Water Skiing on the Ohio River

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Saturday, my husband and I took my son and nephew boating and water skiing on the Ohio River. I’ve been water skiing since my 20’s and love slalom skiing (with one ski). We prefer the Ohio River to the area lakes because there are fewer boats, which means better skiing conditions. Because of weather and a surgery that my husband had, this was only the second time we’ve taken the boat out this season and most likely the last. Temperatures are supposed to drop into the 60’s by this weekend. The water was quite cold but invigorating! Slalom skiing is like riding a bike, once you’ve mastered it, you don’t forget how to do it. It feels great to be strong and continue to participate in sports as I get older.

My son took some good shots…

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Plan B for Jimmy Buffett Concert

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Jimmy Buffett had a concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio Tuesday evening and my friend April (2nd from left) invited a group of friends out on her boat to listen to the concert from the water. What an adventure! Here we are pre-party. (Not taken with my camera…little fuzzy)

I’ve been boating on the Ohio River for 20 years and have encountered some hairy situations, but this one was the most intense. I’m usually with my husband (the Captain). Anyway, here are some pics before all of the “situations” occurred. Love this photo of April having fun driving the short 10-15 minutes to the concert. Grass skirt blowing in the wind…

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Ahoy Matie!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Boating is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and your friends! Saturday I had another fun day in Cincinnati on the Ohio River on my friend April’s boat. She invited four of us women friends and five other boats ended up tying up to us…so we had a party! Here’s Captain April…

Sometimes I get bored with boating, especially if I can’t ski…so I stay entertained by taking photographs and dancing. I really liked this candid shot of Cindy and April. April’s bathing suit is so cool…I love the neon and loopy fabric!

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Spend a day at Caesar Creek

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Travel Spirit

Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio has it all…boating, camping, hiking and fishing! I’ve been visiting Caesar Creek for over 20 years now and took advantage of the beautiful day on Saturday to take our boat out for a few hours with my husband, son and his girlfriend…Ashley.

My son confiscated my sunglasses! I think they look artsy on him! Ignore his tattoo…he got it when he was 18 years old and doesn’t like it now. He’s thinking of getting something put around it to change the look of it.