We are not fair weather friends and neither are our friends, so today, eight of us congregated at the cottage to install the boat lift, move the raft and eat hamburgers and hot dogs down by the water. The only problem was the weather. It was 55 degrees F. and the wind was strong. No one in their right mind could work in the water today and staying outside would make even the strong hearted wish they had a house. Even though our house at the lake is small, today it met all our needs. Eight people were comfortable and warm and grateful.
More than eight would have been a problem, but for the eight of us we fit just fine. The propane stove kept us warm and the conversation was lively. The men worked on the boat and fixed several bits that were in need of repair while the ladies chatted. One couple were new to us. Martha and Harvey, but have been friends of Vinal and Betty for years, also Billy and Bunny, so we were pleased to meet them. It was a combined meal: Betty made the potato salad and home made relish, Bunny baked the dessert while Martha prepared the cole slaw while Harvey brought his home made bread and blueberry bread. I bought the hot dogs and hamburgers and the buns.
Our intention was to install the boat lift and relocate the raft. Instead we sat and chatted in the warm and cosy cabin and enjoyed ourselves, in addition, discovering that eight in the little cottage works just fine.
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