The summer is over. We are leaving the Lake. We spent almost three months here from mid-June, all of July and August, half of September and half of October. Max, our cat, was a really good traveler.I took a photography course at the Chautauqua Institution in July. The instructor was terrific! I plan to take more courses from her next summer.
Jim and I had guests: Carole and BJ arrived for an overnight on their way to Massachusetts. Cheri and Dianne arrived for a respite from their busy schedules -- they spent most of the time on the beach collecting "stuff!!"
Kathy and Pat arrived in August with Jackie and Eric. It was a busy time - we enjoyed summer fare; Lake Erie corn, chicken on the grill, roasted tomatoes, salad, and peach/blueberry cobbler.
In October, Kathy and Pat arrived with the leaf blower!!! Wow was that terrific. Sabrina and Brian also came with them and we enjoyed colder weather activities -- going to Noble Winery, the McClurg Museum and a turkey/stuffing casserole. And, thanks to Portage Pies, we had great pies!!!!
Next summer, Jim and I hope to skip the trips to the Emergency Room....not that there is anything wrong with the Westfield Memorial Hospital -- just something to avoid!!!
We did have wonderful weather, overall. The lake flies were awful in June, but they left July 1, right on time! Next year, I plan to work in the woods -- killing grape vines, berry bushes, and rose bushes -- also, Japanese knot weed (a new one on me!)
Jim enjoyed golf almost every day at Sugar Hill -- he loves to go there and I do too!!!
So I'm sad we are leaving, but looking forward to next year!!!!
