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20 Things You Know To Be True If You Grew Up On The Lake

It's aboat time we acknowledge the life of a lake kid.

Ally Miller

Aug 15, 2018

University of North Carolina

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20 Things You Know To Be True If You Grew Up On The Lake

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No matter which lake you grew up on, the memories are all relatively similar. There's something to be said for having a constant source of entertainment right down the street from you. Whether you're venturing out with family on the Fourth of July or listening to your parent's safety rules for the one millionth time, no day on the lake is a waste. Here are 20 things you know to be true if you grew up on the lake.

1. Sunscreen runs through your blood stream

Our mommas have been preaching about skin cancer for as long as we can remember. That still doesn't stop us from laying out to tan.

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2. Your elbows are permanently scarred

Tubing should be an olympic sport. Your poor elbows will show battle scars for years to come.

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3. Your hair is always just a tad blonder

Thank you sunshine (and the occasional squirt of Sun-In spray).

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4. "Camping" has a whole new meaning

You haven't lived until you've spent the night on a boat.

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5. Every great southern momma has a sign with some cute lake quote

Ahhhh, southern lake families. Their hearts are warm, their tea is sweet and their home decor is a friendly mix of tacky and adorable.

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6. Your hair has a personality of its own after a day on the water

At first you try to brush it out, but then you remember that you'd like to have SOME hair by the time you turn 20.

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7. It's either a pontoon day or a speed boat day, never both

You're either a speed boat family or a pontoon family, and the grass is ALWAYS greener.

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8. Your staple bathing suits are like a second skin

It doesn't matter how gross they get, you're not even going to TRY to look for new suits.

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9. 1,000 splinters later and you STILL don't wear shoes

You'd think you'd learn eventually but NOPE.

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10. Your favorite sunglasses will forever remain 10 feet underwater buried in the mud

Croakies, bobby pins, rubber bands, we've tried it all. STILL our favorite pair of glasses don't stand a chance.

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11. Storms on the lake are scary and exhilarating all at once

There is no fear like being stuck on the boat during a pop-up summer storm. Quick, seek shelter under that random person's dock!

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12. You choose to ignore the fish swimming next to you

If you can't see them, they can't see you, right? Oh crap, look over there. Do catfish bite?

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13. If another boater doesn't wave, they're permanently labeled a jerk

It's common lake manners people, look it up.

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14. The best boat to have is someone else's

So hopefully your boating experiences are better than these people's....but regardless boats are NOT cheap. Having a friend with a boat is the best.

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15. The BEST girl talk time happens on a tube

The most iconic secrets are revealed in the middle of the lake.

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16. Ducks bite

Ducks are mean. Never feed them and ALWAYS keep your distance.

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17. Tubing twists you in ways you should never be twisted

How do more people not die in tubing accidents?

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18. WiFi is never needed

Who needs phones when you have a drink, the water and a friend?

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19. Country music has never sounded better than it does on the lake

Country songs are MEANT to be enjoyed on the water. Just ask Thomas and Lauren, they seem to be enjoying themselves.

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20. You can't imagine having grown up anywhere else

You are 100 percent aware of how lucky you are to have grown up on the lake and you can't imagine what you would've done all summer if you hadn't.

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As summer days get shorter and shorter, the lake memories become even more valuable. You really don't realize how nice it is to live by the water until the time comes that you are no longer living the lake life. That being said, lather on the sunscreen, wave to your neighbors, always leave your shoes behind, and never take a day on the water for granted

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20 Things You Know To Be True If You Grew Up On The Lake

It's aboat time we acknowledge the life of a lake kid.

1. Sunscreen runs through your blood stream

2. Your elbows are permanently scarred

3. Your hair is always just a tad blonder

4. "Camping" has a whole new meaning

5. Every great southern momma has a sign with some cute lake quote

6. Your hair has a personality of its own after a day on the water

7. It's either a pontoon day or a speed boat day, never both

8. Your staple bathing suits are like a second skin

9. 1,000 splinters later and you STILL don't wear shoes

10. Your favorite sunglasses will forever remain 10 feet underwater buried in the mud

11. Storms on the lake are scary and exhilarating all at once

12. You choose to ignore the fish swimming next to you

13. If another boater doesn't wave, they're permanently labeled a jerk

14. The best boat to have is someone else's

15. The BEST girl talk time happens on a tube

16. Ducks bite

17. Tubing twists you in ways you should never be twisted

18. WiFi is never needed

19. Country music has never sounded better than it does on the lake

20. You can't imagine having grown up anywhere else

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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