The last few weeks of August always brings Horse Flies! Other lovely bugs also prevalent during the end of summer include gnats and yellow jackets. The yellow jackets usually live in burrows in the ground and attack people with mowers and string trimmers.
I attended the CSLOA - OX ROAST meeting this week. Looks like they are getting organized for the Labor Day weekend event. Looks like Mr. Jay Turner is in charge of the kitchen and HE NEEDS HELP! He needs volunteers for 2 and 3 hour shifts in the kitchen. It can be a fun experience meeting and working with local lakers! We need to make this a success with your help!!! Please volunteer.
There are numerous construction projects in the Conservancy. New docks, remodeling, new home, etc. Always seek the proper permits from Nick Johann in the Conservancy office. Pictured is a work barge being loaded at the Sweetwater ramp area.
Just look how the Sit And Sew group did at the local county fair in Nashville last week. In addition to completing a quilt for fundraising purposes, they entered individual items and received all colors of ribbons! The group meets on Tuesday mornings at the clubhouse.
Milestone is completing paving on several roads in the Conservancy last week and this week.
It was perfect timing! As the launch time for the annual fireworks arrived so did heavy rain. Evidently the commitment to do the fireworks continued no matter rain or shine. There weren't any boats out to enjoy the show. Many people watched from their cars on the beach or homes near the beach area.
The "Cicada session" may be over but the damage will linger on for awhile. The dead leaves on many oak trees was the result of the Cicada. There is no actual damage to the trees ...just the ends of branches.
