~Summer Fun~

Summer fun hey? Now, am I dressed ready for fun or what? I

LOVE the hat :-) I was 2. Why I have this hat on I don't know, I

had asked my mother about it and it was her hat and I really

liked it.had a net and all.. I always used to get it and wear it.

I had worn it for a couple days, and when mom said we were

to go to the lake, I refused to go with out my hat.. Pitiful hey?

But look at that kid, what a GORGEOUS CHILD :-) The hair

notice is VERY light blonde and VERY curly..Love the 2 piece

suit too..

Behind on the left you can see the wood piled for the stoves

at the picnic sites. Right behind me is a picnic table. a bench

farther over under that little tree I think.. The lake..is one of 4

that are in a chain ..called the Fortune Lake Chain.. There are

bridges to go over the connecting parts . the very last chain

I had never been to but I was told it is only small boats that can

get through.. Was a lovely lake.. Far across looks like 2 lakes

but its not, .that land part is part of an island that's out there off

this side of the lake by the swimming beach.. it has a bridge

to get to it and there are picnic tables over there as well..

The beach is wonderful, sandy. There used to be an old changing

house, divided of course.. You had to pay 50cents I think to get

a wire basket to put your clothes in..then after you got your suit

on the baskets had places like with hooks I think ..I don't really

remember..but I know when we would go out to swim the basket

was suspended from the ceiling. I think its still there.. There is a

huge log open building that has a snack place to get stuff and a

huge fireplace in the open area and tables, and chairs..they put

on concerts there sometimes..or used to.. People would sit out

on the grass outside that was around it.. was really nice. The lake

then was like a mirror and the people were laying or sitting on

blankets or towels..listening to the music of the band that had

come to play..was beautiful time.. I see it now as that. back then,

well I probly was still in the water or over on the boat dock.. Of

course there were tennis courts and even a shuffle board place..

The 2 best places of course were the beach and the boat dock.

That's where the picnic fun was.. Most of the family owned boats.

My Uncle Ernie had nice, really fast one..They had 3 sons that were

very athletic, everyone water skiied and were excellent swimmers.

Well I should say a 3rd best place and that was of course the picnic

tables when all the food was out on it..Usually I remember at least

4 tables end to end all lined up with food ..we all walked around it

helping ourselves to some of THE most delicious food..and then

were the deserts.. The big dinner when we went for the day was at

noon, we all went out early in the morning to get a good table. After

we ate was a rule no swimming, so we all would go to the boat dock.

Some of the men went fishing, some took naps, and I remember

my mom and them all getting settled down for some good talking

with a cuppa coffee.. Were great times..
I found that photo of me at the Lincoln Park Zoo.. I bet I was only

what? 10? about that Id say.. The bear does look real.. I don't

remember a lot about going there but by the look on my face Im

not really liking to sit on that smelly bear after 9 dozen people

specially as hot as it probly was, looking at how im dressed.. I

know I did enjoy the zoo tho.. I went back again to Chicago on

our Senior band trip..that was excellent..the museums and art

places were great..we spent 3 days there..We did all sorts of

things to raise money to go.. I bet we washed a zillion cars..

was worth it tho..I wonder if I wash cars now could I get enough

for a long week end in Chicago? Hmmm .. :-D

My spaghetti sauce, or should I say Pennys, my recipe, is very

good.. I made some angel hair pasta and I had a small plate

for lunch..it was SO good I may have some more for my dinner.

Penny is a very good cook..Monday we are going to try to make

some saffron bread. I love saffron..If Penny can find it in the store.

Some places keep it locked, its so expensive.worth it tho..its so

good.. Time again, for food, TV and I may play some spider again.

That game is so addicting to pass the time.. I love it.. "Nitey Nite"

Y'all have a good one now Y'hear? Love ya & thanks :-)

Always, Lois ****

God Bless you is my prayer today,

I'm so honored to call you "friend";

I pray the Lord will keep you safe

until I write again..