Robin and Andrew rented a condo at Ideal Beach (Sweetwater) in the same building where we had our unit for 25 or so years. They invited the family for a beach day. 22 of us participated. Burkhardts placed their gazebo and chairs on the beach to stake out a place for everyone else's gazebos and stuff. We had removed the trolling motor, downriggers, nets, tackle boxes etc. from our boat and loaded up the knee board, tow lines and life vests. Several were able to go knee boarding while some just went for a boat ride. Unfortunately, not everyone got a turn as the day was cut short by high winds and rain in the afternoon. I was especially proud of the first-time boarders - Mason, Tanner, Hailey, Natalie and Ashley - who overcame fears and did so well. Some were 'naturals.' The old pros did well too - Jill, Courtney and Kaden. We found a sandbar to take off from. Jill and I positioned the kids on the board and gave them pointers and encouragement. Reed was a patient driver.
We had a few problems...the beach was a long way from the parking and the loads were heavy, the tow rope got wrapped around the prop, Brandon got his van stuck in the sand, the wind blew the gazebos over, we battled big waves taking the boat back to the marina, it was difficult loading the boat in the wind, the rain started in earnest when we were covering the boat, we got sunburned, the sand removed the toenail polish from my recent pedicure etc....but everything worked out and we had a great time! Thank you to the Burkhardts! And I almost forgot, we saw a moose on the way home.
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