Night pic, higher resolution

I really liked this pic but didn't like how small it ended up when I posted it last night. I'm still learning this blog thing, so bear with me while I learn the tricks.

Thanks Klaus!

Here's the rig that brought us up to GL - "Klaus", a VW EuroVan MV. Klaus is a great adventurewagen and will take us on our trip to California later this week. The boat is a '57 Thompson Sea Coaster named Dragonfly that was just sold to a friend. I'm going to miss that thing, but at least it's staying within a tight circle of friends.

Misc junk

I'm floored by how much old stuff is still around. Dan and I used to play with our Matchbox cars on the coffee table. Wicked banked turns. The hubcaps were from Grandpa's Cub Cadet garden tractor while croquet set has some nice history involving alcohol and balls ending up in the lake during some "spirited" games.

The aggregate sidewalk and patio still hurts my bare feet.

Ahoy - sailboats!

We slept in the boy's bedroom, the beds were just as mushy as I remembered them. The matching red Sears bedspreads were safely put away in the closet, next to the Cubs sticker I affixed in the early 80s.

Fishin'!

Catching perch on "new perch pier". We caught nine little guys using wax worms and baby night crawlers. She prefered fishing to the idea of going out on the boat.

Green Lake Visit, Aug 21-22, night shots

Night time at Green Lake. I wish these shots had audio of the waves lapping at the shore, the insects and the sounds of distant boats.

Green Lake Visit, Aug 21-22

The three of us were very fortunate to visit Green Lake a few days ago. With Jupie on his last days, we wanted to spend some time with him to say goodbye.

We dragged the boat up, but never even launched it as we had more fun just hanging out at "Old Acres" for a couple of days of swimming, fishing and relaxing.

Much remains the same at the old place - pretty amazing since it's been 21 years since Grandma O sold it. A few trees have come down in storms and the houses could use a fresh coat of paint, but for the most part visiting the property is like traveling back in time.