Lake Fletcher days

[vaneramos]

This evening, back in Guelph:





This is what my family calls a "Lake Fletcher day": mostly sunny, low humidity, puffy clouds drifting across the afternoon sky like dreamy gods. It's too chilly for some tastes, with highs in the lower 20s (in the 70s F). We use that expression because Lake Fletcher gets weather like that for a good part of the summer. Such days are rare in Southern Ontario, but when we get them they make us wistful.

I spent a few quiet minutes by the pond enjoying the fresh evening air and golden light. I bid the Eramosa River farewell. I'll have few encounters with it between now and September. Then the woods will be drowsy, the grasses pale and drunk with insect songs.

I'll reach the cottage on Monday night. I'm looking forward to spending lots of time there this summer. Also, today I booked a three-night canoe trip in Algonquin Park for me and Marian, July 6 to 9.

This evening when I look up at the brilliant sky, or let my eyes dive deep in its river reflection, I can almost hear Lake Fletcher calling me away.

Comments

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

I'm feeling energetic and competent, thanks at least in part to the new meds. Its a nice way to start off the summer, looking forward to seeing the girls and not feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility. I'll drop off stories and images whenever I have a few days at home.

This time I'll be away a week: first, a few peaceful days alone at the cottage before I pick the girls up after school next Friday. Sunday we'll drive down to Toronto to see the Pride parade, then come back to Guelph briefly before heading back to Lake Fletcher. Look for some news a week from Monday.

I can't find what I did with your mailing address, Ian. If you wouldn't mind sending it to me again, I want to write to you over the summer.

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

Great pics Van.
that canoe trip sounds really cool

be well

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Marian and I did an overnight canoe trip in Algonquin Park two years ago when she was 10 (you can see some pics attached to this article), but all we had to do was cross one lake and set up camp on the other side. The puberty thing had started and we had been quarreling badly that summer. Getting alone for three days in the wilderness was just what we needed. We have gotten along much better every since.

This trip will actually involve moving our campsite each day and crossing several portages. I've wanted to do this kind of thing all my life, so it's fun to have a buddy who likes doing it with me.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

I've sent you an alternate mailing address, which will be safer to use while I'm away. Normally I only check that mailbox a couple times a month, but while I have a car I can check it every time I'm back in town. There's no risk of my mail getting pilfered or spoiled by rain at that address.

Hugs,
Van

[art-thirst.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you too but, hope that you have a great time. I would love to do what you're doing.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

It would be fun to do this kind of stuff with you some summer.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Our cottage country is a lot like Minnesota. I suppose living in Arizona was an adjustment, but I envy you your winters. I'll be in touch soon.

[eloquentwthrage.livejournal.com]

Happy Father's Day, Van...

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I didn't have much chance to celebrate it. Somehow my ex-wife always manages to keep my daughters occupied that weekend, although my older daughter did phone me on Sunday for the first time I can remember.