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Me and B, we decided to take advantage of the sunny day by getting out on the water and doing a little leaf peeking.

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One of the many things I enjoy about Spring is being able to get out on the water. Today was glorious, filled with a bright and warming sun. After texting Phriend, grabbing the camera and strapping the kayaks to the roof of the car, we were off to one of the many local waterways.  We found the wind was strong and for awhile we had to paddle against it and the current. This is not easy.  After three hours, Phriend's arms tired and mine were feeling weak and numb, we turned about.  Now the wind to our back and traveling with the current, we sailed along. We were suprised at just how quickly the water was moving.  At times it was difficult to maintan control of the kayak.  And was we laughed ourselves silly, we both ended up head on in the trees and under brush. I did take several photos of Phriend with branches in her hair and leaves in her face and I am certain she got plenty of me.  What we wouldn't do for a picture of the day!

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It was the kind of day I dreamed about all winter. I have longed for the warmth of the sunshine to defrost my bones. Yesterday was just that day. Phriend and decided it was the perfect day to get out on the water. We hoisted the kayaks to the roof of the car and off we went. We arrived at the lake, the same one which was ice covered the last time we were there, but today it beckoned us to come paddle around. We toured the coast line and observed, a 100 or so, turtles in a deep state of mediation all while, they too, enjoyed a sunbathe. They barely noticed us. We returned home, tired but filled with hope summer can't be far away.

Today, I woke to find the tempertures had dropped and it was as cold and windy as any winter day.  This made the sunburn I got yesterday seem more like pleasure than pain.

My Kayaking World ~

The cooler nights and shorter hours of daylight, bring depressing thoughts of endless hours of indoor activies. I have been soaking up every last bit of summer. Last week while out paddling my kayak, on the cystal clear water of the lake, I spied this beautiful white lily. Seemingly trying to do the same.

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Little Hardshell Friend ~

~ Kayaking Friend ~

Vacation ~

Be back soon...

Out for Breakfast ~

Even though the morning air was brisk and the skies were overcast, we grabbed our bagel and cuppa tea and headed out for breakfast at what could possible be one of our favorite places.

Kayaking ~ around My World:

We headed up to the northeastern part of NJ over the weekend, put the kayaks in the water and paddled around until our arms could take no more. The view of New York City was wonderful. That is the Empire State Building in the background. It was great fun!

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Kayaking II

Ok, I was kayaking with this friend too.

Kayaking ~

with a friend.

SkyWatch Friday: 9-26

Perfect night for kayaking under the full moon.

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Look at the View:

Most of the kayaking we did took place at Monksville Reservoir, located in northwestern NJ, such a peaceful and tranquil place. We spotted several varies of our feathered friends. (pictures later) For now enjoy this beautiful view.