A tasty meal on the water

The folks at Mid-Lakes Navigation go all-out on the dinner portion of the dinner cruise. Yes, I enjoyed the food and the service. My salad was crisp and cool. Admission time: I handed my clam chowder across the aisle to Robert because, well, I never eat clam chowder. My prime rib satisfied me, along with…

A comfortable boat for a night cruise

We headed upstairs to grab our table. Our seats at the table for four would serves as the viewing spot as our captain told us about those gorgeous homes that ring Skaneateles Lake. Nice places. I wandered to the rail and let my imagination roam, too. At times the lake was a bit choppy. I…

Skaneateles welcomes you with a pretty dock

Skaneateles on a summer’s Saturday evening. Sigh. This village on the lake can welcome you with beauty, for sure. We didn’t mind when the staff of the Judge Ben Wiles told us to wait a few minutes before boarding. Wander around the loading square we did. Mid-Lakes Navigation has a tradition worth noting. Recreation, check…

Bus to boat is a good evening

My dear wife Karen’s work place came up with a very nice summer treat. Staffers were invited to the Skaneateles Lake dinner cruise. Everybody was allowed a plus-one. She picked me! The higher-ups at the eye place even hired a bus as an option for the trip from Liverpool to Skaneateles Lake. I smiled at…

Go sail away

Out beyond the marina lies a sailboat, enjoying the season. I do catch much on my walks, appreciating what others are enjoying so close to my workplace at the library.

A great night under the stars with Lake Street Dive

Lake Street Dive under the stars with a hit. I will have a greater appreciation for the music in my dear wife Karen’s car for sure. Lead singer Rachel Price certainly takes a crowd under her spell. Kudos to the folks at Beak and Skiff for a smooth outdoor show, too. I’d go to their…

No, they did not play Smoke on the Water

Midway through the super set by The Wood Brothers at Beak and Skiff, an alarming amount of smoke began billowing over the left corner of the stage. Dark, ugly smoke. I had to go down and ask the security guards about it. It appears the neighbor with adjoining property was burning something in his fire…