Beach
Following excellent leadership by Elizabeth and David(?), John thinks we have reclaimed our beach, or most of it at anyrate. The process was tedious, but John dug out most of the weeds and grass which had not been already dealt with by David and Elizabeth. While there is still more to do, John thinks the place has a better feel to it. He also dragged most of what was dug up to the back of the cottage and deposited it between the parking area and the road. Should anyone ever need a tan but be disinclined to sit near the boathouse, there is plenty of sandy beach at the back now. We may even have enough for beach volleyball, much like when we first purchased the place.
John suspects much of the new look for the beach is cosmetic and at least some of the green stuff will grow back. However perhaps we have learned our lesson; the price of a great looking water-front property is to remain ever vigilant. A bit of work each year may help us keep things looking good.
John also suggests that people who engage in further beach weeding remember that there is an electric cable that runs under the sand from the boathouse to the night lights near the barbeque.
Back Steps
Having watched in admiration as Gabe fell down the back steps in 2006 while holding his bicycle in his arms, John thought he might try to secure them better so they wouldn't wobble when you were carrying a greater load than necessary. So the steps are now fastened to the supporting wall and, while they will not withstand a determined effort to dislodge them, they may make a night time arrival less eventful.
Clothes Lines
Tired of having rust stains and catch marks on most of her clothes, Gael replaced all the clothes lines at the cottage with newer nylon cord and new clothes pins.
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