I'm back from my trip to the oven.

Lake of the Ozarks
Originally uploaded by Normalcy Overrated.

The Lake of the Ozarks is just beautiful. The lake was gorgeous and I loved the tree lined roads. There is nothing like getting back to nature.

There were tons of boats on the water and it was creating huge waves in the swimming area, which were fun to try to jump. The waves would slam me into the dock and I have a bunch of bruises, but the water was a nice relief from the heat.

The heat. The upper 90 degree heat. I have never sweat so much in my life. If it wasn't for all the junk food I ate, I would have lost 10 pounds for sure. The camp we stayed at, Camp Rising Sun, had electricity and nice bathrooms in the bunk houses, but no air conditioning. It would have been fine if the main gathering place had A/C, but the only relief was the walk-in cooler. At least it got into the 70's at night and we brought fans.

We went to Big Shot on Saturday night and paid $30 for 2 hours of go-cart riding. That was alot of fun. We rode the Slick Track go-carts the most. They would put down this stuff on the ground to make the road slippery, then you would wip your go-cart round and round. So much fun.

It was alot of fun meeting Beau's extended family. They are all great people (even though one great aunt thought we were engaged; assumed I had a rough life; and had to inquire about my religion).

My friend Amy got married this weekend on a boat at Osage Beach and though the waters were choppy due to tons of speed boats and jet skis, it was still beautiful. She looked really pretty. I was sorry we couldn't stay longer, but the boyfriend was wanting to get back for the family activities. Congrats Ames!

I have also decided that Beau is a keeper. They say you don't know anyone until you have traveled with them. Well, he wasn't half bad to travel with, haha.

All in all, it was a fun weekend. Next time, if the forecast is hot, I am getting a hotel room with air conditioning.

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