Our 3 grandkids came for the weekend. Took them out on the pontoon boat around the creek and the Potomac. Also trial of my jellyfish barrier. It worked but not 100%. At least the kids were able to swim and play in the water while the adults monitored the area with a fish net for any wayward jellies that snuck in. We still scooped out about 20 over a 3 hour time but outside the barrier there were 100s floating about. Dash one of our grands still got stung.
Century Club: Karen Wood
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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1 day
On our beach
The captain has help with the boat on the Kiwi Kruzer
Friday, July 21, 2023
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1 day
Put final weights on the barrier via my kayak. 100s of those little mothers out there. Hope this works.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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1 day
Put more weights on my fence (mesh bags with rocks) via kayak and using my fish net removed about 15 little mothers ftom inside the barrier. Need a few more weights which will have to wait until tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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1 day
Sunrise, nothing to do with my barrier.
Spent many hours today trying to finish up my jellyfish barrier. Used the kayak to maneuver it in place. Created with pool noodles, garden fencing, zip ties and mesh bags with rocks to weigh the fencing down. Who knew plastic garden fencing floats? Had to come in finally as the sun was relentless. Will finish up tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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1 day
On the way to floaty chair time
Took the Kiwi Kruzer as close to the top of Mattox Creek as we could as there were less jellyfish there and floated on our floaty chairs. Beautiful out, wonderful day.
Monday, July 17, 2023
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1 day
Friends came down for a few days and we took the Kiwi Kruzer to see the sights of Colonial Beach. Hot and humid day. Lots of smoky haze from Canada.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
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1 day
Setting up my barrier with pool noodles and fencing.
The jellyfish are terrible this year around the creek (and the whole Potomac I hear) and the grandkidss are coming this weekend, I wanted them to enjoy the water. So I developed a jellyfish barrier to put around our little beach. Needed the kayak to install it as there were a zillion jellyfish out there just waiting to get me in spite.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
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1 day
Short kayak to party cove while Alan paddleboarded.
Friday, July 14, 2023
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1 day
Paddled from our house across the creek following 6 swans. They wouldn't let me get too close.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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1 day
On the boat SML
Beautiful sunset
Stretching out enjoying the sunset
Me enjoying the lake
Took a great tour of the lake and headed back to Don and Jan's house just at sunset. Gorgeous out.