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…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It was nice to see some blue sky and sunshine after a couple of very wet days thanks to Tropical Storm Fred. The torrential rains and flooding was west of us in Haywood County, NC. Our thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with aftermath…
Happy Sunday! We took our first pontoon ride yesterday. Normally we’re boating by late March or early April, but between the pollen and the rain this spring, we’re getting a late start. Lola was only a few months old when we last boated in October. She’s learning to get her sea (or lake ;) legs…
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…