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Friday, September 18, 2015

On the Road Friday ~ Once in a Blue Moon on Long Lake

 It is Friday. It is time to take a trip. 
July 31st, 2015 we had the opportunity to spend the day on Long Lake.
We have friends who live on Long Lake. They invited us to spend the day on the water and for a Blue Moon boat ride.

We started our ride with a beautiful sunset. 

We toured along the lake. 
A celebrity lives on Long Lake. 


Or some of you may know him as Mater, like my family does.



 
The Walleye Capital of Wisconsin, Long Lake in Washburn County is a picturesque 3,300 acre, 19 mile long lake reaching depths of over 70 feet.  The clear, spring-fed water, cool deep bays, gravel bars, pristine setting, and miles of undeveloped shoreline.

via - Washburn County



 Oh my, here comes the Blue Moon.

 When someone says "Once in a Blue Moon," you know what they mean:  Rare, seldom, even absurd.
This year it means "the end of July."
For the second time this month, the Moon is about to become full.  There was one full Moon on July 2nd, and now a second is coming on July 31st.  According to modern folklore, whenever there are two full Moons in a calendar month, the second one is "blue." 

via - Summer Blue Moon - NASA Science News



 The Moon belongs to everyone, the best things in life are free.
Susan Branch

We met a few other boats going for a night time ride and enjoying the beauty of the moon.

 " The moon will be the one to walk me back home"
Jen Vandervoort



 

17 comments:

  1. "The moon belongs to everyone." I like that!

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  2. Your moon photos are stunning! Thanks for taking us along on your trip!

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  3. Gorgeous photos! I THINK I recall a long lake in the Shawano area....can there be 2 lakes with the same name in the state??? just wondering.

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  4. That photo of the moon disappearing behind the trees is outstanding. What an amazing moment you were able to capture.

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  5. Every time I look at a full moon, I wonder who else is looking at it from wherever they are. I like the statement that the moon belongs to everyone. Have a great trip.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  6. What beautiful photo's ... i so enjoyed looking at all of them, thank you.

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  7. What beautiful photo's ... i so enjoyed looking at all of them, thank you.

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  8. Gorgeous photos and what a wonderful day to spend with friends. LOVE those photos....perfection!! And such wonderful quotes!

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  9. Beautiful pictures of the moon. Glad you had a great time on Long Lake. Happy Week End Carla.
    Kris

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  10. This is one time I don't mind being "mooned" gorgeous shots.

    Jen

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  11. This is one time I don't mind being "mooned" gorgeous shots.

    Jen

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  12. What a fun evening, Carla! And I'll have to tell my sil about long lake being the walleye capital! He's an avid fisherman. Love the quote from Jen. Beautiful photos and a wonderful adventure!

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  13. Such beautiful photo's! And... very interesting about Larry the Cable Guy!

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  14. Your photos are beautiful, magical even, and so must your blue moon night on the lake have been!

    Do you like the taste of the walleye? I always see it mentioned in travel articles about your area.

    Are you busy harvesting and putting up food for the winter?

    Happy fall to you,
    Dewena

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  15. These moon photos are so beautiful, Carla!!

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High Fives from Wisconsin!