On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:45:41 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
.. .
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.

Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.

http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

I wanted to go out on the boat. But daughter and grandbaby were home for
the weekend, and to may appointments with friends. And fighting a lingering
cold like illness that is going around.


This daughter is the one with the husband in Iraq, so getting out and
doing something besides taking care of four kids by herself is a big
treat.

We had a good time.
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

Reginald P Smithers III, Esq. wrote:
John H wrote:
Took daughter number two and three of her kids out for a day's playing
on the Potomac. The weather was great with just enough wind to let the
boat bounce enough for the kids to enjoy. That little (18') Key West
seems to handle wakes much better than the 21' Proline.
Went to a boaters' beach in Belmont Bay, just outside Occoquan. Lots
of boats, in the neighborhood of 100. The beach is now part of a state
park, Mason Neck, and is patrolled by Park Rangers. The amount of
drinking has gone way down, and there are no more fires allowed. But,
the kids had a super time. Can't wait to go again.

Here's an overhead of the little bay. The photo was most definitely
taken in winter, 'cause there's not a boat to be seen.
http://tinyurl.com/6jxlj9
--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas
Jefferson

I spent the weekend on the boat, but I didn't mention it because I hate
to interrupt this flame fest with a boating discussion.

It looks like Donnie and Harry spent the entire weekend at their computer.


And jps, of course.