Thankfully the worst of bug season is behind us and we can now enjoy being out doors at the cottage.
We've hosted a few visitors to the cottage in the past few weeks.
First, our friend Joe from Edmonton (originally from Ottawa) was in town. I took the day off and we set off for a day of canoeing and quiet relaxation. We paddled to the two bays beyond what we have come to call the North beach. There's been so much rain that the water was very high so you couldn't really see the beach. As Joe remarked, it was very peacefull - no one else was at the lake that day. While exploring the back bays, a couple of great blue herons swooped over our heads. After a couple of hours on the water, we had lunch on the porch, and being a good host, I then let him beat me at cribbage. Now if he could only be so gracious next time I visit Edmonton!
And this past weekend Tom and Joy visited and became our first overnight guests. Barb, Laura and I (and Shadow) headed up around noon Friday and it was definitely the nicest of the three days. We all went swimming, enjoyed BBQ hot dogs, playing Boggle and a campfire. Just two days ealier, we had a plumber connect our drains and toilet to the septic system so it was convenient to be able to use the drains and indoor facility, even if it means hauling water until we install a water system.
Tom and Joy arrived Saturday. We had a good time in spite of the weather which was windy and cloudy most of Saturday and Sunday. They brought their tandem kayak and we did get out on the water for a short paddle around supper time during a spell of clear skies. Tom then treated us to delicious grilled salmon teriyaki and we had a smorgasbord of salads. Board games and more eating rounded out the evening and a good part of Sunday. Thanks for a great weekend!
Official photo of the July 18-19, 2009 weekend.
Kayaks - notice the big bully hogging the dock?
