The Last Word on Life at the Lake; Lake Cars
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The first car I owned was a 1992 Chevy Cavalier that I got through a trade for a pair of skis. It had a big dent in the door, and […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake; Traffic Jams For All
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It’s difficult to choose the spot with the worst traffic around the lake – I’d guess most people would say Interstate 77 somewhere between the exits of 23 and 36 […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake -See You Soon Chuckles
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About six months ago, we took off from the U.S. for Australia and left our dog, Charlie, with my brother-in-law, Chris. It turns out that Australia is one of the […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake; Endless Summer
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Near the end of October, we moved from the lake to Sydney, Australia. I think October is low-key the best month on the lake with its cooler days, water still […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Lake Spiders
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If you live by the lake and you have a dock, spiders are part of your daily life. Covered docks must be their perfect habitat, at least if the volume […]
Lake vs. Ocean
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I have to admit to a small amount of anxiety when swimming in the lake. You can’t see anything in the water most of the year, so when something brushes […]
The Last Word on the Lake: Guests at the Lake
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The best lake houses are the ones with loads of extra beds and bedrooms that operate with a revolving door for friends and family to visit over the summer. That’s […]
The Last Word From the Lake: Watching the Boats Go Past
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There are so many sayings about boats. “The best boat is the one your friend owns.” Or, “A boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money.” […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Lawn Farming
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There are two spots in my yard where I cannot grow grass. One is a bog, and the other is a big pile of rocks. I’ve tried to fill in […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake: Wave If You See Me, I’ll Do the Same
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Of all the charming aspects of lake life, one of my favorites is that everyone waves to each other all the time. It’s normal and expected to see a lot […]