I can't believe that nobody has been on this since the end of June. Its been a pretty crazy period. We have moved out alot of stuff from the basement, which has also spurred getting rid of alot of stuff from other areas. Its amazing what I haven't looked at in 10 years.

We lived through our neighbor's annual 4th party and this year the wind was right to carry all the detritus from $6000 worth of fireworks to some other part of the lake. Our lake association lifted the no wake restriction for the 4th even though the water level was still high, but its back on. I bought an inflatable floating island with two docking lounge chairs that is anchored in the swimming area and its been a delightful place to sleep and hang out. We got it in the lake in time for Bridget's party, but it was kind of cool and windy that day so no one but me went in.

We go to Madison this weekend to register Bridget. Colin gets to stay home with the dogs and go to the golf tournament. I think he is getting sick of us, so it will be a nice break for him.

The kids go back to school August 23rd, so we are starting to get gear amassed for them. We found a deal on a futon couch for Bridget which is stored in our basement for the time being.

I have a meeting in Sheboygan next Friday afternoon, so I hope I can make my customary stop at the R-O's, looking hungry so that they invite me for dinner. Sometimes I even stay overnight if they feed me too much. Not sure if there is an art show the next day, so I need to check with them. Sorry we only saw Kevin and the kids for about 40 minutes total and Lyn not at all this trip. We did have a nice time out at Blue Spring seeing lots of Richters and O'Connells.

Well, I have an early meeting so should go to bed. Too hot to do much tonight except keep shoveling stuff out of the house and jump in the lake. This is when I really appreciate it. Hope everyone is doing well and that Domi is safely in Italy. Love, Susan