Category: Lake Life

Porch Dining for One

 A couple of weeks ago, Hubby was out-of-town for the weekend on a fishing excursion, so the children & I had the house to ourselves. I’m comfortable entertaining myself, it doesn’t take much more than something to read, a glass of wine, and a place to curl up with the dogs. This area on my porch fits the…

Birds of a Feather

 A few bird sightings while boating over the weekend. . .     Herons are very patient fishermen :-) Read more about Blue Herons Here.   This island on the lake is restricted for nesting April thru August– there are over 100 nesting Blue Herons during this time.  We only spotted a couple in the tree tops while…

Dock Shadows

    Three days in a row of glorious sunshine . . . Spring is officially here and it is a little bit closer to boating weather once again. Here are Dock Shadows I’m sharing and linking to Hey Harriet for Shadow Shot Sunday.         Our cove is shallow, but particularly so, at the moment. Duke…

What a difference a week makes!

    I thought I’d share differences in just a week in my yard. . . I’m so anxious for spring this year that I’m noticing every little change, new bud, and bloom!     Last week’s status (and my St. Patrick’s Day green!)       This week            Last…

BBRRRRRRR!

 It’s beautiful out, but too cold for my thin Southern blood. Current temperature here at the lake is 28 degrees; windy and light sleet falling…  Temperature is dropping to the teens tonite, so no driving, and cancelling of  husband’s birthday dinner plans with friends :(  It’s hard to believe I was sitting in these chairs Thursday…

Lake Life…

   Lake Life  is about moving at a slower, less frenzied pace.  It’s important to take the time  to sit in a chair,  read, reflect or just relax. I hope to add more to say and share with you as I ‘hone’ my blogging skills… which is to say, figure out how to do this!