A Time For Fish
June 26, 2010
Lucy, Otto and Clementine spent the day fishing in Loudet. This was a great village event that they were invited to that includes fishing, apéritif and a huge French lunch. Daddy put the little, wiggly maggot on the hooks for the children and away they went. Otto’s buddy caught a fish soon after he put his pole in the water which motivated Otto to get fishing. Lucy took her time. When she finally found her spot, she stuck her line in and caught a fish within seconds. Fishing to her became instantly gratifying and super easy. Otto did not share her elation. Many moves, an almost catch by mommy and an hour or so later, Daddy finally pulled out a flippy flappy fish for Otto. Whew. Minty held the pole for a few seconds then quickly ran off to play with Clair her buddy from school. Whiskey / Muscat / Pastis (for the adults) and nibbles followed. A giant kids table was filled with hungry little fishers, chips, sausages and melon. Candies (les bon bon), more fishing, water fights, face painting. The weather could not have been better. This was a great way to kick off the last week of school and the beginning of summer break.
I should mention that the fishing guild damned up a bit of the river and loaded it with fish. One fish had a tag on it for a special surprise. Near every fisherperson caught a fish or two.
