8 Mile Road Near Public Landing Temporarily Open Until Paving

This was earlier today but as the day progressed they got it right enough to drive on until they start paving this section. And, hey, let’s be careful out there today.

Stormy Weather at Big Bass Lake

One of our trips with the Columbus Boys Club of Columbus, Ohio, was a wet one as it rained nearly every day. Thank goodness for our mesh dining tent. On those hard rains we spent a lot of time in there. I used to laugh at our clothes lines which were supposed to dry out our wet clothing not wash them.

As my memory recalls, I don’t think there was ever another trip that was so wet. Sure there was a day or so of rain on nearly every trip but never one where it rained every day but one. Fortunately there was not much lightning on that trip so most of our activities could be carried out. One of our regular tents turned out to be a sauna with the flaps closed so that our clothes could dry out.

Now it didn’t rain every hour of every day but more than we would have liked it to. Swimming in the rain can be fun but as one kid said, “Today we haven’t needed to go into the lake to get wet” and he was sure right. The good thing is that our wooded beachfront kept out most of the rain.

The day before we left the sun came out and the kids thought that was the best day ever. Storm clouds finally left and that was good news.

The Culvert is In

Oh no, there goes the dirt road again. I thought we might return to the days of yesteryear again. Within a week it will be paved. And then business as usual. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted. Not the road closure mind you but the sandy dirt road.

Risk Taker Terry

This was a member of my Bradenton Boys Club and I was taken aback by Terry’s bravery in swimming in ponds in Florida. With the threat of alligators in basically every water source I would think it quite risky to swim in any unsupervised swimming area. But Florida kids are rather resilient albeit somewhat cocky in what they will or won’t do. This pond was on property that Terry’s family owned. They invited the boys club to use it and we came with caution. Fortunately there were no incidents that entire day. Terry’s mother said that no alligator in their right mind would take out her son. Interesting thought?

Ways to Have Fun on Big Bass Lake

How do you have fun on Big Bass Lake? Have you tried water skiing, or tubing, or even just rowing across the lake to put your pier together? What about something that looks akin to skateboarding on water? I’ve even once seen water walkers used on the lake on a calm day. Those things look like giant storks feet and one can actually run on water, if skilled, and if the lake is calm.

How about fishing? You can do that in all seasons, that is, if you can cut through the ice in the winter? Have you been snowmobiling on the lake? Has anyone tried parasailing? Or while we’re on that one, what about just pure sailing?

How about a lesiurely ride around the lake on a pontoon boat as you take in the sights? Any snorklers or deep sea divers exploring the depths of Big Bass Lake? I know swimming remains a big activity on the lake.

Does anyone barbeque just off their pier? How about painting the reflections off the lake on canvas? Anyone hiking the shoreline of the lake? Any island explorers, for after all there are five of them on the lake, you know? Yes, I believe there are lots of ways to have fun on Big Bass Lake including the Fourth of July Boat Parade and fireworks. Try some out!

ULBC Camp Pool and Waterfront

This is the Union League Boys Club Camp Waterfront. It comes complete with a Boathouse, bath house, Fox Lake, and the swimming pool. As you can see the pool is within 5 feet of Fox Lake. This area has three docks. The pool itself is only 4 feet deep at the deepest point. It is largely an instructional pool plus an area for water sports. And this young lady is about to take the plunge so shall we leave her alone to enjoy herself in the pool?