It was a great day in October to be on the lake with blue skies, light wind, and temperature around 77 degrees. A real bluebird day as some frustrated duck hunters call them. I didn't see any bluebirds, and I did not see any ducks flying. Water clarity is improving on the lake because algae growth is slowing as water temperature drops (60 degrees today) and day length shortens.
A bizarre thing occurred while I motored up the Fox River. I noticed a garter snake crossing the river, which is not odd, and moved closer to take a picture of the snake (see photos below boat). As I got close the snake turned and headed straight to the boat. The snake was frightened and decided to take shelter in the only cover in mid-river the Lake District's Jon boat. I put the engine in neutral and just as I did so the snake zipped up the motor and took refuge in the motor, and then tried to hide in the boat. I removed the snake and "placed" it back in the water. Pretty strange.
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| Garter snake crossing the Fox River |
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| Stowaway |
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