Leecher Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Every year, my sister invite us over to her cottage for the weekend and every year I look forward to being there This past weekend was the time my family and I get to spend quality time up there for the last few days of our vacation The cottage is situated on an island and surrounded by water... only way to get there is by boat Tranquility and peace is what I look forward to when going up No hydro, phone, TV, computer to play with but there's lots more things to do for the whole family like going on the beach and sit in the sun with a cold drink and when it's too hot, hit the lake Water skying, fishing, hiking in the bush or going for a boat ride are all great activities to do Here's a view of the beach and a few more Here's a few shots of the cottage and the landscape Inside views There's also water skying for those that like it... sister here getting ready Brother in law getting ready to go My daughter Mélissa tried water skying for the first time and compiled a video of her attemps... she almost got it <embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid732.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww321%2Fleechman1%2FSoftwater%2520Season%25202012%2FCamp%2520Danielle%2520et%2520Phil%2520-%252028%2520Juillet%25202012%2FFamily%2520Getaway%25202012%2FMlissaWaterSkyingAttemps.mp4"> There's also fishing to do for those that like it Here I was anxiously watching my daughter take on water skying for the first time Miscellaneous shots last but not least... the residents All in all my family and I had a great time but this morning, reality hit hard... it was back to work Ah well, there's always next year Hope you enjoy! Tight lines TJunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks and sounds like paradise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 DUDE. That's your daughter?!?! Nice one budday. cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks like a beautiful spot to get away from it all, Jacques! Love the squirrel shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Great report, Jacques. Traditions are a part of what keeps families together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 awesome report! Very jealous - Thanks for hte report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Now that looked like a fun time... cool place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 That place looks stunning....its like a little tropical lagoon! Holy moly Jacques, your daughter is a beautiful young woman! Amazing how fast they grow up. That scarecrow thing is gonna give me nightmares. And I think the word for the cottage is bijou, n'est pas? Great report Great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Beautiful place! That beach looks like Gulligan's Island!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 The bay where the cottage rests is just magnificient....so much privacy. Sounds like one heck of a weekend. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 looks like a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sounds like a great weekend Jacques. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Default User Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 THANKS FOR SHARING!!! Looks so peaceful and relaxing - something a lot of us need (...or at least I know I do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 That looks like a great place to get away from it all. Great report Jacques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Awesome report Jacques !!!! Great place to unwind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks everyone for the kind words!!! Glad you enjoy it!!! DUDE. That's your daughter?!?! Nice one budday. cheers HD Yep My sweet precious little girl That place looks stunning....its like a little tropical lagoon! Holy moly Jacques, your daughter is a beautiful young woman! Amazing how fast they grow up. That scarecrow thing is gonna give me nightmares. And I think the word for the cottage is bijou, n'est pas? Great report Great pics. Sure is Simon!!! Your telling me.... Mélissa is going to be 17 this fall One more year in High school and then she graduates times sure flies by fast Brother in law calls the scarecrow "The Beach Keeper"... he protects the flower beds behind it from a doe and her 2 fawns from eating them... They always come out during the night and in the morning, see their tracks on the beach Your right, bijou is the right word for this place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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