Kip’s Comments - July 1, 2023

Showing Restraint

Bright and early this morning Kristy and I pulled the boat to Volga Lake to catch bluegills, crappies, and maybe a trophy catfish. According to the weekly fishing report in the paper and online, our chance were pretty good for enjoying a meal of fresh fish tonight.

Well, like anything you read in the paper or on the Internet, reality might vary some from the written/typed word. In several hours of fishing Kristy pulled in two little bluegills. I, on the other hand, restrained my angling skills so any/all fish that did enter our area would be likely to thrill Kristy. That is what you do when you are a sensitive, loving spouse - you refrain from catching fish so others can.

While I was holding back on the fishing I was shooting pictures of birds. We saw herons (green and blue), warblers, and vireos. Following is a sampling of pictures.

Fishing at Volga Lake - Image 828875

Yellow Warbler with Worm - Image 828903

Yellow-throated Vireo - Image 828907

Feather on Water - Image 828953

Nodding Thistle - Image 828934

I want to share an image from last night. My neighbor Allan Ray spotted this brown stuff on my tree. We learned it was chocolate tube slime. Interesting, huh?

Chocolate Tube Slime - Image 828848