June 2008 - What a busy few weeks we have had.  I made a quick trip to Florida for my first experience of fishing for tarpon.  We did hook up with two large tarpon but lost them.  We also caught some bonito and small sharks.  One evening we went on an airboat ride in a large lake and then up the river.  That evening we looked for creatures along the shallow lake edges and saw lots of raccoons, deer, alligators and frogs.  It was amazing how much wildlife was in that area.  I can't thank Gordy and Debbie enough for their hospitality and friendship.  You can check out Gordy's website at http://www.gordyhaynes.com.  He is a talented builder, artist, singer/songwriter, fisherman and much more! And thanks again to Bruce too, his airboat tour was fantastic!

While I was in Florida the bears were here and checking out the feeder.  Sue said she wouldn't know a big bear from a little one, but one left her no doubt - it was a big one!  The feeder was still empty, so they left it alone other than to stand up and sniff it.