Sometimes you see a sunset that makes you stare in awe and wonder, mesmerized by the sheer beauty. “See” is really the wrong word, it’s more like an “experience”. . .a symphony of color. You can barely stand to go inside to grab your camera, afraid you’ll miss it, since the color fades and shifts so quickly. I took…
We’ve been a little glum about the lack of water in the pond. . . We’ve had a few pop up showers this week, any rain at all is welcome! Lake Norman is about 5 1/2 feet down from full pond. Staring at red clay doesn’t quite evoke the same feelings of calm and serenity as a…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview for you with a forecast for Carolina blue skies and temperatures in the 70s today and 80s later this week. . . Ideal weather for chair sitting or gardening, although if I had my druthers, I’d choose 70 degree temperatures for a little while longer :) The last of the Snowball Viburnum blooms.…
We had the first boat ride of the season last weekend. . . The highlight of every dog’s weekend. Enjoying the wind in our ears again. . . And in our tails. Gracie’s showing signs of boating bliss. . . Or possibly spring pollen allergies :) We all take allergy meds in our house in the spring…
Sitting on the dock of the lake is the next best thing to a boat ride. The dock gives us some cover and shelter if the sun is too hot or there is a threat of storms so we can still get our water fix. Some of us like to look at the water… Some of…
We’ve had afternoon and early evening thunderstorms almost everyday this week. . . Fascinating to watch them brew and build from a safe distance on the shore. Some of us enjoy watching. . . And some of us don’t. And it’s a wonder some of us can see :) Wishing you a storm free weekend.…
We’re Sailing into the Summer with Cobb Salad Boats! Mini Cobb Salad bites of romaine leaves, with Cobb salad ingredients~ diced or shredded chicken, bacon, blue cheese, avocado, egg, and tomato. Topping our boats with Basil Buttermilk Dressing and a Basil Leaf Sail! Basil Buttermilk Dressing Ingredients Makes about 1 cup, or 4 to 6…
Memorial Day kicks off the summer boating season on the lake! Although we generally refrain from boating on major holidays to avoid the crowds, we have been known to weigh anchor early in the morning or enjoy a late evening cruise. In anticipation of the holiday, I’m setting sail into summer with appetizer boats and wooden buoys…
We had 12 inches of rain in 3 days, with more in the forecast. Good thing we have a boat :) On the bright side the pond is full~ with our neighbor’s dock ramp on the incline instead in the normal downhill position. I’ve traded my usual foot attire of flip flops in exchange for…
I have an affinity for Brown Sugar~ in cookies, spice cakes, and crumble toppings~ but especially in the summer if I can’t feel the sand between my toes. . . I pretend I’m beach side~ substituting sugar for sand~ the texture ideal for sculpting turtles, shells, sand castles and even mermaids! Here are several brown sugar sand posts…
