It is Sunday morning, and everything and everyone is quiet. Teresa arrived Friday afternoon, Diane, Jeanne and her sister Joanne yesterday afternoon. They were all exhausted after long drives, Tallahassee FL, High Point, NC and the DC area of Virginia! We had nice dinners and lots of laughs both nights.
Jeanne and her sister must have had a most interesting drive. They used MSN Bing for directions to Montauk and following those they began to hear banjos playing. They were on gravel roads for miles and swear they almost went over a cliff!
Teresa said she was on a road that made her feel like she was on a roller coaster when she came in, so it has been a real adventure for all arriving.
The group was ready for bed and we decided to make a last walk to the bathroom. As we got on the road, who should step out of the dark and ask “may we join you?” than Cheryl and Jenni!!! The came from Colorado to surprise us, and they sure did!
We didn’t have a campfire as it had rained from about 4:00 on yesterday. We had BIG rain during the night, lightening and thunder. It was enough to blow the breaker on Saffire, no problem though, the propane automatically picked up on the refrigerator and all was well.
It is really good to see everyone, and we’re looking forward to Bama Deb and Gail and Paul arriving today. Nancy gave us a weather report from Atlanta assuring us that tomorrow is going to be beautiful here, and there are a whole lot of kayakers itching to get on the river. Yesterday we explored even further than previously, and it looks like it is going to be a great trip. We will have to rent a few kayaks and we’ll be ready to roll.
We didn’t fish yesterday, there was a tournament here at Montauk and it was reminiscent of opening day with all the rods on the stream. We expect everybody to move out today and we’ll have lots of room all next week.
When we fished Friday we found a stretch of river that was beautiful, had watercress at the head of a flow and daisies and queen anne’s lace along the bank. It reminded me so much of Montana streams that I spent a while there and was rewarded with two fish.
If nothing else nice happened this trip that hour would have made the whole thing worthwhile.
Luanne is like a convert, she has really gotten into the fishing! We can access the river right behind Jeanne’s space, and there are fish everywhere so it keeps calling her name. From what I hear Jenni is going to be right next to her.
Teresa wants to go explore Licking today and probably will get someone to go in with her. It is still very damp after all the rain last night, looks like it is going to be overcast here most of the day with a high of 63, but tomorrow is predicted to be beautiful, and Tuesday a bit iffy again.
Deb has arrived and we've come up to the restaurant for lunch.
Think that’s it for the day, will write after the kayaking tomorrow!
How great to see you. Glad Teresa and Jeanne and sister made it safe. What a surprise for Cheryle and Jenni to be there! I've been thinking of Gail and Paul all day, and can't wait to hear that they are there okay. Gail was stressed because of the hilly roads on the way to Clarksville, so I hope that it's not too bad into Montauk. Really just have to remember to take it slow and easy, as you know Princess. I wouldn't look for them before late afternoon--especially if they got a late start.
ReplyDeleteThey will be happy to hear that it has rained cats and dogs, here. I'm hoping it just stays here and that you get wonderful weather over there (not that rain ever dampened all of your spirits or senses of humor).
Thanks for posting the pics, Princess. It's fun to see where you are. Kind of gloomy in this house, but I'm determined not to let it get me down so I have strength when it's needed.
It sounds like Wilson has "the fever". My educated guess is that Lady T will catch it next. Remember the vet in Virginia? He had the fever, too. I'll never forget Dr. Campbell. I actually ran into someone who knows him and he said that everyone who knows him is as impressed as we are. He truly loves the animals he treats, and when there's someone in trouble, financially, they're not turned away. Quite a man for this day and age.
I can't wait to hear all about the kayaking. And, I bet all the pups are having a great time. Mine would have loved that river. They would have been in it all day. Take pictures of them if you can--pats and love to all of them from me, Lizzie, and Jack.