Impossible To Be Bored
Therese so many things to do we can’t do it all in one day
(Thanks to Ellie for writing up tonight’s blog.)
Happy Trails...
...(and tubing, too.) Not to mention frisbee. Also caught frogs, kayaked and wet to John and Mary Ellen’s. (Maddie is helping me write my blog.)
Cousins Day
Day shifted two hours later than usual, and included naps (unheard of among the bigger kids). Day for recharging batteries, including the jet ski which failed to start this afternoon.
In spite of which, good times and good cousin fun. In fact, Ellie supplied the title for tonight’s blog. Can’t fail to mention, however, a morning hike up the river and a swim below the falls.
Sun and Water
Perfect water day.
How Much Fun Can Be Had In One Day?
Actually, quite A bit.
They’re Here
James, Ben, Becca, Maddie, Ellie, Renee, Bri, and Morgan.
A-Sailing We Will Go
To Harbor Island for swimming, lunch, and just a bit of exploring.
Thanks to Sue for photos.
Lamb Chops
At the Shorthouse trailer at Batman’s park on Sheguiandah bay.
Very different from here. Tasty dinner. Interesting conversation.
Meanwhile, lots of fun was had at Providence Bay, then at the marina and high dock, and then at Pine Box for tacos.
Pizza Night...
...and delicious it was, especially the crust.
Kids and company had a very full day hiking to the falls, swimming under the falls, swimming at the beach, etc. etc. We also tried Windriding, but the north wind and biggish waves brought that up short. However, after that there was PIZZA!
A Little Biking...
...and a little more rain.
Kids mostly off playing with friends, and while Sue went grocery shopping in Gore Bay, I got to go for a bike ride with Bob and Wally. (Feeling guilty)
And then, again just before supper, another intense but short cloudburst—and my drought anxiety is easing.
Rain, Actually
The first thunderstorm in a long while. Lots of thunder, and some heavy rain... for about 10 minuets. Still, way better than nothing.
Ab’s friend, Molly, and her two kids here for a bit, giving Kate and Will someone appropriately aged to play with.
Pork Chops and Pesto Pasta...
...on the deck. J & ME joining. Biking, swimming, and even a little sailing...during the only part of the day when the wind failed.
The drought continues, and the forest, and all its residents, is suffering.
Photo by Katy of starving Tamia
Stack by Will
Sunny, Hot, and Dry...
...but good for other things.
Photo by Katy
Honestly, the frog got here on its own.
Photo by Abby
Good Fun
Water sports in the morning including Abby sailing Geode. Evening bike ride, with Mark, for me while the fam played solitaire and swam.
Smoked Out
Dense smoke rolling in just after breakfast. For me, difficult driving to Little Current to attend a meeting. For those looking forward to a day outdoors on Serendipity...the need to stay inside. The forest fire over towards Killarney continues to burn.
Some photos thanks to Abby.
The Adventures Continue
Perfect weather for being in and on the water.
Very Full Day
Waffles, kayaking, biking to the marina, jumping off the high dock, tacos, jumping off our dock, reading on the porch, and finally heading up to bed.
They’re Here
Late arrival but still a little daylight left.
The first thing, or maybe the second or third first thing was a quick dip in the lake.
Is It Already Late Summer?
Signs point to yes. Crickets, grasshoppers, ripe raspberries, tansy—and no blackflies, mosquitoes, or horseflies.
Photo by Mary Ellen
Also, fledged flycatchers. These two flew the coop today, departing Pinebox, along with their mother, for parts unknown. And over this way, our robin and her one chick left perhaps ten days ago.
But it can't be late summer; I just got here.
Preparations
At the sandpit at 7:30 am—only time operators are available to drop a bucket-full into my truck.
The sand is deep, ready for boxers.
And new porch screen doors have been installed, to deter inquisitive squirrels.
Mostly cloudy and very cool. (I found it a nice change.) Very windy, too, and the marina jam packed with mariners, some at least, of questionable maritime ability (I helped one of them come in).