You Get A Line and I'll Get A Pole, Honey

Yesterday, Friday, was the best day I've had in a long time. My itch to be on the lake was driving me insane. The beautiful weather here was begging for a trip to the lake. Alas, between school, work and studying cardiac rhythm strips (not my cup of tea), I was in a heck of a nasty mood.
Looking outside at the buds popping on the trees, the beginnings of Spring all around me, I made a decision.

I spent the best part of the morning rigging poles, cleaning leaves out of the boat, packing juice boxes and diet cokes in the cooler, and hooking up "The Lunker" (my flat bottom jon).

At 2:30, I went pulling into the school pick up line to get my two children. The teachers eyes and faces were funny as heck as I waved and shouted "Wanna Go Fishin?"

When the children seen me they ran (against the rules) to the van and jumped in excitedly. "We goin' fishin', Momma?" Oh yeeeeaaah.

Stopping at the bait store I told Tommy to have the girl dip us 4 dozen minnows while I got chips and ice. You would have thought I'd asked him to get ONE SPOONFUL of ice cream. He said "No way, Mom" "Gotta have more than that!" He came back with six dozen. LOL

Off we were, going down the road singing "You get a line and I'll get a pole, Honey"

Noticing white caps as we launched, I decided on a little tamer area and headed to the bridge to tie off. If it hadn't been for that wind, no jacket would have been needed at all. In fact, Tommy didn't wear his. It was stuffed under the front of the boat.

I told them that the first one to catch a fish would go on the internet. I lied. Here is a couple of shots of both of them. They are already working on planning next weeks Spring vacation around the weather for fishing!

We caught fish, but threw a bunch back that fell below the 10" limit. The kids had fun pulling them in though. And in between bites we had a spelling bee on the water, where Monkey Poop was spelled in stereo M. O. N. K. E. Y. ... you get the idea.

Hope y'all get out there and laugh soon, too!



This is my favorite shot of the day. Kim is worried as Tommy tries to control his catch.

AP I Am jealous I Love It Short Sleeves, Open Water And Smiles To Go With It, Thats What It Is All About Thank You For Sharing The Fun With Us.

Great pic AP"

AP...My friend!!!!! You got out on the water!!!!...I know you have to feel better..LOL...I love the pictures...Tell your daughter to get use to that face...She will have to use it often when a man is around...LMBO....Congrats on your catch...And keep the stories coming..I love them all.....

T.C. wrote:

AP...My friend!!!!! You got out on the water!!!!...I know you have to feel better..LOL...I love the pictures...Tell your daughter to get use to that face...She will have to use it often when a man is around...LMBO....Congrats on your catch...And keep the stories coming..I love them all.....

...Tell your daughter to get use to that face...She will have to use it often when a man is around...LMBO....
LOL, You might have a point there Tessie"

I think that picture is priceless....LOL...There was no need to say a word...You can tell just what she is thinking by the look on her face...I love it...

...............Wish I could go.......Way to go AP.......................

Great pics, AP, that's what it's all about. I had my week old grandson on my lap tonite telling him how we're gonna go fishing already.

Those are some happy kids.

Good Story and Pics thanks for sharing!

Great pics AP, happy kids and great memories.

Great pics!