Friday, August 20, 2021

Morning on the Lake

Its morning after a late night to drinking, pizza and conversation. Its Monday morning and all is quiet. Its sweatshirt weather, too cold for swimming yet.  The lake is shimmering with small ripples.  There are wispy clouds overhead.  Most of our collective is still asleep.  Cabin life is different, not pristine like on other trips.  The soil of the woods grits underfoot.  This environment is a good place to recharge. I am really enjoying the quiet and the singing loons at night.  

Its Tuesday morning and Andrew is making biscuits.  The little boys have arisen and are watching Scoobie Doo.  Jon went to pickup debris from last nights fire pit, marshmallow extravaganza and the games that followed.  Our adult girl travel companions are still sleeping after a night of revelry. The sky is completely blue with no breeze this morning.  Cooking burgers on the grill tonight. I just got done cleaning it.  My garden tomatoes and cukes will make a salad to go along with it.  I hear the sound of speed boats but enjoy the the quiet more.

Wednesday: everybody is up and breakfast is cooking (pancakes and bacon today), Friend Janine is sending her 17 year companion Scout over the rainbow bridge today.  She is scared and sad and full of anxiety.  Thinking of her and will try to reach out to her later.  It's another sunny and pleasant day.  Reluctantly, I will attempt to swim in the lake today.  I am not a water person being a non swimmer. All the kids will go and I will jump in sans shirt.  My body has not seen the sun in a long time. I was awaken by revelers at 1:45am with the question "did we wake you"

The morning of departure most are still asleep.  Judy and I are up before 8am. Still needed to empty out the fridge.  My back's not too sore with all the climbing and jagged walkways my balance has improved.  Even the spiral staircase isn't as scary.  According to my Fitbit, doing at least 20 floors per day.  Had an ice cream and Judy got the group photo she wanted.  Janine endured Scout's passing with many supportive friends.  All in all, I nice trip.

The family photo....
 all for now, stay safe



 



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