Warmest Day of Vacation Yet

(c)2023 Douglas W Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
United States
April 13, 2023 3:03pm CST
The panoramic photo of the lake was taken Sunday after the rain stopped but before all the runoff drove the lake levels higher. Today has been a beautiful day - sunny, warm, with a light breeze, perfect. K, Sophie, and I went for a 3+ mile/4.8 km round-trip hike through the woods along the lake to the boat launch this morning before it got too hot. We didn't spot much wildlife, though we did see some deer tracks. The lake level is still high. The walkway from the ramp out to the boat dock was partially underwater. I took lots of pictures with the "big" camera, but haven't downloaded them to the computer yet. I'll share some of the better ones when I do. This afternoon, we are relaxing in our screen house with the fan on and wind curtains open. Even though the temp has reached 81F/25C, we are comfortable here in the shade. K grilled turkey hot dogs for lunch and we just finished some apple slices as our mid-afternoon snack. We may be going off-camp for supper tonight. There's a BBQ joint about 8 miles from here that we want to try. How was/is your Thursday?
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@JudyEv (382107)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr 23
That sounds the ideal Thursday to me. We did a bit of shopping as the shops will mostly be shut tomorrow because of Biden's visit. Love the view you have there.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 23
We couldn't have asked for a nicer day. I saw an article today that showed the Irish Parliament giving Joe a long standing ovation.
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@JudyEv (382107)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr 23
@DWDavis I'm sure he'll get lots of applause here too. They are closing off roads tomorrow except for local traffic. It must be a logistical nightmare.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 23
It all looks very nice. Glad you are having good weather, We just had a thunder storm with hail, That says about all for here,
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
14 Apr 23
We are expecting storms with possible hail by morning.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Apr 23
Everything is good. I'm glad you and your wife are enjoying your trip.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 23
It has been a very relaxing time for us. We will be sad to see it end.
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Apr 23
Glad you finally have some nice weather to enjoy
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@rakski (156478)
• Philippines
13 Apr 23
What a nice view you got there
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@TheHorse (238306)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr 23
Taught...music...Dealt...with Montana and California...legal stuff...must sleep.
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@toniganzon (77156)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
My Thursday was a lazy one as it was too hot to go outside. It made me sleepy so I took an hour nap in the afternoon and woke up before my meeting.
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@toniganzon (77156)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
@DWDavis Me too but that rarely happens. Just not possible when I'm the one conducting it.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
14 Apr 23
I'm glad you didn't sleep through your meeting.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
13 Apr 23
That's one majestic view and well done on that healthy hike. You are living the life!
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 23
Thank you. We have 3 more days here before we must head back to the 'real' world and work.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
13 Apr 23
@DWDavis Ahaha. I see you are making the most of it. I have to survive tomorrow and waiting for the weekend.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
13 Apr 23
I love that photo!! What camera is it DW? I had an actual camera..believe it was a Panasonic that took lovely panoramas. It is a lovely place you are staying. Hope you have a nice off camp dinner then if you do..sounds good. It is cooler here today thank goodness after 2 in a row 90F days.
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• United States
13 Apr 23
@DWDavis Oh that is good then the Samsung phone lovely. Nikons are wonderful cameras. I cannot wait to see the photos you got! I bet they are so nice.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 23
Believe it or not, that was taken with my Samsung Galaxy 9+ phone camera using the panoramic setting. My "big" camera is a Nikon D3300 SLRD. I took it on the hike today and took lots of pictures but need to download them to the computer. I'll probably do that tonight.
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@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Apr 23
I am enjoying my Thursday working at home completing surveys on Branded Surveys and sharing some good news stories here.
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@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
14 Apr 23
Glad you had a beautiful day. I worked at the church today, cleaning and mowing before the rain moves back in for tomorrow.
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@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
14 Apr 23
On Thursday it was rather sunny, so a good walk was called for. Today it is rather damp and grey so not much going on outdoors
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
14 Apr 23
We seem to be having matching weather patterns. Gray and rainy here today, too.
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@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
19 Apr 23
@DWDavis Things have improved here for the moment. getting quite sunny, but there seems to be a hint of rain
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Apr 23
Sounds like a very enjoyable camp out. I like the 81 degrees too. It rained all day here and it’s cool.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
14 Apr 23
I think the rain you had today is headed our way to spoil tomorrow.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Apr 23
@DWDavis I hope not. It surely did spoil my day.
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@Icydoll (36713)
• India
13 Apr 23
Very nice view .. enjoy your time and food .
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 23
Thank you. We are and we will.