What a beautiful day we had on northern Lake Champlain. Your captain dusted off his temporary State of Maryland boating licenses (obtained after passing the test on three separate occasions so you know I am pro) and jumped behind the wheel of a mammoth pontoon boat. We rented it for the day and sailed out of Pelots Point in North Hero, Vermont. Had I been born just a few months later, I would not have been able to operate this powerhouse without a full fledged license. So I guess I just enjoyed the first benefit of old age and am now a 2-state boating all-star.
Grandpa was very surprised to learn we were bringing him onto the Lake. It didn't take long for all of the boys to start jumping in. The water was great. Life vests were mandatory for the boys which was just fine seeing as we were in water that was never less than 30 feet deep. We stayed away from the choppier areas of the lake with depths of 140 feet. I only had to jump in once to reel Jack back in. Quinn was able to keep him from bobbing away the other times. That never stopped Jack from diving right back in.
Jack discovered that seagulls enjoy Goldfish crackers ... alot. He and Quinn devoted a majority of our Goldfish supplies to the birds.
All in all, it was a great day. The weather could not have been better. Strong sun and a warm breeze. What else could you ask for? We all got a little sunburned but we didn't mind.
Where were the ladies you ask? Well, Mom, Grandma, Grandma's sister Joyce Hilfman, and Grandma's niece Laurie spent the day in Burlington,VT doing something or other. No photos were taken. Mom conceded it was best she didn't go on the boat. She said she would have been too nervous watching the boys. I assured her that Quinn only swam into the propeller once. Don't worry. The engine was off at the time. Somehow, that didn't put her at ease.
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| The first mate |
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| A genuine smile |
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| The Captain in his happy place |
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| 3 satisfied boys |
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| Who knew hams could dive? |
