Although I am decidedly not a morning person, the dogs are morning dogs. At first light they can't wait to get up and out and start exploring. I think they realize that the early morning is when all the interesting creatures are up and about. The other morning, when John got up to let the dogs out, he decided that it was a perfect morning for a paddle. The water was still and there was a gentle mist rising up from the lake. All was quiet and lovely.
We jumped into the canoe, along with the dogs and set off to explore the east basin of the lake. There are numerous small bays and many islands in this area, so it makes for interesting paddling. Along the way we saw several Great Blue Herons, a painted turtle, numerous other birds we did not recognize but no mammals. Sometimes when you get up early you are rewarded with a glimpse of a deer or even a black bear.
Over the last couple of years, there have been a few wind storms and we really noticed the trees that have come down along the shore. It is really changing the landscape of the shoreline. It is incredible to think of the strength of the wind that can bring down large white pines.
Speaking of the shoreline, John and I have become members of the Battersea Loughborough Lake Association. The association was started 50 years ago and John's Uncle Norman was one of the founding members. It is great to join an organization celebrating 50 years, because the meeting is short and there is cake! We even got a copy of the book they have produced for the 50th anniversary.
Settling in nicely I would say. No pictures this post--I'm at the library using their computer and so no access to photos. Next time though!
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