In case you didn't notice it, there has been a lot of work done since we got here: ie, clearing the front trees to expand our lake view. Trees and scrubs are strewn all over the beach, although on the other side (lake side) of the remaining trees. Kathy has supervised  these activities with firmness and direction. I have dutifully responded although not with the hop and skip supervisors want.

Look closely at the picture to the right of the cedar and birch trees. You may see many birds, mostly seagulls who are down in the water feasting on dead "fish flies" or as we in the USA say, "Canadian soldiers". These winged insects have mated and then died, and are no bird food. Some ducks and an occasional Canadian goose have been eating the fodder as well.

I have moved most of the boats out of the boat house, but not Bounty yet. I will wait for a sunny calm day, to finish outfitting her and getting her ready for the water. I have yet to attach the all important swivel and chain to the standing anchor as the water temperature is 6 degrees Celsius.  Wet suit or no, the water is still very cold. Diving into that water will take your breath away. Riding in a boat on that cold of water, you want to be bundled up, life jacket on, and calm seas as you have only a few moments to get yourself back into the boat if one should go overboard.

Although the day is sunny and bright, high scattered clouds,  the wind is 25 knots coming from the West South West (on the compass) and we have a fire going in the fireplace most of the day. Chairs are out. Awning and gazebo covers are on, but we linger only a little while before coming back in. So far, we have seen a sailboat off on the horizon. Someone from the Davis's were in wetsuits and windsurfing, but no other adventurer's.

Our days have yet to get a rhythm to them, but we are getting there.