From the Editor
MAKING THE MOST
From the Editor OF THE
holiday season
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aving e’ve grown up at aLake started new of thetradition Ozarks, Iin always our knew household it was a special for the kind of place. ItLike appears holidays. many the secret is out. families, we find it As we leaveup 2020 behind us and look hard to keep with our hectic schedules forward to a new year, there are so many and put together a Thanksgiving meal things to be grateful for — one thing in with all the trimmings. Between working, particular is how the Lake of the Ozarks traveling, grocery shopping, cooking, and fared during pandemic. cleaning up,athere’s not much time left Sure, sacrifices hadenjoy to be the made and to actually relax and moments businesses had to adapt among so much we have together — let alone do any Black uncertainty, but for the most part it this Friday shopping (if that even exists appears out ahead. People still year duewe tocame COVID). visited the Lake — record numbers No matter how in many times we —and many of them stuck around. would say to each other “we are not They spent money and businesses goingstill overboard this year,” we’d stayed open. Some are predicting weand will find ourselves in the same situation continue to see this growth for years to more stressed out than we intended. It come. doesn’t help that we have an array of With this being ouraround “boat show” issue dietary restrictions our dinner ittable was the perfect time to speak with — vegan, diabetic, and meat-eaters local marine dealers, realtors, home tried — don’t knock Tofurky until you’ve cpatires@lakemediaonline.com cpatires@gmail.com builders, and other business owners to to it…So a couple of years ago we decided get their take on 2020. Everything they cater most of our Thanksgiving meal. Why had to say positive and reinforced hadn’t wewas done this sooner? There are a few dishes we just have to have, like Mom’s what everyone is thinking — Lake the Ozarks is doing the place to be. and gives you time deviled eggs, but it sure takes theof pressure off of everything There were a lot of first-time boat buyers last year, so we talked to focus on what’s truly important during the holiday season. to the professionals to give you some tips to make your boat-buying Some people thrive on cooking and entertaining. I envy all those perfectly decorated experience better (and safer). homes andeven tablescapes! One of our features in this issue provides some great tips for The same rang true with homes. Secondithomeowners werecelebration able to hosting that holiday gathering, whether is a Friendsgiving or a more spend longer periods of time here and those homes that were on the tips will give you formal holiday dinner party. If you are one to go over-the-top, these market didn’t stay there for long. some time and money-saving ideas for your next get-together. We even took advantage the booming real estatethat market andparty, make sure to Between all of the hoursof preparing and executing holiday purchased a fixer-upper, and are also in the process of putting rental do a few of the activities featured in our cover story. Whether ayou are looking for some home up for sale. We are hoping the reward outweighs the risk and arefun and unique alone-time at the spa or a place to take the grandkids, there are some taking leap faith. thingsato do of inside when the weather turns cooler. As the winter season settles in, the Many homeowners decided homes to more comfortable quiet season at the Lake givesto usmake moretheir of a chance reset and do some of those things by making upgrades or adding on. Winter is a great time for on our “to-do” list. For me, that’s Xtreme Bar Bingo and icehome skating at Old Kinderhook improvement projects but you better not wait. Contractors are busier (what has become another holiday tradition). than ever with booked forwith months. Wishing youmost a season filled peace, gratitude, laughter and joy! There’s no doubt the new year will bring with it its fair share of challenges, but if we all keep that sense of community and support going I have a feeling we will continue to be a desirable destination for many. Wishing you many blessings, and a happy and healthy 2021! 6
LAKE LIFESTYLES // NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Joyce L. Miller
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EDITOR Charis DIRECTOR Patires EDITORIAL Joyce L. Miller
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