This evening when I sat by the water at the cottage, there was not a dock in sight. Summer is over. Vinal and four buddies arrived at 8:30 to bring in the dock and the raft. Betty came to cook us fish cakes for lunch. When they arrived, Ken and I were both sound asleep...but not for long. Many hands make light work so soon the dock was on the shore. For years, Ken and Vinal put the dock and raft in and out of the water by themselves, but several years ago, Vinal suggested to Ken that perhaps Ken give up the task so others have done the the job recently.
Immediately after the job was done, Vinal brought out a small whiskey bottle and ginger ale and the men sat on our deck and had a drink. Everyone had a pleasant time with just enough whiskey for one drink each. Success in a job well done always brings pleasure and it was obvious the men were happy with their work this morning. Two men, Brad and his son, went home immediately. Vinal and Steve went fishing while Billie sat on the deck talking to Ken. Betty cooked and organized lunch while I talked to Betty.
Usually, the dock comes out after we have gone south. But this year we are here into October so we were able to see the whole operation. The lake is low with many rocks jutting up from the water where I have never seen rocks before. Sooner or later, the rains will come...maybe.
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