Volume 9, Issue 10

Page 5

On July 23^rd three anglers, Hal Fowler, John Pulley and me, Bill Scalia, left Ballantrae on Hal Fowler’s Roaring 2 Go for a three day fishing excursion to the Bahamas.  Since I’m not a morning person I sought some comfort and used John’s Hanna Montana bean bag for a nap during the crossing.  Unfortunately, Hal’s boat has three 300hp engines and the seas were so calm that Hal could travel at 45 mph or so which cut into my nap time.   After my nap we fished for awhile.  Hal later decided to grill some bratwurst.  While grilling the brat some fish hit the lines.  Unfortunately, the overcooked bratwurst looked like something dog owners pick up with plastic bags.  Hal loved it; John and I took a taste and then used it for chum.  If Hal invites you for a barbecue, make an excuse.

During the first day I inquired about my duties.  Hal explained that he was the Captain and was in charge of the boat, John was the First Mate and was in charge of fishing and there was no title that justified my experience level.  I could be wrong, but as I now think about it, it probably was not meant as a compliment.  In terms of John Pulley’s title, I think he should be called Hal’s Second Mate, Sue being the first.  Hal and John roomed together and bickered as if they were married.

We stayed at Rosie’s Place.  The accommodations were clean and comfortable, but breakfast was slow.  I think they had to chase the chickens to get the eggs.  John told me that we were in the Bahamas and that nothing moves quickly.  He’s correct except for the chickens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the second day Hal had a minor problem with the electronics panel.  However, he quickly resolved the problem and used the radar system to guide us between two thunderstorms.  Nice job Hal.  While Hal was guiding us through the storms I took this opportunity to again sleep with John’s Hanna Montana bean bag.

On the morning of the third day John scoped out lobster locations and Hal marked the locations for John with his GPS system in preparation for the opening of the lobster season on August 1^st.  It’s interesting, wooden pallets are laid down and the lobsters rest under them during the day.  John

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