FISHING WITH GRANDPA
“No,” Grandpa shouted, “that one isn’t big enough.” I looked at the small sunfish at the end of my pole. Quickly, I curled the hook backward, and eased the fish back into the lake.
After my grandfather and I had decided to go fishing that morning, we got out the yellow raft and a mud anchor. “Be careful of the hook,” he said, handing me the long, knobby bamboo pole that was twice as long as I was tall. We walked through the cold, wet grass to the rich-blue lake.
I asked, “Grandpa, do you think I’ll catch any?”
North Dakota Living readers
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveal there are more than 2 million farms and ranches in the United States. More than 95 percent of these are owned by families. As family businesses, it is sometimes easy to overlook basic safety precautions which are mandatory in other commercial operations. Among the most basic of these are hearing and eye protection, commonly required in any manufacturing or production facility.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveal there are more than 2 million farms and ranches in the United States. More than 95 percent of these are owned by families. As family businesses, it is sometimes easy to overlook basic safety precautions which are mandatory in other commercial operations. Among the most basic of these are hearing and eye protection, commonly required in any manufacturing or production facility.
SEEING NATURE
Several years ago, we received a telephone call. “Would you like to join us on an elk hunt in Montana?” Of course, I am not a hunter nor do I handle a gun. My husband, who is an avid hunter, replied, “Yes!” Our son made arrangements to hunt on land near Livingston, Mont.
On a beautiful fall day, we drove along mountain trails located in the valley in search of elk. We came upon several large herds, with 200 to 300 on different trails. The elk were traveling at a rapid pace. It was absolutely awesome to see such large herds in all sizes.
