The Little Lake That Wasn't There!
My wife and I took advantage of
another beautiful day to take a top
down ride in our Miata.
We're fond of the "roads less
traveled" on drives like that. Less
traffic and, usually, a lot more to
see. Yesterday though, there was
a lot less to see. At least in one case.
Years back family outings often
took us to sections of Rickets Glen
State Park. We kept my small boat
there a couple seasons and enjoyed
picnics and fishing on Lake Jean.
But these days, Lake Jean, is
"lakeless!" The entire body of
water has been drained while repair
work is done to the dam that usually
contains the lake.
It was strange to see the dry lake
bed in the area where I had sacrificed
so many night crawlers. We used to
pull our boat up to an island somewhere
out in the middle. But there was no
sign of it in what seemed like the vast
open field.
There was a boat, left on its side,
near the spot where we used to launch
our craft. I'm not sure who's keeping
it there or why. But I wouldn't be
surprised if his name was Noah! It
would probably take at least 40 days
of rain to refill the lake!
One other note. We saw a sign
indicating that all of the park's camping
spots were filled! I'm guessing those
folks are not swimmers, boaters, or
fishermen!
The lake is scheduled to be filled
again next year. Hope that guy with
the overturned boat can wait...and
that all your NEWS is good!
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