10/29/2022 water R, v-drive 81, 1:50-3:30Wind: 5mph from NEOC: 6+/7 More shallow than ever before!Deep Rocky Banks, new exposed islands, 1N closed off by RangersVibrating shimmering in the distanceExposed bare branches with some remaining oranges, spots of yellow and evergreensOccasional puff floats pastSoftly chirping crickets from the banksConstant, gentle breeze sparkling the leavesFew turtles out …
9/29/2022 water L, uv82, 4:00-5:50 Wind: 10mph from EOC: 6 Cool windy fall dayGoldenrods surround, yellows with slight hints of orange emerging in the trees, rose grassesWater more shallow than ever: deep in the water with high rocky banks, bridges above at higher heights, picking up and carrying board more than a couple times (1N …
8/28/22, GV, water R, uv82, 4:15-6:00pm Wind: 8mph from SOC: 7+/8 (below the choppy surface) Geometric wind chopped waterWater sparkling brilliantly into the WestGentle backdrop of cricketsTurtles slide from banks and rocks with passingEver sweet wheat scent in 4SEKingfisher machine guns pastMetallic dragonfly dronesOccasional leaf drops and slides onto waterLounging turtle headsLowering water line: deeper …
8/20/2022 water L, vdr81, 9:15-11:00 Wind: 3-5mph from SOC: 7 Sun opaqued by hazy summerSilvery shimmers with golden sparklesCrickets ringing gently, bird chirps and sonsLovely sweet herbal scentSole slender bird floats serenelyOccasional leaf drops soft to slide on the water surfaceGoose feathers pushed to attention along the banks of 3 islandCicadas starting to ramp up …
8/18/2022, GV, water R, uv82, 9:30-11:10am Wind: 2mph from SWOC: 7 Sun gleaming in water with smeared cloudsRhythmic chorus of cicadas in the backdrop of high chimed cricketsWater in 4 coated with goose feathers and melting puffy downConcentric circles from turtle bubbles and head popsShadowed paddlefishCopper coated dragonfly surveys the waterMy curious kookaburra keeps ahead …
8/11/2022, GV, water R, 82uv, 9:00-10:40am Wind 3-6mph from NOC: 7 Glistening thistle and grassesResounding cricketsSweetest fresh herbal scentGleaming fertile water with suspended algaeSurface coated glistening pollenSteam rising and sliding on surface in the sun-bathed areas, then swallowed by tree shadowsSoft downy coated waters in 3/4ESparkling wake of jumping fishGoose silence broken by command for …
8/7/2022, GV, water L, 81vdr, 8:55-10:40am Wind:7mph from SOC: 7/7+ Brilliant shimmers beckonFish happily jump and belly flop into the sparklesWind and rattling cicada undulations swallow all thoughtsFinish glistening dazzlingly
8/4/2022, GV, water R, 82uv, 8:50-10:35am Wind: 7mph from SOC: 7/7+ Brilliantly gorgeous sparkling water, movingMost lovely sweet scents of herbs, grasses, flowersDragonfly drones surveyingOpen, accepting inspiration, rejuvenation, directionPeace and energy
8/2/2022, GV, water L, 81vdr, 9:30-11:10 Wind: 5mph from WWater: 7/7+ Gentle blanket of breeze Crickets, cicadas and bird song surroundPaddle fish in 1NW (just south of sandbar)!Turtles finding rocks for sunBig Mother turtle in 1NE nook!White thistle flowers continue to emerge, donning little caps and dressesBanks lined with butterfly bushes, yellow flowers, Queen Anne’s …