Fishing & Yard Work

Did Both Today
The fishing was good today. We got our limit of the lake trout and were back home by 2:00 PM. That gave me time to mow the lawn and do some other outdoor chores. I have to admit I am tired tonight, but it was a good day. there were 3 of us fishing today, Doug S, Allen H, and myself. The picture shows my friend Allen with the stringer. This was his first time to fish from a pontoon boat and to catch lake trout.

Estate Sale
We’re planning our sale at Dad’s house for Friday and Saturday, August 31 & September 1. It is something we have to do but it will be a sad day.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:

A person needs to keep busy.
The older I get I sense the need of having something to do every day. And when I say something “to do”, I mean that we need to have something to accomplish.

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Quote of the Day

Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land.  It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
~Chuck Clark

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Joke of the Day

After 35 years of marriage, a husband and wife came for counseling. When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the years they had been married. On and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of unmet needs she had endured.

Finally, after allowing this for a sufficient length of time, the therapist got up, walked around the desk and after asking the wife to stand, he embraced and kissed her long and passionately as her husband watched - with a raised eyebrow.

The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze.

The therapist turned to the husband and said, "This is what your wife needs at least 3 times a week. Can you do this?

"Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I fish."

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A Short Fishing Trip Today

South Holston Lake
Doug S. and I got on the lake about 9:00 AM. It was good to be back on the water. The fishing was good and at one point it was fast and furious. We had 3 fish on at the same time. It was difficult with only 2 people to handle the boat and 3 fishing rods at one time. We had our limit of 4 lake trout at 10:10 AM. “What now?” we asked ourselves. Well we changed strategy and started fishing shallower waters but we only caught one more fish before we headed for the ramp around noon. That last fish was a nice 3 1/4 largemouth. We had a nice stringer, which we gave away to some guys at the boat ramp. No really big ones this trip. It got away… seriously.

Knoxville
Beverly and I are heading to Knoxville soon to work on pricing items for the Estate Sale we’ll be having in a couple of weeks at Dad’s house. Anyone got any tips on how to price items? You want things to sell, but you don’t want to just give them away.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says: 
A handshake from the heart is a hug!
Hugs are good for your health.

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Quote of the Day

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal.
~From a headstone in Ireland

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Joke of the Day

Funny Signs

In a bathroom in a building downtown: TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW

In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT

In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS

In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN

In an office: AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD

Outside a secondhand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?

Notice in health food shop window: CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS

Spotted in a safari park:(I sure hope so) ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR

Seen during a conference: FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Notice in a farmer's field: THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.

Message on a leaflet: IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS

On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)

 

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We Saw Atley… In Person!

Last Weekend
We couldn’t wait any longer. So we took a trip to Lebanon, TN to meet our Great Grandson, Atley James Rogers who was born on July 17, 2012. Here’s some pictures…

Mandy and Alex are such good parents and taking very good care of Atley. It was a pleasure to be with them. Now we’re looking forward to some vacation days with them at the Munroe’s Cabin on Douglas Lake in a few weeks.

From a Friend

Have a Blessed Day, My Friend.
Look back and thank God.
Look forward and trust God.
Look around and serve God.
Look within and find God!"

God closes doors no man can open and . . .
God opens doors no man can close.

Without God our weeks would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday & Shatterday.

 

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Childbirth is a miracle.
Live is Precious.

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Quote of the Day

Aside from new babies, new mothers must be the most beautiful creatures on earth.
~Terri Guillemets

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Joke of the Day

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers.

One evening, they chatted after having dinner together. They discussed the 95th birthday gifts they were able to give their elderly mother who moved to Florida .

The first said, "You know I had a big house built for Mama."

The second said, "And I had a large theatre built in the house."

The third said, "And I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."

The fourth said, "You know how Mama loved reading the Bible and you know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well. I met this preacher who told me about a parrot who could recite the entire Bible. It took ten preachers almost 8 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $50,000 a year for five years to the church, but it was worth it Mama only has to name the chapter and verse, and the parrot will recite it."

The other brothers were impressed. After the celebration Mama sent out her "Thank You" notes.

She wrote: Milton , the house you built is so huge that I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."

"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."

"Michael, you gave me an expensive theatre with Dolby sound and it can hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing, and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same."

"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious Thank you so much."

Love, Mama

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