How could I not as I sit and think about what a great weekend we had. Yesterday was the best. Storm got me up at 6 and we were fishing by 7 ;-) It started at our fishing hole but we just were not getting any bites and it was becoming a busy spot so we decided to go on an adventure. We went to this other place in Hollandlanding, a public trail along a river, near a dam. It was beautiful. It also had the bonus of dogs. ;-) Wish I had thought to bring mine.. 
Storm would fish and I walked the path saying good morning to all passers by and their pooches. I talk to everyone. 
You can go a while without seeing anyone and the freakiest thing happened RIGHT where we were fishing and I saw the whole thing. It played in my mind slow motion a few times yesterday. A kid was walking by, about 17 (looked about Storm's age) I said 'Hi' and he did too with a smile, and then -a guy on his bike (looked like he did this all the time) was riding past with his dog on the leash - a beautiful Husky -and as I looked at the dog I realized what was happening an could not get the words out soon enough! The kid was close-lined! He flew up into the air like a toon! Flat on his back OUCH!!  The guy on the bike was very, very, sorry- the obviously well trained dog was very sorry for what he done and the kid of course was up in a flash and blushing like he tripped! I asked him if he was o.k. and he said 'yes he was..' A few words passed and I told him "well not to many people can say they were close lined by a dog.."  He laughed and went on his way. The guy on the bike still shaken up sat for a few minutes more.  I just thanked God it was not the old lady I had seen earlier. OR ME! LOL   Anyhow - no fish, a few nibbles, lots of turtles and much to explore.
Home at lunch for food, a swim with dad and the dogs then we went out again. Norm not much of a fisherman and you know his mind is else where these days.....
 A friend said we could use the dock ;-)) It was so beautiful. Our catch you can see! I caught the first one and Storm was jealous- hee hee hee. We talked and laughed.  At one point I realize- Storm walking ahead of me carrying his Pole. Me carrying: My sketchbooks, munchies, beverages, my pole, my camera and the Buddha bacon bait;-) And Storms napsack, his sweater, bait box.. I just had to laugh - he did too when he realized why I was laughing. I am his fishing sherpa. Actually he said, he is Jeremy and I am his his camera guy. LOL 
Again a beautiful weekend.  Oh and  God provided the rainbow to make the day complete.

Storm was off work today and we had lunch together (compliments of Hallmark Cards ! ;-) and watched River Monsters.  http://animal.discovery.com/videos/river-monsters
We love that show. It is so great on many levels. It teaches you about people and how they live, how they depend on a fish to LIVE. We have it so good I am humbled. It is about patience.  Peace. Determination.
It has amazing FISH! Big fish, toothy fish, killer fish, flat fish, take over fish, incredible fish - and you know that story- about the fish that goes up the penis .. IT'S TRUE!  I mostly enjoy the places he goes and the people he talks to. Jeremy Wade is the host and to tell the truth I like him more than the fish (wink wink nudge nudge) I can watch him for hours, just like I've watched the movie 300 - oh - 300 times! ;-) He is incredibly more attractive with each episode. Although in real life I bet his smell is hmmm.. something that takes getting use to,
you should see the size of some of these fish! When he holds them he can hardly contain his excitement in his face! OH - and when one gets away- GASP .. the way he stares at that empty hook. The one that got away. 'SIGH' ... it breaks my heart. 
 He seems to me, like someone who has spent his life doing what he loves! How blessed. A good guy. Making a positive difference on this planet.  I love the grey hair.  I asked Norm to dye his grey - he said no. His loss ;-)
Anyhow I drew in between visits from my busy son and just had a good day! GOT an amazing email that had had me grinning ear to ear!  ALSO in touch with a new magazine that is interested to publishing the strip AND a compassion club ordered a box of comics to give to their patients! ;-)) How cool is that?"  A wonderful day.  Here is a toon I did inspired by yesterdays visit to Richters ;-)  Good night, I'm off to have nightmares about River Monsters! Or dreams of Jeremey. tee hee hee  
FISH ON!!!