We did a little field trip yesterday into the Land Between the Lakes...truck ride took us only about half way into the 170,000 acre National Recreation Area....the largest peninsula in the US... Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, campsites, educational venues and lake access...a haven for outdoor adventure...we plan to return. Bet it would be pretty in the Fall...

Last night we learned why they call our pier the “party pier”...Russell hired a band... parked them in the middle...5 people...they said the guy on steel guitar use to play with Brooks and Dunn...they were good...Russell played his harmonica and joined in several times...people came from everywhere...parking lot was packed!! Fun time was had by all....our new friend Vicki is evidently the mayor of Pier 5... while she wasn’t large and in charge, she sure seemed to know what was happening...and she knew everyone. She says she and Bob are leaving GTB in October ....headed to Bahamas and not planning to return. We’re gonna miss her!

And some bad news...we had hoped for a visit this week from Susan and Carolyn...Lexington looper friends...but alas, it is not gonna happen. But sure gives us something to look forward to in the spring.

Cloudy day again...rain is coming....but loving the cooler temps....