Good thing the dog doesn’t just dive in

Even our cherished rescue mutt wondered a bit what exactly was going on with our backyard pool. It seems that could be what happens when a certain amount of stuff is added to prepare for a stretch away from the house. Nobody was harmed in the making of this safe water. Ellie B does not…

This circle of women rediscover their truths in Wine Country

Can this group of longtime friends take a trip to wine country to celebrate a 50th birthday and truly have a good time? That’s the premise behind Amy Poehler’s directorial debut. Wine Country, made with its Netflix run primarily in mind, comes from the pens of Emily Spivey and Liz Cackowski, but Poehler’s story credit…

The lake’s a perfect spot for the setting sun

If you like sunsets, bring a way to snap to the Skaneateles Lake dinner cruise and hope for a clear sky. Here we go! I kept my iPhone 8 ready. The western sky was perfect to welcome the sun after its busy day. The water was ready for some reflection for the folks in the…

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…