Seems there are many titles of “Day on the Lake”, each I am sure has it’s own special meaning to whom ever is posting the title.
Our “Day on the Lake” was April 18th and it just happened to be on Clear Lake, the largest natural lake in CA. A dear friend, Charles called Everett and I on Saturday and asked if we would like to join him and Tim for a “Day on the Lake” for Sunday? He also informed me that he had invited Rich & Judy more dear friends. Without hesitation when he asked I said, “yes and that it sounded just wonderful”! The weather was going to be gorgeous, a a balmy 75 degrees. The water temp is probably 50 degrees, but what the heck, might be a tad chilly late in the day, no worries… We would be riding in Tim & Charles’ boat, cruising down to the Boat House Bar & BB-Q for late lunch.
We met up at Rich & Judy’s place were Tim & Charles pulled up the dock where we were all standing waiting to go for that “Day on the Lake”. It seemed like it had been decades since we were out on the lake, really it has only been months, but who’s counting?? You just don’t know how much you miss something until you don’t do it and then go to do it again! And here we were going to do it again! Everyone was happy, smiling and ready to go for that “Day on the Lake”. We were all sitting in the boat as Charles took the wheel and gently pulled away from the dock, while Judy and I sat in the back of the boat to be sure we got lots of good sunshine and nice breeze in our hair as we cruised across the water. The boat bouncing gracefully over the low swells with all that fresh air streaming in our faces. Feeling the water sprinkle as if they were small crystals brushing our faces lightly, leaving behind a cool excitement over the skin. The sun was bright and almost virgin warmth this April 18th. Our “Day on the Lake” was just beginning, it was just getting better with every minute as we cruised from Clearlake Oaks down to Nice, where the Boat House Bar & BB-Q. Just sitting in the boat while we cruised past the small communities nestled in the coves along the shore, our eyes reaching up the mountains to embrace the glory of spring with all her young green colors like neon signs all over the hills. The reflection like a mirror the lake was absorbing all the vibrant neon greens reflecting the mountains as shadows. The lake reflecting the blue sky as if it were all one. The wake behind the boat sparkled crystal like shimmering like diamonds in the wake. aahh yes this was a perfect “Day on the Lake”!
We arrived at the Boat House Bar & BB-Q and we were immediately seated at a nice sunny table on the lawn over looking the lake. We could see that Boat House Bar & BB-Q was under going major upgrades to their dock system, a great improvement! We were only seated a short time when an old familiar face surfaced. That would be “Rooster”. He’s part of the Boat House Bar & BB-Q motif. It seems the first time we were there so was Rooster. Then a few years ago we were blessed to have been at the Boat House Bar & BB-Q for Rooster’s 80th birthday celebration! He was kicking (dancing) back those ladies like nobody’s business! He’s a little older now, not quite the spunk he had at 80 and is soon to be turning 83 years old about this father’s day. The Boat House Bar & BB-Q usually has live music most every Sunday afternoon during the summer. It’s great fun!
After stuffing ourselves with a delicious lunch and a couple of cocktails, we all strolled back to the boat to head back. The sun was still bright and warm! We were all bathing in the rays and feeling the “kiss” on our skin as the day passed. We all had that little glow. While cruising across the water with not another boat in site, we decided to enjoy the day just a little longer. We decided to cruise on over to Richmond Park Bar & Grill , over next to Konocti Harbor (who is now closed) near the Riviera. We pulled up to Richmond Park Bar & Grill and there were just a couple of boats tied at the dock. We tied up and strolled up the ramp to an outside table to have a cocktail. The owner Dan greeted us as we sat down and offered to get our drinks for us.. must have been a slow winter.. hehe.. just kidding.. As we sat on the waters edge listening to the water lap the deck, boat pulling up to fuel up and other tying up to do the same thing we were doing, having a cocktail 
We met a lovely couple Bob & Jane.. They’re getting married next month. They live in the Riviera, just above Richmond Park Bar & Grill. I am not sure what Bob did all his life, but Jane was a card dealer in Nevada for 50 years and is now the official picture taker at Richmond Park Bar & Grill! And Jane is proud member of the Red Hat Ladies of Lake County, CA. All of us had such a wonderful “Day on the Lake”.
Our day ended as we cruised back over to Rich & Judy’s our starting point. We all reflected on the day’s events and toasted to the next time we would all get together and do this again and again!!
We actually have many days like this during the summer, I guess that is why we miss it so much during the winter months.
My husband Everett and I hope you will come to Clear Lake one day and taste just a little bit of heaven that we have here! We love it here! Every night is “Friday night”..
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