River Day 08/22/2016

Back to the river this week for an evening with a distinctly fall-like feel to it.  Temps were much cooler than they have been over the last few months - mid to upper 70's, with a clear, blue sky.  We did (of course) have a fire going, and for the first time in a while, it was pleasant to be around.  With the lack of maintenance around the camp, there was plenty to burn, and from the looks of things there will be for a while.

All the Rivertarians made it down this week: Pat, Ted, Jay, Tim and myself.  And the Fredster.  I think he's been missing us.  Always good to catch up on his stories, especially the goings-on in the greater Terry Beach Metropolitan area.  Speaking of which, there is now a "For Sale by Owner" sign posted at the Gilkerson property.  To my knowledge, that makes three lots that are currently on the market at Terry Beach.

I don't think anyone tried any fishing this week (I got there a little later than usual) but the water looked good for it.  I did re-string an older reel I had and put it on an old rod I had - only because I lost my "newer" set up in a terrible fishing accident that occurred over the weekend.  Some creature made off with my stuff while fishing upriver.

Ted collected some things we might be able to recondition for use that were left behind following the last flood, specifically a small Weber grill that's been at the camp for years.  I think it was the one that David left behind years ago, but could be mistaken.  We're thinking that a little engineering might get it back into business.

I brought my camera along this week, but just didn't take it out of the bag to take any photos, so no river pics this week. 

That said, I'm including a recent photo of a fellow Rivertarian that was recently sent to me.  Enjoy!

River Day 08/15/2016

I guess we got a little lazy this week and stuck around close to home again for River Day - Jay's home, anyway.  Seems to be the gathering spot on those days when we have trouble getting together at the river.  Thunderstorms were forecast for the middle of the time we're usually at the river, and Tim needed to be a little closer in (accessible, anyway), so we opted for a front porch celebration.

Tim, Jay, Ted, Pat and I all made an appearance.  The thunderstorm never showed.  And neither did Freddy.  As usual, it was a good gathering of Rivertarians, and I think everyone enjoyed the company and conversation. 

Most of the evening was spent as pictured; hanging around on the porch.  Eventually, a few of us went downstairs to check out the latest items Jay brought back from his most recent trip north.  Always a good time checking out the latest treasures.

In case anyone's concerned, no, we haven't given up on the river.  Summer months are harder to get everyone down there.  But summer is starting to wind down and I'm sure that the cooler (colder?) weather will find us around a fire on the riverbank, somewhere.

River Pictures

This is not a River Day post, just some photos I took recently that I think capture the feel of the river.  Hope you enjoy.

River Day 08/08/2016

River Day wasn't celebrated on the river this week, instead a few of us met a Jay's house for a few hours.  No one was really sure there was going to be a River Day this week - Jay had been out of town due to a death in the family, none of the rest of us made any plans (that I know of, anyway).

While temps were moderate inside, it had turned a little cooler outside this week: low 70's and overcast.  There seems to be a feel of fall in the air already.  A little early for that if you ask me.

Anyway, it was just Jay, Ted, and I, so we got into a small project (a hold-over from a Friday night prayer meeting, actually), and we checked out Jay's new goodies he brought back home with him.  We're not altogether sure what they are, but they look cool.

Always good getting together with fellow Rivertarians at the start of the week!  Hopefully, we'll all be able to make it next time, wherever the celebration happens to be.