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Some Chardonnay by the lake, anyone? (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 OP
Ah...that looks absolutely wonderful, my dear Diamond_Dog... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #1
Oh, sorry, CaliforniaPeggy! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #12
Yes, please and I'll buy the next round! MLAA Aug 2021 #2
My favorite place to sit and sip some wine. Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #8
Pretty big lake! Where are you? NT enough Aug 2021 #3
On Lake Erie Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #7
When we were kids montanacowboy Aug 2021 #15
There are a few rides left in Geneva Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #16
I can't remember montanacowboy Aug 2021 #17
Middle Bass Island? Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #18
Yep that's it montanacowboy Aug 2021 #26
Relaxing. Nice. George McGovern Aug 2021 #4
That's the best description, George! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #9
Yes! Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #5
Some crab cakes would be nice! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #10
Virtual crab cakes are easy to put together on a Sunday evening for a virtual get together. Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #13
Yum! Thank you! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #14
I'm in!! AndyS Aug 2021 #6
Awesome! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #11
Lovely... Aristus Aug 2021 #19
By all means, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #20
I'm actually cruising on a little cannabis oil. Aristus Aug 2021 #21
Well, enjoy! Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #22
Will do... Aristus Aug 2021 #23
Exhale.....ahhhh....😌 LakeArenal Aug 2021 #24
Virtual toast, Lake. Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #25
Why yes! I'd love to join you! lunatica Aug 2021 #27
Husband and I will be stopping at Geneva by the lake Retired Engineer Bob Aug 2021 #28
That area Diamond_Dog Aug 2021 #29

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)
1. Ah...that looks absolutely wonderful, my dear Diamond_Dog...
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 06:39 PM
Aug 2021

I'd love to join you, but seeing that you're way across the country from me.........well, I'll take a rain check!

Enjoy.

Diamond_Dog

(40,578 posts)
8. My favorite place to sit and sip some wine.
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 07:27 PM
Aug 2021

My ultimate fantasy would be to have a house up there with my own patio with this view.

montanacowboy

(6,714 posts)
17. I can't remember
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 08:52 PM
Aug 2021

I was pretty young, our parents took me and my sister - it was one of our weekend outings as we were from Eastern Ohio. I remember taking a ferry to the Bass Islands. Once got caught in a terrible storm between the islands and the mainland, wow, Lake Erie can dish up some awesome waves! Long time ago in another time.

Diamond_Dog

(40,578 posts)
18. Middle Bass Island?
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 09:00 PM
Aug 2021

That would be west of Cleveland, about halfway to Toledo. It’s a summer resort area. I’ve only been there once, a long time ago.

Does “Put-In-Bay” or “Kelly’s Island” ring a bell? Same area but more well known, if only by name.

That area can indeed get whipped up by a storm really fast.

Sanity Claws

(22,413 posts)
13. Virtual crab cakes are easy to put together on a Sunday evening for a virtual get together.
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 07:34 PM
Aug 2021

Will get them ready!

Aristus

(72,187 posts)
21. I'm actually cruising on a little cannabis oil.
Sun Aug 8, 2021, 09:28 PM
Aug 2021

But a beer now and some brandy later will go down nicely...

28. Husband and I will be stopping at Geneva by the lake
Mon Aug 9, 2021, 10:45 AM
Aug 2021

For a couple of nights in late September. Renting a lakefront home through vrbo. First stop on a two week road trip to Maine. Our dogs are coming along.

Hoping we get some decent weather, but who knows in late September. Hoping a road trip will be COVID safe.

Any suggestions on things to do/see in the area?

Diamond_Dog

(40,578 posts)
29. That area
Mon Aug 9, 2021, 11:55 AM
Aug 2021

Was a popular resort town in the 50s and 60s and is slowly coming back, so if you drive down “the strip” you’ll see evidence of outside hamburger and shake joints, t shirt shops, and, in the evenings, places where you can play Fascination and those old vintage games.

The Geneva Lodge, on the western end of that strip, is where I took the pictures. They have a very nice restaurant in there called Horizons. There’s also a walking/biking trail part of which goes along the lake, and you can rent a bike at the Lodge front desk for a reasonable fee. (They have bikes good for oldsters like me) If you’re more adventurous, there’s a zip line you can try, again, I believe you sign up for that at The Lodge. There’s a beach but it’s west of the cabins and resorts in Geneva, only a short drive. I see people walking their dogs on the path. There are several wineries in the area and you can get info or directions to them at the Lodge. (If you like a dry Reisling try the Golden Bunches wine from Ferrante’s.... it’s my favorite)

https://www.visitgenevaonthelake.com/

https://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/

https://www.ferrantewinery.com/product-category/white-wines/

Hope this was of some help. Wow, you’re on your way to Maine! That’s a real adventure! Good luck and enjoy your trip!

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