Monday, July 30, 2012

Where Have All The Boats Gone?

This is the same view as yesterday's post:

Minus the boats.  The reason there are no boats to be found is the unusual weather we have been having.  Early March the temps were in the mid 70's.   April we experienced hard freezes and snow.  Most summer days brought mid 90 temps with high humidity, and rain by the bucket load.  All this factored in and our lake is a mess!!  They say the 'lake turned'  which means the warmer water at the surface isn't as dense as the cold water at the bottom of the lake.  The warm water sinks and the cold water rises, churning everything up.   
There are dead snails along shore, which adds to the disgust of it all:
Our son loves to scuba and snorkel on this lake because of its clarity.  Today one is afraid to let the water touch your skin for fear of 'the itch'.
We have been here since 1977, and have never seen anything like this.  The last time we had our boat out, the water temperature was 89 degrees.   We normally keep our boat at this dock:
For now its tucked away in the garage until things turn around.  The fish aren't biting, they can't even see a worm in the water.   The old timers think the lake will 'turn' again this fall, and clear up.  I certainly hope they are right.


And that's the way it is..............
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    What a shame. It certainly is not appealing currently; I do hope the situation improves. Have a good week.

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  2. EarleneJuly 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    NASTY!!!! but also very sad.
    Hope it does get better for all of you.

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  3. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticJuly 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I've never seen anything quite like this! Surely it will right itself when the weather gets better. Sad photos today, aren't they?!

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  4. Luci & LoreeJuly 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    They probably went to Door Co!!!! goodness, never saw so many boats :)

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  5. OlgaJuly 31, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I do hope it turns back. What a disappointment to be on the lake and not be able to take full advantage of the water.

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  6. RURAL July 31, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    When I was young, we were at a lake that had done the same, but it was a deep aqua green and turquoise slimed color. It stunk, I remember that vividly...poor fish. Felt like if you dropped a lit match on it, it would explode.

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  7. Cicero SingsJuly 31, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    How onteresting! But not very nice for you!. Maybe such a stirring up will be good in the long run when, hopefully, everything turns back to normal.

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  8. MuffieJuly 31, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I had never heard of this phenomenon. sure hope things turn around and you get the beauty back.
    Peace,
    Muff

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  9. Arkansas PattiJuly 31, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I have not heard of this "turning" and only hope it will be able to right itself in the fall. It sure doesn't look healthy to swim in.

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  10. DebbieJuly 31, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    oohhhhh that's just so sad muffy. our weather has been crazy also but our rivers and streams seem to be doing fine. i hope mother nature has a way of repairing all this muck!!

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  11. DeeJuly 31, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I here about odd weather every where but to actually see it makes me realize how destructive it is. Very Sad.

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  12. Terra July 31, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I hope your lake clears up soon, better for fish, wildlife and people too.

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  13. Far Side of FiftyJuly 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    All the lakes around here "turn" and it can be a yucky time in and on the water. Some lakes are worse than others especially if the water levels are low..then they smell real putrid and no you don't enjoy them at all. I think the warm weather is the worst culprit..:)

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  14. Kim@stuffcould....August 1, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    I hope the lake clears up for you...send us the bucket load of rain:)

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  15. linda mAugust 1, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Sure hope your lake clears up soon - that really looks nasty. It would be so hard for me to look at the lake and not be able to use it.

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  16. AndyAugust 1, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Add this to the rest of the freaky things that are happening in the world.

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