Once in a Lifetime Experience

The cola bottle was open and floating in the water

The cola was bubbling and spilling out

The cola bottle was moving around

The cola was hot

...the cola was warm...

...jostled too much...

...over flowed like lava...

...perched on our sleeping bags...

It helps Dad feel better, and he joins in.

It upsets Dad, and the boat almost sinks.

It surprised Dad, and he lets go of the motor.

It leads Dad to a solution, and they catch a fish.

...his favorite fish, the largemouth bass.

Fishy, fishy, bite my hook, he chanted

Dad's bass from upturned into a grin

...the boat started sinking

should there be this much water in your boat?

Dad starts to feel better

Dad talks about how much fun it is to catch fish.

Dad is sad that the trip was not a success.

Dad gets everyone to work together to make it safely back to shore.

And wait until you taste some fried, freshly caught fish...

You guys, bail!

...the boat sloshing water.

Thanks for inviting me

People may be surprised by the weather.

People can be happy even when things go wrong.

Sometimes it is easy to prepare for new things.

Something that is here today my be gone soon.

There was a stiff, icy breeze blowing off the lake.

The snow should be gone tomorrow.

We're glad you came.

As for Dad, he smiled a brave smile.