[Rhodes22-list] Dilemma

[Steve Alm]

Jim,
You think you've got problems?  Check this out--it's from Miss Texas.  This
is the worst think I've ever heard.
http://www.jazzdrummer.com/goofs/misstexas.htm
Slim

On 10/6/04 2:31 PM, "Jim White" <jdwhite at utpa.edu> wrote:

> OK folks
> 
> The weather here is 84 degrees, the wind is west at 5-10mph and it is
> overcast with an occasional (tropical) rainshower.
> 
> 
> The Laguna Madre is perfect for sailing, smooth and calm, and I can
> envision myself in a couple of hours setting sail, and letting the wind in
> the canvas work its magic. Maybe a couple of cold beers and some fresh
> ceviche (sort of a Mexican version of a seafood cocktail) to complete the
> day....
> 
> On the other hand, last night we went wade fishing about a mile north of
> the town of South Padre Island, and today looks to be a carbon copy of
> that. I caught 4 speckled trout over 20" each and a tasty moderate sized
> redfish (28"). The water was gin-clear with nary a ripple, and as I glided
> along the seagrass beds in pursuit of finny critters the sun made it's
> departure, mullet were jumping, and big fish were cruising everywhere . The
> evening was almost surreal, and certainly something out of a
> sportfishermans dream. This is the best time here to fish, everything is
> schooling up and hungry, and a person would be foolish not to take
> advantage of it at almost every opportunity.
> 
> And then there's the surf....today we have a swell rolling in that's about
> head high, and perfectly groomed by the offshore winds, a regular tropical
> groundswell, easy to paddle out in and plenty fun for an old fart surfer /
> sailor / fisherman like myself. I can also see myself catching a few waves,
> then finishing up the evening at the Dolphin Cove Oyster Bar, knocking back
> some fifty cent drafts and a couple of dozen twenty-five cent oysters (Yea,
> today's the mid week special there).
> 
> And therein lies the dilemma....One certainly can't do all three activities
> in a single afternoon. Should I sail, fish or surf? It's 1430 here, I got
> off at 1700, the beach is 100 yards from the labs backdoor, the fishing
> spot is about 10 minutes north, and Le Menagerie is across the bridge a
> scant five miles (by road) away.....Jeez, decisions, decisions....what
> should I do?
> 
> Jim White
> Le Menagerie 
> 
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