Did a few chores around our site, then I ran out to do some shopping. On the way back I decided to check out the entrance to Bear Lake which is on the way to the equestrian area, to see if there was an opportunity to bring down our hyper dog Lola for some exercise, with swimming being her favorite option. Turned out that there was an entrance to Bear Lake that was proclaimed as a place to launch boats, and when I checked it out. I found a nice floating dock that went out into the lake about 15 yards, but it was heralded by a sign “Gators, no swimming.” When I looked around I didn’t see any sign of them, and I expected they were talking more about people anyway. After getting back to the camp and having dinner, we decided to bring the dogs down to the dock for a bit. I looked around carefully and still didn’t see any gators, though granted, it was very weedy from the end of the dock back to the shore. First, I tossed the ball just a few feet of the dock to see if Lola would go after it, and sure enough, she didn’t hesitate to jump off and retrieve it. We discovered it was quite deep there, and she needed help getting back on the dock, so I grabbed her and pulled her in , no problem, Then I tossed the ball out about ten yards, and she jumped in after it, and swam like the trooper she is out and back. I was ready for her, and hauled her back in again. As I turned to throw the ball again, I saw the head of a gator pop out of the water about 10 feet from the dock. Good timing that he did that then! I guess our splashing served to attract him, so that was the end of our swimming expedition. We headed back to camp where I tossed the ball for a while in the field next to the camp before retiring for the evening.
Archives for 2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016 – No Ride Today
Hubby decided he didn’t want to ride today, and I agreed, because the park was pretty crowded and there was a lot of foot, bike, road and even some horse traffic. We wanted to take the dogs along, but was concerned about all the distractions, and besides, we were both tired from all the activity getting ready to move out, and not really stopping since we got here. Of course, I decided to do some repairs on my desk, and ended up having to run out for a few things, so I didn’t actually get a chance to rest much until the evening. A nice dinner at home, a fairly early evening, and most definitely plans to ride tomorrow!
Saturday, April 23, 2016 – Lunch with Another Couple
Today’s primary focus was on lunch at a local Asian restaurant with a wonderful couple we hadn’t seen in about twenty years, would you believe! We met them at 12:30, and didn’t separate until 3:30! Another great time, a great reunion, great conversation, everything just perfect! But enough visiting, it’s time to hit the trail!
Friday, April 22, 2016 – Some Shopping and Dinner with Friends
After sleeping deliciously late this morning, I did some computer work before we headed out to the store to pick up a few things. Then we went over to a friend’s house for dinner, a couple we met in Texas and befriended, who later moved near Orlando. What a fabulous evening! Excellent meal, great conversation, stayed until nearly 11:00!! Way past our bedtime! But every once in a while you just have to say, “What the heck!”
Sunday, Mar. 27, 2016 – Unpack and Rest Day
Hubby had a better night sleep, so he was feeling better today, we managed to get everything unpacked and put away (well, I did, anyway, while Hubby lounged around :-), then we relaxed for the day. We’d been saving up episodes of Black Sails, and decided to run through them today, making for a nice relaxing rest day!
Saturday, Mar. 26, 2016 – Car Return and Shopping Day
Unloaded the rental car in the morning, and took it back early afternoon, then stopped at Walmart on the way back to do our shopping, finally getting back home mid-afternoon, crashing for the rest of the day as exhaustion from our busy week set in.