Buddy has a new favorite pastime: fishing!
He’s had the chance to spend extra time on a clear northern Minnesota lake. It’s easy to see the young fish and bluegills against the sandy bottom. He was so excited when I pointed out the “fishies” in the water that now he whiles away many an hour wading and chasing them.
He hasn’t caught a fish yet. I don’t think he’d know what to do with one if he did. But that’s why they call it “fishing” and not “catching,” right?
I know that Garrison Keillor of “Prairie Home Companion” fame has fallen out of favor these days, but he told a great story about Bruno, the fishing dog, during a Lake Wobegon skit a few years ago. Bruno could catch fish, and caused a memorable panic during a baby’s baptism reception. You can listen to the skit about Bruno and his family on YouTube here.
I am hoping that Buddy does not follow suit.
It’s just fun seeing Buddy excited about fishing. I am hoping it doesn’t stress out the fish too much. They probably know by now that he’s not a major threat.
I hope you all are having a summer as good as Buddy’s.
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Buddy just needed to know what those things were called.
Harmless fun for Buddy! I miss Garrisson Keillor.
Buddy is so adorable!
..and Buddy knows it, too! Thanks, Jennifer. Hey, I liked the post you did recently about your five fave blogs or blog commentators. I hope to steal your idea and do a similar post someday. But I have about 5 other ideas for posts that are ahead of it. So many ideas, so little time! Anyway, thanks for the idea.
You’re welcome, but I must confess that I got the idea from another blogger and this is the second time—I think—that I’ve done it. 😊
That’s okay – thanks for stealing the idea so that I can steal it someday, ha ha!