June 23 – “A cast iron rescue”

We finally made it to our little fishing excursion.  Took all week.  But it was a beautiful day after so many rainy ones.  Hot even.  Really hot.  We went to the little park om the Jamaica Beach canal since the red flags were still flying on the beach warning of rip currents.  We did pretty well, too.  We brought home two specs and six sand trout.  Oh, and Cary caught his first sting ray, too.  Unfortunately, someone had already cut off its barb, so he was deprived of his trophy, but maybe someday soon he will catch another and add that to his vast collection of fishing accomplishments.  All in all we had plenty for a fresh fish fish fry for lunch.  Except … our fryer died.  Took care of the first batch with ease, but that second bunch was apparently more than it could handle.  It just stopped heating.  We do have another fryer waiting in the wings to take its place, but we had to use Chris’ cast iron skillet to rescue the situation.  Good stuff.

Cary and Kay Lynn left for their home in Arlington shortly after lunch.  It was a great week with them.  We are looking forward to spending a few days with them at their home when we go to a convention in Arlington in July.  Meanwhile … I flat out crashed when they left.  Could barely move from my rocking chair.  Time to recover today.  Unless Chris realizes how badly we need to mow the grass …

Psalms 71:17 says, “Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.”

Father, thank you once again for old friends.  Help them to get even older and happier.  Amen.