A late-summer trip to Lake Tenkiller (in eastern Oklahoma) yielded lots of fun, and at least one decent picture. Hopefully the picture explains the odd title above (Wow – Big Thriller). Those are my nieces: Caitlin on the left (falling off); Grace on the right (screaming). Thanks to the Simon clan at Pine Cove Marina for loaning us the boat!
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