A Boat Tale

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this lake house port, aboard this tiny ship...

Guess where this story is going?

 Prior to the boat ride, the kids had a great time playing in the water at the dock. They made up routines and really worked up a 'sweat.'

After Peter and his dad fixed a belt to get the boat in and out of the water, we took off for an afternoon adventure on Cedar Creek Lake. It was right about noon and we had lots of snacks (good thing) since we hadn't had lunch.

Alex is all kinds of serious when he is driving the boat!

We drove the boat for about 30 minutes to the other end of the lake and dropped anchor. We all got in the water and swam in the cool water. It was really relaxing.

About 2:00 we decide to head back toward the house.  Sputter, sputter.  The gas tank reads ~empty~. Larry said it had just said full and we should have plenty of gas.  Nothin'. We got nothin from the motor. It would turn over but not hold the charge.  Larry calls Kathryn back at the house who hauls 5 gallons of gas to a neighbor and they set out to find us on the lake in his boat.    I am so glad we had lots of snacks because we ate them ALL.

So, it wasn't lack of gas. We don't know what it is, but I guess Big John, the Cedar Creek lake local boat fix-it guy will come by this week to see what is wrong.

In the end, this is how we got back to our place ...at 4:30.





Passing the time and trying to stay in the shade!


Needless to say, we all needed a drink when we got home. Plans were made to head to a local mexican joint for dinner (much to Conleigh's dismay - the girl does not like any sort of mexican food).  After beer and margaritas, everyone felt better.

On the upside, I sewed on four patches to Campbell's Daisy Girl Scout uniform. Check it out.

I'll spare showing you the backside. It ain't pretty, but they came out close to straight.
I know this is only three badges, but I promise the purple daisy petal is lookin' good on the frontside.