The Eclectic Company: The Many Faces of Gull Lake

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

The Many Faces of Gull Lake

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By the time this post publishes today we will be - - -

Gone from the shores of our beloved northwoods lake.

(Remember those best laid plans of mice and men??? Well THIS time they didn't go astray - - - but they DID change. We were given an extra night in "The Little Cabin on Gull Lake," so we AREN'T traveling today. BUT - - - I'm still going to let this post run as maybe my only post for today.)

We will have left the tranquility behind and will be speeding (well, not BREAKING the speed limit I hope) back to the routines of our regular lives.

As we go,

I am leaving these images of Gull Lake for you to enjoy.

This one is nearly the identical setting of my blog header - - - just different day, different light, different water, different sky.

Peace,

Be still.

Solitary Loon in setting sun

LoonHer convention

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16 comments:

Kristin - The Goat said...: An Extra Day! Master fisherman to catch more fish! and a beautiful, lovely lake to take in for another day. I've truly enjoyed our week together - thanks so much for blogging while vacationing. I would have missed you so very very much :); July 25, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Keetha the pictures are beautiful.
We go to a cabin each summer on Lake George in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Love the photos of the Loons. Glad you had a wonderful vacation.; July 25, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Lori E said...: Looks like there was a loon-ar landing. They all stopped in for loon-ch.
Sorry about my loon-acy but you started it.
What a beautiful spot to vacation. I can hear the sounds of the the loons in my head. No wait...that is just some loony tunes.; July 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Lori E said...: Okay I will note the Loon-Her reference. There is the big BlogHer conference going on right now isn't there? Oh Keetha you sly loon.; July 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM
ashley said...: beautiful pics! hope you have a safe trip home!; July 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Anonymous said...: I love that lake. Your pictures are beautiful, and I have a book in my mind to go along with the pictures...Memories are such wonderful things. Sometimes I think I'd like to rent a cabin on that lake for a week, and enjoy a "staycation". I'm happy you had another happy vacation. Maybe next year we'll see you when you come up..."Gwen from the Northwoods"; July 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Brenda said...: How beautiful is that?
God never ceases to amaze me!; July 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Vivienne @ the V Spot said...: That is a beautiful place! I would not want to leave either!; July 26, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Martin LaBar said...: Ah. Northern Wisconsin. I miss it. Birch trees, for one thing. I don't miss deerflies, though.

Lovely photos.

Blogger's spam fighter wants me to type in "roses." I think I can handle that.; July 26, 2009 at 5:11 AM
Tonja said...: so glad you had a peaceful, fun time at the lake. That's where my DH most loves to go.

Love the Loon Convention pic!; July 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Pammerys said...: This must be heaven! Lucky you.; July 27, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Trish said...: What a beautiful, peaceful place Keetha.
Have a safe trip home...sigh.; July 27, 2009 at 8:00 PM
j said...: I think I saw Nessie in one of your pics. And then... lots of Nessies.; July 28, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: peace fosho!; July 28, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: GORGEOUS! How lucky that you eeked an extra day out!!; July 29, 2009 at 9:57 PM
I can't find my blog said...: Love the LoonHer convention!

Am I the only one that got it?; August 5, 2009 at 6:33 PM