the big one did not get away

This just (reeled) in from HoltJR12:

My first outing after 3-11 (Knee surgery day) was a trip with my friend Bob-the-boat-owner (That's not him in the photo. That's one of Bob's other friends.) The fish was 38 inches long and weighed over 30 pounds. It was the hardest fight I ever had with a striper. It was caught in about 50' of water but due to other boats in the area, the inexperienced boat driver (the other guy in the picture) had steered the boat into 100' water. Of course the fish headed straight for the bottom. Didn't think I would ever get it back up!

I was dog tired when I got home but managed to get up enough energy to cook some of it. "Same day fish" is always the best.

Man I love being a member of this family.

get out and play

Here's a little addictive game for fun: Get Out and Play.

Keep watching the little intro video and then play the game. It's based on the old Breakout video game from three decades ago, or, for you younger folks, just like Brick Breaker on your Blackberry.

Have fun

April Sesquipedalian Posted

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Posted on behalf of HoltJR12.

Sometimes You Just Gotta Love Louisiana

Shreveport authorities raided an organized dog fight. They confiscated $4,000 which was donated to the Humane Society's animal shelter. Ah, sweet justice.

The April Sesquipedalian

The April issue will be a little brief this time, what with recovery from surgery, tax time and other stuff, I've been unable to spend a lot of time on it - but that's all in the Ses. I hope to get it in the mail tomorrow.

time for a fish fry

A mess of Holts holding a mess of catfish--Good job James! And, um, really good job to the three pictured HH's who actually caught the fish!

See this recently posted thread on POND BOSS magazine's forums which shows that some family traditions are alive and well.

It's not even 11 and I am so hungry right now.

rock, chalk, jayhawk, ku

Tonight, the Kansas Jayhawks will play for the national basketball championship. Go Hawks!