They call it the tipping point – when an idea grows from a tiny spark to a spreading wildfire. And Logan Martin has certainly tipped the scale right over with an idea sparked from a conversation between lake residents Kelli Lasseter and Sonya Hubbard about dock-to-dock trick-or-treating.
Their ‘what if’ gave way to ‘Let’s try.’ And even the likes of Paul Harvey, who made famous the phrase, “Now you know the rest of the story,” wouldn’t know the rest of this one. It hasn’t been written yet. Each October seems to bring a new chapter in the evolution of Boo Bash on Logan Martin Lake.
Since those early days, it has grown from a few hundred to well over a thousand people and boats participating. They’ve added a partner – Logan Martin Lake Protection Association – and a cause – lighted buoys (Boo-ees) for safety at night on the lake. They’ve added a presenting sponsor – Tiki Hut. They’ve added a land event – Boo Bash at Lakeside Park.
And the inspiring part is it’s all done by volunteers wanting to bring the lake community together as one if only for a day. That’s what we call giving back to the community.
Lucky for the rest of us, we see plenty of other examples of people and organizations up and down Logan Martin and Neely Henry lakes doing likewise – seeing a need and filling it.
Take Neely Henry Lake Association, for instance. They saw a need for fish habitats, so they partnered with Alabama Power, and are making it happen year after year.
Another annual ‘do gooder’ is the Alabama 650, the world’s longest paddle race that showcases the state’s waterways and beauty, including Logan Martin and Neely Henry.
If you spot a little yellow rubber ducky around Logan Martin, you’ve landed a spot in a huge scavenger hunt that nets prizes and a cycle of fun as ducks are rehidden all over the lake community. Again, idea, spark, wildfire!
A couple of entrepreneurs had an idea that in lake season months when boaters are out enjoying the lake, it sure would be convenient – and welcome – to deliver goodies right to them.
So, on weather-permitting weekends, Lakeside Peanut Company and Ice Cream Man of the Lake pilot their ‘shops’ out to where the demand is – by boat. The end result, of course, is plenty of satisfied customers enjoying a diverse menu of ice cream and boiled peanuts.
As with any issue of LakeLife 24/7, there’s plenty more. From a spectacular lakeside kitchen and stunning home to the island vibes of a Jamaican restaurant opening to pro angler Zeke Gossett’s tips on catching the limit, it’s right here in this edition.
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Carol Pappas
Editor and Publisher
