| Morning: A leisurely stroll down to the lake with a morning beverage in hand. The geese and swans like to roam near shore in the mornings. Possibly, the minnows are easier pickings that time of day. You may extend your walk down the road to see others out enjoying the morning or take a casual boat ride, while the lake is calm, and enjoy the solitude. There are lillipads several hundred yards down the lake, in either direction. Sitting amongst the dragon flies, turtles and frogs and enjoying the vibrant yellow and white flowers is very soothing. You might also want to plan a trip to town for provisioning. The stores have just been stocked and it's not so hot in town. The afternoons need to be preserved for having your tootsies in the water. |
Noon: Lunch at either the picnic table or on a lawn chair, in the shade, next to the lake. The day is really beginning to warm up and the lake is coming alive. You will hear the faint giggling of kids playing in the lake and the occasional boat motoring past. It's rare that anyone wants a hot lunch. Midday meals always tended to be more grazing exercise than sit-down. |
| Afternoon: It's the lake. It's great hanging out near the dock and on shore but it's wonderful for wading and swimming. There is a quasi-community raft just to the West. The ladder faces the shore and the lake is about shoulder deep there. It's over your head on the other side of the raft. |
Evenings: The lake becomes tranquil again, right after dinner. The no-wake law goes into effect at 7:30, so the fishermen don't get bounced around. The shadows from the trees become very long. The sun sets over the farm that occupies the lake's Western shore. There is a fire pit for preparing s'mores and stimulating fireside story telling. The fire flies and moon provide ample lighting. |
