August 6, 2010
Changes on the way

As I write this I adjust my internal clock to accommodate the fact that in one week Jackson will be a college student, or at least a college football player anyway. Hard to believe, but it's just about here. His laptop arrived this week, we need some clothes and a new TV and we're ready. The next weekend after the football team arrives is for Parent/Student Orientation, so we'll be back to see him fairly quickly. In the mean time you should let Ernest and Julio know that perhaps they should add a second shift.

Last week the Fishin Optishin showed up for one day of adventure on the High seas. The weather was a little better than expected and we were able to get outside for a change. Hell I was worried that the boat wouldn't even crank as little as we have used it.

Here is a good shot of our creek courtesy of the FO:

I managed to hang a couple of fish; we caught some sharks, undersized flounder, some decent but not legal black sea bass, and lots of trash fish. This is a happy boy

Right before leaving an offshore reef FO caught this right at the boat, really nice Spanish. Another happy boy

Dinner that night at stately High Manor. Notice the severed tail done to accommodate the fish on the grill. Never one to say no to a piece of tail...............................................

Oh yeah, that was nasty, sorry, couldn't help myself. We had fun that day and did manage to catch a lot of fish, just didn't bring as many home as we planned.

This week we've had Cooper in town, seems as though he keeps us all hopping every time he catches the Greyhound down to see us. He is a bundle of energy.

During lunch I watched NASCAR practice at Watkins Glen; amusing how the announcers were talking about the changes in the 2011 schedule (Atlanta is losing a race, hard to believe isn't it?) and how things will improve SO MUCH! I guess they got the memo that anyone who criticizes NASCAR can expect a fine. Uh-oh, hope they don't fine me for that comment.

In town until Wednesday next week; wish us luck.