First Day on Lake

 The reservoir is almost full.  This was only accomplished by filling Foster with water drained out of Green Peter reservoir, farther up one side.   

Lots of logs and debris in the water, which only affects motor boats going too fast to see the debris in time.

It was supposed to be over 80 today, but only achieved 74 in the time I was there.

I drifted up the S. Santiam.  It's strange to say I drifted upriver but that's how it goes there.  Then I fight the wind paddling back to Foster.

The wind was really strong in my face on the way back by the time I was coming back under that bridge in the picture to go to the boat ramp.   

I exhausted myself today, being not used to all that paddling exercise but it was worth it.

Thimble Berry Blossoms

I'll be sore tomorrow.   I got back home and discovered my yard debris hadn't been picked up today.  Its annoying, they charge so much and now there's nowhere to put grass clippings should I mow my lawn, which really needs done.

I got to the lake about 1:30 and was home by 6:00.  Nice day, not too warm, not many people out on the lake since it just got filled.