Dutkowskis Part III

Best way to start a Sunday: brunch at the Lodge. We had a nice meal and a nice visit with Wally K., who had time on his hands because the omelet station wasn't very busy while we were there. We told him about our wild and crazy evening of Skip-Bo, puzzles, and classic rock.

Next order of business for Wally was another kayak ride. I was posting to the blog, so he took off on his own to go south around the point. He's looking pretty confident on entry and exit as well as under way. (This would make a great profile picture for Facebook, Wally.)

Ken picked up a hitchhiker today during the annual dragonfly hatch. I'm so tickled Wally and Sheryl were here to see it. Fewer of them made it up to the front porch than in past years, but as always the dock and the stones were popular destinations for the nymphs and good sunny spots for the dragonflies to dry their wings.

Captain Ken, in his favorite spot. I've only seen the same look on his face in one other place: The Bunker Bar in Aruba. That's why we refer to the pontoon as The Bunker Barge.

The rest of us enjoyed the ride as well, down to the far southeast end of the lake, up around the UAW, and then home. Wally and Sheryl played their last day here just right--very relaxed, not worrying about the time, just letting the day unfold.

Parting shots: Wally with our "Cheers" puzzle. He gets a lot of credit for this progress--he is very dedicated and a master motivator with his puzzle trash talk.

A great visit with great neighbors.