With no good place for the cruise, we sent an expedition to Travis Landing in search of a better locale. Charles, Keith, Clay, and John led the way.
History: Arkansas Bend, 6/13/09, 649.1'
Compare that with Arkansas Bend, 9/10/09, 630'. Who pulled the plug? (Photo by Joy)
Compare that with Arkansas Bend, 9/10/09, 630' (photo by Joy)
History: Sometimes Islands, 1/10/09, 655.6'
Sometimes Peninsula / Point, 9/6/09, 631'
John, Charles, Keith, Salvador discuss the options
Joy, Cheryl, Charles, John, and Keith looking at low lake water - about 50' below full levels. (CL)
Keith has to clean his glasses to believe the low water. (CL)
The AYC docks had to be moved out to deeper water. (CL)
AYC and Keller's Point, viewed from Travis Landing. 630'. 9/13/09.
The south cove between AYC and Travis Landing
Many of us have run aground here, near Travis Landing and south of AYC. 630'. 9/13/09.
Distant rain shower. We need more to fill the lake again. (CL)
The cove between AYC and Travis Landing (looking north or NW.) 630'. 9/13/09.
Travis Landing boat ramp. 630'. 9/13/09.
Our Non-Breakfast Cruise Hosts, Clay, Joy, and Joe. Great job! Next year, please, let's have more water.
Back at the ranch. John generously offered his “lake house” in Travis Landing for the cruise-party. Kathi was there, too, but eluded my camera.
Martin, Suzie, Annette, Phyllis
Annette, Phyllis, and Sue
Phyllis and Diane. Nice picture!
Clay, Phyllis, and Diane. (photo by Patrick)
Joe, Phyllis, John, and Diane converse. (CL)
Newlyweds Annette and David, with Pat and Charles
Michael and Becky
New members Becky and Michael (CL)
Steve and Joy (and Cheryl in the reflection)
Nina, David, Jane, Salvador, Joy, Clay
28 people were there, at one time or another. 2 boats and 8 sailors went sailing and came afterwards.
Keith and Salvador
Danny with his 2 young crew, Clay and Carrie (I hope I got your names right)
Gary shows off his souvenir of Jamaca. (CL) "5:00 Somewhere! Margaritaville, Negril, Jamaica"
Salvador points to lightening flash, just like he predicted. (CL)
Wonderful rain shower! (CL)
RAIN !
With the rain, we get flowers (rain lilies)
There is hope for more rain.
