~ Trenda
At the top of our list of “summer chores” is getting our pontoon boat “sea worthy” and all cleaned up for the boating season. Richard got out the power washer and surprisingly, only found 1 duck egg laying, like a prize on top of our boat cover! (: After the cushions were sparkling and everything was wiped down, we loaded up the boat and headed “over the bounding main.” Climb aboard, put on your sunglasses and come with us! We’ve got our Captain, First Mate (our darling grand daughter!) and myself … and we’ve got room for plenty more! I’ve even packed a summer-y snack! Let the wind blow through your hair and sweep your worries away for a little while!
First stop … a protected cove where we can enjoy our snacks while “bobbing” gently on the water. The warmth of the sun and the rocking motion of the boat dissuades any thoughts of worry!
Look at my “new” picnic hamper! I love it and found at one of our favorite antique shops! I was thrilled when I saw it just waiting on the shelf for me! I don’t think it’s ever been used! It’s loaded with picnic style plates, cutlery, and plastic stemware and the bottom of the picnic basket is an insulated, zippered ice chest!
I just had time to grab some quick “fix-in’s” before heading out to the boat. A little wicker boat holds seasoned crackers for dipping into a creamy pimiento cheese spread.
I always love using my favorite wooden “Lake” serving board and it looks perfect for our lakeside picnic with a little oar spreader!
A miniature creel fishing basket is filled with a Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Snack that is easy to “throw” together and is a great energy snack! I tucked a tartan colored napkin in our little creel, then filled it with trail mix and added a fun scoop!
Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Snack:
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup sunflower hearts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup cheese flavored “Whale” or “Fish” crackers (always a cute addition for lakeside snacks!)
- 1 cup M&M’s
This recipe makes a big batch so I mix all my ingredients together in a large, air-tight container, to help keep it fresh.
Okay, brush the crumbs from your lap, pick the seat you want to “lounge in” and settle back. We’re taking off for some sight seeing!
We love the rock jetty in front of this house! The stone wall creates a private swimming area and the sandy beach beyond is strewn with grass covered umbrellas!
Look at this massive labyrinth; it’s a homeowner’s private boat dock and party area! If you look to the left and up the slight incline, there is another similar structure that is a playground for some lucky kids! (:
White Adirondack chairs are set out in anticipation of viewing beautiful summer sunsets!
Charming stone boat house and little log cabin!
Aww … I love his sweet smile and this picture I snapped of our cute Captain! ❤
And … the darling First Mate with her sunshine-y smile that melts Grandma’s heart!
The twilight shadows are changing from pinks to deep blues and purple and our flag almost glows in the fading light, as we head home.
Another beautiful sunset on the lake.
Back home, the boat is docked and with picnic hamper and wet towels in hand, we disembark … and watch the beautiful twilight curtain descend upon the lake. Hope you enjoyed our cruise! (:
From my cottage to yours ~ Trenda
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