[ishoot308]

Great Post Vita;

For me personally having my family and close friends who come up to spend time and share the lake camp with us is invaluable. These times will be remembered forever by all and I am grateful for each and every one.

Contrary to popular belief the lake now in my opinion is also much cleaner than it was in the 60's and 70's. While there are many more houses and camps around the lake, septics system ordinances no longer allow leaching into the lake and people are "greener" now and realize it's importance. Yes there are still things we can do to to help even more, but great strides have been made and for that I am thankful. I am also confident that for many years to come the lake will become even cleaner and here for the next generation to enjoy like I did.

Yes we certainly have more boats now than ever enjoying the lake. I am again hopeful and confident that through education, compromise and patience a happy medium will be found where sail boaters, kayakers, performance boaters, and all water sport enthusiasts can continue to safely utilize the lake for their personal enjoyment without infringing on others boundaries. In order for this to continue we all must work together and understand each others point of view. The walls must come down, the us vs. them attitude will get us all nowhere. Only open dialogue and communication will resolve the issues.

My greatest hope and fear is for the area businesses. I sincerely hope the economy turns around and the area businesses start to flourish. They are so desperately needed and wanted and are such an intergal part of our enjoyment on the lake. Without them the area would be a ghost town...

Thanks!

Dan