Monday, June 26, 2017

Another evening, another lake

If you've been reading here for a long time, you'll remember that ten years ago or so, Mr. T and I used to have a picnic by the river on summer and fall Wednesday evenings on our way to church.  Those picnics were a brief but relaxing respite from a demanding season of eldercare.  Then the seasonal rest area where we always picnicked was closed, so those came to an end.

Mr. T changed jobs not long afterward,  and he doesn't always get home at a set hour, so we couldn't simply continue the supper picnics at a different location.  We would still occasionally pack a picnic and take it to a local park where there are picnic tables overlooking the pond.

Right now, we are again in a demanding season of life and so we're trying to picnic as often as possible.  There is just something so calming about being by the water.  It doesn't really matter if it's a lake, a pond, a rushing river, or a babbling brook.  If the sunlight is sparkling on the water, even better. We've decided to make it our mission this summer to find good waterside picnic places.

In the last post I shared photos of our Tuesday evening picnic destination at a popular nearby lake.  Well, today's post shares more pictures of a different, much smaller lake, from Saturday evening. The picnic was sort of a last-minute idea, so we picked up sandwiches and chips from the Walmart deli and just took along some water.  This particular lake is about 20 minutes from our home and has a public boat launch area.  We went there and just took along our camping chairs.
Again, the pictures were taken with the Kindle, by me, so they are not the best.  But you get the idea.  Another sparkling blue lake.  A bit of food and some good company.  Instant relaxation.  Thank You, Lord!


Edited to add: It just occurred to me that some of my readers might enjoy checking out recipes I have used for picnic fare over the years.  If you do a search on my blog for "picnic by the river", you will find loads of links and recipes I used over the time we regularly picnicked by the river.  You could also access them by clicking on the "picnics" label in the label cloud at right.  We took sandwiches, yes -- some of the time -- but our picnic fare was pretty creative and delicious too, if I do say so.  Enjoy!

14 comments:

  1. I agree with there is nothing like supper/picnic by the water. Even a regular old sandwich tastes better. I need to plan more of those outside for us.

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    1. Yes, you do, Sandy! If I lived where you do, we would be picnicking by the water often. If you want some picnic inspiration, check out the "picnics" label in the label cloud at right. In fact, I think I'm going to edit my post to add this in. I've taken all sorts of things, from soup to nuts, on picnics over the years.

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  2. Beautiful and soo relaxing I am sure. Wish we had a lake somewhere near us, but nothing close at all. Have a good week!

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    1. Oh, that's too bad, Debbie. We live just above the Lakes Region in our state, so there are many lakes and ponds within just a short drive. We are blessed!

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  3. You are right about being near water...I am not sure what it is but it is a place of relaxation. So glad you and your sweetheart are able to have some time just to visit and reflect.

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    1. We usually can't take a lot of time, Arlene -- maybe an hour or less -- but it's relaxing and stress-relieving all the same.

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  4. I'm a firm believer in a good picnic by water with someone you love. Bliss!

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    1. Amen, Vee! You said it -- bliss!

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  5. What a beautiful place to relax together and share a meal. I'm looking forward to reading about your picnic fare. Thank you for the links!

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    1. You are welcome, Linda! I hope that you find some recipes you would like to try!

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  6. Such an inspiring post!
    I so agree with you, there's nothing sweeter than a picnic by the water.
    We live right beside a creek and I find great solace in sitting and listening to the water. I have placed benches throughout so as too sit in different spots according to where the sun is. It's heavenly. :-)
    You must live in a beautiful area to have those lakes so close, what a blessing.
    I am happily following along with you and look forward to my visits here in your beautiful space.
    Thank you for your sweet visits and tender comments left on my blog.

    God bless you~

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    1. Oh, you are so blessed to live right beside a creek. My parents' home is right next to a brook (as we call them out here), but when I was growing up the pasture (which the brook ran through) was fenced off for cattle and a horse, so it wasn't really accessible to us.

      I always say that I hope my mansion in heaven will be waterfront property.:)

      We do live in a beautiful area; we are right between the White Mountains and the Lakes Region.

      So nice to have you visiting and following along, Debbie. Visit again soon!

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  7. A lakeside picnic with your dear one must be very special. We have reservoirs in the beautiful Peak District National Park and one of them is a short drive from our home. A walk by a lake, stream or river can be very relaxing. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a kind message. Bless you.

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  8. It is indeed very special! The National Park sounds wonderful, and how nice that it is close to your home!

    I enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing your glorious flowers and plantings. Thanks for your visit here, and please come again anytime!

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