A maple tree at Kubota Garden, 4-20-19

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Testing Out the Waters

Posted by David Carlos • Posted on 12/31/2019 at 11:49AM Auto, Boat & Air • Life Stories • Photography • Sports & Fitness • See more by David Carlos

"Christmas gift?" I asked.
"Yep," said the dad, as his son, Joel, 11, took the green kayak out on its maiden voyage on Lake Ballinger. I said, "He didn't want a video game for Christmas?"
The dad said, "No, he also wanted a tent. It's a bit cold to try that out today."

As Joel paddled over 200 feet away from the dock, Dad said, "Joel, don't go too far!" Mom yelled, "Go out as far as you want, Joel! Don't worry about Dad."
Lake Ballinger, Mountlake Terrace, 12-25-19.