Watching the River Run

We enjoyed a lazy day on the river this holiday weekend.

The river is finally down and clear, exposing the sand and gravel

beaches full of shells.  The weather was good and the boat ready.

When I accompany my husband for a day on the river

we bring a little more gear than when he is just fishing.

The canopy and lawn chairs are packed up,

coolers of sandwiches, beer, soda and snacks

plus collapsible side tables.  We are so close that

there is no sense of being uncomfortable.

We plop our chairs in the water, this year we have the option of

attaching a personal sun umbrella on the side.  Other times

we have brought an extra canopy and put one of them 

in the water just off the beach.

In past years we have had several couples join us or met some

great people that are sharing the same beach.  I can't think

of a time where our beach neighbors were a problem.  It seems

that is you bring a child with you, other couples with children

stop at the same beach. It works out well.

Our stretch of river is mainly power boats with 

jets rather than propellers since the river can get down

to mere inches at times.  We've started to see more canoes

but most recently these tiny kayaks that look pretty nice.

In this photo I told Taylor to go out to the log sticking up in the 

river and sit on it, pretending to be a mermaid- or water

turtle, take your pick.  As you can see, it's not deep right

there but does fall off closer to the bluff.  I can't stand 

very far from the log.

Maybe it's because we already live in the woods

or just because we like creature comforts but

we go up there to get away from it all; 

However,

We bring ham radio equipment

We bring a radio that is attached to the trolling motor battery

We bring our cells

We bring our tablet.

Well, if there is trouble or an emergency we can at least call for help.