8 July 2012
Alex and I spent the
morning doing manly things with chainsaw and splitting maul, quadrupling my
supply of ready-to-use campfire wood, while Chree and Katy did domestic chores
and spent some quality time on the dock with the dogs. Lynne, Alverta, Frank, Fran, Anne, Charlie (one
of Chree’s brothers), Danielle (Charlie’s wife), Alyssa (their daughter), and
Perry arrived somewhat after noon for canoeing, swimming, and a picnic. Perry brought over his propane grill and made
the most incredible Portobello mushrooms with roasted bell peppers and a
raspberry reduction and cheddar cheese and arugula and watermelon and… I’ve eaten in many a four star restaurant and
have rarely had anything so fabulous.
After our guests departed, Chree and I went for a canoe around the lake,
which is known for its calm waters. Not
today! There were actual whitecaps as we
battled the wind back up the lake (after enjoying a leisurely trip downwind on
the outbound leg). Good exercise and a
great way to burn off the surfeit of calories consumed during the picnic.
