Weekend Highlights

So that I can stay focused, I'll try to revisit the events since last Thursday in the following order:

Kentucky 4-H Ambassadors Departure
Wild Catfish
Region Q
Bear Sightings
Sun Burn

The Kentucky 4-H Ambassadors departed early Friday morning - like 6:00 am early. I was up to see them and see them off. They were a wonderful group. They certainly would find themselves in the Pantheon of "Greatest Groups of All Time." It's always fun to show off and showcase the Inner and Outer Banks. Rachel, Programmite, really enjoyed herself with the group - they all formed a special bond. I always look forward to their visit. The youth have since posted Facebook Photo albums titled "The time of our Lives"...I can't make that stuff up...what can I say, maybe we are the best place to spend a week. In the world.

Friday afternoon, I took my BFF, Chris (who's now a nurse) to the Alligator. We put over in Gum Neck, and were gonna try to catch some White "Purchase". We took shrimp, feeshin' poles, and cookies. After several casts, I noticed that each pull through the stump field had a special little tug. Not being an accomplished angler, I set the hook, Bassmasters style and hooked a 4 pound blue cat, in the mouth, with the hook. It was fun to play the catfish on ultralight tackle. Nevertheless, I caught and released the behemoth.

Region Q, a collective group of late-teen, early twenty somethings from Beaufort, Washington and Martin Counties came in over the weekend. Our programmites led them through the challenge course, rock climbing, and archery. They had a great time, as did the staff. The rain that was supposed to fall, never did. We need the rain, but they needed to be outside for teambuilding.

As the wheat fields in and around Tyrrell County are getting "ripe" and cut, the bear sightings have increased dramatically. In fact, I have seen more big bears (400 lbs and up) than ever. Just this morning I saw a giant bruin out and about. I'm gonna take my programmites on a bear safari very soon.

Yesterday, when Region Q completed their programming, I took out yella dog out for a little outboard fun. The clouds eventually blew away, which allowed for my spf to get tested. It failed. I am enjoying a good burn, but it's not too bad, I have what the professional tanners call a "base tan". Good for me.

This week, Leadershape comes in for some tremendous fun. They are a perennial visitor and we really look forward to their arrival.

Enjoy the day...