Shots from the Day on the Lake

[Xplantdad]

Sometimes in my job I get to do some REALLY cool stuff...like today! The company that I work for donates the use of a bunch of brand new watercraft for two days for the " Day on the Lake (http://www.thebarrow.org/Medical_Specialties_Centers_and_Clinics/Neurorehabilitative_Services/Community_Events/index.htm) " event...

Our whole family volunteers at this (my 5th year)and I do transfers from wheelchairs onto the watercraft...give rides...and help where ever its needed. Lynn also did the same. Holly was there to get supplies...and we put grandma on a boat all day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Anyways, the kids and adults alike from Barrows Neurologial Institute look forward all year to this event...a time when paraplegics, quadraplegics, people that had severe brain/head trauma in the past and many other reasons...can "Come out and play" like the rest of us.

They have boats/watercraft that follow/chase...riders giving rides...mono skiing...fishing...houseboats...speedboats and on and on!

I LOVE doing this event...and here are some of the pictures that I took when I had a few moments http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here the group is transferring someone from a wheelchair to one of our skis...

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[Xplantdad]

Here's one of the pontoon boats

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[Xplantdad]

Here's one of the riders going out to "Play"

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[Dog427435]

That is great - and it's no surprise that you would love doing this event!!

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[Salvatore]

Feels good to do something like this doesn't it? makes you count your own blessings! Good going Bruce and family.

[Xplantdad]

Here's yours truly taking a rider who remembered me from two years ago...and asked for me personally http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[Xplantdad]

Here's Lynn taking a little girl named Nikki

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[Xplantdad]

A few more...

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[Xplantdad]

Some of the volunteers...

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[kwhizz]

A "Special" Group........Servicing......A "Special" Group......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[Xplantdad]

Me taking pics on a watercraft...out on the lake http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Clint, one of the chasers...he's been volunteering for 9 years... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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[Mr. Chevy]

Very nice Bruce.. Thanks...

I have a jet ski and love it, lots of fun...

Rich

[Xplantdad]

Think these people are having fun?

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[Xplantdad]

Last pic...this is Karen. She has let me take her for a cruise around the lake for the past 5 years. When she saw me...she ran up and gave me a big hug! What a sweetheart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, the first year I took her for a ride...she was absolutely terrified of being on the water...so we went about 5 MPH...at the beginning. By the end of the ride...we were jumping the waves and hitting speeds around 50MPH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

THIS is what Day on the Lake is all about.

I will be out there again tomorrow

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[Xplantdad]

Thanks everyone...I wouldn't miss this for the world!

[MosportGreen66]

You have a good heart Bruce...

[mockingbird812]

Wooooohooooo! What a great day to be on the lake. Temps in the mid 90, plenty o' sunshine. Great stuff Bruce. Thanks for sharing. See you tomorrow!


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[ANDY M]

Bruce, may you get back twice what you give! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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[x Baldwin Motion]

wow, a great job by all the volunteers!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

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A "Special" Group........Servicing......A "Special" Group......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

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Couldn't agree more! Congrats Bruce and family and friends http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[Shevelle]

What a great offering of your time, Bruce. Looks like everyone had a wonderful time.
Another one of the many reasons... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[enio45]

Bruce, that is a great opportunity to be part of ...congrats and thanks to you and your family for contributing your time and efforts.

Sure looks like everyone had fun, fun, fun on the water!

[Bill Pritchard]

I saw coverage of this event on the Phoenix NBC affiliate's 10 pm news last night. More good press http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Bruce, may you get back twice what you give! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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I think he does Andy. Just another reason this is so well deserved. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

One of the finest people I've ever met. Have fun Buddy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Xplantdad]

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I saw coverage of this event on the Phoenix NBC affiliate's 10 pm news last night. More good press http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

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I fell asleep before it came on http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It's hell getting old http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Great to see they showed something good on the news for once http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

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Bruce, may you get back twice what you give! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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I think he does Andy. Just another reason this is so well deserved. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

One of the finest people I've ever met. Have fun Buddy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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It was an honor to be out there...I have to confess...I look forward to this event as much as the people who participate!

Looks like Dave (TAGuy on this site) will be volunteering with us next year http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif