Summer Fun

Wow! Had a blast with those two grandsons visiting here last week. We went to the beach before the tar balls arrived and had fun in the sun, sand and surf. Phil caught a few big catfish in the backyard while his dad “tried” to hook and reel in our resident alligator. The operative word is “tried” as Sam hooked it and pulled him up far enough for a good photo op and then the line broke and little gator swam merrily away. This guy is only about 4 feet in length and hardly big enough to threaten my ducks; however, we still have to keep a close eye on him when we are in the back yard. Unfortunately, the DNR gator hunters aren’t interested in trapping an alligator under 6 feet in length. We went across the street and swam in the bay; then returned home to make homemade ice cream. Made a quick trip to Pier Park to go out for dinner and let Phil ride the balloons and ferris wheel. Phil had a grand time while we all roasted in the heat. Sam and Billy took a day and went on a ten hour fishing charter offshore. They caught their limit of red snapper, and Sam and Caroline were able to take home 40 lbs of fresh caught fish. A good time was had by all, and our house seems to be way too quiet for now. Some of Caroline and Sam’s neighbors are in Apalachicola for a summer fishing trip, but were disappointed to find that the fishing charters in that area are not opened for business. Think they are probably out working for BP at the moment. We had planned to take Caroline and Sam’s friends out fishing this morning, but Billy contracted a 24 hour virus from Phil and is currently toes up in the bed. With good fortune I will stay well, the oil will stay away and we can take them out fishing tomorrow. BP telephoned Billy this morning to verify and update his information. Apparently, the larger boats are offshore working and for the time being they have not launched the smaller vessels. Seems there may be a tropical storm brewing down south so who knows what that system may do to our oil spill. Life is one big question mark right now! We may postpone our RV travels for the time being while Billy works for BP. BP pays much better than Workamping. Thanks for stopping in.