Dead tired now, but are we stopping? No way!
However... Saylorville lake has been rising each day and with the heavy rain some of the boat launches were closed leaving the others packed. The Army Core of Engineers placed guards to only allow a boat in for every one that leaves.
As we went looking for a boat launch with available space we found a perfect sign. How often do you see a "Dead End" sign posted next to a cemetery?
Our quest for a launch site lead us from our normal site to the marina and to Cherry Glen. At that point we gave up and decided to have lunch on the boat. Of course something was missing... I realize now it was the WATER...
On our way out from lunch we saw that a boat was allowed to enter. So we asked the guard if there was a number we could take or something so we could get in. He told us that if we parked the boat trailer back at our house after launching that would be acceptable... Oh yah, we only live about 2 miles from the lake.
After launching Camille and Sue took the trailer back to the house and Jan, Naomi, Eric and I took the boat out. We let Naomi drive.
Then Jan had his turn
We went tubing and kayaking but it was too rough for water skiing today
Afterwards we took a look at the flood gates, which I believe are wide open again to drain the lake. Water is coming in faster than it can be removed.
I did have reinforce in my brain one thing... "A bad day of water skiing beats a good day at work"