Eight TOWN members and five guests enjoyed a beautiful weekend at Inks Lake. Attendance ranged from a long weekend to a day trip. Attendees were: Susan W, Bev T, Lisa Mc, Connie H – a friend of Susan’s – (w dogs Wesley and Missy), Sandy B, June A (w sweet Dolly), Barbara W, Crystal C (plus 2 guests), Stephanie N, Phyllis P and her friend, Lori.
Thursday evening we had a meet and greet around the campfire with discussions of weekend activities.
Friday morning several of us enjoyed a nice slow paddle to the beautiful Devil’s Waterhole. That night we convened on the back deck of the Park Store for our weekend potluck. As always, the food was terrific and abundant. (Little did we know it would last all weekend!) After leaving the back deck in good order we headed back for some socializing around the campfire.
Saturday morning ten of us met day trippers Jenny F and Jacque A near the park Headquarters for our traditional hike. My friend Noemi N also came in for the day to join us. Some of us turned back around halfway. Later we all gathered back for a lunch of leftover potluck delectables (like I said enough to last all weekend) and reminisced about past outings. Jacque A, Jenny F and Noemi N headed home that afternoon. Some of us kayaked the lake for a bit in search of some cool shade. We reconvened that evening for more potluck leftovers (you thought I was kidding) . Some went out on the lake again and several walked the loop ending the evening chatting around the campfire.
Sunday morning Sandy B, June A, Susan W and I went for a short bike ride around the park and to Devil’s Waterhole. Others started packing up to leave. After our ride, we said our goodbyes and I headed home. My biking companions (who had originally booked extra days at the park) now contemplated heading out later that afternoon since there was a high percentage of rain headed that way.
Thank you everyone for joining me on this yearly outing. I am reminded of how important this group is to me; I appreciate you all for your readiness to help; your support and your kindness. Until next time… MarieW
SIDE NOTE: We were pleasantly surprised that the amount of construction noise (to build the new park headquarters) was not noticeable. Construction is scheduled to be completed next August. Those of us with RV’s will be happy that along with new headquarters, there will be a four-lane dumping station.