"I envy nobody but him, and him only,
that catches more fish than I do."
that catches more fish than I do."
June 18th is Go Fishing Day. Doesn't that sound enjoyable on a long June afternoon? I like the lazy kind of fishing. You know, worm on a hook, sit back and watch the birds and clouds go by.
But when it comes to fishing, there's something for everyone. In England, recreational fishing began to gain popularity in the 17th century. In 1653, Izaak Walton published a book titled The Compleat Angler or Contemplative Man's Recreation.
It was the first definitive work championing the angler who loves fishing just for the sake of it. In 1931, it was wonderfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Only the fish are wet in Washington. Fire danger is high already. It looks like a bit of welcome drizzle this morning, but not enough to water diddly squat in the garden. We've had only 1/10th inch of rain so far in June. When John mowed the yard last weekend, it threw up such a cloud of dust I had to close the house windows.
But when it comes to fishing, there's something for everyone. In England, recreational fishing began to gain popularity in the 17th century. In 1653, Izaak Walton published a book titled The Compleat Angler or Contemplative Man's Recreation.
It was the first definitive work championing the angler who loves fishing just for the sake of it. In 1931, it was wonderfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Only the fish are wet in Washington. Fire danger is high already. It looks like a bit of welcome drizzle this morning, but not enough to water diddly squat in the garden. We've had only 1/10th inch of rain so far in June. When John mowed the yard last weekend, it threw up such a cloud of dust I had to close the house windows.
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