Join Waukesha resident Brien Lee and his blog, Sir Fido, as they explore the city and report on the interesting things they find.
Instead of putting off repair of the bathroom sink stopper to later, I fixed it this morning. Instead of doing it before I showered, I did it after. Instead of leaving my coffee in a safe spot, I put it where I could get to it - right next to the sink. Instead of spilling into the sink when I bumped it, coffee and cup tipped on my head. Instead of yelling, I laughed.
Instead of camping all weekend, we spent just one day. Instead of staying at one of the three other Waukesha County Parks that offer family camping; Muskego, Mukwonago or Menomonee, we chose the one that was most crowded, thus noisier, but had a lake for canoeing and was closest to home, Naga-Waukee Park.
Instead of remembering to pack canoe paddles, we made a trip home. Instead of going out on heavily-used Nagawicka Lake when it's calmest, we tried canoeing mid day. Instead of getting swamped by breakers from the speed boats, we managed to keep it upright and took only a little water over the sides. Instead of finding "No Trespassing" signs on an island we found none, and we explored it. Instead of burning gas, making waves and pulling around people on inflatable furniture, my son and I caught some fish, got a close look at the lake properties and gave our muscles a workout. Instead of giving us the same courtesy as motor boats at the landing, (it cost us as much to launch as it cost them) we were noticeably rushed to make room for trailered boats even though it took us only two minutes to get our boat out of the water.
Instead of the storms that were predicted this weekend, the weather was great. Instead of the lake being cold or weedy, the water was very nice for swimming. Instead of spending $145.00 for a night's stay in a cabin somewhere, we spent $14.50 and put up our own cabin. Instead of having all the amenities of home, we pumped our own water, used an outhouse and cooked over an open fire.
Instead of camping with his eight kids, it was tricky with just my two, my dad took us Up North to a cabin in Minocqua or Mercer to fish, boat and swim. Instead of seeing my dad today, Father's Day, I will be visiting his grave, he died two years ago yesterday. Instead of waiting, tell your dad you love him.
