It's been fun . . .

Porter Pond

Kiddo talked Grampa into going fishing Friday and we had a great time. Grampa had already dug up the worms; very hard work as the ground is extremely dry. Those suckers were really deep down. But with a half dozen or so we were off to Porter Pond. Grampa used a rubber worm so Kiddo could have the real thing. Kiddo now puts the bait on his hook but is still having a bit of trouble getting the fish he catches unhooked to throw back. He'll get there. He really does enjoy going fishing especially if it's in the truck! Must be a man thing.

I just returned from my two mile walk and I was able to bring home five, yes, five hazel nuts! Haven't seen any in quite a few years. They don't have worm holes in them so I'm hoping we'll actually be able to eat them after we let them dry out a little more. The smell of grapes  permeating the air and I stopped to eat a few. Not too many ready yet. It does seem early but perhaps the lack of rain is pushing the season. Kiddo and I walked downtown Friday evening for ice cream and marveled at how low the river is. We are in desperate need of rain.

Yesterday Grampa and I went to a car show at Loos Company in Pomfret. We left about 4:30 and the place was starting to get packed. We visited with friends we haven't seen in a while before heading home for supper. Got some lookers for the '37 Ford but no buyers! May hit up a few more shows this Fall. Trying to talk Grampa into a ride up to New Hampshire for a shopping trip. He needs new duds for school. Yup, he's back at PHS again so I want him to look neat! Boy, speaking of neat, I've been on an ice cream bender and have been dropping the good Chocolate Ben and Jerry's all over myself. Had a big splotch on my cheek yesterday when I went to gas the car. Good thing I checked myself in the mirror before I got out to the pump! Not cute.

Quote:  Mind unemployed is mind unenjoyed.  ___Bovee