No? That's no good.

We tried to get some in, but the launch at the campground was an inch deep 50 feet out. Pure sand from the rivers. The launch is placed right where the Platte River flowed into the Mississippi, and it just dumps sand right there I guess. Oh well...

 

we go out on a man made lake that has been around hundreds of years, we have on occasion had low water levels due to lack of rain and incompetent water commission people who didn't time the release of the water at the proper time the year before and didn't close it in time for the refill before it was too late.

 

I see. Damn lack of water and smart people...

 

every seven years they lower the lake so homeowners and marinas can repair docks and bulkheads during the winter months, but the state had a project that got behind schedule (surprise) and impacted the whole economy on the lake that season, needless to say the lack of rain after the normal rainy season caused the lake to be below levels for safe boating until late July, and they lost a huge annual boat race that brought millions to the area for a weekend. Needless to say there was a very costly investigation that developed into a complete waste of tax money and the scapegoats got fired and business as usual, except the boat races are held somewhere else now.

 

Oh wow, that's no good. It's funny how quickly bureaucracy can kill something good. Oh, and waste a ton of money...

 

Here I found an article from 09...

Lake Hopatcong water level drops after DEP allows water to flow out | NJ.com

 

Looks like the blame game all around. Most be more voters down stream, huh?

 

that was just the beginning of the season, it got worse as the summer got drier and no rain....

 

I suppose they never lessened the flow either, did they?

 

They didn't shut it down until it was too late, that year we had water restrictions, couldn't water the lawns, gardens, or wash your truck in the driveway.

 

Wow. that'll do it...

Well, time for work to start I suppose Steve. Catch ya later.

 

Good morning guys.

Had to water part of my lawn last night for the first time this year. 3 spots...

 

Later Dave, have fun at work!


Morning Jay!

 

Top of the morning to all!

 

Good morning guys!!

Just got back to the shop as I had an early morning call that took a little while.


Yep Jay the lawn got mowed and vendors all washed up. I was covered in cooking grease when I was done! Did I metion I hate that job!!

Glad it has a big lot and those thoughts turned action can be the ones that cost you money! LOL