~Summer Memories~

At the start of summer, I think of this place. Was a great cottage on Sunset
Lake. Beautiful lake and it had some great fishing. Almost directly across

the lake from the cottage was the public beach and most of the time

all summer there were a lot of people there. My parents bought this

cottage in 1961 I think.. My Dads mother had passed away and they

inherited quite a bit of money, they bought this place and it was worth

every dime.. I never did know what they paid for it though. Whatever

it was it was money well spent for the enjoyment we got out of it..Not

just my parents and I but the family as well..Usually every week end

someone came by to swim or fish or to just sit and visit...but of course

ALWAYS a great meal..whether it was called a snack or not..it was

great..Usually if a few members of the family came at the same time

it was usually where everyone brought something..Made it easier

for my mom ..who didn't mind the cooking but she liked to be out

there in that yard and lake too...
They didn't keep it for a lot of years after I left home in 63, We went

back in 65 for a visit with the boys and had a great time.. Richard

was about 2 as Mark was still a tiny baby. Was a good time..

..That's my dad with my oldest son going for a ride. They didn't

go out very far since they didn't have life jackets on but If I think

back I don't think my dad had too much of a choice but to take

Richie out in that boat, soon as my dad mentioned it Richard

stuck to my dad like glue asking When Grampa , when?

Those windows there facing the water on the right is the dining

room and on the left is a small porch and another door that

goes into the living room..There was a big kitchen and a bath

room down stairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs.. I had the best time

out there, specially when I got to have a friend or a cousin come

and stay for a week or so..Those were some great fun times..We

used this place in the winter as well..that long dock in that picture

my dad would back his jeep up to it..and pull it out of the lake

with that.. You cant see the big huge wheels that are on each

side to help it roll in and out..Those big wheels that look like

the kind on farm machinery.. Probly where my dad got them

was from my Uncle Stanleys Farm, I know he made that dock.

We, mom and I stayed all the time and didn't go back to the

house in town at all which I was glad..so much nicer on the water.

I look at that cottage and think if it would be accessible for me..

which I do that with every place I look at..I have to. The down

stairs of course could be accessible for me, Not the upstairs.

And you see how high that cottage is off the ground, even

tho there was no basement..It would have to have ramps to

get in and out..Over on the right side of the cottage is another

door to go thru a small foyer and then into the kitchen.. I think

at one time this was a year round cottage which many of

them are... I sure would love to be in that cottage and looking

out at that water, my little porch will do for right now tho..

Lunch was, well I have NO idea what the meat was.. I did

recognize the broccolli and mashed potatoes tho.. I ate the

brocolli it was good and there was more than what they

usually give.. I love that and brussel sprouts..Sometimes I

will fix one of those for a snack sometimes.. I like most

veggies..except CARROTS!! ICK..and I DONT like that

slimy stuff..Ocra..I just cant handle that..I used to cook it,

but I did NOT eat it..Willie loved that stuff..so being a

dutiful wife I fixed it for him..Im glad he didn't make me eat

it.. I would have been upset!..I have some peaches out in

the fridge and nice and cold.. That sure sounds good so I

think that's my dinner for tonite..Im not really hungry..I have

to go to the doctor tomorrow and I hate that it always gets

me sorta antsy when I know I have something scheduled..

I was sposta see this guy right after I got out of hospital..

oh well better late than never... So its time for my very

GORGEOUS WEEBLE "nitey nite" :-)

Y'all have a good one now, Y'hear? love ya and 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.....