Smith Mountain Lake Mystery Writer: What Do You Get When . . . ?

About Me

Location: United States

I'm a Southern gal who loves life, my husband and our family (which, to date, includes 13 grandchildren). I enjoy being with friends and family. But I also like being alone and thinking up plots for future books. I've published two novels, both mysteries, and I'm working on my third. For more about my books, visit me at www.sallyroseveare.com. If you ever hear me say, "I'm bored," please get me to the ER immediately! Paddling my kayak and snapping pictures of the critters I see relaxes me. Beach music has the opposite effect--when I hear those old "doo-wops" I want to dance.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

What Do You Get When . . . ?

You take one Lake House,

Add:
10 sets of sheets and pillow cases
1 crib sheet
19 sets of towels and bath cloths
Miscellaneous beach towels
1 jam-packed refrigerator/freezer in kitchen
1 jam-packed refrigerator/freezer in basement
1 chest freezer in pantry
1 15-ft. long dining room table (8 leaves inserted)
2 120-inch tablecloths slightly overlapping to cover table
1 really busy dishwasher
1 double-oven stove with 5 burners

Mix in:
12 grandchildren (1 in heaven, 11 in house) ages 1 3/4 yrs. to 15
8 really fun adults
3 most unusual dogs
1 docile and contained guinea pig
5 loving neighbor's cats

Stir in:
1 1960's rowboat
3 kayaks
1 1953 Grumman canoe
1 dory (rowing canoe
1 pull-behind tube
1 paddle boat (neighbor's)
1 pontoon boat
1 old dock
19 life jackets

Blend in:

Card games (i.e. FanTan with poker chips or Cheerios. Questions? Ask me.)
Board games
Coloring books and crayons
Books
Toys
Story-telling
Singing

Top with:
A gazillion peals of laughter and even more giggles
Thousands of hugs
Love, always, too much to number
Prayers
Memories

You Get . . .

(drum roll, please)

ROSEVEARE FAMILY WEEK 2009!

Labels: Family, Smith Mountain Lake

7 Comments:

Becky Mushko said...: Sounds like you had a BUSY holiday!; 9:33 AM
Sally Roseveare said...: Yep, it was busy. But SO MUCH FUN!; 10:59 AM
Claudia said...: I love having family around!!!Sounds like fun! I know its hard work, but sooo rewarding!
I would love to come and kayak with you! I have an ocean kayak, and a pickup truck to tote it, so if you want to do a paddle, let me know!!; 11:14 AM
Clementine said...: Oh how wonderful! It looks like ya'll had a ball. I've heard Miss Becky rant and rave over your book. As soon as I finish this lit class, I'll have to read it! Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I look forward to reading more of your posts.; 11:47 AM
Sally Roseveare said...: Claudia, I'd love to go paddling with you. Maybe early August?; 8:37 PM
Claudia said...: Its a date Sally! Just name the time..
I'm glad you liked my turtle tales, and I saw 1 again..'B'..
Can't wait for your book!; 8:34 PM
Lib R. said...: Sally,
Family Week sounded like a lot of fun for everyone and enough adults to help with all the work. What great family memories. I love your pictures!!

I'm looking forward to reading your new book. I hope you bring some copies to the reunion.

Lib R.; 5:55 PM