Oh sure, you can still have some very pleasant days, especially at the more southerly latitudes, but things start to wind down after labor day. We decided that we had not got the family together on the river since the Mardi Gras boat parade back in February. So the invites went out for a day on Bavarian Cream and a leisurely cruise down the Tickfaw River to Lake Maurepas for some swimming and relaxing. We were joined by Jane's daughter Milana and partner Tracy and Larry's son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Kristin, and their two daughters Hannah and Sadie.We cast off and were not very far from the slip when Hannah, age 3, eagerly accepted the helm and "drove the boat." Capt. Larry had to scramble a couple of times t
o keep us in the channel, but basically she had the helm for about one-half of a mile. Hannah was thrilled and it was fun to watch her steer the boat like she would a Barbie Car. Further down the river there was a lot of local traffic, so Larry and Nathan took turns at the helm. We broke out snacks and drinks and took a very leisurely 8 NM ride to the lake. Once we got out there, we angled over to a shallow anchorage that is very popular for swimming. Capt. Larry is still a little conservative when it comes to anchoring in shallow water, so the chose spot actually turned out to be a little deep for swimming. However, with some floats and life 
jackets and the ability to get into some "toe-touching" depths about 30 yards astern, everyone got into the water and had a good time. Even though the water was deep, it didn't deter the girls, especially Sadie who seems to be about as fearless as a pit bull. We enjoyed a couple of hours on the lake then weighed anchor and cruised back to the house. After securing the boat in the slip, we fired up the grill and had a simple meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, and pasta salad. Oh, and the beer and wine flowed freely into the evening. When all was said and done, a good time was had by all.
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