All in a Summer Day

 

The lake was exquisitely beautiful last night, and the dock at Hawkins Point on Sunnyside Road was buzzing with activity. 

When we arrived, some kids were fishing while their dad watched.  Later, more anglers from another family showed up.

Turns out one of those family members helped out another family who had come, dressed in their Sunday best to have a family photo. 

So, they asked the fisherman dad.  And, I came along in time to take a picture of the dad taking a picture. 

More fishermen showed up, this time, a group we had met the last time we kayaked at Hawkins Point.

Seems the bass fishing there off the dock is excellent this year.

One young man caught a beauty while I was out paddling.  He kept it and happily showed it off for me. 

Bill's fishing luck wasn't so good.  He had almost landed a big bass last time so he brought his net to make sure he got the job done should he hook another lunker. 

"I didn't need my net tonight," he said.    

Yesterday's Spokesman-Review featured a story about a new book release, by Spokane author Ty Brown dealing with the fascinating and tumultuous early history of Riblet family of Spokane, known for tramways and chairlifts at ski areas.

I saw the article and planned to read it later. Then, I saw a link to the article posted on one of my former student's Facebook page. 

Jamie Emmick Brown, former editor of the Sandpoint High School Cedar Post, is the author's wife. 

Upon making the connection, I asked Bill if he had read about the new book in the Spokesman.

"Yes, I want to buy that book," he said, noting that he was planning to contact Auntie's Book Store in Spokane to order a copy. 

I told him he could probably get a copy more directly. 

Within minutes, I had sent a message to Jamie, she had responded, and Bill's autographed copy will be sent in today's mail. 

Jamie also told me that the book will be available on Amazon.com in a couple of weeks.  

Sounds like a great story. Check out the link. 

 https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Spokesman+Review+Brown+Riblet&qpvt=spokesman+review+brown+riblet&FORM=EWRE

My sister Laurie and brother Kevin's Half Arabian mare Siri did okay at a regional Sport Horse show near Portland over the weekend. 

Talk about an extreme and colorful makeover, sure to generate some Bulldog Pride!

Sandpoint High School's Les Rogers gymnasium will be alive with color this year. 

According to a FB post on the high school site, "The pictures don’t do justice for the iconic Sandpoint graphics just completed in the SHS gym today An incredible project completed by Scott Lakey from ArtCoLab. Check it out in person when the school opens this month

How cool is that???

The garden is getting prettier and tastier by the day.

 So far, none of my little maters have made it to the house.  Instead, I just pick 'em and pop 'em into my mouth. 

So yummy.  

I told Bill yesterday that they are "garden candy." 

The corn has tassels and ears, so it won't be long.

 I'm hoping all those blossoms on the cucumbers will eventually yield some fruit.  They seem a little slow this year. 

Hot days ahead; maybe that will give the cukes a growing boost. 

Am meeting a former student, who lives in France, for coffee this morning, so that's all for now. 

Happy Monday.