We woke to an absolutely perfect day. The wind stayed calm until 2:30 P.M., which meant we enjoyed the water front most of the day. Water toys filled the lake, sunscreen glistened off bodies, libations flowed, and a good time was had by all. Late afternoon, grandson Sawyer arrived with his gal friend, Khylia, making our family compliment complete. Bonnie and Steve prepared a nice dinner, Greek influenced, and we all feasted. One snafu surfaced. The alarm on holding tank for the sewer system made itself known. Thankfully, the landlords reacted quickly, sending a man out to pump the tank and reset the alarm. Unfortunately, the pump on the system is shot, which means we have to ration water use in the coming days. This isn't as easy as it sounds with fourteen people. Worst case is that the pump truck returns since it is unlikely that a new pump will arrive and be installed before our scheduled departure. Septic tank systems required attention and maintenance, but are often neglected until things bubble up crude in a way a little less romantic that the old Clampet's sitcom with Granny, Jethro, and Ellie May. Nonetheless, it represents just another first world problem, and doesn't alter the fact that life is good, especially today.
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