More Summer Fun Back in OHIO !!

We did not want you to think that we have forgotten you all. We are just trying to get caught up with old friends and with doctor appointments to keep us through another year. I've been waiting to have the old co-workers group out and finally it came to pass! We had a most enjoyable evening and the weather sure co-operated! One of the gals brought her husband which made an enjoyable evening for the Chef (Gary). No one went swimming, but the fire was nice . We are hoping to do it again before we leave in September. One more visit for the road! Not long after that it was July 4th weekend so we had the family and a couple friends out for a picnic, which also was quite enjoyable. We combined that with a celebration reminder that our daughter-in-law is another year older! It surprised her that we did this. She usually gets her surprises at her family get-togethers. Last Saturday when our grandson was here, the Campground had it's annual Luau around the pool. So he was in swimming until 10 pm. The swimming and music ended at 11:15 pm. But we had turned into pumpkins by then! During that day they also had their annual cardboard boat race on the lake here at the grounds. It was fun and our grandson is hoping that he can participate next year. I think that the wheels started turning when he saw the different boat ideas. There were three different groups of boats , some very well built and some last minute attempts. They all had their chance, though some did not much more than leave shore before going under ! There are two sections of lake with a bridge dividing them where the finish flagman stood checking out the winners as they came back through under the bridge. They had to first successfully go out in the smaller lake and around the fountain in the middle of that section of lake. Then they had to go under the bridge and around the fountain in the larger lake before coming back under the bridge to the finish. If they made it! Some capsized and had to be rescued and then some of them swam back with their boat in tow. How is this for propulsion ? I do believe that they all had fun and the audience as well! This really is a nice park and they seem to have fun things to keep the young people's interest up. In the south the entertainment was more for the seniors, and I guess that is where we fit in. You sure could not beat the small fee that they had to charge for the entertainers! At this park, I understand that they are going to have Christmas in July and also a yard sale. I am looking forward to both. Gary has been out doing the car shows and also checking out the Flea Markets and Antique Malls, while I have had a few days out with my scrapbooking friends. I have finished up two albums and will soon have a third one finished. Just imagine the weight lifted when I leave these albums behind with their new owners! Enjoy your summer, we are!!