Point Beach with the boys and girls

Last Sunday, June 1st, following Becky Markvart's successful and fun-filled CD release party at Stumpjack, several of us went out to Point Beach State Forest to hang out at one of their permanent cabins that we had rented for the night. Pat and Mike went out ahead of the rest of us to get the fire going while Kim and I cleaned up the shop and Becky and Mike (not to be confused with the other Mike) broke down and loaded up their sound equipment.

We all gathered 'round the fire, drank beer and rum & cokes, smoked a few cigars, and talked smart for a few hours. Dummy that I am I not only neglected to take pictures during Becky's party but also didn't take any at our woodsy powwow. Here are a few taken Tuesday morning.

We all stayed overnight in the cabin (all, that is, except for Mike Zimmy, who wimped out and went home because he said he had to go to work the next day...and he works for the city so you know what a lame excuse that is!). It was a sleepless night because it seemed like every 30 minutes Kim was waking me up to either take her out to the potty or to tell me that I was snoring (yes, woman, I was snoring because I was SLEEPING! emphasis on was).

I did spend a few minutes before hitting the hay to walk down to the beach all by my lonesome to ponder the stars and boat lights on the lake. It was beautifully peaceful and rejuvenating. Few things can help shed the stress and weight of the week like a peaceful, starry night by a lake.

Kim and I went home to get our girls and rented the cabin for one more night for ourselves. We must do this more often.

I did take one picture from Becky's party after everyone had left. This is a hand crafted pen that Mark Chatenka gave Becky as a gift at her party. Click on it to get an enlarged image...check out that beautiful wood grain. I want one too!