{"id":124,"date":"2010-09-03T01:51:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-03T01:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5265.temp.domains\/~brucewi2\/photos\/2010\/09\/03\/the-lake-2010\/"},"modified":"2019-09-02T21:52:36","modified_gmt":"2019-09-02T21:52:36","slug":"the-lake-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brucewinter.net\/photos\/the-lake-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lake 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings from Mars:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh4.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBTPkhlRNI\/AAAAAAAAFpI\/3KRyp9G9a0w\/s1600-h\/DSCN4820%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4820\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4820_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Actually, we are not on Mars, but rather at the lake.&#160; But sometimes it is so beautiful, it is like we are on another planet:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh3.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBTVv8kPtI\/AAAAAAAAFpQ\/dtqNTp90fHw\/s1600-h\/DSCN4849%5B3%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4849\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4849\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4849_thumb5B15D.jpg?resize=443%2C337\" width=\"443\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The lake is hidden here, in central NH:&#160; <\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 466px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/default.aspx?v=2&amp;cp=43.17101~-72.06757&amp;lvl=13&amp;style=r&amp;mkt=en-us&amp;FORM=LLWR\" alt=\"View map\" title=\"View map\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/map-0e111132cad8.jpg?resize=452%2C346\" width=\"452\" height=\"346\" alt=\"Map picture\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 465px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/default.aspx?v=2&amp;cp=r5wv428zv7xf&amp;lvl=1&amp;style=o&amp;scene=13285872&amp;mkt=en-us&amp;FORM=LLWR\" alt=\"View map\" title=\"View map\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/map-678cca013545.jpg?resize=451%2C345\" width=\"451\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Map picture\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>I had 2 different projects to work on, both in difficult stages that required attention, so I moved my workstation setup from Syracuse to the porch with a forest view:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh3.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIazUHFMUiI\/AAAAAAAAFrc\/1-MTsK2tpss\/s1600-h\/DSCN4826%5B1%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px\" title=\"DSCN4826\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4826_thumb5B15D.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>So during the day I work, but weather permitting, I get out to swim before lunch and dinner.&#160; This is me attempting to attract the attention of a passing mermaid: <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh5.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBTmRiTH8I\/AAAAAAAAFpo\/9Ah_PUH3H9E\/s1600-h\/DSCN5114%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN5114\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5114_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Sunset is the best time to swim:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh4.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBTukgVrMI\/AAAAAAAAFpw\/VdWnC-qKpTU\/s1600-h\/DSCN4856%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4856\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4856\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4856_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>We have had lots of visitors.&#160;&#160; Here is a quad of Russian friends, mesmerized by a spinning thing that makes you feel like you are on drugs:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh3.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBT2viMX7I\/AAAAAAAAFp4\/QYSwEWbX9TE\/s1600-h\/DSCN4870%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4870\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4870_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have had a variety of weather, including fog: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh5.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBT9gmK9pI\/AAAAAAAAFqA\/WKVJB46cLVE\/s1600-h\/DSCN4913%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4913\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4913\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4913_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and more a than average number of warm sunny days:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh5.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUEq6ms2I\/AAAAAAAAFqI\/JmGlOQ0_b50\/s1600-h\/DSCN4957%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN4957\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN4957\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN4957_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>We hiked a trail up the local mountain.&#160; A view from the top:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh6.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUH1E-nGI\/AAAAAAAAFqQ\/mTtaQVwEwEU\/s1600-h\/lovel_mnt2%5B3%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"lovel_mnt2\" border=\"0\" alt=\"lovel_mnt2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lovel_mnt2_thumb5B15D.jpg?resize=444%2C100\" width=\"444\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#160;<\/p>\n<p>That is the lake in the background:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh6.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIazr748ylI\/AAAAAAAAFro\/ARV77wGBIEM\/s1600-h\/DSCN5009%5B1%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px\" title=\"DSCN5009\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5009_thumb5B15D.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I found a pair of French acorns making out in the forest:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh3.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUQQSZkaI\/AAAAAAAAFqc\/aUQ9aAFouOA\/s1600-h\/DSCN5035%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN5035\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5035_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is from Irena\u2019s flower garden:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh4.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUXfPGuHI\/AAAAAAAAFqk\/RwCVKbX46TU\/s1600-h\/DSCN5065%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN5065\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5065\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5065_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>We have had some amazing clear and calm moonless nights, perfect for stargazing from the boat on the lake:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh6.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUeGZxcoI\/AAAAAAAAFqs\/-nbK7DVM5Ok\/s1600-h\/DSCN5191%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN5191\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5191\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5191_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I even got Helen to put on her glasses.&#160;&#160; Judging from her reaction (something like \u201cWow \u2026. sooooo many!\u201d), I\u2019m not sure she has ever seen the stars in focus before.&#160;&#160; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh6.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUjeVEkVI\/AAAAAAAAFq0\/eg9zIWQgBBo\/s1600-h\/DSCN5195%5B2%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto\" title=\"DSCN5195\" border=\"0\" alt=\"DSCN5195\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/brucewinter.net\/~brucewi2\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSCN5195_thumb.jpg?resize=353%2C266\" width=\"353\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are looking forward to a weekend visit from Nick and Chloe tomorrow.&#160;&#160; Then we all leave on Monday.&#160;&#160; At least that is the theory.&#160;&#160; I think I\u2019m goanna have a hard time getting this one to leave:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lh3.ggpht.com\/_B-OuqrHac60\/TIBUooOkD3I\/AAAAAAAAFq8\/z3v4Csg1eTI\/s1600-h\/DSCN4851%5B3%5D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-right-width: 0px; 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