Ducks – Rural Ris

As I sit in the midst of a busy week, I can’t help but think back to a much less busy time–the lake. For 7 blissful days, the world is much more quiet, life is a bit more simpler, and life is considerably less hectic. Every year, our family packs the camper and boat to head to Kerr Lake for a week of family time and relaxation. Filled with hammock naps, fishing, kayaking, boat rides, reading, and campfires, the week at the lake is a treasured time that flies by all too quickly. It is something that we look forward to, but is bittersweet as it marks the end of summer. At least there are memories and photos to visit on weeks like this one where busy and hectic are the norm.

We started with 2 tubes, and by the end of the trip, we had broken them both…oops!

One of the days, we drove the boat up to a town for lunch. After docking the boat, we ate lunch at McDonalds, went to some shops, and got some ice cream.

I feel as though, it is a right of passage for all Linton boys to learn to drive the boat.

On one day, we always head to the marina to feed the ducks and fish, and grab some ice cream.

Islands are everywhere at the lake, and it is one of the boys’ favorite things to explore them.

This is perhaps one of my favorite photos.

Daddy turned another year older while at the lake. Mom made a birthday cake in the camper (talk about skills). The number on the cake may or may not be accurate. I won’t tell.

September 15, 2016November 30, 2018 by ruralris Categories: blog, FamilyTags: boats, camping, Ducks, family, fishing, lake, summer, vacation Leave a comment

Sandwiched between all the boys in the house (so much testosterone), I, like many others, watched the Oregon vs. Ohio game last night. It was a great game, and quite honestly, I wouldn’t have minded either team winning; however, I decided at the start of the game, I should pick a side. I became a Buckeye fan for the night. This was a smart move on my part since they won. Hurrah!

Now, I must confess a few things–1) I love a good game of football, but I like the food better. There, I said it. 75% of why I’m in it is for the food. Well, maybe 65%. I do enjoy the company, hype, and the game too. 2) I am forever craving wings. When I was in a dorm at Campbell University, I discovered that the campus convenient store (conveniently located beside my dorm) carried frozen hot wings. I’d take them back and microwave them. During exams, it and sweet tea were my go to stress relief. Because of my craving for wings, I am constantly looking for excuses to get them (do I really need to have an excuse? I should evaluate that…). The football game became a perfect excuse. So, we cooked wings. 3) My last confession is I LOVE Pinterest. Forget Google, I typically go straight to Pinterest. My brother Gideon has learned that if Risa is cooking, it is probably something new from Pinterest. He is normally dubious. Anyways, I wanted dip for last night in addition to the wings. Naturally, I consulted Pinterest. I found a recipe for Sinful Dip. It looked heavenly (is that an oxymoron?). It was easy to make and tasted so good. So good in fact, that I didn’t get a picture until part of it was devoured. Oops!

You get the picture, though. I made a few changes to the original recipe like using bacon instead of ham (Yay for pork!). Personally, I think that was a no brainer. So, here is the sinful dip. I hope you enjoy!

Sinful Dip

16oz sour cream
8oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of bacon bits
1/4 tsp of hot sauce
1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper

Mix the ingredients together and place in a small casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips.

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by ruralris Categories: UncategorizedTags: boys, brothers, Buckeyes, Ducks, family, food, football, Ohio, Oregon, pinterest, recipe, tesosterone, wings 1 Comment

Tag: Ducks

For the Love of Lakes

Football, Testosterone, and Sinful Dip