Lake Shore: Calm and Serene

     The Mayor took the day off, ahead of election day, and walked to Meeks Bay beach.  A light breeze was felt, coming out of the east.   A school bus full of students had found the beach almost deserted, and made good use of all the empty space.  A young family of 3 had their gear right up to water's edge, enjoying a classic Tahoe beach day.
     It amazes me to see this expansive space almost empty on a beautiful day.  I ask myself, "Where is everybody?"  School is still in session, with a week to go.  So that sums up most of it.  But then, in a state of 35 millions, it seems more would enjoy the scene.
     I guess it is just far enough away from population centers to make it a challenge to arrive midweek.   Maybe the Chamber of Commerce has to step up the advertising a little.
   Old Tahoe Cafe
    Rehab is in progress in Homewood on the Old Tahoe Cafe.  It seems that Obexers is investing in a complete makeover of the building.  Ultimately, it remains to be seen what will go there.  It is not a surefire winner in that location, or any location on the West Shore, for that matter. 
     Gas prices have crossed the $4.50/gal. price and it;s only June 2.   The Great Recession is lingering, too, and economists are warning that more speed bumps are ahead for the sluggish recovery.   Mortgage interest resets are coming up for many who refinanced and used a line of credit to buy stuff(called HELOCS).   A loan of this type could see payments double overnight.   Not a good thing, for the borrower(s).
     But, Meeks Bay was again, gorgeous.  By 3pm, the surface of the lake flattened out, and a few paddle boarders took advantage and crisscrossed the bay, standing or sitting on their boards.
Nice.
    The Minister of Far Eastern Culture and Religion took a bold step and plunged head first into the clear water.   She remarked that it was very cold.  Very cold, indeed.   The mayor himself put a toe in and proclaimed the same: cold!
    Real summer is still a few weeks off.   We can wait.