Some may think our work is play. No, this is play.

The paddlers of the Red Dragon Canoe Club visited the New Jersey shore at Barnegat Bay on Saturday. Monica, in her flashy new life jacket, paddled almost as much as she talked with our companions. As always, she was, I'd venture, the life of the party.
There were 17 boats -- 2 canoes and 15 kayaks -- and 19 paddlers. Some were in their 20s, some may even have been older than we. The weather was sunny with a gentle breeze to keep us cool. The currrent was mild.
This was not a strenuous voyage -- only a few miles in protected water -- but it was completely pleasant and was followed by a cookout for luch at the beach house of one of the paddlers.
Another fine way to spend time on the water.