It must be the weekend. The lake is waking up.

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Boat wakes, that is. I've noticed many more powerboats cruising back and forth across the section of the lake that makes up my view from here in the outdoor annex. I'm sure that as the day goes on, the number of boats will begin to grow. I have fond memories of the time I owned a powerboat and would cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. My boat wasn't very big (15 feet with a 40-horsepower outboard) but it got me to my fishing and swimming spots. Something I rarely see on this lake is sailboats. I know there is a small sailing school on the north side of the lake, but seldom do I see billowing canvas anywhere on this body of water. Recently, I read a story on the history of Jordan Lake. It is a man-made lake. In fact, it didn't exist during the time I was growing up in Wilmington. The article also cleared up another misconception I had about the lake. It is not a drinking water reservoir for Raleigh. It was created to control the flooding along the river in what was previously the New Hope Valley. Do you have any man-made lakes near you? Do you know why they were created?