Day 25 - Back to the lake, a blat in Soylent Green

In 1988 whilst temporarily training in Canberra, a mate I had not know long (Pete “bop bop” Austin) taught me to water ski behind the legendary Soylent Green ski boat.  Then it was 10 years old and a veteran of many Hawksbury River bridge to bridge ski races.  We had a blast that weekend at Pete’s Lake Conjola weekender.  Fast forward 31 years and I am taking my 14 year old son back to the lake to be towed behind the now 40 year old Soylent Green.  It’s got a few more scars and bumps (like Pete and I) but the old girl can still get up and boogie.  Quiddy has a ball on the tube and then an attempted swing into the lake (Tarzan he ain’t!!!).

Back to Pete’s for a BBQ and a quick break and enter into the local NSWPOL Highway Patrol Cops house (neighbor of Pete whose wife locked herself out of the house). Quick trip up the ladder with a screw driver and job done !!!

Had a ball Pete.  The Green machine at full throttle was definitely a highlight.  I might even keep my eye out for one if those water front house to moor a nice stealth inboard out front of in my retirement !!!!

Thanks again Pete and we hope to see you one day in Melb so we can return the hospitality.

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