"Even a goat can float"
Yesterday I went on a small road trip to Manitou Beach for the Centennial weekend homecoming dance at Danceland. The town of Watrous was celebrating its 100th birthday and Manitou Beach its 90th. The StoneFrigate Big Band was playing and a group of Swing dancers from Saskatoon went to join the party and dance on the floor famously built on horsehair. I have left a small mark on the history of Manitou Beach when I worked at Camp Easter Seal eleven years ago now. I have to say I never really appreciated the dance floor until last night. It was so easy and comfortable to dance on and the live music was great. We even got a chance to take in the centennial fireworks and after the dance I went for a quick swim. Little Manitou lake is apparently so rich in minerals and salt that 'even a goat can float'. I told everyone as soon as I got there that the lake was calling my name, and since I am stuck on the prairie no where near the ocean it was the next best thing. Next time I will have to bring a goat.