Quarry Lake and Sorbet

After a series of really hot days outside I decided that some sorbet/ice cream would be a good way to cool off and in the process I went to a place that had outdoor seating with a view.  I ended up at Quarry Lake shopping area which has a nice little ice cream shop.  Across from the shopping area is Quarry Lake, which was once a  stone mine starting around the mid-1800s until a little over a decade ago. 

The mine is now filled with water and is known as Quarry Lake. It is surrounded by a development community and has a shopping center.  I go there for a view of the lake and for the sorbet.  There is a walking path around the lake and some benches to sit and admire the scenery.  In the picture above there are some ducks.  About a minute after I took that picture a flock of geese were squawking and flying in for a landing in the lake.  It was funny as they seemed to take over from the ducks that were already there.  I spotted the Moon up in the sky when I was walking around. On my way back I saw my first firefly of the season, I remember catching them as a kid... ok, ok even last year I caught a couple.  You just have to be very gentle with them when you catch them so they don't squish.

There were lots of families that had the same idea I had of going for a frozen treat and enjoying the beautiful evening.  As it gets closer to summer the days are getting longer and hotter so it is refreshing to have a nice evening such as tonight. 

With Memorial Day tomorrow I know there are going to be lots of people outside  picnicking and/or having a barbecue.  Just remember if you are spending lots of time outside to stay cool and remember to use sunblock to avoid a burn.  Enjoy the start of summer fun, Meet Me Outdoors.