Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Chasing Monsters Away

The best part of the holidays is getting together with family. Turkey day was spent with our daughter and her family. They were with us through Saturday and as always it was time well spent. After lunch Thursday my son-in-law B.T., Bryson, and I spent the afternoon touring the shoreline of Beautiful Smith Lake. The fishing on the lake is slow at this time of the year because of the constant drawdown of the lake. The lake level now is 12 feet below full pool.
Friday Pops spent the afternoon with Bryson and Laelyn at two different parks located a few miles from our house. The grandchildren love going to the parks and just being outdoors when they come to visit. 
Gamble Park is their favorite not because of the playground station; the live creek running through the park really gets the imagination going for a six and four-year-old. Feeding the small perch and chasing monsters from the creek by Bryson is more fun than playing a video game at home.
Picking up tiny pieces of fish food to throw in the moving water; the small perch would inhale it!!
This creek exploring just wouldn’t be any fun if you didn’t get your shoes and pants wet; oh how Pops loves to go exploring with these guys!!!
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  1. Mark KautzDecember 2, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I think that kids playing in a creek is about the same as splashing through puddles after a rain. In kids, I think it's in their genes.

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  2. UnknownDecember 2, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I am 100% behind getting kids outdoors and away from various indoor entertainment centers. Those kids are building memories that I hope they never forget. Great for Grandpa, too. I bet it is interesting to hear about it from their point of view.

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  3. Feather ChuckerDecember 2, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Good stuff, making memories in the outdoors.

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  4. looknfishyDecember 2, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Sounds like a great holiday for everyone. Good stuff.

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  5. cofisherDecember 2, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Well done Bill! If I mentioned monsters I'd be in the dog house for the duration.

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  6. rivertopramblesDecember 2, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Creek play is great play for kids and grandfolks alike. Memories are made for life. Thanks Bill!

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  7. Brk TrtDecember 2, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    Bill thank you so much.

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  8. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Mark
    Children just seem to stay dry near a creek--thanks for the comment

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  9. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Lester
    I know they will grow up and become outstanding adults, but I worry what the world will look like for their children. thanks for the comment

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  10. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    Mel
    Their parents limit their technology time; which makes more time for the outdoors--thanks for the comment

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  11. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Kevin
    I agree fond memories!! Thanks for the comment

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  12. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Drew
    Holidays are special times for sure--thanks for the comment

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  13. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Howard
    Kindergarten children have a big imagination when it comes to monsters. thanks for the comment

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  14. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Walt
    Days like Friday make me feel good about being a proud grandparent. I try to always have something planned every time they come. thanks for the comment

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  15. Bill TrussellDecember 2, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    Alan
    You are welcome, I know you've been there---thanks for the comment

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  16. JoshDecember 3, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    I enjoy time with family during the Holidays. Just wished they fished. happy Holidays.

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  17. CARFDecember 3, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Great stuff, Bill! Looks like a fantastic time spent with family, and really great to see your grand kids enjoying the outdoors!

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  18. Bill TrussellDecember 3, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Josh
    Yes it is all about family during the holidays. thanks for the comment

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  19. Bill TrussellDecember 3, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Justin
    Thanks Justin for stopping by and appreciate the comment.

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