Living Life Lakeside: BYOB

A holiday weekend and the campgrounds were booked with reservations a year old.  No worries.  We took the offer to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bed) to my brother's lake house on Lake Blackshear.

I suppose the neighbors on this gorgeous Lakeshore Drive may liken us to Cousin Eddie; after all, the SolAire stretched the width of the front yard from Friday afternoon until well into Monday.

Fortunately, the weather cooperated.  Low humidity and the shade of pines allowed us to sleep in the camper without air conditioning.  A gentle breeze created by our handy oscillating fan and cross-ventilation allowed by the screened windows and door made for a pleasant three night's sleep.

Our weekend entertainment began with a boat ride to the northern end of the lake for dinner at Lakeshore Grill.  A delicious start!

Passing under the train trestle that crosses Lake Blackshear

Lakeside Grill: boat right up to the dock for casual open air atmosphere and delicious seafood

On the ride home, we managed a seven minute viewing of the International Space Station. Rising in the southwest sky, the ISS darted across the night sky, exiting to the northeast.  Maybe the best view we've ever had: being in the middle of the lake reduced the potential visual obstruction of the horizon.  On Saturday evening, we caught another terrific view, a bit shorter, but still fascinating. With room to lie down on the pontoon boat, the rest of our boat ride consisted of stargazing and satellite tracking: the nerd in us shines brightly! (This video was taken while on the water, so there's a lot of movement.)

In actuality, we did "nothing" all weekend, but the sounds of waves lapping against the dock or rocking the pontoon produced a state of relaxation all of us needed.  The dock offered sun and shade, television and music, food and drink.  So peaceful.   

 William about to devour a turkey & grilled bacon BLT on the dock

Just checking out the fish!

Gorgeous day to be on the water

A gaggle of geese float by : eastbound in the morning

and westbound in the evening

Sunset on Lake Blackshear, Saturday, May 28, 2016

We were less hurried getting to Boat Church this weekend.  Pastor Ken's lakeside sermon and the music were, again, a wonderful worship experience.  Glad we went.

Boats gathering for Sunday morning worship

Relaxed and recharged, we are ready to face our week of responsibilities.