Spokane July 4th 2009

Day I: Thur It’s morning, I was waken by a couple of noisy eagles outside my window and I am ready to roll as not to be driving across eastern Wa. in the heat of the day. We got on the road around 0830 The drive was nice, A little heaver traffic than usual but all in all a good drive. Made it to GEG around 130pm. Anita and I did a little shopping for the lake tomorrow. I have a few more chores to do for Mary and I think I will pack it in early this evening. This evening we had a special supprise. There were two fawns (baby deer) in Mary’s yard having some problem trying to figure out how to get back on the other side of the fence where their mother was sort of freeked trying to figure out the same thing. My pictures were pretty poor due to the light conditions. Anyway it was very cool

 

Day II: Fri Driving up to the lake. It’s now Fri morning and I am doing my Starbucks rat thing. I headed out of Mary’s around 0500 as not to disturb the sleeping beauties. As of now the plan is to meet up with Fran and Barb Burkhard around 1030 and head north to Diamond Lake.
Made it to the lake for a great afternoon and evening. Now 930pm and the lake is starting to light up with pre 4th fireworks, Full moon no wind and just the chirps of little people around the lake filled with excitement of fireworks and the 4th of july. It does not get much better than this. I just spotted my first killer mosquito so I had better post up and get off the dock. Nite nite tommy

Day III: Sat The 4th. GOOD MORNING!! It’s the 4th and I got started @ 4 this morning. I am on the dock awaiting sunrise. It has been just beautiful and peacefull this morning well at least until now as there is a groupe of crows disturbing the morning silence. Looks  like a killer day for the holiday as there is not a sign of a cloud in the morning sky. I am sure the day will get long with the pending heat (94) and the cahos of lake activity but the rest of the world has to have their time. I think that’s why the early morning seems so precious to me.  “It’s ALL mine and I only have to share it with Mother Nature’s Beauty and Harmony” Oops a kayaker just paddled by the dock. What is this person doing in my space?? Oh well my first cup of coffee is somewear between cold and empty so its back up to the cabin for this happy camper.
  People started arriving around 1030 to enjoy the lakes activities. The annual boat parade followed by a BBQ. (Beckey,Lisa,Mary,Isabel)(,Lindsey,Ashley,Caden), (Larry,Karen,Trejan)
Anita Mary and Tommy headed out just before the fireworks. We had a good dose of the show the night before.

Day IV: Sun After a good nights sleep We boarded the westbound Rav 4 around0710 and had a good drive home. Thanks Mary for the weekend !