The goal was to sink the surf skate. They put sand on the board and then carried it to deeper water where they would try to make it sink.
They added more and more sand and it became pretty hard to carry.
Teamwork was necessary.
It never did really sink so they eventually resorted to whale rides... with the youngest on the bottom?! Poor Cracker!
That's much better!
Most of DABLASST came north at the end of June for a Girls' Weekend.
It was considerably chillier this year but we still enjoyed the water!
It was Tracy's birthday so we baked a cake while Tracy cut loads of fruits and veggies and made not-so-secret-fruit-dip!
We went out for a fish fry and had a fun waiting.
Shelley gave us a few more pointers on playing pool. Hips are good for something!
When it was too chilly to go outside (It even Hailed!) we played Tracy's old lady card game.
We got outside in between the storms to go for a boat ride.
What's that??? A restroom out here at the end of the lake! Amazing!
My favorite meal of the summer! Pasta, veggies (including hearts of palm! YUM!) and a bit of chicken only because I insisted on a little protein.
And for dessert... Um... Fudge??? You don't like fudge? Then Amy's got the fudge for you!!!!
On the last day of our weekend we adventured out to the little lake. Amy helped me work through my issues in a canoe. We did way better on the way back.
Tracy became a kayaking pro! Those of you at the Survivor Party a couple years ago will recognize the paddle...
Kim joined us in her paddle boat... pedal boat... whatever!
Steph used her 10x zoom quite often! It was good to have. She gets the credit for all of these pictures too. It was a great weekend! So good to gather again! We missed DBL! Next year!
Lisa saw what I was up to and joined me. She also did the whole area between the lake and the house. It was hard on the back but it sure looked nice when it was done.
Ozzie says, "This is heavier than it looks!"
3 men in waders jockey it into position.
This is where the water was higher than Jeff's waders.
This is where we had to have 3 people pull Jeff's wet waders off. He was chilled.
Ozzie says, "It's just about level!"
Kim and I are testing the sturdiness of the dock.
The kids wanted to see if the fish were swimming yet.
The first celebration on the dock!
When these two soul mates get it in their craw that the docks will go in then the docks will go in. Even if it snows. The pictures of the snow inside the dock didn't turn out, but let me assure you, this was a very cold day. Crazy Men!
This year the challenge was turning the dock over in the water.
They got it set in no time at all once it was turned the right way.
2 Crazy Men make a good dock setting team!
Den and TC gave us the housewarming of all housewarming! The muck truck arrived in time to haul garbage. As I am writing this we have also used it for hauling dirt and lots of wood for the fireplace.
The cabinets found a new storage place in the sunroom prior to installation.
Jeff did the thinking while I supervised.
Oz came to help to. Jeff is so much more fun to work with when Oz is around!
There are so many cabinets! Doesn't Jeff look happy!?
We got them all installed! The peninsula and island are bolted through to the basement! Built in typical Jeff fashion! They are wonderful!
Tom and Joel started installed the trim. They Kreged the pieces together and hung them as a whole piece.
It made the sunroom almost complete. We just need a gun over the fireplace!
The kitchen floor wood was delivered with a couple coats of finish already on it! Thank goodness!
In just a few days...
It was ready for boys in socks!
