Thursday, June 24th

We arrived home Saturday at 3:30 AM. I have not had the chance to fill you in on our last try at fishing. I will be brief.

We decided to go back to the same area and stay all day. What a day. Lizz bought a 1-day fishing permit. She has always wanted to go fishing and it wasn't dad's thing. When we saw the otter again and the snake, we knew the fish were still there and plenty for sharing with the creatures of nature.

To make a long story short, Lizz caught several fish. Amy caught the biggest! Jeffery had no real desire to fish but was having fun netting every fish caught. Steve and Salome caught several fish. Twelve fish were caught for the day. Every on looker shared in our joy. It was an interesting day from sun then clouds to clouds with sprinkles, and ending with clouds and cool.

For lunch we had calzones Steve had been bragging about. The Gallows Pizza place makes them big and good. Lizz and I shared the ranch sauce with chicken and garlic. Steve and Jeffery shared a pepperoni with stuff. And Salome, Amy, and Destiny shared the double cheese. They were well worth the cost. Not sure what Christopher and Diana ate because they chose to stay at the house.

At the house Steve cooked off some of the trout for anyone who wanted. Amy and Lizz shared making the mashed potatoes. And I steamed the broccoli. It was a long day for me and I was tired.

Before bed we cleaned up, washed clothes, and packed. Tomorrow, Friday, we would drive home through the 49'er, gold rush, route.
C