08-OCT-2008
The cottage offers a nice lake view from the front porch. There is a lovely beach just steps from the front door.
15-SEP-2008
Baxter has fully acclimated to being at the lake. He gets at least one long swim in the lake and frequently more, especially if there are old friends who stop by and want to sit by the lake to visit. Baxter is happy to tag along and entertain himself with the minnows and rocks along the shoreline.
08-OCT-2008
The water temperature was around 72, a little chilly for long swims. Guaranteed refreshment.
08-OCT-2008
The deepest part of the lake is 180 feet. There is a steep dropoff that occurs around the lake and is marked by a color change in the water. Along that color change, the water drops quickly from around 30 to 60-90 feet.
09-OCT-2008
As mid-October rolled around, there was an explosion of color. Leaf color follows the loss of chlorophyll. That loss is spurred by cool and freezing temperatures. The evaporating wood pile was clear evidence that it had gotten colder. In a short three weeks, we had gone through nearly a half cord of oak in keeping the cottage warm.
09-OCT-2008
Some oaks simply turn brown in the fall. Others, like this one, provide a wonderful addition to the carnival of color.
09-OCT-2008
Maple leaves from the same tree display different colors. What fun to see contrasting bright red and yellow leaves on the same branch.
