Lake House





15 year young golden retriever named "shelby"


blue heron on the shore, can you barely see it?



This past Monday, we spent the day at our dear friend's lake house on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack. We met when both of our daughters became friends and we've stayed friends for ten years. To our delight, they invited us for a visit and we immediately said "yes!'.

We talked, we walked, we at lunch, we talked and pulled out some knitting-well-us girls did.  The kids (who are adults and teenagers) and the guys (middle aged kids!) water skied and water tubed.  That is too intense for me, knitting in the dappled shade is my speed for a fun time.  We ate dinner, we talked, we laughed.  In the early evening we went for a boat cruise on the lake and a bit up the river.

We saw:  one blue heron, many hungry ducks, six-eight deer (I lost count) and one regal golden retriever who is in her bonus years-15!!




Comments

  1. stephAugust 16, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    what a great get-away!!! aren't old friends the best?? (well, new virtual ones are pretty darn great, too!!!) Looks like a beautiful day to be out on the lake.

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  2. fjord girlAugust 16, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Looks and sounds so wonderful- a place where many memories are made. Love the stillness of the water and the reflection. Do you water ski Karen? Knowing you, you probably knit and water ski at the same time :)

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  3. DonnaAugust 16, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    What a great time! I love the Golden Retriever. Looks like a puppy :-)

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 16, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    What a beautiful spot to spend the day and having great friends to share it with makes it all the more special.

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  5. JanetAugust 16, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Great photos of a lovely spot. I love Goldens and your Shelby has such a sweet face. :-)

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  6. Melanie RouthierAugust 16, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful day! And what a blessing to friend friends through your daughter. :)

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  7. paula@weewhimsicalsAugust 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Ahhh, what a wonderful way to spend a day! Lovely. And the photos are great. Love the third one...feel like I am walking right towards that dock!
    Have a great weekend :)

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  8. Judy S.August 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Sounds like a great day!

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  9. Kim August 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    What a lovely day. We saw a blue heron today too :)

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  10. sylviaAugust 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Looks and sounds perfect Karen!!!

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  11. EileenAugust 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Lovely pictures ! I miss lake vacations so wonderful.

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  12. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Looks like so much fun.

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  13. SueAugust 16, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    I am oohing and ahhing over your pictures--what a lovely day! : )

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  14. Lady CordeliaAugust 16, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    looks amazing, m'lady.
    wow.
    XO

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  15. Mama Gone GreenAugust 17, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    looks gorgeous!

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  16. Annie CholewaAugust 18, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    That's a good age for a Golden Retriever! And what a fabulous place!!

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  17. KrugthethinkerAugust 19, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Oh, it all looks so idyllic! I love little getaways like that in the summer. My parents have friends with lake houses, and I live vicariously through their adventures;) That dog looks so sweet, and somehow so fuzzy that she looks like a puppy!

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  18. HannahAugust 19, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! I'd love to live in a lake house.
    It looks like you had a perfect weekend :o)

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  19. tessAugust 25, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    This looks *so* peaceful - what a perfect getaway. I totally spotted that heron in your picture - I love them!!

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