See You at The Lakes

2015-11-13_Lake#3-PS1_01I rarely have time to take an entire day off, but when I have only an hour or two and the weather is nice, I head for one of our Country Place lakes. All four are stocked with Florida largemouth bass, coppernose bluegill, and channel cat. I usually catch something, but even when I don’t, it’s just great to get out. Sometimes I run across a neighbor and we visit. Sometimes I run across a trespasser and have to let them know that only CPCA members with paid-up dues are allowed on these waters. But most often it’s just me, the water, the woods, and these lovely skies. If you’re a member, please use our lakes…we spend a lot of association money and time caring for them so you can.2015-11-13_CountryPlcCatch_015

 

 

Kids & Country Place

2015-11-05_Flanagans_01aI made a trip to Hidden Lake last Thursday; I’d caught a few bream and enjoyed some quiet time. I had already taken down my fly rod and was shooting pictures when I heard the sound of kids laughing and a moment later Kate & Carolyn Flanagan, along with a friend, came running over the dam with mom Kelly close behind. In short order the girls set up a picnic on the pier complete with tea and popcorn. I snapped a few photos and, as it began to get dark, we left. I was reminded of the reason Andrea and I had made the move to Country Place in 2007…this is just a wonderful place to raise kids. Our boys and I spent many hours fishing these lakes and I love seeing families enjoy our lakes and common areas.2015-11-05_Flanagans_022015-11-05_Flanagans_04a2015-11-05_Flanagans_03a

Fall Color Blowing Away

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Lake #3 on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

After two good cold snaps, fall foliage has been glorious here in our neighborhood. High winds for the past few days have taken down a lot of the color, but one of the cypress trees on the west side of Lake #3 is still vibrant.2014-11-30_CntryPlcWalk_0016

Morning Fog Over Lake #1

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Shot from the Lake #1 dam on an early January morning.