Chateaugay Lake family reunion

I have been hiding out in the Adirondacks of Northern New York for the last month, staying in my great-grandparent's home on Chateaugay Lake. We have been lucky enough to hold on to this great old house for several generations. Until last week, I had been by myself with only my accordian for company. (no TV or radio) I told Randy I was going to practice the aforementioned accordian sitting on the dock and he was quick to tell me that I had better hope there were no snipers on Lower Chateaugay Lake. (very funny, Randy). Actually, I have been catching up on my reading and spending time with old friends. (And practicing my accordian inside.)

Family and friends arrived last week for the annual Hoy-Kroeger reunion. The weather has been great and we took advantage of one sunny, hot day to swim across the lake. Some of us actually made it over and back. (a mile) A couple of us, yours trully included, resorted to been towed over holding onto an inner-tube. I swam the last 30 feet to join the others who were sitting on a large, slippery, submerged rock. Those of us over 21 were going to celebrate with Margaritas, but discovered, much to our chagrin, that sister Kath had left them in her freezer at home. Nothing left to do but swim or be towed home and celebrate with sister Barb's wine club offerings. (She thought she had cancelled her subscription to several of the clubs, but was pleasantly surprised when bottles of wine kept arriving at her door.) The day ended with the annual party celebrating mom's and cousin Jeff's birthdays.