After a slow, cool spring, it was a very nice summer at Floyd Lake - certainly not the same without dad, but we know that he is in heaven, a glorious place much better than Floyd. Just as mom and dad always prepared the cabins for us upon our arrival, the Lord is also preparing a place for us in heaven, where dad will soon be welcoming us with open arms. We also missed Angie, Jessica, Tyler, Uncle Allen, and Laura at the lake - hope to see them next year!
There were two renter families; B1 Bob Anvery and the Sotochucks (certainly not spelled correctly). Austin Renfro (Levi's friend) came up for a visit, as did Sara's friends when they attended WE Fest in Detroit Lakes in August. The helpful and friendly Koestlers visited and enjoyed the friendly waters.
Fishing was slow early on, but picked up with the warmer temperatures. Bass, crappies, and sunfish were in abundance in July, just off the weedlines. Not one walleye was caught. Tim had a nice northern follow his spinner bait up to the boat in Mud Lake (witnessed by Levi) - well over 30 inches in length. He also hooked a massing snapping turtle on a bass worm - and purposely cut the line. The weed bed (Al's point) was consistantly great for action - often a fish every cast!
Many loons were seen and heard on Floyd - nine at once in Mud Lake. Bald eagles were often flying high overhead, as were the B1 bombers (herons).
Tube rides were exciting, especially with the addition of the new red "screamer", which catches air on the turns, flipping easily. Swimmer's itch was not a factor.
Levi, Jenni, and Austin were caught on a windy day in the paddle boat and drifted across the lake. Levi and Jenni walked back to the cabin to get assistance. When Dave and Tim went to retrieve it, the Johnson 25 blew the recoil plastic engager, plus had trouble with loose bolts. After the Lund was towed back by a friendly jet ski man (with the paddle boat being towed by the Lund), the Johnson 25 was taken in for a $ 120 repair, now running great. The Checkmate ran like a pro.
The water level lowered as the summer progressed, and the mosquitos were held at bay.
Floyd Lake boaters made more use of the sandbar for entertainment and fun, as it was often occupied with many pontoon boats. Although we missed the yearly fishing contest (held a week earlier than usual), the 4th of July boat parade was a hit, especially the "Black Pearl". One of these years we'll need to enter one.
Summer projects: water sealing the deck; cutting down one obtrusive pine tree; mom's flowers, bushes, and extricating of "creeping charlie" and clover weeds in the yard (looks great); new bird baths; burrying the connecting hose to the new cabin; moving mom's room to dad's, creating a real room for Dave and Laura; reinstating the tire swing; fixing the water heater in the old cabin; painting the shower floor in main cabin; and general odds & ends around the facility. Mom stayed a week there by herself and enjoyed the calm waters, singing birds, and relaxing atmosphere without television.
Thanks for the memories - we'll see you on the water next year!
Friday, July 31, 2009
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