The main thing that I like about White Rock Lake is that there is something always different going on or happening. There are several venues, but when collectively lumped together on a trip around the lake, it always will generate something different.
Over the past few years, there has been a car pulled from the lake; a fire truck and a few drownings, which are never something you want to see or hear about but it happens none-the-less. A steamboat has been seen and heard on the lake.
A coyote, many red-tail hawks, a pair of American Bald Eagles, a few more snakes than are necessary, egrets, blue herons, pelicans, seagulls, woodpeckers, ducks, geese, monk parrots, make up some of the wildlife that can been seen,
Traditional outdoor weddings are frequent on both sides of the lake. This past summer there was a Celtic wedding complete with wood-framed alter, straw wreaths and hemlock sprigs. A British Car show with rows of Rolls-Royce, MG ,Triumphs, Austin Martins to name a few. Meetings, Rowing Club lessons, also make the list of events.
Today, however, classical violin music was coming from the Winfrey Point House. What made it somewhat unusual, was that it was a memorial service for one of the Lake residents. Fitting? You bet. There would not be a better place to hold a memorial service and why not? These are only a few reasons why this lake is the crown jewel of the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department and a great section of the city to enjoy. Over the last couple of years, the growth and use of this lake has continued to increase. So when you are there, pick up after yourself and leave the lake a better place than what you found.
Today, I also saw my first bike rider riding his bike while both hands were on his phone as he was texting. I hope this doesn't start a trend. Think about it. Texting while driving is bad but texting while bike ridging must be worse.
Just a couple of simple images for today.
27/01/14 correcting construction
Over the past few years, there has been a car pulled from the lake; a fire truck and a few drownings, which are never something you want to see or hear about but it happens none-the-less. A steamboat has been seen and heard on the lake.
A coyote, many red-tail hawks, a pair of American Bald Eagles, a few more snakes than are necessary, egrets, blue herons, pelicans, seagulls, woodpeckers, ducks, geese, monk parrots, make up some of the wildlife that can been seen,
Traditional outdoor weddings are frequent on both sides of the lake. This past summer there was a Celtic wedding complete with wood-framed alter, straw wreaths and hemlock sprigs. A British Car show with rows of Rolls-Royce, MG ,Triumphs, Austin Martins to name a few. Meetings, Rowing Club lessons, also make the list of events.
Today, however, classical violin music was coming from the Winfrey Point House. What made it somewhat unusual, was that it was a memorial service for one of the Lake residents. Fitting? You bet. There would not be a better place to hold a memorial service and why not? These are only a few reasons why this lake is the crown jewel of the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department and a great section of the city to enjoy. Over the last couple of years, the growth and use of this lake has continued to increase. So when you are there, pick up after yourself and leave the lake a better place than what you found.
Today, I also saw my first bike rider riding his bike while both hands were on his phone as he was texting. I hope this doesn't start a trend. Think about it. Texting while driving is bad but texting while bike ridging must be worse.
Just a couple of simple images for today.
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| One of two of my favorite Sycamores that have massive trunks |
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| One of many seagulls seen today |
27/01/14 correcting construction
