Those who know me -  will confirm that I can be a bit obsessive compulsive.  Once I get a project or idea in my focus – it becomes all I want to do or talk about.  Take um. Kayaking for example.  We have been trying to paddle in various crafts around the lake – and finally were able to pick up these beauties.  They are Ocean & White Water rated – but I think I’ll stick to calm mornings on the lake! I give you – Views from the Sevylor Rogue Inflatable Kayak. 🙂

This is the view around 7:30 a.m.  The water has been calm year round, even during bad weather, until about 9-10 a.m on Devils Lake.
I keep looking out at the weather – fog – over cast – but calm water. This morning I ventured out before our morning activities.

I have been paddling out to the campground, across the bay towards the tip of Neotsu, and then back around to our home again. I mapped it out this morning at about 1.34 miles.

Jon saw me out there and called to ask if he could join me. :)  

Paddling back to the house – It took from 7:30 – 8:10 to refresh the air in the kayaks, put them in the water, paddle the 1.3 miles and get back on shore, kayaks stored away.  We had to be across town near Taft around 8:45 or I would have taken more time to sit and enjoy the lake. 🙂

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Yesterday – I thought to try to see if I could stay totally dry in the kayak  which would lead to more time out there, if it is not a soaking each time. The water today is a balmy 68 degrees as the air temp hovers around 60.  Brrrrr.  Made it the whole trip without a drop. 🙂

View from the kitchen – Sun on the water, advection fog encroaching.
The sun felt marvelous. We have been in an overcast haze for days.

Made it out to Sand Point Loop, by the Campground. Had to make it back for a library program, so I turned around here.

Notice the water surface difference, south east side to north west side. Crazy.

Views looking North and sort of east-ish. 🙂

I keep an eye and ear on this opening all the time.  Jet Ski’s and Water Ski boats blast out of this opening from the Regatta Park side. 🙂 Spooky. 🙂

Beautiful water and views back towards home. I thought my tummy muscles would be sore, but I feel my back muscles strengthening.  I can feel the arm put area to the center of my ribs tightening. My forearms and wrists as well. Buttocks and inner thighs get a work out staying centered. I find myself sitting straighter in the chair, actually feeling better not to slouch. The kayak rowing is very much different than 3 man raft rowing. I love it. 🙂

We had the option of buying one hard sit on top kayak for the same price as these two inflatable sit in kayaks – and with two great paddles – and it was excruciating decision for sure.  But having Jon call this morning – and ask to meet me out in the middle – made the decision priceless.  Love paddling with the boys!

This seems to be a sweet spot for calm water. Looked for Cattails for our study –but did not find any. We’ll have to do the ones by the road agan. 🙂