A Quiet Day on Lake MyLot
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
July 23, 2016 11:49am CST
The water barely makes a sound as it laps at the dock; along the shore, a few walkers and a dog seem to be moving in slow motion. It is a sunny day, heading toward a heated afternoon, and folks just seem to be off to a slow start.
But it is Saturday. There are grocery lists to make and lawns to mow before it gets too hot. The tomatoes and green beans need water, and some people, like me, even have to work. Some parts of the lake are quiet and dark; people are sleeping, but the lake will get a little busier later. Some will sail quietly along; a few will be making a wake with ski boats. Swimmers will cool off in the water near the shore.
Some will gather later at the Keyboard Tavern for a cold beverage and talk of the weather, old rock tunes and prospects for their favorite sports teams. Wise people will avoid talking politics.
The sun will set, hoping for nice view here and it will all begin again tomorrow. Lake MyLot people will visit and say hello. Have a great day on the lake!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
23 Jul 16
Great analogy. I've been swimming all morning, I guess.
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@crossbones27 (49467)
• Mojave, California
23 Jul 16
I like when time moves slow like that.Not many days like that anymore.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
24 Jul 16
aw, i love this, mr. james! the hubs hauled me 'nto town today, to visit with momma'n the aunt fer a bit. so i've missed all the activity 'f the day here. i agree with the politics...'n religion 's well. both touchy subjects with many, lots'f unnecessary arguments ensue.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Jul 16
Yep, but sometimes I jist cain't hep it! (As I used to hear it in west Texas)
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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24 Jul 16
excellent imagery. the Keyboard Tavern made me smile. ha ha.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Jul 16
Thanks, Jill and thanks Garrison Keillor, for all those stories.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Jul 16
I love describing this place as "Lake MyLot" and that we all gather at the "Keyboard Tavern." Charming description.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
24 Jul 16
All that, except the the gathering at the tavern, reminds me of when I was a kid and we went to the lake fairly often.
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