The temperature was so high that you really wanted to get into the water to cool down. The good folks who did not bring their bathing suits were really sweating. It was perfect weather for the cottage. Thursday, the weather forecast was for several days of clear, warm days, so Ken and I decided to invite our friends out for a wiener roast at the cottage. I knew it was short notice for a party on Saturday, and I knew mid day was difficult for those who run Inns and B & B's, but we decided to do it anyway. So I phoned all my friends to invite them to a wiener roast at the cottage on Saturday at noon. Betty and Vinal agreed to come to take people for boat rides and Betty to make potato salad, while I went shopping for beer, water, wieners and buns, chips and beans. Cookies for dessert.
It was a fine party. 20 in all, which meant you could talk to everyone. Wonderful weather, perfect for a cottage. But the hit of the day was Jed, the dog of Brian and Cathy. We have known Jed all along, as he accompanies Brian to his work site every day, so when Brian was building the Ely's home, we saw him every day. He is a smart dog, a Springer Spaniel, and although he is 10, he still has a lot of energy and is always ready to fetch the ball he presents you. At work, he lies by Brian's truck, always in the shady side, and announces arrivals to the work site by going over to Brian and barking twice. Even if the machines are noisy, Brian is atterted of the new arrival. Brian asked if Jed could come to the party, because Jed loves lakes. Jed is a very civilized dog, so of course I said yes. I can not count the number of times Jed swam out to fetch his ball but it was at least fifty, every time leaping through the shallow water before swimming our to retrieve the ball. If no one would throw the ball, he played a game by himself. He ran to the top of the ramp, drop the ball so the ball ran down the ramp, then race down and pounce on the ball in the water. Jed was our entertainment for the afternoon. With no grandchildren to watch, Jed kept us amused.
It is always nice having new folks at a party, and yesterday two couples were there who did not know everyone. So yesterday we had all ingredients for a good party. First is lively, interesting people, second good weather, third ample food and drink and fourth activities such as swimming and boating to add to the conversation. We all enjoyed the day.
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