Living in Havasu

Labor Day Weekend on Lake Havasu

The Last Hoopla

by Bobbi A. J. Holmes
Summer 2005

When I was growing up on the California side of Lake Havasu, what we considered the “summer season” began at Easter, rocked at Memorial Day, peaked at July 4^th and wound down on Labor Day.  In those days, there was no such thing as Spring Break.  There was Easter week, which was actually a two week span for those of us in the resort business. Schools either had their spring time vacation a week before Easter, or the week after.  These days we have spring break, which spans some six weeks or so. Traditional summer vacation is also not as it once was, now many schools have year round school. 
       Labor Day may be the traditional last hoopla of summer, yet most Havasuians know that October can provide some awesome waterskiing. But, if you are planning to make your way on the lake this Labor Day weekend, please play it safe. Remember, drinking can be as lethal behind the steering wheel of a boat, as behind a car’s.  Have fun, yet exercise caution and always keep an eye out for the “other guy”, who may not be as clear headed as you!
       And for those of you who may be heading to Havasu this Labor Day weekend to check out real estate, Don and I will be working, so give us a call if you need some assistance.