Wow. What a crazy weekend that was. We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was gorgeous, sunny, not too hot, and no rain -- although we still desperately need the rain. Everybody and their brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, kids and dogs were in town this weekend. I heard several folks say they'd never seen the lake so busy. And I believe it.
In Labor Day Monday news... The woods at Gooley (Gulley) Creek caught fire yesterday, and from what I was told it was quite a fire, and it spread very quickly and threatened a few homes. The fire was headed toward Lynne Akins' home (her son, Aaron, works at the dock), and they were pretty scared. Thankfully the wind shifted the fire away from their house. A lot of volunteers were there helping -- Pontiac, Timber Knob, Theodosia, Oakland and Gainesville fire departments responded, and so did the Conservation Dept. and the Corps of Engineers. Rumor has it the fire was started by people camping at the creek. Shame, shame. Seriously people... when it's this dry, be smart and don't light a fire. Sheesh. Thank goodness everyone is okay. Although I did hear Ed Duffin was taken to the hospital via ambulance... for heat exhaustion or smoke inhalation... I hope he's doing better today. I haven't heard.
So anyway, besides the fire, Labor Day weekend came and went without incident. And alas, summer is winding down. We've changed our hours: 7am to 7pm Sun-Thurs; 7am to 8pm Fri-Sat. And they will continue to get shorter throughout the month. I'll keep you posted. Also, Jackie is back to her off-season hours. She is open 3-10pm Wednesday and Friday; 8am to 10pm Saturday; 8am to 6pm Sunday.
Now, just because Labor Day is over doesn't mean there is no more lake fun to be had this year... Don't forget the Pontiac Lake Cleanup and Full Moon Party is Saturday, Sept. 29. I'll have more details for you soon. And also the chili cook-off will be coming up in a couple months -- a date and more details will follow on that, too.
Have a nice (four-day) week everyone!
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