Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It finally feels like fall has arrived here in North Carolina! We’ve had some beautiful crisp mornings and plenty of sunshine . . . Unfortunately, we’re experiencing moderate drought conditions and extremely dry. You can actually watch the lake recede daily by the growing shoreline. Duke…
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Weekend Waterview: Boating, Osprey Nests and Dog Days of Summer
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer! We refer to the uncomfortably hot, sultry days of summer as the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer. The origin of that phrase has its roots in astronomy. The ‘Dog Days’ are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system…
Weekend Waterview with Guest Bloggers Sophie and Lola
Weekend Waterview: First Boat Ride of Spring + Refresh for the Pontoon
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Our 20-year old pontoon got a refresh, with new upholstery, vinyl flooring and an exterior wrap. Ta-da! Southern heat and humidity + a black boat cover = the perfect recipe for mildew, increasingly harder to remove, despite elbow grease and vinyl cleaner. The 20-year old vinyl…
Weekend Waterview: Feeling Like Fall + a Pontoon Ride with Lola and Sophie
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We took advantage of a break in the heat to enjoy some morning boating on Wednesday. . . It was 65 degrees and sunny, with blue skies and blue water views! Lola likes to keep lookout and enjoy the sights. . . Including this beautiful home…
Weekend Waterview: The Dog Days of Summer
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . It’s the Dog Days of Summer! While we refer to the ‘dog days’ of summer as the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer, the ‘dog days’ have their roots in astronomy. The dog days are the period following the heliacal rising of the star…
Weekend Waterview: Boating, Osprey, Hot and Stormy
Weekend Waterview: Hello Summer!
Happy Saturday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Mr. Mallard says he hopes your week was ‘just ducky’! The stars and stripes swooper flags are fluttering by the water. . . . They come out for Memorial Day and wave in the breeze until Labor Day. The UV rays and wind takes their toll…
Weekend Waterview: Boating with Dogs, Sunset Views and Tree Update
Happy Saturday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’ve had a couple of weeks of warm weather for October, about 10 – 15 degrees above normal but fall-like temperatures arrive on Sunday. Sweater weather and crisp fall mornings next week. . .yippee! There’s not much fall color here yet with our warm…
Celebrate National Dog Day So Every Dog Has Its Day
‘Paws’ for a celebration with your canine companions on National Dog Day. You’ll find homemade dogs treats and more dog gone fun ways to celebrate. Lola and Sophie are stopping by to let you know that tomorrow is National Dog Day so you have time to plan your celebration! National Dog Day is August 26th.…