Mowed around the lake and the island. Made it look nice; but now have goose explosion. Mother and sister counted over 130 on my island before they stopped counting. They estimated over 200. My island is now covered with goose droppings. \:\( I'm getting a goose stamp and some friends and I are going hunting!

Also, had a revelation today. I'd been noticing funny looking ugly "ducks" that dove down and stayed underwater a long time. This afternoon, a brother, his wife and I watched some of them and the thought hit me... Could those be cormorants? Surely not! Those are a southern problem... Well tonight, I pulled up pictures and range data. I think those weird ducks are cormorants! \:\(

Someone should have warned me that this lake stuff isn't like instant pudding! You can't just pick out some land, pay some money, and have a great lake with lots of great fish / wildlife, admiring women, and envious friends.

It is still worth it, but it sure isn't simple!

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