Monday, July 04, 2005
Kayaking, Sunburns, and the Fourth Of July
So, let's tell you about the weekend. Another great one weather wise. Saturday was pretty uneventful. We tried twice to take the kayaks out and the awater on Embden was just too choppy. It was disappointing to say the least. Hubby worked nights all weekend so he left at 8 and babe abd I went to bed fairly early. Sunday was a much more fun day. Morning started same as every Sunday...mowed the lawn and did yard work while babe did her lawn care job. Hub got up early and we struck off to kayak...finally. Embden was a booming place. Many boats and sea doos and the water was perfect for a nice paddle around. Off we went...before even entering the kayaks, hub and I both were injured. He cut his hand on a sharp part of the housing on his craft and I tare up the side of me ankle when I stepped down between the cement platforms at the boat landing. Didn't even realize I was bleeding til I was out in the middle of the lake. got it all over my water shoes and kayak but survived it. We paddled for a good two hours and it felt great. Babe was tired but all in all I think everyone had a good time. While paddling around old wishes started to surface. So many beautiful camps and oh how I'd love to have one. The one we have is good but you are limited to activities when you are on the Carrabassett. Fishing Wading and Campfires is all there is to offer there. Maybe someday the wishes will come true. That camper idea is looking better and better all the time...can be on a pond, lake or ocean if we went that route. Anyway, kayaking ended with a very tired child, injuries, and a pretty bad sunburn on my already tanned legs and arms. But it still felt great to get out there. Can't wait to do it again. Came back home for a simple bbq with the folks. Ended the day with a magnificent display of fireworks at Wings Farm in Industry. Awesome as usual. About 40 non-stop minutes and I have to say it was the best we've seen there yet. Never had a bad display there but this year they went above and beyond. Hubby missed it and that sucked a little...babe loved it and parents seems to enjoy themselves too. Got home really late and off to bed. It was a very rewarding day. Now I hope for many more like...Today will be a lazy stay at home day unless hub comes up with something fun to do when he wakes. I expect Babe to sleep til noon...she's wiped. 11 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!! I can't wait! I need so much to get out of here. Although the weekend was close to perfect the same old shit we deal with is still here. Mom is still moaning and groaning, and she has every right to, and Dad is still acting like an idiot. Kids are still bouncing off my walls every day and I get interupted every time I'm on the computer. (Even this post has been interupted about ten times already) I so look forward to a nice relaxing few days on Moosehead with great company and rays of sunshine. Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates. If I can set up the tent without getting wet I'll be happy. Do you think 11 days is too early to start planning the meals and the packing? I think not...just adds to the excitement. I so hope it goes as well if not better than the last time. Had a blast and look forward to doing it again. I wish I were Samantha so I could just wiggle my nose (which I have no idea if I can even do) and fast forward to the 15th. Will post again soon...maybe something funny next time. Smile People and Enjoy Life To It's Fullest! CHOW!!
