2008 VACATION IN THE NEW CENTURION

2008 YEAR OF THE NEW BOAT

The water at Clear Lake the Last Day

Even though the sun couldn't get through the smoke, we still carried on having a great vacation. The boat ran well, and we all enjoyed riding and getting pulled behind it. It is a beautiful boat gliding in the water, and the ride is smooth and very comfortable. May more trips will be enjoyed. All had a great time, and are ready to do it again.

Need someone to drive the boat.

Ken did try the last day to wakeboard, and finally got the hang of it. I of course didn't have the camera on board . Which is a shock in itself. However , I did have an eye witness, Bryan was with us and saw his grandpa wake board at yes, age: 51 never to old to teach an old dog new tricks.

Since 8 years old.

I think my best guess would be to stay with what I know. I can still ski long distance, and it is a completely different sport than wakeboarding. Some of us do this some do the other, some don't do either one. It's all good.

Valerie finally feels a little more comfortable

After a few major face plants, and a few turns the wrong way, I think I have the basic wakeboarding stand. Just that stand. I can't do much as you probably could guess. But....I will leave that for the experts. Also, of course I am goofy foot, also, which is probably a joke in itself.

Ken and I at the Ocean in Northern California, away from the heat of Clear Lake for the Day.

And back again!!

Guess it's about time I did a little blogging. Just trying to catch up on things. I've always known after a vacation, you need a vacation. So, let's just plan another one.
Anyway, Clear Lake was of course a great summer boating trip once again, after all these years, we still enjoy the lovely green water. This year we had to deal with the fires up north that were burning as we were trying to enjoy our trip. The first week wasn't as bad, but week two, the sun couldn't hardly come through because of the smoke. One day was spent at Blue Lakes. Another we took a drive to the North shore and spent some time at the Ocean, then had lunch in Fort Bragg, and then drove up to some of the most scenic redwoods. Ken even drove the Suburban through the big Chandler Tree. After spending some really hot days sitting on the lawn with the sprinkler going is real cooling. Also it helped to tame down the bugs. Oh the joys of camping.