all of the memories I have playing music. And I was thinking about all the stories my mom and dad would share with me about Trapper Creek. And I thought, oh how I wish I could have been a fly on the wall at one of their gigs. This idea hit me. I felt compelled to write a book about Trapper Creek. My family’s story about becoming a part of priest lake, and the history of music up there in general. Even just the magic of priest lake that I feel so lucky I get to be a part of. I am very excited to learn more and hear about so many magical nights back in the day. My goal is to send those with fond memories back in time, and give those who didn’t experience it, a glimpse into the history of music up there, and hopefully be inspired to continue the tradition. Atleast with my experience, for Trapper Creek, for my parents and I, it wasn’t just another gig. It was being a part of some magical thing that went on up there, and only there. It was so much bigger than just a gig! I would love it if anyone who has stories of listening to trapper creek or my dad and I would share them with me. I’d also love to hear about any magic moments you’ve had at priest lake. This story will be primarily about trapper creek and the music, because that is the main reason priest lake has been so magical for my family, but that wouldn’t have been possible without all of you, so I want to hear it all." sadiezam@gmail.com
Photo P. Cox
Check out Nell Shipman movies and other Priest Lake films on the museum's GREAT website. https://www.priestlakemuseum.org/videos/
