The Lake 2010

Greetings from Mars:

Actually, we are not on Mars, but rather at the lake.  But sometimes it is so beautiful, it is like we are on another planet:

The lake is hidden here, in central NH: 

I had 2 different projects to work on, both in difficult stages that required attention, so I moved my workstation setup from Syracuse to the porch with a forest view:

So during the day I work, but weather permitting, I get out to swim before lunch and dinner.  This is me attempting to attract the attention of a passing mermaid:

Sunset is the best time to swim:

We have had lots of visitors.   Here is a quad of Russian friends, mesmerized by a spinning thing that makes you feel like you are on drugs:

We have had a variety of weather, including fog:

and more a than average number of warm sunny days:

We hiked a trail up the local mountain.  A view from the top:

 

That is the lake in the background:

I found a pair of French acorns making out in the forest:

This is from Irena’s flower garden:

We have had some amazing clear and calm moonless nights, perfect for stargazing from the boat on the lake:

I even got Helen to put on her glasses.   Judging from her reaction (something like “Wow …. sooooo many!”), I’m not sure she has ever seen the stars in focus before.  

We are looking forward to a weekend visit from Nick and Chloe tomorrow.   Then we all leave on Monday.   At least that is the theory.   I think I’m goanna have a hard time getting this one to leave:

 

Bruce