Intro

Before the sun sets, the spread of food served for dinner will be cleaned up. Should you: [[gather silverware and take empty plates?]] [[Stack another jalapeno, cheddar, and cracker?]] [[Sip wine, then drop a grape into the water?]]

The oil truck at work backed into the lamp pole and broke the glass panes of the lantern and bent the steel. Easy fix, but the lanterns cost $603 a piece.

Did you see the loons?! There they are again.. One, two, three, (text-style: "fade-in-out") [dive.] Loons can swim for minutes underwater without coming up for air. Turkey bullets. Speedy fish birds. (text-style: "smear") [The majesty of the lake.] Loon calls repeating that they too, belong here on the water.

Bjorn is still in Switzerland, he is enjoying work and is gaining a lot more freedom with his production team. They prepared a pitch to the marketing team and nailed it. It took half the time and cost for his team to produce the ad film reel. Some things never change.. [[Fading Light]]

When the sun creeps behind the mountains, the breeze brings a chill. You could stay out here all night, especially with the first stars already appearing but.. [[You forgot to bring warm layers and want to leave]].. [[You start the engine]].. [[Take a few more pictures]].. [[Low Pressure]]..

It is unusual for an evening in the end of the summer, but I'm already excited for when it is cold enough outside, you can see your (text-style: "fade-in-out") [breath whirl away] with the crisp air. [[Look at a Map]]

Start the boat. Put the ladder up. Cruise at a no wake pace. Catch the last rays fading behind the mountains. Sip red wine. Do you need to.. [[Look at a Map]] [[Visit the Apron String]]

BANG. Shuddering, the hull barely scrapes by, but the prop gets snagged on a big rock. This is not good. The boat will continue to drift. There is no functioning driveshaft, no Steering, nothing to bring you to dock. Shut the motor down. Fuck! This is not good, not good at all. Maybe there is cell phone service? Do you: [[Check your phone]] [[Finish bottle of wine]] ? [[Blame the dog]]

I know this lake like the back of my hand. The caution bouys for all the rocks, and how to navigate around specific islands. [[MNTNS]]

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A kind gesture, also progresses the gathering into the next stage of engagement. [[Observe and Report]]

The boat sat still, small waves pelting the hull reverberating the calming sound of water splashing. Each time you find yourself gazing into the mountains, you are lost in a suspended state of admiration. //Admiration// for the landscape and its beauty, //admiration// for your parents for raising you in such a peaceful location, //admiration// for your friends who find the time to gather and share food and stories... [[Broken Lantern]] [[Loon Call]] [[Swiss Boy]]

SO worth it, take another. Maybe revisit the smoked trout?

They FLOAT. How bout that.

You should probably see how the group feels.

Your phone just doesnt do it justice.. Moments lost in time.

You know this lake like the back of your hand. You know where all the caution bouys for all the rocks are, and how to navigate around the three islands. You dont need to take out the map.. But maybe you should.. [[Put down the wine]] [[Throttle up to 2300 rpm]] [[Take a deep breath]]

Great. There is service. You should call Paul. He'd be likely to bring out the moomba for a tow.

Big fan of a cabernet are you? Seems a little irresponsible.. perhaps you should share angst.

What was Henry even doing staring into the water anyway?

Dont spill it though.. maybe you're better off finishing it and calling it quits for tonight.

Perfect speed for an evening cruise. Hard not to be amazed by the scenery.

Life is good.