Tired from choppy waters

I'm up at Lower Hay lake for a big family birthday party before heading to the BWCA. My dad and I drove up friday morning and I was in swimming shortly after. Infact I swam much of the morning. Then just as the sun was going down I went out skiing with my cousin Nick when the water was glassy.

The party was yesterday. We celebrated the 45'ers those born in that year and we had 6 of them to celebrate. The beer flowed, the potluck lucked, there were fire works, kareoke and a new announcement: my cousin Nick proposed to to his lady Libby.

This morning was quiet in the cabin and breezy on the beach. I did some striking of the party and then jumped in the water. Being so windy there are some whitecaps out today. It was hard going out and choppy staying still, but I certainly got back to shore quickly. I'm loving the swim noodles...plenty of bouancy but easy to relax in deep water.

I'll head back to Mpls tomorrow, go see my grandma, go to the new Walker, and get ready for the BWCA.

My travels work out that get to see all three of dad's sibs in one week. Aunt Barb came to NY, Dave lives at the lake, and Phil will be coming through Mpls to visit folks in Mankato. Plus I may see my mom's brother Dan when I see grandma Norma.

Summer Schedule for Irregular Blogging

I know my posting stuff about stuff has been slow of late and will be slow for the rest of July. But here's my dance card:

• Monday July 11-- I get to see my Aunt Barb, in town for the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians Conference
• Thursday July 14-- I fly to Minnesota
• Friday July 15-- I get to see Grandma Tostenson
• Saturday July 16-- Judy's (not a) Suprise Birthday Bash for all "'45-ers"
• Tuesday July 19-- Head up to Duluth en route to the BWCA
• Wednesday July 20-- Get in the water
• Monday July 25-- Wish Whitney a telepathic happy birthday
  
• Tuesday July 26-- Get out of the water
• Wednesday July 27-- Fly to New York
• Thursday July 28-- Go to work, resume blogging
• Monday August 1-- Greenwall Foundation Proposal Deadline, resume Warrior Abs, celebrate my birthday (shameless plug, I know)