Category Archives: lake

summer storm

Last week’s storm was pretty darn impressive. Banjo Man, Will and I couldn’t stop watching the waves as the wind started to blow. Will went down to the beach twice to move the kayaks higher and higher above the surf. … Continue reading

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archaeology and hot dogs

Always a good combination on a summer morning. Will helped us find an arrowhead, which was very exciting. He also built a small campfire in the fire pit on the beach. Due to the fire danger restrictions, we’re not allowed … Continue reading

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father’s day 2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in my family, including my brother who became a grandfather for the first time! Fathers and grandfathers are very important members of the family. And don’t we all know that! Banjo Man will … Continue reading

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ribs and more

As my Texans have finished school for the year and will be arriving here in the next few weeks, I am thinking about…food. Dinners, to be precise. What to do, what to do… I am slowly getting more energy, which … Continue reading

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okay, here’s the plan…

Today’s the day we leave the lake and head out on an epic road trip. Yes, I said “epic”. And I mean it. We’ll be home in RI again in two weeks and one day. But first Banjo Man has … Continue reading

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54?????

Today marks our 54th wedding anniversary. What???? We’re that old?????!!!! I guess we are. Our new passport photos make us look like 103-year old serial killers. And no, I’m not going to share them here on the blog. Last night … Continue reading

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last ladies night of the summer

Somehow all six of us managed to be free on the same evening. We raised a glass to our dear friend Yvonne, who passed away in April. She never missed a Ladies Night and hosted many of them at her … Continue reading

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trying something new

Today we are packing the car for next Saturday’s departure. A week early. The canned peaches and jams are safely tucked away in the car, as are Banjo Man’s boxes of books and papers. Fabric, tablecloth (just one, in case … Continue reading

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the busiest week that ever was

I do not exaggerate. George arrived a week ago last Wednesday. I was in town having lunch with the Montana ladies, so Glen presided over a dinner of ribs. The thirty pounds of boneless ribs I bought in May have … Continue reading

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the season

As you may remember, September is the social season here at the lake. As grandchildren have returned to school, company has returned back to where they came from and gardens are shutting down, folks around here have more free time … Continue reading

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